Brigit's Eternal Flame

[Morr]

Brigit was working overtime last night, and she sorta threw a ball of inspiration at me.

I was messing around online, just surfing through random sites, when I started going through sites dedicated to Brigit (both Pagan & Catholic)... I noticed that there are few online international circles where they are dedicated to Brigit and to keeping her flame alive.

This means that each circle has 19 members (usually women), to represent Brigit's 19 priestesses in Kildare, whom each participates in a 24 hour shift (from sundown to sundown - As the Celtic Calander represents the Daily Cycle) where each member tends to a candle/fire/flame etc during their shift and keeps it going, untill their shift is done, and then the next member in line begins their shift and tends to their own little candle/fire/flame in their house (using a candle/fire/flame that is dedicated to Brigit and for this purpose only). Now obviously most of us cant keep a candle/fire going in our house for 24 hours since we have other daily life stuff to do (wether its school, work, taking care of kids, family, friends, etc) - So during one's shift, he/she tends to the candle/fire for as much as they can within their 24 hour shift, as well as offer offerings to Brigit, etc..

These groups obviously dont just do the keeping the Brigit flame cycle going, but they become a close group and share magickal/spiritual experiences and their bond with Brigit.

I found this idea very beautiful, since I have a relationship with Brigit and I do feel connected to her. However, I also found that for each of these groups there is a membership fee. Which I didnt agree with.

So Brigit tapped into me and was sorta like - "Yo, Michelle, why dont you try to create your own little circle - but for Free!".. And I figured - You know what? That could be a REALLY AEWSOME idea.

Now I havent figured out how I'll bring this idea to life just yet.. But I have some time on my hands today and I will brainstorm and see how this can work. However, I wanted to share this idea with all ye Brigit daughers (and sons!), and see if there is any intrest.
Since there is a lot of trust involved here - as in trusting each member to tend to their flame on their shift as required - I am looking for people whom i know already and whom i can trust and know are dedicated to Brigit and this idea.

So whoever is interested and thinks that they can really handle this and be dedicated to this (meaning you get a shift AT LEAST once a month, somtimes two), and if you want to help me out and have ideas - please reply to this post or PM me.

Once I figure more things out, I'll post here as well. Also, if I get morethen 19 people interested, we can just open a 2nd circle, etc. the 19 is kept since its Brigit's traditional number.


Looking forwrad to your responces :D

[RubyRose]

While, I haven't begun to work with Brigit, this idea does sound facinating ...

[DandelionDame]

Morr, I also have a connection with Brigit and would love to commit to a flame-tending with others. Lately I have been very drawn to Aset/Isis, but very much want to keep my relationship with Brigit alive and this would be the perfect way for me to do that. I know that you said you're thinking only people you know and I've been posting and hanging out here for a while, but you probably don't know me. But I do keep my word! You can PM me if you have questions or concerns.

I noticed that with some of the Flame-Keepers they say that people don't have to keep the flame going for the whole 24 hours, but keep it going as long as long as possible; are you thinking that would be an option? Just curious. This is a wonderful idea!

[Morr]

well when i meant someone i trust, i meant people here on MW. i may not know everyone personally, but i do know that the people who stick around on this community are dedicated and can be trusted :D

yea, flame keepers wont have to keep the flame going for 24 hours - i realize that for the most part its immposible and also dangoures. A flame keeper will keep their flame going for as long as possible for them, during their shift.

[DandelionDame]

well when i meant someone i trust, i meant people here on MW. i may not know everyone personally, but i do know that the people who stick around on this community are dedicated and can be trusted :D.Ah, I gotcha! And know exactly what you mean.

yea, flame keepers wont have to keep the flame going for 24 hours - i realize that for the most part its immposible and also dangoures. A flame keeper will keep their flame going for as long as possible for them, during their shift.*wipes sweat off brow* Phew! Just kept having visions of the cats sniffing around the altar and setting their tails ablaze... Yikes.

I'll keep checking in on this thread to stay up-to-date on the events. If you're comfortable, please count me in! :thumbsup:

[LacyRoze]

If you deem me trustworthy I would love to be a part of this..As a kitchen witch I hold Brigit in high esteem and call on her often in my workings..

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Morr, I've been working on developing a relationship with Bride myself as she's a very important part of the Scots Gaelic pantheon. I'd love to do something like this. I too have pondered becoming a part of those other circles, but the idea of paying the fee didn't sit well with me either. So I'd love to do something like this.

[Morr]

*bumping this one a bit!*

I've also begun brainstorming and making layouts for a website, for this little project... Theres still a lot to go, but I'm also waiting on more people to, hopefully, show intrest...

So, I'm working on it! :D

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

:woot: Let me know if there is anything I can do to help get the ball rolling on this one.

[Bec_W]

I remember reading about this a while back and thinking it was a brilliant idea, but the money aspect with a draw back for me. I've been developing a relationship with Brigit for the past couple of years and would love to be involved.

[Silverwings]

I love this idea Morr! I would love to join if you'd have me. I'm Scottish myself and I've had a connection to Brid (the scottish name of Bridget) for quite a while. And I really think I could keep a 24 hour candle. Just give the word.

