Goddess Brigit: Meet the Forge Lady, Poet and Healer

ever heard of Goddess Brigit? and from Saint Bridget? Do you know the relationship between them and why they are so admired within Norse mythology and Christianity? Read this article and meet Brigit, the Triple Goddess, protector of rural work and the “greatest beer supplier” of the 5th century.

meaning of Brigit

Brigit is a feminine name, which arose in Ireland, from the Gaelic word brig, which means strength. It can also be written in the following ways: Brigid, Brighd, Bhrid, Brighid (pronounced Breed), Brigantia, Brigandu, Bridget, Briid or Brede. However, some people suggest that its name means high and exalted, or even flaming arrow.

The name Brigit became quite popular in the French language, under the graphic variant Brigitte.

History of the Goddess Brigit

The Celtic Goddess Brigit she is the daughter of Dagda, the good God and father of all, a fact that makes her even more pleasant and adored by the people. Called the Triple Goddess, the Goddess Brigit transmits power, love and protection, in addition to being related to the arts of healing, forge and poetry.

Goddess of healing springs

Because she is considered the Goddess of healing springs, there are several sources of Brigit in Brittany, whose waters carry the igneous vibration, based on rocks, in addition to minerals and can still be consumed by those who pass by.

Celtic Goddess of the Hearth, Home and Forge Art

Another way of referring to Brigit is as the Celtic Goddess of the hearth, home and forge art. This is because in the past, fireplaces were considered the heart of the house, after all, they heated, illuminated and helped in the preparation of food. However, a house could be considered a home only after the moment when its inhabitants lit a flame for Brigit.

White Cow Goddess

Brigit is also known as the Goddess of the White Cow because she was treated as the lady responsible for providing and sustaining life. For this reason, she is usually associated with a woman who milked a cow and wore long robes made of sheep’s wool, another of her deified animals.

In mid-453 AD, the Catholic Church named her Saint Bridget and came to consider her the patroness of agriculture and livestock, as well as the protector of the home, against fire and calamity.

Legend of the Goddess Brigit

Brigit had her mythology associated with the Sun Goddess, in addition to being the best example of “survival” during the Christian Era. After canonized by Catholicism, the Goddess Brigit had her story linked to that of Jesus Christ. There are reports that Saint Bridget was the midwife of the Virgin Mary, helping in the birth of the Creator. For this reason, Saint Bridget is also invoked by women in labor.

In addition to associating Brigit with fire, the Goddess is also associated with water and healing in general.

Their dairy cows produced rivers of milk and therefore provide an inexhaustible source of food. There are reports that with just a measure of malt and the magic in her favor, the Goddess Brigit accelerated the production of beer, a drink much appreciated and consumed by the Celts.

All you had to do was ask the Goddess to send you a cold one. Have you thought? Adaptation of one of Christ’s miracles, in case he hadn’t noticed, back to the Celtic people.

But, make no mistake. Brigit severely punished those who, unfortunately, tried to steal from her. Punishment usually took the form of drowning or scalding.

Symbols of the Goddess Brigit

Its main symbols are Brigit’s cross, the sacred flame, the spinning rod and distaff, the triskle and its brass shoes.

Invoke her for fertility in the earth, protection, love, healing, inspiration and harmony in the home. Brigit can also help you with learning, the art of divination, in addition to occult knowledge and to defeat enemies.

How to worship the Goddess Brigit

Guardian of the home and family, the Goddess Brigit offers prosperity in planting and harvesting the seeds planted. We suggest that this ritual be done preferably in the phases of the Crescent Moon or Full Moon. That way, her orders don’t run the risk of waning.

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Light the candles and pour the milk into the metal container. Finish by throwing the seeds. As you order Brigit, give thanks for her light that never ceases to shine, even when we can’t see. Then vocalize:

“Brigid, Golden Goddess.

Brigid, Mistress of Fire.

Brigid, Sun of Humanity,

Guide me today and always!”

Bury the seeds and as soon as the fruits start to sprout, remember to say thank you.

THE Goddess Brigit in Wicca

It is valid to say that the Goddess Brigit is the Triple Goddess in Wicca. Even without being a maiden, mother or old woman, the Celtic people venerated her in the face of her qualities that brought her closer to these “personas”.

However, the story of Goddess Brigit contains similarities to the stories of other Goddesses of antiquity. For example, the importance that Brigit attaches to the cow, in the same way as the Goddess Isis, in addition to her intelligence and warrior spirit, very close to those of Athena and Freya.

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Characteristics of the Goddess Brigit

Facts about the Goddess Brigit

As we said earlier, Brigit is also known as the Goddess of the Forge. According to the Aurélio dictionary, forging is the “industrial establishment where iron is transformed into steel”, hammering at high temperatures and obtaining different shapes. In other words, it is the blacksmith’s workshop.

It is said that with the forge, Brigit is responsible for building the first whistle, making it possible to draw someone’s attention, even at night.

According to Irish mythology, Brigitte would be the name of the goddess of fire, poetry and wisdom.

In English “bride”, one of the spellings of her name, means bride. Therefore, Brigit she is the goddess that the bride and groom honor when they choose to marry. So, what did she think of the Goddess Brigit? If you liked this text, how about getting to know the Greek Goddesses and everything they can teach us? Good reading!