Brigid's Reconnecting With Creativity Ritual

Preface & Materials

This is a ritual to help regain your creative spark, and dedicate a craft to the Goddess and Saint Brigid. She is the patron of many crafts and skills, particularly working with your hands. If you are struggling with a craft or skill you used to enjoy, or are trying to break into a new craft, then this is a wonderful way to dedicate and find new inspiration in your craft, through Brigid.

This can truly be done whenever necessary, however the Full Moon in Leo on Brigid’s day is quite auspicious. To do this, you will need the following:​

• Red or white candle, ideally chime

• Bowl + Water, ideally well or spring water

• Symbols of your craft and creativity

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Healing Inspiration & Creativity​

Fill the bowl with water, and pray into it what you are seeking in creativity, what you wish to achieve in your craft, and how you want to reconnect with it. This will be a personal prayer, so take your time and be honest with yourself. When finished, carefully set the candle into the bowl. Take a moment to settle yourself, to get into a more meditative trance, and focus your breathing. Exhale, and light the candle. Pray the following invocation, or your own:

Hail Brigid, Goddess and Saint

Queen under the Mound!

Holy Brigid, you bring healing wherever you go

Melting the snow, and welcoming Spring

Firekeeper, ice-melter, weaver of poetry!

Come to me now, and help me to find

My creativity

Help me to heal my creative wounds,

And let me reconnect with the joy of my craft

Focus on the flame, and allow yourself to be in the presence of the Queen. Speak to her of your struggles, your hardships, where you find yourself faltering, and where you wish to be better. Speak from the heart and with honesty. Ask her to be the flame, the spark, that burns within you; reuniting you with your inner passions and joy. Gaze into the candle flame, and let images arise that point you to where you need to be. Do not control the visions, sensations and emotions that arise, just feel into them and let her guide you along.

Stay with this candle until it snuffs into the water. Gaze upon the wax if you wish to, before removing it and drinking the water. Do this slowly, and let her presence imbue you, and become one with you. Sit for a moment after, and listen to your heart, and quiet the mind further. Once ready, thank Brigid for her presence and time, and say a dedication to her of your craft. Again, this must be personal, as this is such a personal practice.

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Going Forth

Now that you have completed this rite, you must now go forth and practice your craft. You can say an ode to Brigid, or a simple charm or prayer, or say nothing at all but remind yourself that she is guiding you whenever you create. Let yourself grow, and trust that you will achieve all that you seek to achieve. Cultivate healthy practices, avoid burnout, and treat yourself with kindness and grace, because you are walking alongside her, and she will uplift you wherever you stumble, and guide your hand forwards, with love and care.​​

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❀ Aiden Rhys Blackheart ❀