Who is Brigid? || The Celtic Goddess of Imbolc

In this video I discuss the history & traditions of the Celtic Goddess Brigid.
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[@taravanderwerff6115]

This Imbolc will be my first celebration as a Pagan. I have much to learn, so thank you for this video.

[@joiedevivre2005]

Brigid not only has aspects as a Celtic goddess an a Catholic saint, but also as a Voodoo loa, Maman Bridgette. Like her Celtic version, she is the protector of women and a healer. She also is the guardian of cemeteries and the escort of the dead. One of her symbols, hot peppers, is probably is a nod to Brigid's fire symbolism.

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Great point!

[@pamelasavage5157]

WOW that's awesome to know thank you Scarlett 😊❤️

[@pamelasavage5157]

Sorry for the misspelling of your name auto correct got me LoL 😉😆

[@pamelasavage5157]

And thank you Joy West that's awesome to know Brigid I think is a amazing deity and I appreciate and love learning about her so thank you for sharing with me as well. I did not know this but thanks to you I do know.😁😊💜

[@soulcology]

Very informative ♥️

[@Risofthegarden]

Brigid acted as a mother figure for me when I began my practice. She helped me working through the Christian guilt I had for so long reminding me of my strength and perseverance. So even though I no longer work with Brigid, I honor her every year on Imbolc and give thanks for her guidance during an important time!

[@pamelasavage5157]

See I have that same guilt. Any advice. I was raised in a christain home and family Baptist Faith.

[@waltervega8730]

@@pamelasavage5157 I've been Wiccan-pagan for 2 years now..its my second imbolic celebration...For my the best way to get rid of my Christian guilt was to simply educate myself on the wiccan- pagan path. As you learn, the guilt starts to decipate. Also, mediation, candle spells, practicing spells and rituals helped me reach my higher self. Now i no longer call myself a Christian. I'm being true to myself for once in my life.

[@Risofthegarden]

@@pamelasavage5157 Time was my biggest savior. I just always reminded myself of why I left and of the inconsistencies between everything in Christianity. Just be patient and kind to yourself, bc it’s hard working through that trauma. Sending love💗

[@pamelasavage5157]

@@Risofthegarden Thank you very much I will do that and I am grateful for your reply sister thank you again.

[@pamelasavage5157]

@@waltervega8730 thank you very much yes that to is what I've been doing I think it's just hit my harder sense my Momma passed away you know that what really happens when we die where do we go and I think that has what is making me feel that way and guilty but my Momma knew I was a bird of a different color I guess you'd say. And I. Don't want to disrespect my Momma and her Parents but they've passed one and they in spirit are with me and know who I am. And most of ower family heritage and lineage and ansestors come from the UK all over the UK until some decided to move to the U.S. and that is where I live and am from. But I feel called to my pagan roots like I'm being called to carry it on in my family.

[@bethanygreenwood8259]

One of my favourite goddess' I started my practice with Imbolc so it holds a special place in my heart ☺️

[@ScarletRavenswood]

She's one of my favorite Goddesses too :)

[@MapleGroveProductions]

I think the triple form symbolizes mind, body, and spirit, among other things.

[@bloodsweatandsteel.2749]

As both a devotee of Brigid and a hobbiest blacksmith as a result of my relationship with her I always enjoy seeing different peoples take on this amazing Goddess. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@ScarletRavenswood]

That's awesome you're into blacksmithing! :)

[@bloodsweatandsteel.2749]

@@ScarletRavenswood its just a hobby and I'm not that good at it but yes. Its a central part of my witchcraft.

[@kenzigarland6399]

Amazing video. Brigid is the deity I work with for passion, creativity, writing, and she also inspired me to start making candles. I got the idea right before last Imbolc after I left a draining job-- before I found out about her. I connected the dots a few weeks later. I think she's always been with me in all my creative and healing endeavors, I just didn't realize it before. Anyway, I would looove to see you do videos on The Morrigan (my Patroness) and Nemetona (my meditation and inner sacred grove visualization deity). Your videos are always beautifully done and informative, so I'd be stoked to see what you conjure up with those! Thank you for your content!

[@steve29roses]

Brigit has been important I my life for many years, and have recently learned that she is also associated with the Sumerian Queen of Heaven and Earth, the Goddess Inanna. Inanna has many direct associations with Brigit i.e. smithing, poetry, fertility, justice, the willow tree, beer and dairy (to mention but a few).

