Working with Na Morrigna - Is the Badb a No-Nonsense or Scary Goddess? | Q&A with Lora O'Brien

[@TheCraftyCailleach]

Badb had been around a lot for me the last few weeks, to the point where I was thinking about her going to sleep the other night. The next morning hubby was saying "you know, I thought there was a bird in the room last night. Just above our heads, it was really weird." - interesting to say the least 🤣

[@Puffindillo]

The more I know about the Badb the more I love her, especially for her no-nonsense attitude. Thanks for the video!

[@kativery7761]

I’ve meet Morigu & Macha (my apologies for my spelling) but not Badb yet. We are circling each other I feel but no close talk. I’m waiting to meet her. Morigu was who I meet 1st & I feel is a good friend who is willing to teach me what I need to know, &I met Lady Macha as she prefers for me to call her through your 5 day challenge. How &why then but that’s when she stepped out and pushed through to me. I am really drawn to her & honestly love her with deep respect & love spending time just sitting in her presence.

[@bethanythepaleone]

So interesting. Thank you sister💜

[@macnacailli]

Our paths have diverged (mostly), but she was so important to me in my early 20's as I was learning to adult with a bit of appropriate back-bone.

[@coldhaven1233]

In my experience, working with deities of different pantheons (in tandem) has not been disrespectful or caused bad outcomes. However, I would flavor that observation with the difference being that: I treat them with respect, I get to know them, try to give individual offerings in their offering area (as I have limited altar space,) pray to them individually instead of believing they are all on one big hotline together, stick to the observances and practices to which I agreed, and only ask them for assistance when there is genuine need. In short, I have a REAL relationship with each of them. Now, I haven't worked with Badb in particular, but I have felt her. That sudden yet fleeting sensation of fear, shadows moving, or just being watched. But I don't take it personally. If she were there to harm I doubt she'd have to announce her presence first.

[@-RONNIE]

Good Q&A video 👍🏻

[@gremlinnoodle]

Hi! I’m certainly in my research phase when it comes to Irish paganism and witchcraft. I currently work with two Greek gods. I figured if I ever became knowledgeable enough, I might reach out to Irish gods if they’d like me to. I don’t currently live in Ireland (I’m from Liverpool) so I also thought this could pose an issue for me in the way of worship. As an eclectic pagan, would it be unwise for me to connect to the Irish pantheon in any way? The last thing I’d like to do is cause any disrespect If you read this, thank you so much for your time. This channel is a wonderful tool and I’m so grateful for your content! -Noodle

[@fionamcormac7786]

No stress. Great..

[@gaelle4328]

One thing I’ve been wondering about and that is how do you respectfully deal with the Irish gods or where there are very high status but perhaps not godhood for example maeve when they show up and you are not dedicated to them but might have common interests or need help with a specific thing or learn something either way and how do you not end up with a longer and longer altar showing respect and also not becoming unintentionally a tease ( wondering because since I’ve started working with the Irish Gods first Herself showed up, then Dagda, then Brid, then I was told to check out Medb which I did to learn about her and ruling) I’ve understood that they can show up but how do you interact respectfully and learn about them without it somehow becoming more and more I’m human and have def struggled with relationships of diffrent kinds before but juggling the interests of x amount of gods eh help . It feels like I need to meet the family and learn but then what, also only child so little experience of family relationships and even less of healthy ones.

[@zacharygrey500]

I am 💯 in agreement about being respectful of Irish deities and the people of Ireland. However, that statement towards the end of the video sort of suggests a weariness or unwelcome of people from other areas of the world by both the deities and it’s peoples. What is the most appropriate and respectful way that an American of Irish descent can approach this practice and become close with the Irish deities?

[@blaire8203]

I tried to join the Morrigan group last month and it sat on pending for weeks. I answered the questions and followed the rules but couldn't enter.

[@jennifercunninghamspiritua6014]

It has been a little unhedging, especially when you don’t know who exactly is coming to work with you. You know there’s relation to a familiar energy, but ya don’t know why. You can feel the tight line you need to walk upon, but you don’t know the reason for the appearance. With a bed full of notes from classes, books, and continuing to watch videos I’m trying to figure it out though. I’d say unhedging though not exactly terrifying, but wanting to be as respectful as absolutely possible. I think I’m more nervous on why the appearance. At first I thought it was Herself coming in the aspect of the hag or crone. After taking class, and reading more of The great queen. Idk, but I’m going to go on another journey and go from there.

[@_Anorasmusic]

Sorry, are you saying "the vibe" when you refer to this goddess?

[@Lydia-om7qn]

Badb is pronounced like "bive"

[@slimesaidit2675]

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