Blurb
The wheel of the year turns, bringing the joy of spring, the warmth of
summer, the richness of autumn, and the merriment of winter. But eight
Celtic festivals link these seasons together, bringing with them
romance, lust, danger, and even magic. From a city under threat from
night-time creatures at Ostara, to a selkie caught by the light of the
Lughnasadh moon, to a writer caught in the flames of a fiery goddess at
Imbolc.
Eight authors have come together to give their own twist on these
festivals, weaving each story with a blend of myth, magic, and
contemporary telling…to create A Celtic Tapestry.
In Brigid's Flame, a
struggling writer finds inspiration in the arms of the Goddess Brigid on
Imbolc night. Check out this story and the whole series of tales
inspired by the Celtic Festivals.
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A Spell for Creativity
Brigid’s Flame is my contribution to the anthology and it was inspired by my patron goddess, Brigid.
She is the goddess of poetry, smith craft and childbirth. In my story, a struggling writer invokes
Brigid on the sacred night of Imbolc to help rekindle his creativity with her
eternal flame. The chant my hero uses in
one I wrote myself and have used many times to help overcome writer's block.
“Brigid, I call you
on this sacred night.
I summon your flame.
I invoke your might.
The words will come.
My mind will soar.
My strength and
confidence will endure.
Goddess Brigid, fill
me with creativity.
As I will it, so mote
it be.”
There is a simple spell anyone can use along with
the chant to help bring some inspiration into their lives. All you need is a candle (preferably orange
or yellow, but white can also be used), a bowl, and a few ice cubes. If
available, snow or icicles would be even better. Set the items up on your altar or some other
space where you have privacy. Place the ice cubes or snow into the bowl and
light your candle. Stare into the flame
and focus of what you are trying to accomplish. Imagine that the ice is your
creativity. Right now it’s frozen and blocked.
Now see that flame warming the ice, melting away those blocks. Continue
this visualization as you chant the spell.
Once the ice has melted, drink the water. This is your creativity
flowing freely back into you.
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