[@noeldoyle4501]

Thanks for your lovely video, as a Celt myself, and a Christian, she holds permanent respect from me. I have always associated Brigit with the loveliness and tenderness of Nature, and its many undiscovered secrets.

[@CadeD679]

That what I have always loved about the Wheel of the Year -- we are never more than a few weeks away from the next celebration!

[@FaithfulOfBrigantia]

In Portugal there is an entire province named after her, where we still celebrate Imbloc since times immemorial. My profile picture actually represents traditional costumes from this holiday here.

[@Maria-gv6xc]

Thats so cool! Do you have more information about this?

[@FaithfulOfBrigantia]

@@Maria-gv6xc Brigantia /|\ A Elevada. Senhora do Entrudo. Distrito de Bragança, cujos habitantes ainda hoje são chamados Brigantinos. A Corunha na Galiza também outrora se apelidou de Brigantium. Feliz Entrudo já agora, Maria.

[@sussanenajimaddinflod8267]

I like Brigid a lot. I like to paint and paint and colours her several times❤❤❤

[@ZestonN]

I believe Triple Goddesses like Brighid, The Morrigan, Hecate, The Fates, The Norns, and even the Vedic Triple Goddesses in Hinduism go back to the Triple Mother Goddess of Neolithic Europe. It's because of this Ancient Link, that Wicca and other Traditions show The Great Goddess as having a Triunal (Three-As-One) Form.

[@brighidlew3229]

I always thank my parents for naming me after her.

[@nickd2664]

Brigid often comes to me in my dreams. Depending on her form i call her Mother, Brigid or sister. If she isn't there but wants me to know she is about her oxen or ram are there. When she first came to me she sat down with me at a table and asked me to choose 3 things, i chose a pork dish, an apple and a chalice of water. She asked me to explain my choices and then said tell your friend Tracey i like you and tell her of this dream. She left and when i told Tracey she was speechless. I keep a little alter for her and usually have an offering on it. I was recently asked my her to introduce a friend of mine who is my yoga instructor and Reike go to. I am glad i did. Its a blessing to have her in my life.

[@pamelasavage5157]

I am very interested in learning more of her and Celtic paganism being I have family from all over the UK in my ansestors and being I'm from the USA I've really had a difficult time to find reliable sources and finding any guidance and groups or pages and a friendly community to meet others and find friends that share the same interest. Thank you blessings to you and your.

[@loristromski1334]

I like to Think of myself as a goddess. I have red hair and my grandfather was a blacksmith. Thank you for this video!

[@MyBedroomPlants]

The triple goddess represents the madian, the mother, and the crone. This shows the movement of life from youth to death and life to life.

[@MrAshCarr]

The way I was raised and taught was that the triple goddesses all represented the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone. With Brigid in particular I've seen her depicted this way with her various arts tied into the different aspects, such as the Mother being the healer and the Crone often doing smithing or other crafts.

[@thomasmaclir181]

It is My humble opinion that the triple goddess is every Womans gift of Eternal life. My Wife carried our daughters while she was in her Mother's Womb. The Past, Present and future all existed at once in One Woman. That is fascinating. Anyways, I love your videos. hoping one day you would do a video on Mannan Mac Lir. Beautiful Video on Brigid!!

[@indigoblue4791]

Beautiful explanation Thomas. ☺️

[@thomasmaclir181]

@@indigoblue4791 Thank you my friend

[@michaeljlydon6991]

a nice video thank you. every Brigids eve we cut rushes, and make st bridget crosses, the childern would then bring them to school, to have them blesed by the priest. still happen toddy

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Glad you liked the video :)

[@FenrirAbuno1]

Beautiful! Each form of a Goddess holds its very own unique gift, talent, spirit, power lesson. Sometimes it's hard to see it within yourself so you look towards a goddess and project your wants onto her. When along you had those gifts already.

[@fall4ever]

I'm not a pagan or affiliate myself with any belief system. I've been called a Satanist by some bc of my lack of belief of any spiritual entity. I feel the most energized in the fall and winter. By August, I feel down longing for autumn to begin. Great video!!❤❄️☃️

[@ragnarruckus7653]

Hi Scarlett, I really enjoyed your explanation of the story of Brigid. It brightened a cold wet Sunday morning.

[@neilhaverly4117]

We are all triune in our beings. There's a physical spiritual and eternal nature. More importantly the shadow or darkness, The light or goodness, ourselves and Jiminy cricket to find the balance

[@anthonytrimm9673]

Now I know who to pray to during the cold winter. Thanks and Brigid keep you warm.

