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Tending Brigid's Flame: Awaken to the Celtic Goddess of Hearth, Temple, and Forge
Filled with rituals, exercises, and meditations, Tending Brigid's Flame presents the beloved Celtic goddess through three aspects of her sacred flame:
Hearth: The Welcoming Flame opens the door to receive Brigid into your home, to protect and make sacred all the activities of everyday life. Food magic, hospitality, and house-blessing are some of the ways Brigid keeps your home fires burning.
Temple: The Devotional Flame explores Brigid's allies, seasons, symbols, and sacred places. You'll meet Brigid's sister goddesses, both Celtic and worldwide, and learn about the timeless custom of flamekeeping and other ways you can offer your devotion to Brigid within the temple of your heart.
Forge: The Transforming Flame shares ways in which Brigid transforms and inspires through craft and creativity, healing of body and spirit, the power of words, and tempering your skills into personal excellence.
Brigid has brought Celtic spirituality close to the hearts of people worldwide. Tending Brigid's Flame celebrates your own personal connection with Brigid and her place in your world.
Hearth: The Welcoming Flame opens the door to receive Brigid into your home, to protect and make sacred all the activities of everyday life. Food magic, hospitality, and house-blessing are some of the ways Brigid keeps your home fires burning.
Temple: The Devotional Flame explores Brigid's allies, seasons, symbols, and sacred places. You'll meet Brigid's sister goddesses, both Celtic and worldwide, and learn about the timeless custom of flamekeeping and other ways you can offer your devotion to Brigid within the temple of your heart.
Forge: The Transforming Flame shares ways in which Brigid transforms and inspires through craft and creativity, healing of body and spirit, the power of words, and tempering your skills into personal excellence.
Brigid has brought Celtic spirituality close to the hearts of people worldwide. Tending Brigid's Flame celebrates your own personal connection with Brigid and her place in your world.
288 pages, Paperback
First published November 8, 2015
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August 3, 2020
It was just kinda okay. I dislike the unquestioned neo-Wiccan "all goddesses are facets of The Goddess" theology asserted as the pagan norm: soft polytheism is fine, just don't assume your entire audience ascribes to it. Similarly, this book is overtly aimed at cis women, as if they are the only people to honor Brighid. Overall, it's the assumptions and moments of judgment that put me off. Nothing new, just the usual "electric candles are terribly inferior" and "modern technology and society has just caused so much spiritual harm" kinds of nonsense. Further, while the author cites her sources, I question her conclusions far too often to call this any kind of scholarship.
I'll allow it two stars because it has a bibliography, some lovely prayers, and a halfway decent variety of contributors. Good for inspiration if you can get past all the previously mentioned nonsense, but definitely not a reliable source.
I'll allow it two stars because it has a bibliography, some lovely prayers, and a halfway decent variety of contributors. Good for inspiration if you can get past all the previously mentioned nonsense, but definitely not a reliable source.
May 23, 2016
Brigid, whether you view her as goddess or saint, is a deity who covers a lot of territory. She’s a goddess of so many things in life: the herd, the kitchen, the garden, healing, midwifing at both ends of life, fire and the hearth as well as the forge, writing, and warrioring. I’m sure I missed a few things. She fulfilled just about every goddess role in the ancient Celtic world. This book covers them all.
Weatherstone is a long time priestess of Brigid, and has done mountains of historical research, but she didn’t take this huge task (250 pages) on by herself. She enlisted 19 other women to add their unique takes on Brigid. Because paganism can be largely a do-it-yourself religion, I appreciated this as it offers a much more rounded view of Brigid and how she is being worshipped/prayed to/invoked today. There are ways shown to integrate Brigid into just about every part of one’s life if one should so choose. The book is written in an easy to read style without the dryness that many religious texts have.
Weatherstone is a long time priestess of Brigid, and has done mountains of historical research, but she didn’t take this huge task (250 pages) on by herself. She enlisted 19 other women to add their unique takes on Brigid. Because paganism can be largely a do-it-yourself religion, I appreciated this as it offers a much more rounded view of Brigid and how she is being worshipped/prayed to/invoked today. There are ways shown to integrate Brigid into just about every part of one’s life if one should so choose. The book is written in an easy to read style without the dryness that many religious texts have.
