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Brigit Celtic ******* of Fire
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reminds traditions alive gifts sustain circumstance fire spark life


Pantheon: - Celtic
Moon Phase: - Triple
Energies: - arts & crafts, healing, home and hearth, fertility.
Symbol: - Fiery arrow, fire, heath, light, candles, sunrise, springs, wells poetry, thresholds and doorways, bells, cloak, Imbolc, Brigid's cross.
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Brighid is the Daughter of the Dagda, one of the more universal deities of the pagan Gaelic world. She is known as the ******* of Healers, Poets, Smiths, ********** and Inspiration; ******* of Fire and Hearth and a patron of warfare or Briga. Her soldiers were called Brigands. Her name means "Exalted One." She is also known as Brigantia, Brid, Bride, Briginda, Brigdu, and Brigit. She is said to lean over every cradle. The lore and customs have continued to this day regarding Brighid, more vividly than all the other
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Gaelic deities combined.


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the Flame of Ireland, Fiery Arrow. She was a ******* of the forge as well, reflecting on her fire aspect. Legend says that when She was born, a tower of flame reaching from the top of her head to the heavens. Her birth, which took place at sunrise, is rumored to have given the family house the appearance of being on fire

the infant ******* was fed with milk from a sacred cow from the Otherworld. Brigid owned an apple orchard in the Otherworld and her bees would bring their magical nectar back to earth.
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It is said that wherever she walked, small flowers and shamrocks would appear. As a sun ******* her gifts are light (knowledge), inspiration, and the vital and healing energy of the sun.

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It is said that by repeating the genealogy of Brighid,
you will always be protected.

foster parents ranked higher natural parents relationship extremely sacred
She is also credited with the invention of whistling, which she used to summon her friends to her side.

Eventually the love and respect for the ******* Brigid brought unity to the Celts who were spread throughout Europe. Regardless of their differences, they all agreed upon her goodness and compassion.
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One of the most popular tales of the ******* Brigid involved two lepers who appeared at her sacred well at Kildare and asked to be healed. She told them that they were to bathe each other until the skin healed.

After the first one was healed, he felt only revulsion for the other and would not touch him to bathe him. Angered, Brigid caused his leprosy to return. Then she gently placed her mantle (cloak) around the other leper who was immediately healed.
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Ireland is full of springs and wells named after the ******* Brigid. Symbolically, water is seen as a portal to the Otherworld and as a source of wisdom and healing.

There is a saying that Brigid rewards any offering to her, so offerings of coins were often tossed into her wells...the forerunner of the modern custom of throwing a penny into a fountain while you make a wish.

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At her most famous shrine Brigid taught humans how to gather and use herbs for their healing proper

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As always a great read.
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the only time a soul is removed from the Pool by the one called unvi is if shows great and utter desrespect for all life of others
example hitler or stalin or osama the soul is just poof gone
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its a very simple religion with few rules

1 harm none
2 respect others
3 respect yourself
4 honor the ******* and ****
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Wow really? LOL I thought religions had 10 or more rules and sub-rules.
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4 rules thats it
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I'm amazed. I know it sounds strange, but I am xD
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oh and btw theres no **** and no Sins
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Because of reincarnation?
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basicly its this
when you die you go to a place called the hall of Akashik Records
in heaven
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there the book of life tells you all you did in life and shows you what you have done in prior lives We all do good and Bad the point is we learn from it and evolve mentally and spiritually
your given a choice stay in heaven and share what u learned with others and grow or go back via reincarnation to try again
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Oh, Okay, thank you :)
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Gaea is mentioned in Every Culture and every religion including the Torah and the bible
i think the Quran makes a reference to her as well
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if you want to know more i have a group i run i have links to dozens of **** and ******* blogs i made
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No, thank you, I'm so much into the whole "groups' thing. But your information has been really interesting! :)
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well im not trying to convert you or anything just if u wanted to see the other links of my blogs is what i meant
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No, I know you're not trying to convert. But I'm currently into too many groups that it always lags my laptop :/ plus with ******** and my internet is in snail speed mode now.
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The Four **** Beliefs of Paganism

At the **** of Paganism, there are four beliefs that Pagans share.

1) The Divine has made Itself manifest through many Deities in different
places and at different times. No one Deity can express the totality of the
Divine. This is called polytheism -- the **** are many. (Note: Strictly
speaking, this is more like monotheism than polytheism).

2) The Divine is present in Nature and in each one of us. This is called
pantheism -- the Divine is everywhere.

3) The Divine is represented as both female and male. The two major aspects
of the Divine are the ******* and ***, although the Divine is beyond
limitations of gender.

4) The Pagan Ethic (also called the Wiccan Rede) is followed: If it harm
none, do what you will. This means a Pagan cannot cause harm to anyone or
anything, including themselves.

The Pagan way is not the only "right" way. Because of this, Pagans do not
preach to others or try to convert people, since there is no need. Pagans
believe that there are many paths to the Divine. Pagans also believe that
there is more to be learned from meditation and contemplation than anything
we can learn from an external source. A Norse priestess called Sigrid the
Proud explained to the Christian missionaries who tried to convert her:

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The Four **** Beliefs of Paganism

At the **** of Paganism, there are four beliefs that Pagans share.

1) The Divine has made Itself manifest through many Deities in different
places and at different times. No one Deity can express the totality of the
Divine. This is called polytheism -- the **** are many. (Note: Strictly
speaking, this is more like monotheism than polytheism).

2) The Divine is present in Nature and in each one of us. This is called
pantheism -- the Divine is everywhere.

3) The Divine is represented as both female and male. The two major aspects
of the Divine are the ******* and ***, although the Divine is beyond
limitations of gender.