[@inthehouse1960]

LOVED this video. And I love your house! I owned a 1850s craftsman mansion for a few years and although it ended up being too much house for me, a single mom at the time, I loved every inch of that house. I cherish my memories of it and seeing you settle into your magical home reminds me of those halcyon days. Congratulations!

[@misswomble]

The tripple form is the Mother the daughter and the crone

[@martemacdougall1985]

Lovely to find your channel. I have been observing Celtic Rituals for many years now. My altar is continually changing and includes Celtic Crosses and seasonally appropriate flowers and food offerings and candles. I live next door to a small forest park with a little stream. I often gather water from there along with greens and branches .This year it is still cold so I will get snow drops and pussywillows from the Garden Center. In regards to the representation of Triple Goddesses, I think the magic of the "trifoil" is potent in spiral symbolism throughout Europe. The 3 could simply be the maiden, mother and crone. The Trinity has Christian aspects of course and 3's often refer to the 3 branches of the Tree of Life and the initial 3 emanations of the Kabala Tree. I am going to do some research on this. Thank you for this beautiful video, I am putting my homemade Brigid Cross on my front door and also on the Imbolc Alter.❤🙏

[@mayanlogos92]

The tripple godess in wicca represents the 3 stages of feminity - the maiden, the mother, & the crone (sorry if i misspelled)

[@MamaGator]

Triple form- a nod to the three times of a woman- First spent as a youth, secondly a young maiden and then lastly the crone. First comes to mind.

[@dietrichess9997]

I came here to say the same, after watching the video. I had read about the "Divine Crone" earlier today, looking into Inbolc. I was discussing this with my adult daughter, about the seasonal event (halfway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox) and the associated lore. Three was always a big deal in Indo-European culture I think. 1 is balanced. 2 is balanced. 3 is imbalance, action, change... magic? Religious imagery, for sure, across cultures, you will see the number 3. Anyway, the Maiden (youth) Mother (mature woman) Crone (Wise Elderly Woman) reflects the seasons. Imbolc is the transition, or the start of, from Autumn/Winter Crone, back to the Spring, Youthful "Maiden" (shouldn't be mixed up with the virginity fetish of some religions). ? Am I getting this? Most of these things were covered well in the video above, nicely.

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Why do you think goddesses often appear in a triple form? Share your thoughts below.

[@AF-tv6uf]

People recognize that womanhood encompasses so many facets, facets which change as if they were seasons. There's an 'as above, so below' aspect to the feminine as lived by the individual and found in nature. Truly remarkable!

[@ScarletRavenswood]

@@AF-tv6uf Definitely agree with your thoughts on the different aspects of the feminine. :)

[@JohnGatesIII]

Maiden, Mother, Crone..... simple

[@brandmann9597]

If you havent already made one, id love to see ya do a video on the Morrigan,,, also a triple form goddess

[@MrAshCarr]

The three major stages of a woman's life. Typically, anyway. Each has its own power and mysteries

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

I look like Brigid!! 😍 I love how modern adaptation of the holiday is “Wives Day.” As a wife and aunt/guardian to our nephew I will pamper myself this week and honor her and the divine feminine! Mother Nature is awakening with her warm embrace. I also feel it as a musician and novelist… my band is playing a gig next week :3 My book series starts Blood Moon: Book 1 of the Crescent Crown Saga if you’re interested. Peace and blessed be ♥️

[@brandmann9597]

I wove a “Brigids” cross out of solid copper wire, it hangs in the kitchen all year round

[@KiraReminiec9399]

Another Slavic Triple Goddess ( which may have a connection with Brighid) is Baba Yaga Thank you for mentioning the Zorya,Scarlet

[@agl5132]

I was born onFeb 1. Irish/Scottish and living in Scotland.

[@KingCatsTube]

Nice video Scarlet, the triple goddesses may represent Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The Norns also came in threes but they were not goddesses and as far as anyone knows we're not worshiped. Within Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity especially, Candlemas is celebrated on February 2nd (Catholic/Western), February 15th (Orthodox). Another late Winter celebration (late Feb/early March) is Maslenitsa which is Russian and has Eastern Slavic pagan roots, this celebration is much like a Russian Mardi Gras prior to Lent.

[@ScarletRavenswood]

So glad you enjoyed the video. I'd love to make a future video about the Norns. :)

[@angelynx1prime]

The maiden/mother/crone trinity does not occur in Irish lore. Brigid's three forms probably reflect her mastery of a number of different skills, which is a common attribute of Irish deities.