April 7, 2018
I have always been drawn to all things Celtic, herbs and gardening, bodies of water, poetry, candles, campfires, campfire cooking, healing stones, and the arts involving the transformative qualities of fire (metalsmithing, pottery, etc). After a 2-year class on Celtic Shamanism, I have come to appreciate Brigid, the changing seasons, and a natural way of living that is more in sync with nature than the bank.
This book offers the history of Brigid the Goddess and Brigid the Saint. It's a goldmine of advice, ideas, and activities to help maintain that connection with the Goddess within, and help make the maintenance of the hearth (cooking and cleaning) a more spiritual endeavor! Nineteen modern devotees of Brigid share their stories, practices, and inspiration. My book is riddled with post-it tabs for later reference.
This book offers the history of Brigid the Goddess and Brigid the Saint. It's a goldmine of advice, ideas, and activities to help maintain that connection with the Goddess within, and help make the maintenance of the hearth (cooking and cleaning) a more spiritual endeavor! Nineteen modern devotees of Brigid share their stories, practices, and inspiration. My book is riddled with post-it tabs for later reference.
October 30, 2020
The good news: This book is great for practical ideas of how to honor Brighid. I've been steadily building a devotional practice over the past several years, and was pleased to have some ideas to add based on this reading. The ritual ideas, recipes, and crafts are lovely. For me, this is the true value of this book and why it will continue to hold a space on my working bookshelf.
The bad news: This is not a great resource for lore or information about Brighid if you're looking for accuracy. Several times the author says, "there are six answers for everything," which may be true, but also, you can choose the best answers based only not on what you feel, but also on the lore and scholarship. This 90's era approach of "whatever feels best is best" may work for some folks, but I think it's really important to pay attention to the current you plug into. There's also a lot of Wiccan overlay - Brighid has nothing to do with stones or the maiden-mother-crone construct, for example - which is fine, but again, not really much more than someone's feeling or unverified personal gnosis. (Full disclosure, I am a traditional Wiccan, but I am also a polytheist, and it is important to me to learn about my gods from solid sources.)
Overall, it's a solid start for someone interested in learning more about Brighid and building a practice with Her, especially if that person is coming from eclectic Wicca or Catholicism. Some people will stay here and that's fine. I prefer more support in my literature and lore as I come to know my gods.
The bad news: This is not a great resource for lore or information about Brighid if you're looking for accuracy. Several times the author says, "there are six answers for everything," which may be true, but also, you can choose the best answers based only not on what you feel, but also on the lore and scholarship. This 90's era approach of "whatever feels best is best" may work for some folks, but I think it's really important to pay attention to the current you plug into. There's also a lot of Wiccan overlay - Brighid has nothing to do with stones or the maiden-mother-crone construct, for example - which is fine, but again, not really much more than someone's feeling or unverified personal gnosis. (Full disclosure, I am a traditional Wiccan, but I am also a polytheist, and it is important to me to learn about my gods from solid sources.)
Overall, it's a solid start for someone interested in learning more about Brighid and building a practice with Her, especially if that person is coming from eclectic Wicca or Catholicism. Some people will stay here and that's fine. I prefer more support in my literature and lore as I come to know my gods.
November 8, 2022
An informative and thoughtfully written book. Not at all fluffy as some of this genre can be. And, as far as I can tell, reasonably accurate for what little we know. Sharon Blackie is one of the contributors and, having taken many of Sharon’s online courses, I can certainly attest to her being a stickler for accurate information about all things Celtic.
February 7, 2017
I loved this book. I wasn't sure at the beginning, as the author speaks of Brigid as a living entity of personage. And it threw me a little bit. I had to work through that (and am still working through it) to a way that I can understand and use. However, this book taught me so much and articulated so many things that I have felt, but had not name or description for.
Such as: the threshold of a home being a liminal space. The portal between two worlds. How will you mark it, identify it as such?
How to make everyday things sacred, such as Mindful House Cleaning.
Calling writing/poetry by the very lovely image of Word Weaving. Oh! How I love it!
And the book taught me so many new things!
"An icon is a window into the sacred. An opening between worlds. It does not depict a holy personage, but represents her..... opening up a channel for learning." For one who grew up with the concept of the wickedness of "graven images", I found this to be reasonable, even soothing, usable and guilt reducing.