[Aine of the Fae]

I would be interested as well. Bridget has been throwing herself at me lately in her form as a Christian saint. I thought I was going nuts.... she's one of two saints who keep coming up EVERYWHERE......

[tempestskye]

hey there morr, you can count me in. brigit is my family's matron :thumbsup:

[CaitrionaMorgaine]

It's funny you should mention this. I belong to Cill Avalon (a group of flamekeepers) and and my shift ends at sunset tonight.

Avalon's Blessings, ~Rhiannon

[Romani Vixen]

Sounds like a great idea!

[Morr]

*bumping this little sucker*

and also, to those who are interested - do you have any interesting creative names for this little project?
be creative!!

as for updates - im working on a little website for the Flame Keepers Circle (this will be its temp name till we come up with a nicer & better one)... once i have it all ready, ill post it here and let you all see it :D

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

I don't have any name suggestions as yet, but I'm thinking that something in Gaelic, either Scots or Irish, would be a really nice touch, as she seems to have been most widely worshipped by the Gaelic speaking tribes. Not that others didn't, just that she was more popular in those regions.

[Morr]

I don't have any name suggestions as yet, but I'm thinking that something in Gaelic, either Scots or Irish, would be a really nice touch, as she seems to have been most widely worshipped by the Gaelic speaking tribes. Not that others didn't, just that she was more popular in those regions.

yup, i would love some beautiful kind of Gaelic name!

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Since you liked the idea of Gaelic, how about this: Reul Iuil Brighde. It means Guiding Star of Brigid/Bride and is usually used to refer to the ornament placed over the heart of the brideog. For those who don't know a brideog is an effigy of Brigid made of rushes or oats that is decorated with ornaments, flowers, greenery, and shells, then carried around by young girls from house to house and then into the fields at Imbolg. And I rather like the idea that our flames would be known as her guiding star. :smile:

[Morr]

Since you liked the idea of Gaelic, how about this: Reul Iuil Brighde. It means Guiding Star of Brigid/Bride and is usually used to refer to the ornament placed over the heart of the brideog. For those who don't know a brideog is an effigy of Brigid made of rushes or oats that is decorated with ornaments, flowers, greenery, and shells, then carried around by young girls from house to house and then into the fields at Imbolg. And I rather like the idea that our flames would be known as her guiding star. :smile:


i love it!!
what does everyone else think? if i dont get responces today or tomorrow, ill PM the people who were interested and see whats up... i also hope that by tomorrow night ill be able to finish the website, including the ideas for rules/faq/application to join/etc...

thanks so much :)

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Glad you liked it. :bigredgri

Also, I was thinking it might not be a bad idea to start a mailing list so that we can all keep in touch easily. I know you can start one at Yahoo Groups in just a few moments. That way if there is any news we need to share about the circle, such as if one of us will be going on vacation and won't be able to tend the flame for our shift, or anything else we just have to send it to one place and everyone will receive it.

Ohhh, and are we planning on following the days as the Celts did, with each new day starting at sundown? And how will we deal with time differences? I know your time in Israel is going to be quite different than my time here on the East Coast in the US.

[Morr]

Glad you liked it. :bigredgri

Also, I was thinking it might not be a bad idea to start a mailing list so that we can all keep in touch easily. I know you can start one at Yahoo Groups in just a few moments. That way if there is any news we need to share about the circle, such as if one of us will be going on vacation and won't be able to tend the flame for our shift, or anything else we just have to send it to one place and everyone will receive it.

Ohhh, and are we planning on following the days as the Celts did, with each new day starting at sundown? And how will we deal with time differences? I know your time in Israel is going to be quite different than my time here on the East Coast in the US.

youre reading my thoughts!
today at work i brainstormed and covered all these issues... tomorrow i have no work nor school so i have all day off - weeeeee!!! ill definitly open a yahoo group and all of that good stuff, and work on the time difference stuff... tomorrow ill also PM everyone who was interested in joining to let them know whats up, and see if theres an agreement on the name :D

[Bec_W]

I like the name :)

[Aine of the Fae]

I love the name! I'm still in! Keep us posted!

[Mithrea]

youre reading my thoughts!
today at work i brainstormed and covered all these issues... tomorrow i have no work nor school so i have all day off - weeeeee!!! ill definitly open a yahoo group and all of that good stuff, and work on the time difference stuff... tomorrow ill also PM everyone who was interested in joining to let them know whats up, and see if theres an agreement on the name :D

Don't fib! a Yahoo group was my first suggestion to you--and you poopooed it, if you recall :p

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Oh as for pronunciation for those who are curious it should be (or is close to, I'm not perfect as I'm still learning) rail ew-il breej-uh. The word I question most is Iuil because it's really hard to transpose. Basically that particular tripthong (iui) is ew followed by a short i. It shouldn't really be seperated into two syllables, but it was the best way I could show the ew short i combo.

