Before Ireland had St. Patrick, it had Brigid. A goddess of flame, poetry, healing, and the wild magic of the land. Her festival, Imbole, marked the turning toward spring, when the earth began to stir and the light slowly returned.
Sacred wells were visited, crosses were woven, and an eternal flame burned in her honor:
Ireland's spiritual story began with fire, intuition, and the deep knowing that the land itself was alive with magic.
Centuries later, the story shifted. Christianity spread through Ireland, and legends of St.
Patrick chasing the snakes from the island took hold. But here is the twist: Ireland never actually had snakes. Many believe the
"Snakes" were symbolic of the old pagan traditions and earth based magic being pushed aside. And yet, the magic never truly disappeared. It simply changed shape:
Beneath the shamrocks and celebrations, the older story still lives, remembering the flame of Brigid and the ancient magic that came long before Patrick ever arrived
Some history about #StPatricksDay that I bet you don’t know.
From “God” being the creator of life to the very traditions we celebrate today, #patriarchy has always taken the glory while dismissing the very women responsible…..
#SheShed ☘️💚
#Brigid 💚☘️