The history of Brigid as Goddess and Saint. Brigid, the "bridger" between pagan and christian.
The meaning of the triskele symbol and the power of three.
The seasons and festivals as they were marked and celebrated by the ancient Celtic calendar of light. This is when I really started to eat up every word of this book! I was so excited to (re)discover this system of calendar keeping according to light. It made so much sense to me! And this was the first "life changing" moment, among many, that I had in this book.
Other profound, life changing moments in the book for me were being given the idea/foundation to write my own Goddess Prayer, to be intoned each morning as I start my day along with other practices of prayer and yoga and writing.
The term Celtic Reconstructionist, as opposed to Wiccan or Pagan.
I learned so much about language! Words and terms. As Lunaea Weatherstone often explained concepts by breaking down the history and roots of words.
I loved the many ideas for personal and group rituals
Another big bonus in this book is all the contributors. The voices of many artists and musicians that lent their voices and "testimonies" of Brigid were wonderful and fascinating reading.
This book has so much! History, poetry, spirituality, ritual, crafting, music, and so much more. I love it when I finish a book and the covers are bent outward and the pages are highlighted and the margins are notated. And this is what I ended with.
Thank you, Lunaea Weatherstone for this work of love, devotion and sharing.
Such as: the threshold of a home being a liminal space. The portal between two worlds. How will you mark it, identify it as such?
How to make everyday things sacred, such as Mindful House Cleaning.
Calling writing/poetry by the very lovely image of Word Weaving. Oh! How I love it!
And the book taught me so many new things!
"An icon is a window into the sacred. An opening between worlds. It does not depict a holy personage, but represents her..... opening up a channel for learning." For one who grew up with the concept of the wickedness of "graven images", I found this to be reasonable, even soothing, usable and guilt reducing.
The history of Brigid as Goddess and Saint. Brigid, the "bridger" between pagan and christian.
The meaning of the triskele symbol and the power of three.
The seasons and festivals as they were marked and celebrated by the ancient Celtic calendar of light. This is when I really started to eat up every word of this book! I was so excited to (re)discover this system of calendar keeping according to light. It made so much sense to me! And this was the first "life changing" moment, among many, that I had in this book.
Other profound, life changing moments in the book for me were being given the idea/foundation to write my own Goddess Prayer, to be intoned each morning as I start my day along with other practices of prayer and yoga and writing.
The term Celtic Reconstructionist, as opposed to Wiccan or Pagan.
I learned so much about language! Words and terms. As Lunaea Weatherstone often explained concepts by breaking down the history and roots of words.
I loved the many ideas for personal and group rituals
Another big bonus in this book is all the contributors. The voices of many artists and musicians that lent their voices and "testimonies" of Brigid were wonderful and fascinating reading.
This book has so much! History, poetry, spirituality, ritual, crafting, music, and so much more. I love it when I finish a book and the covers are bent outward and the pages are highlighted and the margins are notated. And this is what I ended with.
Thank you, Lunaea Weatherstone for this work of love, devotion and sharing.
October 1, 2015
This was a lovely book. It had so much information that it took me quite a while to read. But that was only because I wanted to read and understand every word. Great for any Pagan, Wiccan or anyone that wants to learn some wonderful things about Brigid.
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April 2, 2021So much information about Celtic traditions and goddesses.
November 4, 2023
DNF @ 40%. I'm surprised by how popular this book is. It's almost entirely unverified personal gnosis about all sorts of things beyond just Brigid. Connections are drawn where they don't exist and are presented as hard facts and scholarship when it's entirely the opposite.
This book assaults the reader with spells and other workings, many of which are completely frivolous if not outright harmful. I really couldn't take much more after the author suggested lighting fireworks for Brigid--regardless of where anyone lives fireworks are dangerous to wildlife and pollute the environment. The author also suggested burning powders to make colored flames for Brigid just for fun, as if a goddess would like some toxic chemicals shipped around the world and burned in her honor for no reason.
I accept that practice is very personal, but much of this book didn't add any true value and simply encourages buying unnecessary things due to some made up connections. I'm not against buying things but the craft should be practical and purposeful. Otherwise it's insulting.
Go read Brigid by Courtney Weber (2015) instead. It's a far better book with limited and selective UPG. In some ways it feels like this author was trying to copy that work, but it truly can't compare.
