Sloinntearachd na Brighd/The Descent of Brigit

Sloinntearachd na Brighd
 

Brighid nighean Dùghaill Duinn
‘Ic Aoidh ‘ic Cuinn ‘ic
Criara ‘ic Caibre ‘ic Cais ‘ic
Carmaic ‘ic Cartaich ‘ic Cuinn.

 

Brighde nam brat,
Brighde na brig,
Brighde nan cleachd,
Brighde na frìth.

 

Brighde nan gealachos,
Brighde na bìth,
Brighde nan gealaphos,
Brighde na nì.

 

Brighde bean chomainn,
Brighde bean chobhair,
Brighde bean mhìn.

 

Gach latha agus gach oidhche
Nì mi Sloinntearachd na Brighd,

 

Cha mharbhar mi
Cha ghuinear mi,
Cha charachar mi,
Cha ghonar mi,
Cha spaltar mi,
Cha spùillear mi,
Cha saltrar mi,
Cha rùisgear mi,
Cha reubar mi,
Cha mhó dh’fhàgas

Brighde an dearmad mi.

 

Cha loisg grian mi,
Cha loisg teine mi,
Cha loisg ial mi,
Cha loisg gile mi.

Cha bhàth uisge mi,
Cha bhàth sàla mi,
Cha bhàth lighe mi,
Cha bhàth burn mi.

 

Cha laigh bruaill-brì orm,
Cha laigh suan-dubh orm,
Cha laigh druaill-drì orm,
Cha laigh luaths-luis orm.

 

‘S I mo chaombh chomainn
Brighde.

 

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English translation:

The Descent of Brigit

 

Brigit daughter of Dugall the Brown
Son of Aodh son of Art son of Conn
Son of Criara son of Cairbre son of Cas
Son of Cormac son of Cartach son of Conn.

 

Brigit of the mantles,
Brigit of the peat-heap,
Brigit of the twining hair,
Brigit of the augury.

 

Brigit of the white feet,
Brigit of the calmness,
Brigit of the white palms,
Brigit of the kine.

 

Brigit, woman-comrade,
Brigit, woman-helper,
Brigit, woman mild.

 

Each day and each night
That I say the Descent of Brigit,

 

shall not be slain,
I shall not be wounded
I shall not be put in cell,
I shall not be gashed,
I shall not be torn in sunder,
I shall not be despoiled
I shall not be down-trodden
I shall not be made naked,
I shall not be rent
Nor will Brigit
Leave me forgotten.

 

Nor sun shall burn me,
Nor fire shall burn me,
Nor beam shall burn me,
Nor moon shall burn me.

Nor river shall drown me,
Nor brine shall drown me,
Nor flood shall drown me,
Nor water shall drown me.

 

Nightmare shall not lie on me,
Black sleep shall not lie on me
Spell sleep shall not lie on me,
“ Luaths-luis” shall not lie on me.

 

My companion, beloved
Brigit.

 

~ All parts taken directly from the Carmina Gadelica Vol. III, save for some small changes.

 

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Imbolc Blessings

May Brigid bless you all, your families, and your homes.

My Brigid Doll & Her Bed

 

A few days ago I finished decorating my Brideóg/Brigid doll and Leaba Bhríde/Brigid's bed. You can find out more about these crafts from a post I did recently, "Crafts for Imbolc". Both how I decorated the doll and the bed were very much inspired by one made by The Mad Plaquer {check out his, it is so lovely!}. Now I just need to make her a wee birch wand. :)

 

 

New Charm Listings

I have added a few charm bottle and witch ball listings to the Unfettered Wood Etsy shop:

Ancestor Charm Bottles

 

Safe Travels Charm Bottle



 

Well of Sláine Healing Witch Ball

 

 

Warrior's Witch Ball

 

 

Lust & Sex Witch Ball

 

 

Grían Solar Witch Ball

 

 

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I am currently working on a few more charms which I hope to have listed in the shop soon.

 

Sláinte!

 

Laurel



Crafts for Imbolc

St Brigid Doll by St. Blaize

Imbolc or Lá Fhéile Bríde is just a couple of weeks away, so I thought that I would share some crafting project ideas, some of which I have been or will be doing myself.

 

Brigid's Cross/Crois Bhríde: Instructions for a traditional protective charm. You can see a video version here.

 

A Brigid Icon/Brideóg: An article about the history of the practice as well as some photos and ideas to inspire you to make your own.

 

Brigid's Bed/Leaba Bhríde: An entry in the Carmina Gadelica {volume 1} describing the practice of making and putting an icon of Brigid "to bed". There are mentions of materials to give you an idea on how to make your own.

 

A Recipe for Spring Cleaning: A herbal vinegar that I make to clean my house both spiritually and physically.

 

Collecting Cross Quarter Water: A write up of collecting water during the cross quarters {including Imbolc} and what it can be used for.

 

A Rowan & Red Thread Cross Charm for Safe Travel: Crafting that I did last year and put into a 

 

Paper Snowdrops: A neat little project for those of us who don't have this traditional Imbolc flower available to us this early in the year.

 

Hand Dipped Beeswax Candles: A great way to celebrate the returning light.

 

Highland Cow Sock Animal: One project idea, there are quite a few available online as well as kits such as this and this.

 

Sheep Craft Projects: There are a whole bunch of kid-friendly sheep crafting projects here.

 

Feel free to share any other ideas or resources in the comment section. :)

 

Sláinte!

 

Laurel

Some Early 2014 Updates

 

I hope that 2014 is treating all of you well, dear readers!

 

Our welcoming in the new year was rather late and quiet around here as I was working both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. We had a feast for our Ancestors and incorporated in some traditional Hogmanay practices into our festivities, along with some ritual cleaning {although I have allowed myself the time until Imbolc/Lá Fhéile Bríde to get the rest of the heavy cleaning and organizing done!}.

 

 

Over the next little while you may notice some changes, with much need updates done to both the website and shop, as well as some new additional blog posting topics. One of those topics that should be coming soon is a series on Gaelic folk healing practices, which I already have a few different posts in the works. Should there be a specific type of healing practice topic that any of you may be interested in {i.e. regarding child birth, fractures, certain diseases} please feel free to let me know in the comment section or you can contact me privately.

 

More to come soon.

 

Sláinte!

 

Laurel

New Seed Listings

I have just add more seeds to the Unfettered Wood Etsy shop, some are ones previously favourites which had sold out and others are completely new.

Returning:

Orca Bush Bean
Blue Jay Bush Bean
Purple Foxgloves
Bull Thistle

New Additions:

Hollyhocks Mix
Teasel
Bergamot/Bee Balm
Columbine Mix
Cardinal Flower
Forget-Me-Nots

There are also other seeds available too. Go over and have a look!