“Jude is a midwife calling us to birth the ever ancient, ever new mysteries of female unfolding. Through her teachings, rituals, creative practices she has led me ever more deeply to embody my sacred way of being. I highly recommend you take a course with this dear anam cara.”
“Gathering at Brigid’s Hearth - was full of community, connections to Brigid and women around the world who love her and a lovely way to honor Imbolc - Brigid’s holiday and learn more about this beloved and powerful Goddess. I highly recommend it and Jude’s other offerings. ”
“Gathering at Brighid’s Hearth is a powerful and enchanted course that examines the story of a goddess, a saint and a feminist. Being a part of it allowed me to meet and develop a relationship with the goddess. It introduced me to some Celtic customs and rites. and inspired me to evolve my own rituals and prayers of protection (the caim). ”
Are You Drawn to the Light of Brighid’s Flame in these Dark Times?
You are invited to gather at her hearth as we explore many facets of this wise triple Goddess
Would You Like to Tap Into Brighid’s Transformative Power?
This course will help you deepen or develop your relationship and draw on her rich wisdom
Drawn on Brighid’s Creative Inspiration
With Imbolc traditions to carry out and instructions on making your own Brideog doll
Enage with Brighid’s Healing Energies
Explore her traditions which span our birth into the world as well as her traditions around death and our return home to the Otherworld
Be Inspired by Brighid as Activist
Learn how to engage with your hopes and root them in action through Brighid’s role in women’ rights
Brideog Doll with Brighid’s Cross
“This course is deepening my relationship with Brigid on so many levels. It involves all my senses (listening to songs and creating with my hands) and I really feel and experience how taking this course is giving a new spark to my spirituality and sends Brigid into my life. Thank you Jude for this course!”
When you sign up to the course you have instant access to all the lessons. The lessons are divided into three main categories:
The Creative Hearth
Exploring Brighid as Goddess, as Saint and Mary of the Gael
Imbolc traditions & suggestions on making your own rituals - Bhrat Brighid (leaving out cloth for Brighid to bless)
Full instructions on making your own Brideog doll (fabric peg doll or paper doll if you don’t want to sew)
Fire rituals - From Smooring the Fire to creating your own fire tenders vigil
The Healing Hearth
The history of Brighid’s cross & ideas on making crosses with different materials
Exploring Brighid as a Goddess of Thresholds - Life, death and the tradition of Keening
Clooties With many wells and springs dedicated to Brighid, learn about this tradition plus creative ideas on how to adapt it for your own use.
Brighid’s Caim - Invoking her protection
The Engaging Hearth - Exploring Activism Inspired by Brighid
Active Hope - Brighid’s inspiration in difficult times
Brighid’s and Women’s Rights
Charms
Investment Cost & Sign Up
Your investment for this course is $39.00
What You Will Accomplish With This Course:
A rich source of materials for you to build you own unique connection to Brighid
Develop a solid foundation to create your own personal practice
The inspiration to adopt these traditions in ways that are meaningful to you
“I found Jude’s facilitation to be powerful, informative, skillful and empowering. I greatly appreciate her capabilities as a leader, ritualist, and artist. I was able to move forward with my own healing path and creative breakthroughs, feeling refreshed and deeply gratified from the journeys and creative inspiration. ”
Your Guide
Jude Lally received her Masters of Science degree in Human Ecology with the University of Strathclyde (in partnership with the Centre for Human Ecology) in 2008. She is an artist, writer and Cultural Activist rooted in the Culture of her Ancestral Mothers, using the tools of art and ritual as empowering tools of creative resistance.
Over 20 years experience of studying Brighid
35 Years experience in following the Wheel of the Year with the Ancestral Mothers of Scotland
Radical Doll Maker
Author of several contributions to popular women's spirituality anthologies
Celtic Soul Prayer Beads with Brighid’s Cross designed by Jude Lally