This book assaults the reader with spells and other workings, many of which are completely frivolous if not outright harmful. I really couldn't take much more after the author suggested lighting fireworks for Brigid--regardless of where anyone lives fireworks are dangerous to wildlife and pollute the environment. The author also suggested burning powders to make colored flames for Brigid just for fun, as if a goddess would like some toxic chemicals shipped around the world and burned in her honor for no reason.
I accept that practice is very personal, but much of this book didn't add any true value and simply encourages buying unnecessary things due to some made up connections. I'm not against buying things but the craft should be practical and purposeful. Otherwise it's insulting.
Go read Brigid by Courtney Weber (2015) instead. It's a far better book with limited and selective UPG. In some ways it feels like this author was trying to copy that work, but it truly can't compare.
January 4, 2016
I quite enjoyed this book. There is a wealth of information for those who have been called to Brighid. What I liked about this book especially: the devotions, activities, and meditations, and flame keeping practices. It covers Brighid's many forms (hearth, forge, midwife) There is a lot of information in here, but also a few things that don't necessarily fit into my own practice. But I found that my "take what I need" approach worked well for this book. I'd say that this is a must-read for all Brighid followers.
February 7, 2021
I liked the book a lot. However I felt like there are a lot of really unnecessary things like very over-the-top descriptions of all the different candles, all the different crafts, all the different butter turning. Etc. Maybe this book should have come with another book that had all of the crafty ways to celebrate Bridget. I was just looking for something more about the goddess herself and less about how I can create a Brigid's Cross.
January 19, 2019
I felt that the book's first section was a little dry, but found the rest of the text to be mostly thoughtful, interesting, and original. There are a lot of quality ideas in here I plan to use in my own practice.
May 21, 2022
This was a very interesting read, and written from a perspective that I didn't expect. The information was clear and concise, and the fact that the author was relating her own experiences and joy made it an enjoyable and informative read. I am grateful for the opportunity to have read this book.
December 20, 2022
Totally UPG and a lovely exploration.
July 24, 2023
When you’re reading this book you can really feel the love and devotion the author put into it. It is thoughtful, well-researched and detailed. There are some lovely prayers and practices in this book, and some very interesting historical and mythological insights too.
I read through other reviewer’s criticisms of the book - such as it’s from a very Wiccan perspective and contains personal bias. These things are true but personal bias is to be expected - it made the book very personal and easy to connect to.
As for the Wiccan perspective criticism - I’m not Wiccan and it didn’t bother me at all. I don’t understand the criticism as I think it’s only natural that our beliefs and bias impact our work, and at no point does the author say her way is the right way or the only way. It’s not at all preachy so I have no issue with it. It also gives a lot of information about Brigid as a saint and I feel some Christians who revere Brigid as a saint may also enjoy this book.
As a hard polytheist who believes in many entirely separate deities and does not believe all deities are really one or two deities, I could not help but note several references to “the goddess” and to Brigid being an aspect of the goddess. These are not my views, but I simply noted them as the author’s or contributor’s views and continued reading. At no point did I feel the the writer or contributors were attempting to convert me to duotheism or to anything else, I just felt I was getting their perspective.
There was one unfortunate reference about not worrying if you’re “crazy” if you hear voices in your head (I am paraphrasing as I cannot remember what page the quote was on). The use of the word crazy in reference to hearing voices made me grimace (especially as someone with mental illness who has had auditory hallucinations) but unfortunately this type of language is quite pervasive within society in general and I don’t believe offence was meant in any way, so I simply decided not to take offence!
Overall I throughly enjoyed this book and have marked pages containing my favourite prayers etc which I know I will return to time and time again. I read the book sort of like a devotional to Brigid whilst tending her flame and found the experience wonderful. Credit to author - a beautiful book overall that does Brigid justice.
TLDR: I recommend this book! 👍
I read through other reviewer’s criticisms of the book - such as it’s from a very Wiccan perspective and contains personal bias. These things are true but personal bias is to be expected - it made the book very personal and easy to connect to.
As for the Wiccan perspective criticism - I’m not Wiccan and it didn’t bother me at all. I don’t understand the criticism as I think it’s only natural that our beliefs and bias impact our work, and at no point does the author say her way is the right way or the only way. It’s not at all preachy so I have no issue with it. It also gives a lot of information about Brigid as a saint and I feel some Christians who revere Brigid as a saint may also enjoy this book.
