Becoming a Priestess/Priest of Brighde by Exploring the Wheel of Brigit-Ana and experiencing Brighde's Medicine as a Correspondence Course.

This course is designed for those who wish to develop a closer relationship with the Goddess Brighde and her ancient land. It is intended to develop yourself in your own country and with your own local environment and community.  It is teaching you how to develop Priestess/Priest skills and create your path as a Priestess/Priest of Brighde.

During the course you will learn about the Goddess Brighde, her lineage and also Brighde the Patron Saint. You will be introduced to her qualities as a Fire and Water Goddess and how that will have an impact on your spiritual practices. You may yearn for knowledge and practise of the old celtic times. This course will teach you how to connect to the ancient land of England Brigit-Ana. You will learn through celebrating and understanding the festivals how Brighde can help deepen your connection to the land and Mother Earth.

The course is divided into 8 weekends spread across the Celtic year starting in February at Imbolc.  It will involve self practice meditations and creative assignments. You may choose to spend time alone or gather in small groups to share the experiences celebrating each ceremony throughout the wheel of the year.

You may be drawn to Brighde to help encourage your creativity and inspiration. You may have a great love of poetry and the spoken word. You may work with children or young adults. As a triple Goddess Brighde holds three aspects of womanhood, the maiden, mother and crone. Throughout the course we will explore where you are in your womanhood/manhood and what aspect Brighde can help bring alive or temper.

Brighde is also the Goddess of Alchemy, soul healing and transformation. As a smithcraft she teaches you how to forge metal with fire symbolically this is the same way she works spiritually helping you to clear out any dross in your life that isn't serving you. Brighde shows you how to make empowered changes that do serve you, even if you didn't know it at the time.

Brighde is also the Patron Goddess of many animals; her lover snake, her crone wolf, her mother cow with red ears, her swan maiden, as well as her magical unicorn and transformational phoenix. During the course you will be introduced to each animal and you will be guided to connect to each one through meditation; developing your own personal relationship to each one as the course develops through the year.

First Lesson
Finding your Maiden Self

This weekend celebrates Brighde at Imbolc. She appears as the maiden helping you to find your joy and innocence to nurture your inner child.  Your creative task is to make your own Bridie doll and explore your maiden self. You will be introduced to her Magical Unicorn through meditation which will help you to heal deep rooted family patterns and bring healing in for you on a soul level.

Second Lesson
Awakening your Inner Fires; Reclaiming your Power.

This weekend introduces you to the power of Brighde's fires at the Spring Equinox. This celebration balances the light and dark within the self and the land.  You will learn how to make your own Brigit candle and discover the healing practices of Brighde's perpetual flame. You will be introduced to Brighde as a Patron Saint, her life and legacy. You will also meet her transformational Phoenix through meditation which will assist you in burning away what no longer serves you to then opening the gateways to your personal power.

Third Lesson
Reuniting Love; Shedding Skins

At this time of year Beltane the festival of Love is celebrated. It is a time when the veils between the two worlds are thin. Brighde appears to all your fears and inhibitions, how can you go deeper into loving yourself and others? We will look at relationships and explore where you feel weak or strong. Your creative task is to make a white snake wand to activate your mystical abilities. You will also learn about your Kundalini and begin meditation and breathing practices to harness your sexual/creative energy.

Fourth Lesson
Unleashing the Flow; experiencing Brighde's waters

At this time of year we learn the celebration of Summer Solstice. It is a time of expansion and opening to the flow of life to take us where we need to be. During this weekend you will create a water purification ceremony to wash away old patterns that no longer serve you. It is time to explore local wells or visit your nearest water hole. You will meet Brighde's beautiful swans in meditation flying with them to Avalon, where you will cross the waters of her mysterious lake. Your creative task is to start making your ceremonial clothes for your dedication. What are your words for Brighde, where is she showing you the flow in your life?

(During this time you will prepare your dedication to come to Glastonbury before the Goddess conference starts for your ceremony to dedicate to Brighde)

Fifth Lesson
Embracing Brighde as Mother

This weekend is a nurturing time to fully celebrate Lammas; a thanks giving ceremony for all you have received. Your creative task is to bake bread in the form of Goddess shapes and share the fruits of your abundance with friends and family. You will meet Brighde's magical cow with red ears in meditation. As Saint Brigid always gave everything she had to the poor, all her supplies were magically replenished, there was no scarcity . Time will be given for you to explore your mother patterns and abundance. Practices will be given to show you how to start healing them.

Sixth lesson
Brighde and Community

This time of year is Autumn Equinox, when the light and dark meet once more, this time the light is fading. It's time to reflect and call Brighde in as Earth Mother to weave her magic into your life in a practical way; grounding your dedication. We will explore community projects, working abroad in developing countries with women sharing creative skills and abilities. You will create your own regular meditation practice to connect with Brighde in whatever aspect she appears. Your creative task is to plant a tree that symbolises your connection with Brighde.

Seventh Lesson
Entering the Darkness; Journeying across the worlds

This is a time to remember your loved ones, those who have crossed over before you as we celebrate Samhain; the festival of the Souls. This weekend you will meet Brighde as Crone, the wise one who holds you in dark places of fear and depression. What is masking your emotions, your shadow self? Journey with Brighde's wolf in meditation and walk between the worlds in safety and love. It is time to connect with your ancestors and honour them. Your creative task is to make a Brighde body oil that will keep you warm and energised to last through the winter.

Eighth Lesson
Finding Peace and Stillness

There is so much chaos at this time of year, it's a challenge to take time out and be still. This weekend is a celebration of Winter Solstise; the shortest day of the year. The light is bright and soft as the sun sets earlier and darkness takes over the early evenings. It's time to share stories and sit by the fire feeling Brighde's warmth. Your creative task is to make Bridie eyes and as you make them weave your stories into them. They may be dreams of the future, or stories from the past, make them count. Meditate on finding your inner peace and stillness no matter what is going on around you. Call in Brighde of air to bring you gifts of clarity and wisdom to trust the path of how your Priestess\Priest is unfolding knowing you have found your way.


The course can be adjusted for different countries, starting in September for Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific and the Southern Hemisphere.


You will receive a Full Course Manual with all information and outlines for the weekends.

You will receive a meditation CD that accompanies the course.
The book Brighde's Cave maybe purchased separately online at www.zidanepress.com


Correspondence will take place via emails, and scheduled phone calls or Skype sessions can be arranged. Follow up will take place on completion of creative tasks and preparation for your dedication.

For more details and an application pack please email:
isabelle@lotushealingcentre.co.uk

Brighde's magical Snow Drops, Imbolc Chalice Well

Bridie Dolls on Wearyhill, Glastonbury. UK