The Temple of Brigid A Sacred Space of Flame Healing
Prayers & Invocations
Invocation to Brigid
"Lady of the Eternal Flame, Keeper of the Sacred Well,
Brigid of the healing hands, the poet’s tongue, the forge’s fire,
I call to you in honor and devotion.
Ignite within me your wisdom and strength,
Guide my words, my craft, my heart.
Bless this space with your presence, O Fiery Arrow of Inspiration!
So mote it be."
A Prayer for Healing
"Brigid, gentle mother, healer bright,
Wrap me in your cloak of light.
Let your waters cleanse my soul,
Let your flame make my spirit whole.
Bless this body, heart, and mind,
With health restored, strength aligned."
A Poem for Brigid
"Brigid of the forge, hammer bright,
Shape my path with sacred light.
Brigid of the well, deep and wise,
Let your waters clear my eyes.
Brigid of the song, voice so free,
Sing your wisdom into me."
Who is Brigid?
Brigid is a triple goddess of the Celts, revered as a goddess of fire, healing, poetry, and transformation.
She is the guardian of sacred wells and holy flames, embodying the balance of warmth and wisdom.
Her presence is invoked for creativity, fertility, protection, and renewal, and she has long been honored by poets, healers, and blacksmiths alike.
In later traditions, she was syncretized as Saint Brigid, and her sacred flame continued to be tended at Kildare by a sisterhood of priestesses-turned-nuns, linking her legacy across time.
Brigid’s Aspects
🔥 The Sacred Flame – Fire of inspiration, passion, transformation, and the forge.
💧 Healing & Wells – She blesses the waters, offering physical and spiritual healing.
✍️ Poetry & Wisdom – Patron of poets, seers, and storytellers, Brigid brings divine insight.
🛡️ Protection & Sovereignty – She defends the home, grants courage, and empowers self-rule.
🌱 Fertility & Renewal – Goddess of abundance, birth, and the awakening earth.
Offerings to Brigid
Brigid is honored through offerings of:
- Milk & Honey – Symbols of nourishment and sweetness.
- Spring Water – Especially from sacred wells or rivers.
- Poetry, Art, or Craft – Creating something in her name.
- Candles & Firelight – Keeping her flame alive in devotion.
You may also light a candle in her honor, recite a poem, or sit in silent meditation, allowing her wisdom to flow through you.
Imbolc: Brigid’s Sacred Festival
Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st-2nd, is Brigid’s sacred festival of renewal, light, and purification. It marks the midpoint between winter and spring, a time when the land begins to stir with life.
Traditional Imbolc Practices:
🔥 Lighting Candles & Hearth Fires – Symbolizing Brigid’s eternal flame and the return of the sun.
💧 Blessing the Waters – Honoring Brigid’s healing wells and seeking renewal.
🕯️ Making Brigid’s Cross – A woven symbol of protection, placed in homes.
🍞 Offerings of Milk & Oats – Representing fertility, abundance, and the first stirrings of spring.
🌿 Cleansing & Renewal Rituals – Purifying the home and spirit to prepare for the year ahead.
An Imbolc Blessing:
"Brigid’s fire, burning bright,
Bless this home with love and light.
May her waters cleanse and heal,
And her wisdom guide the wheel."