As a hard polytheist who believes in many entirely separate deities and does not believe all deities are really one or two deities, I could not help but note several references to “the goddess” and to Brigid being an aspect of the goddess. These are not my views, but I simply noted them as the author’s or contributor’s views and continued reading. At no point did I feel the the writer or contributors were attempting to convert me to duotheism or to anything else, I just felt I was getting their perspective.
There was one unfortunate reference about not worrying if you’re “crazy” if you hear voices in your head (I am paraphrasing as I cannot remember what page the quote was on). The use of the word crazy in reference to hearing voices made me grimace (especially as someone with mental illness who has had auditory hallucinations) but unfortunately this type of language is quite pervasive within society in general and I don’t believe offence was meant in any way, so I simply decided not to take offence!
Overall I throughly enjoyed this book and have marked pages containing my favourite prayers etc which I know I will return to time and time again. I read the book sort of like a devotional to Brigid whilst tending her flame and found the experience wonderful. Credit to author - a beautiful book overall that does Brigid justice.
TLDR: I recommend this book! 👍
February 21, 2022
this is the first book I've read about brigid and I feel like it was a good comprehensive beginning. I trust lunaea weatherstone as a tarot deck creator. I would say overall the life she leads is a little too religious for me - it seems like pretty much all her mundane household chores as well as her spiritual life involve an invocation etc. to brigid - it's a lot of mindfulness and singular devotion. so there was a lot in it that didn't appeal to me, but there were also a lot of pieces that were appealing.
the overall discussion of brigid as a goddess and as a saint, stories about her, her relationship to fire, forge, wells, sheep and cows, battle, etc. was a very helpful framework. weatherstone brings in other contributors who work with brigid to discuss their relationship to her, which is cool. weatherstone herself serves as a flamekeeper, so there is information about that. discussion of other goddesses related to brigid, both in celtic and other traditions. she refers extensively to carmina gadelica, a collection of folk prayers and incantations published in 1900 and there are other prayers. there are instructions for spells and rituals, recipes, instructions for crafts, meditations.
it read well and gave quite a comprehensive overview, and every once in a while there was a new to me or striking concept - like when you use a lighter, giving a thought back to your ancestors who put a lot of work into lighting and keeping fires. making and using lustral water. using a poetry oracle.
all in all, this basically hits on a ton of pagan, witchy, and devotional topics from sacred animals to the moon to candle magic and devotion, kitchen witchery, protection spells, divination, the significance of three, goddesses, tattoos, imramma, lorica, and other celtic concepts, etc. even taking what resonates with you and leaving the rest, it's a very rich resource.
the overall discussion of brigid as a goddess and as a saint, stories about her, her relationship to fire, forge, wells, sheep and cows, battle, etc. was a very helpful framework. weatherstone brings in other contributors who work with brigid to discuss their relationship to her, which is cool. weatherstone herself serves as a flamekeeper, so there is information about that. discussion of other goddesses related to brigid, both in celtic and other traditions. she refers extensively to carmina gadelica, a collection of folk prayers and incantations published in 1900 and there are other prayers. there are instructions for spells and rituals, recipes, instructions for crafts, meditations.
it read well and gave quite a comprehensive overview, and every once in a while there was a new to me or striking concept - like when you use a lighter, giving a thought back to your ancestors who put a lot of work into lighting and keeping fires. making and using lustral water. using a poetry oracle.
all in all, this basically hits on a ton of pagan, witchy, and devotional topics from sacred animals to the moon to candle magic and devotion, kitchen witchery, protection spells, divination, the significance of three, goddesses, tattoos, imramma, lorica, and other celtic concepts, etc. even taking what resonates with you and leaving the rest, it's a very rich resource.
February 25, 2022
I had a bit of a surprise when Brigid suddenly popped up in my life as if saying, "Hi, were friends now!" When I realized she wanted a relationship with me, I decided to start reading up more on her. I knew some, but not much. After all, she's not the type of goddess I'd have expected showing up in my world. My primary goddesses are The Morrigan and Freyja. Add in the Christian association Brigid has and I just never would've thought it would come to this, but here we are.