4) The Pagan Ethic (also called the Wiccan Rede) is followed: If it harm
none, do what you will. This means a Pagan cannot cause harm to anyone or
anything, including themselves.

The Pagan way is not the only "right" way. Because of this, Pagans do not
preach to others or try to convert people, since there is no need. Pagans
believe that there are many paths to the Divine. Pagans also believe that
there is more to be learned from meditation and contemplation than anything
we can learn from an external source. A Norse priestess called Sigrid the
Proud explained to the Christian missionaries who tried to convert her:

I must not depart from the faith which I have held
and my ancestors before me;
on the other hand, I shall make no objection
to your believing in the *** that pleases you best.

The various Pagan religions are religions of tolerance. However, that does
not mean Pagans will tolerate oppression, suppression, or other
human-conceived evils.

The purpose of Paganism is to remind us all that we are not alone -- that
we are important, integral parts of the universe. The Divine is within all
living things, including ourselves. Paganism celebrates the joy of life and
all living things. Paganism teaches we are each plants from a common root,
and that hurting others ultimately hurts ourselves.

Pagans are very concerned about the state of the planet, because the Divine
should be protected. Most Pagans are environmentalists, and recognize that
the very existence of the human race is a threat to the rest of the planet.
We must honor the life forms which have lived on our planet for millennia.
We are to tread lightly on the Earth, take what we need, leave what we do
not, and honor the **** for providing for us by giving back to the Earth.
Many Pagans are also vegetarian, not only for spiritual reasons, but also
to protest large-scale factory farming and meat production that is harmful
to the planet and cruel to other species.

The newer religions of the past 2,000 years are based on what Pagans see as
a fundamental error -- that the Divine is male and only male. This is a
strange belief to Pagans. The Divine has manifested Itself over the ages as
both ******* and *** to help us understand the complexity of the Divine. If
we worship only one half of the Divine, understanding is lost. We say that
*** is made in our image, and not in yours, that one *** is Divinely
ordained over the other for certain privileges. Paganism teaches that both
***** are equally valuable and necessary, for life cannot exist without
male and female.

Pagans believe strongly in balance and harmony. No quality to excess is
good. We much learn to use qualities skillfully, but inevitably we fail at
times. Pagans accept that we are much less than perfect, and all of us will
get things wrong. To start again and make amends, Pagans must address the
imbalance and counter it -- they must give back in some way to counteract
something taken or abused. This may not happen immediately, or even not for
days or years later...but eventually, balance will prevail.

Most Pagans also believe in reincarnation -- our life on Earth is one of
many and the purpose of life is to learn and evolve. Reincarnation was an
idea taught by the Druids as well as the more well-known Eastern religions.
Not all Pagans believe in reincarnation, and some come to it later along
their paths. But it is important to remember that the doctrine of
reincarnation was widely accepted prior to Christianity.

Because Pagans believe the Divine is everywhere and in each of us, we can
be in union with the Divine in both this life and the next. Pagans do not
focus on what the neighbors do or don't have. Rather, Pagans celebrate and
enjoy life and the gift of consciousness, which is a major miracle in
itself. There is no need to flee Earth to find non-material bliss. We
should celebrate our Earthly incarnation, and enjoy life to the fullest.
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Hmm. it sounds a bit like Buddhism
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well its not just a religion but a very deep philosopy of a state of mind
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I've heard of Gaea from mythology some time ago. This is really interesting stuff. thanks :)
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Depending on the Pagan Sect 1000s **** and *******
each *** or ******* is differant
but you Dont Worship or honor them all you pick the ones you want to honor
theres only 2 main deities that u honor these 2 gave birth to all the other **** and *******


Gaea mother Earth

deities honor 2 birth gods goddess gaea mother earth gaea mother earth

and univ honor 2 birth gods goddess gaea mother earth univ the unverse
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Hadn't heard that quote before but it sure makes sense.
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Back in the 60's or 70's, the pope was asked if he would have a problem stating that *** was both male and female. He said, no problem.....apparently others refused and it died there. Known by many names, she exists. If *** is everything as taught by the Catholic religion, then I do not understand why some ppl have such a **** time accepting that *** is also *******.
Or to put it in other words.........the Electric and the Magnetic.
Thanks for posting. Very beautiful.
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What a beautiful tribute to one of my favourite idols.
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The most interesting part of this is that she represents three very important things that man almost cannot do without.

We HAVE to have water to live. We NEED FIRE to cook food and make tools etc.. And important too when we are injuried we need to heal regardless of the cause of the injury.
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With Irish being one of my bloodline, thank you.
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I'm thinking of asking Bridgit to become the patron of my new ceramics studio. With her affinity to fire and tools and hand crafts she should be a perfect kiln tender. In fact I think she is perfect for my household diety. Blessed be.
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My patron *******
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Love her.
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thank you
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http://www.********.com/unite... you might like this blog
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How many ****/********* are there?
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Very informative DAW. I had not heard of her before this, thanks.
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she is one of my Favorites ******* i feel honored that she choose me to follow her
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That is cool man. The picture that has the sun set and ship behind her, reminds me of my wife. The resemblance is uncanny.
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well nobody said that the ******* would only appear to those in that religion
there are stories of hindu **** appearing to Pagans and pagan **** appearing to hindus
some stories of hindu **** and pagan **** meeting

one story of a pagan *** who actually met the one called jesus if your intrested i can show you this story
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Sure Daw, I will check it out.
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For the Irish
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Wow. The Celts have such a rich culture. And the Catholics are...silly. I'm going to name a daughter Bridgett.
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