[@wishonafoxtail2819]

Glad to see this video, I like pagan happy hour, but I missed ones like this that are short and sweet, yet informational.

[@Dybo87]

Loved it. Thanks for sharing.

[@ZZZELCH]

Very well done as usual!

[@sanjuro66]

Wonderful video Scarlet! :)

[@maconhoth1005]

Amazing Video Scarlet.

[@AndreaMenzies]

Amazing video.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

Awesome vid and great book recommendations!! 📗

[@ravenmorningglory4774]

I loved this video

[@katies8080]

Lovely video.

[@jamiepsmithpdx]

Lovely video. Happy Imbolc!

[@FJMLAM]

Excellent video- Nice photos. Very interesting. Thanks

[@joannwienikes1502]

My daughter’s name is Bridgette loved your video

[@sweetloveelmo]

Thank you so much for the clarity and dedication. ~ Blessings.

[@TheBestOne_hi_34]

Thank you for this wonderfully Informed video. I myself Don’t believe Christians really took Anything because there is not really evidence. I learned from InspiringPhilosophy channel but if there is evidence That’s the evidence. I really enjoy looking more into Paganism but I really like my Christian Faith too. So Im still seeing! Thank you!❤️

[@rorymaccarthy6289]

❤brigeit was the druther of the last high durid of Ireland when Patrick came to Ireland he talked to brigeit father much mac cuter and that how she found her self is the new church, the old ways the druids of the trees the oak the yew the pine and all trees were sacred, ps many blessings and thanks for your guidance, one love one law and the law of one love

[@tmartino9863]

Wonderful video. Made me cry as I started lambing today!

[@Skatelifefool]

I like the wheel of the year because it creates more special occasions

[@JesseEllytt]

Great video

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Glad you liked it :)

[@naturbursche5540]

Brigid is Frig, the wife of Odin. Corresponding to Minerva/Athena/Sophia/Saraswati. In my city we have two suburbs named after the sacred couple. Bierstad (originally Birgidstadt) and Igstadt (originally Yggstadt = Odin city).

[@howardhavardramberg7160]

Happy new year! 🙌✨🙌

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Happy New Year! :)

[@chrisd6982]

Hi Scarlet. I am Chris. I just shared this on my Facebook page. "Hope and warmth"

[@ashanein]

Thank you for posting this! My best friend's name was Brigitte so I've always wanted to learn more about the goddess. 💜 Thank you

[@ScarletRavenswood]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@joutavainen2920]

i think one of the interesting things in our tradition (uralic) is that most of the gods have parents, even mr. blue sky himself has a Heavenly mother.. so you can never really say that a male god is the oldest (because you´d only be half right). of course the same is true for goddesses.. all of them have mothers, and more importantly most have daughters. so instead of "eternally" worshipping the same goddess i think we´re supposed to find one the daughters so that they can take the place of the mother goddess (which of course all comes from ancestor worship, at some point no one would remember who the oldest people were). that way the tradition both continues and renews itself. or to take the opposite argument.. some deities do seem to live forever.. for example the fire goddess (Tule emä, fire mother) who is renewed from all the new home fires (who are regarded as her daughters). so which way is the right way.. neither, both, all :)

[@teaghanmccormick5698]

Hi, could you do a video about little things you can do to be more pagan? I personally don’t have a lot of time to do bigger things, and I’ve been looking for ways to be more religious.

[@kathymiller6719]

That will cheer u up

[@ravenmorningglory4774]

Thanks

[@MichaelMalxAlexander]

Luna Selena 3 phase of 🌙

[@171QA]

Such an underrated goddess.

[@J.Elisabeth]

Thank you for the lovely video ✨ You're my fav! Do you know any good channels/podcasts on paganism and folklore? ☺️

[@dux_bellorum]

Wolf the red Ocean Keltoi Wind of the world tree

[@indigoblue4791]

@@dux_bellorum thank you for your recommendations. ☺️

[@Samjbtz]

Thank you for this video-and the book recommendations! Do you know the history of the st Brigid’s cross, and whether it came about before or after she was sainted? (Would also totally love to see a video sometime about the Zorya!!)

[@kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474]

I would think before the advent of Christianity. The 'cross' is actually a sun wheel. I suspect it was Christianized when Brigid was.