(I'm still really put off by the Christian association and any apologetics for the actions of the Church and its agents whether or not they honor Brigid in any form.)
This is the first book about Brigid I've read. I think it's actually very good, especially compared to other books about deities I've read. My opinion of the information provided in this book might change as I learn more, but at the moment, I did very much enjoy the book.
The author does mention The Morrigan in this book a time or two. While her suggestion that Brigid may be The Morrigan's daughter feels right to me given the evidence she provided, I'm not aware of anywhere in the lore that it says this, so that's fully UPG. I agree with it, but it's UPG nonetheless.
The author also made an error in saying The Morrigan is a sex goddess. She is not. She is mentioned as having intercourse with her husband The Dagda in the lore, but that does not make her a sex goddess. So a star got removed from the rating for that one.
That's right! I liked the book enough that, if it hadn't been for that goof, I would've given it 5 stars. That's RARE out of me!
So, anyway, if you're interested in Brigid, I think this is a good book to get. It could've been better, yes, but it's well written and easy to read and the information seems pretty solid except that one goof, as far as I can tell. I recommend this one!
(I'm still really put off by the Christian association and any apologetics for the actions of the Church and its agents whether or not they honor Brigid in any form.)
This is the first book about Brigid I've read. I think it's actually very good, especially compared to other books about deities I've read. My opinion of the information provided in this book might change as I learn more, but at the moment, I did very much enjoy the book.
The author does mention The Morrigan in this book a time or two. While her suggestion that Brigid may be The Morrigan's daughter feels right to me given the evidence she provided, I'm not aware of anywhere in the lore that it says this, so that's fully UPG. I agree with it, but it's UPG nonetheless.
The author also made an error in saying The Morrigan is a sex goddess. She is not. She is mentioned as having intercourse with her husband The Dagda in the lore, but that does not make her a sex goddess. So a star got removed from the rating for that one.
That's right! I liked the book enough that, if it hadn't been for that goof, I would've given it 5 stars. That's RARE out of me!
So, anyway, if you're interested in Brigid, I think this is a good book to get. It could've been better, yes, but it's well written and easy to read and the information seems pretty solid except that one goof, as far as I can tell. I recommend this one!
August 31, 2023
The end of summer and impending start of fall has me feeling all kinds of ways. I've felt an inclination towards exploring subjects like witches, goddesses and more esoteric religions. I find subjects mythology, lore, and historical spiritual practices so fascinating and a glimpse into our history as humans. In an effort to read more non-fiction - in particular read more stories about women in myth and religion - I picked up Tending Brigid's Flame by Lunaea Weatherstone. Brigid is a Celtic Goddess known in particular for midwifery, fire, poetry and metalcraft. If you're familiar with Catholicism, Brigid was adopted by the Catholic church and became St. Brigid of Kildare. I find reading into mythology and lore especially interesting as a fantasy reader. So many authors pull from existing mythologies and histories and I can really lend a depth to the reading experience if you have some wider knowledge. This book contains a history of the lore and mythology around Brigid and her connection to the Catholic saint, as well as practices, rituals and meditations one could incorporate into their life should they wish it. I found this an interesting read for being out of my usual reading scope and it was perfect for getting me in the frame of mind for fall.
February 1, 2021
I'm grateful for the many prayers and practical ritual ideas in this book. The author really had some lovely suggestions outlined in here, and I got a lot out of that. I also enjoyed the personal experiences from various devotees as well as the author's personal stories with Brigid. However, for how often the author refers to herself as a reconstructionist in this book, there is nary a mention of Brigid's role in Irish mythology (though a few Christian folklore stories were included, which I still appreciated and enjoyed). Definitely agree with other reviewers that there's quite a bit of Wiccan and general neo-Pagan information mixed in with the better information. Additionally, the way that the author addresses all devotees as cis women by default felt problematic to me since plenty of devotees of other genders also work with Brigid. So yes, recommended for the rituals and prayers, but take the info with a grain of salt and if gender binary talk bothers you, just Google around to find the author's prayers and rituals and you'll basically be good to go.
November 10, 2019
Great book for learning about Goddess Brigid
For anyone who wants to learn more about the goddess Brigid, I would highly recommend this book.
I wanted to learn more about Brigid but I didn't know where to start. I saw this book and was drawn by the cover. I'm glad I chose this book as my first book in my studies of the Goddess Brigid. I enjoyed every aspect of this book. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you Lunaea, and all the contributors, for this wonderful book.
For anyone who wants to learn more about the goddess Brigid, I would highly recommend this book.
I wanted to learn more about Brigid but I didn't know where to start. I saw this book and was drawn by the cover. I'm glad I chose this book as my first book in my studies of the Goddess Brigid. I enjoyed every aspect of this book. It was exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you Lunaea, and all the contributors, for this wonderful book.
February 16, 2021
Libro eccellente!!
Consulto le pagine quasi ogni settimana, per mantenere viva la mia pratica e per rammentare determinati passi. Per chi è sul sentiero della Fiamma, certamente questo libro rappresenta una sorta di Bibbia che non deve mai mancare.
Grazie all'autrice per questa perla!!
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Excellent book !!
I consult the pages almost every weeks, to keep my practice alive and to remember certain passages. For those on the path of the Flame, this book certainly represents a kind of Bible that must never be missing.
Thanks to the author for this gem !!
Consulto le pagine quasi ogni settimana, per mantenere viva la mia pratica e per rammentare determinati passi. Per chi è sul sentiero della Fiamma, certamente questo libro rappresenta una sorta di Bibbia che non deve mai mancare.
Grazie all'autrice per questa perla!!
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Excellent book !!
I consult the pages almost every weeks, to keep my practice alive and to remember certain passages. For those on the path of the Flame, this book certainly represents a kind of Bible that must never be missing.
Thanks to the author for this gem !!
October 16, 2023
4.5/5 Great book and lots of wonderful ideas, knowledge, and resources. Well researched and very informative of Brigid. This was exactly what I wanted. My only qualms were that the author seemed exclusive of other identities and of the mindset that only “women” can worship Brigid. Also, a few comments/ points of view rubbed me the wrong way. But these moments were minimal and didn’t detract from how much I got out of this book. I still highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about Brigid!
October 19, 2024
It was … meh. There didn’t seem to be any depth or consideration of Brigid as a goddess and the constant parallels with Christianity grated. It was Wiccan in places but without any of the questioning or rigour that should come with it. The author seemed to draw parallels between Brigid and every other female deity/saint which left the reader inevitably with no sense of who Brigid really IS. A bit of a disappointment as a book.
April 9, 2020
I've just finished this book at last, having drawn out the reading as long as I could. To pick it up is to feel as one feels when in connection to Brigid; peaceful, loving and beloved. So many fantastic ideas to bring her magic and wonder into your daily life. A beautiful book full of affection for this most steadfast of goddesses. Highly Recommended!
January 14, 2021
A good resource for anyone wanting to learn about Brigid either as a goddess or saint. If I were a theist, I'd be hard-pressed to find someone to better represent my personal interests and lifestyle. And also, she's just chill and good-hearted and strong-willed and not a petty person like so many other gods/goddesses. She's worthy of emulation.
January 1, 2025
I found the beginning of this book very interesting and informative, but I stopped after it started mentioning the “inherent divinity of the feminine.” It put a bad taste in my mouth to read about the “divine feminine” and its ability to better connect to the hearth and home. I love hearth magic, but I don’t agree that women are somehow more innately connected to it in our souls.
January 27, 2025
I enjoyed this book and I feel like it gave me all of the information I was looking for! As someone interested in Brigid but unsure where to start with learning about her, I thought this book was a great starting point. So many different aspects were touched on, and I now feel like I can use this information to deep dive even more.
June 3, 2023
Lots of great ideas. The best thing about it was the contributions highlighting yet more ways in which Brigid can be in one's life. Wish there were more men / male aspects as well. If Brigid is a goddess for all, this should be reflected in the book.
June 10, 2023
Personalmente non mi ha entusiasmato. Altri libri affrontano il tema con uno stile e un'impostazione che personalmente preferisco.
Tuttavia è palesemente un testo valido, assolutamente da avere per i praticanti moderni che vogliono onorare la Dea Brigid.
Tuttavia è palesemente un testo valido, assolutamente da avere per i praticanti moderni che vogliono onorare la Dea Brigid.
June 15, 2017
it had some good info...I didn't really finish it because it was not what I am looking for. I was using it more as a reference book.
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