[@pureone26]

@@kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474 yes I understand it was around well before christianity

[@indigoblue4791]

@@pureone26 agreed, the four armed cross or Bridig's cross was around long, long before Christianity. ☺️

[@oaxacachaka]

My decorations are not packed away…I’m was getting around to it but it just snowed here.

[@RuphioPheonix]

the Godlike Tripple Form Is a Hive Mind Referance all three think as one.

[@invadertifxiii]

can u clarify or give more info on what are triple goddesses is it 3 goddesses or just one and can u give some info on the slavic versions

[@stopntrafficinmyrastahat5107]

Great video.. #triplegoddess

[@brandmann9597]

Thank yew so much for yer good work Scarlet! Too many people wanna jump straight to “broom riding” or “human/animal sacrifice” or “orgies”,,, all kewl stuff but people dont want to admit that paganism is very present in todays world jus as it is in ancients times and is practiced by normal people with families and jobs and normal everyday lives

[@Randinoish]

mother/maiden/crone(or ancient lady)

[@mikejadoo4714]

Yay

[@urbandebris]

Perhaps I overlooked them, but where are the book recommendations?

[@ScarletRavenswood]

In the description box :)

[@carmelmulroy6459]

The triple form is the maiden, mother and hag.

[@colleenkerr4152]

Is the triple form maiden, maid and crone?

[@deannfrey3469]

Celebrations around the year. Don’t you just love being pagan? ❤

[@pastelmon5203]

Interesting how christians also have that triple entity with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit... Also, I have a question, if I´m in Argentina, can I celebrate these holidays? My family is from Germany, but I was born in Argentina, so we are in summer right now. I really want to join the celebrations but don´t know if it´s appropiate (I know it sounds dumb, but I´m asking seriously haha) hope someone can help me with that :)

[@magda18]

what if i like the celtic goods, the greek and the nordic goods? how will i choose my path?

[@nataliedantas2415]

you can be an eclectic pagan!

[@nicolarobak2073]

mother, maiden, crone

[@elizabethwelty2370]

I think she was a strong, bold woman the people looked up to. When she passed on , then they made her a marter. I think most mythology characters is made from real people strengths in their time. Time where is was not allow to have these strengths, but it changed everything and gave hope to others. Hope to live another day in a narcissists , male dominance world. Think about it. Parts of the world is and has been ruled by narcissists, masculinity men and women. They don't want to accept their feminine side and balance both energies in them. That's why the world is in chaos. So hail to all the men and women whom has came before us, and will come after. Men and women accept their feminine energy and balance it with their masculine energy. Bless it be.

[@Randinoish]

Winter is not bad in the least, we have just put ourselves too far away from nature.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

I grew up in Michigan. It's no fun now that I'm over 50.

[@VintageLilacMemories]

Just FYI, the B is silent. It is pronounced like Im-olk

[@luizguilhermemoreirasales1548]

HELLO GIRL WONDERFOUL VIDEO HERE BRASIL COOL 🇧🇷😎🙏

[@hauntedghost1136]

Hello Scarlet Ravenswood I want to say its good about I reading a lot of Book about the Witch Wicca Pagan and Witchcraft and I become a Smart Witch ? 🙂

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Yes you are! 🎑

[@kathymiller6719]

St. Patty's day

[@pamelasavage5157]

I fallow you and Hearth Witch and I tried another from and strictly from and on Irish paganism but she seems to not really like those from the USA and my heritage and ansestors are from Ireland and other places but most of my DNA is Celtic blood heritage.

[@phosallphosphor-us-death-e3966]

Sploot

[@2LegHumanist]

I'd never heard of it until the Irish government declared it a bank holiday. Now we get 10 bank Holidays each year. We're lazy AF.

[@jeffersondavis2530]

The Brigid is a Goddess pure and simple . Calling her a saint is the christian way of putting her down.

[@brandmann9597]

Liked the comment before i even seen yer name,,, thats a family name for me,,, several generations

[@starsearchreject]

I think it's because of the phases of a woman's life :)

[@mayanlogos92]

Not only pagans have more holidays ;)

[@musasiziannet6015]

Isaiah55:6&7,"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts.Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for he will freely pardon." Repent, receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior today.This is God's invitation for redemption, Jesus loves you so much and he is the only WAY to eternity.God bless you

[@lily_mcfarlin]

*all genders. It's a spectrum.

[@LORELLism]

Triple form? What about the WHOLENESS OF the Goddess SOPHIA? NO CHRISTIANITY! .....in any, way, shape or form! Have YOU given birth?? M