[DandelionDame]

Mòrag Elasaid MacDhòmhnaill, and Morr, I love the name too! I was just about to start looking through my Irish-English dictionary, but I love it. :)

Anything I can do to help? Thank you, Morr, for starting this! I've been trying to think of a good, meaningful way to honor Brigit on a regular, respectful basis and this is so perfect. Isis seems to be taking up loads of time lately and it will be great to have a designated time for Brigit. Yay!

And again, if you have any questions or concerns about me, feel completely free to PM me!

[Silverwings]

Oh, I love the name too!

[Morr]

Don't fib! a Yahoo group was my first suggestion to you--and you poopooed it, if you recall :p


true
but yesterdaym instead of working, i was brainstorming and realizing - "ya know what? Holly is right!"
:hugz:

[Mithrea]

true
but yesterdaym instead of working, i was brainstorming and realizing - "ya know what? Holly is right!"
:hugz:

:lol: I was only joking with you babe :hugz:

[Morr]

I PMed all the people who were interested with updates!!
we are looking for more members!! lets go people!!! join join join!!!

:D

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

How many people do we have so far?

[Morr]

so far we are 10

[Morr]

im bumping this one!!
we have a website up... theres still loads of work to do but this is coming around nicely! if anyone is interested in joinin us, please check out -

http://www.geocities.com/reuliuilbrighde

:fpeace:

[RubyRose]

I checked out the website a little today ... and will sign up and so forth tomorrow night, after work, as I'm going to log of shortly.

[Silverwings]

Umm, if we already got the invite do you want us to fill out an application anyway? That way you get our information and such? Just a question...

[Morr]

Umm, if we already got the invite do you want us to fill out an application anyway? That way you get our information and such? Just a question...


you can do that, yes. some already have done it :)

[Silverwings]

*Bump* (I think we're still short :D )

[Morr]

i know we are!
but this gives me time to vamp up the site and promote us..
however, once September rolls in, we'll definitly start.. even if we are not 19 yet..

ill work out shifts & stuff!

[Bec_W]

Still 9 short.

This is not a bump, I repeat, this is not a bump :halohead:

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

:fpoke:

Anyone else interested?

[Rockprincess]

My sister is going to join...she's filling out her application today.

[banondraig]

wow, how awesome! i just saw this thread for the first time. i have to log off soon, will be back tomorrow, but would a special Bride-only zippo count for field purposes? i can't exactly set up a candle inside a tent, kwim?

[Fideal]

is there an age limit?

[-Sky-]

Oh my Goddess!I just today found this thread,I'm so excited!
I have a very close connection with Brigid since last Imbolc and I would like to honour her more in my own way.This idea is SO wonderful!And not only we will honour her but we will also share our experiences and make friends.
The name is very poetic.Love it?
So if I am considered a trustful person can I join?I would really wish too!

~Anna

[Morr]

hey guys
im glad Morag bumped this one up :D
and im glad theres a few new people interested!

age limit is 18, however for MWers I'm willing to make an exception. But fill in an application at -

http://www.geocities.com/reuliuilbrighde

and I'll contact you back :)

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

Wow...glad my bumping this brought in more interest. Yay! :dancy: How many members are we up to Morr?

[Morr]

as of now, according to our Yahoo group, we are 12... I invited 2 new members who sent me their applications.. So we are 14.. I guess... which is quite a good start, in my humble opinion!

i talked to Kay, and she might be able to post a Sticky in this forum, with a detailed description of Reul Iuil Brighde, so anyone who enters the Gods & Goddesses forum, can see it right there :D

PS - Morag, if you can PM me the explination of what Reul Iuil Brighde means & its correct pronounciation in English, that would be awesome (I'll post it on the site). Thanks :hugz:

[Mòrag Elasaid Ní Dhòmhnaill]

as of now, according to our Yahoo group, we are 12... I invited 2 new members who sent me their applications.. So we are 14.. I guess... which is quite a good start, in my humble opinion!

i talked to Kay, and she might be able to post a Sticky in this forum, with a detailed description of Reul Iuil Brighde, so anyone who enters the Gods & Goddesses forum, can see it right there :D

PS - Morag, if you can PM me the explination of what Reul Iuil Brighde means & its correct pronounciation in English, that would be awesome (I'll post it on the site). Thanks :hugz:

:lol: I have it written *somewhere*. Thought I had alredy sent it. ~goes to dig through computer files~

[-Sky-]

I am under 18 but I am really dedicated and I am very willing to help!I will fill the application and let you contact me!

Love and Blessings,
~Anna

[Morr]

I am under 18 but I am really dedicated and I am very willing to help!I will fill the application and let you contact me!

Love and Blessings,
~Anna

allrighty, fill the application.. once i recieve it, i'll contact you :)

[-Sky-]

Ok I completed my application and sent it!Now I will wait to hear from you!

~Anna

[Seren_]

After a lot of thought...I submitted an application.

Edit: I kept it short, cos usually I waffle. :nyah: If you need more info....just ask.

[Silverwings]

Okay Morr, I finally filled out the application :D, oh and my yahoo should be working...so try just ONE more time pwease!

[Morr]

Seren, you got mail :)

Silverwings, it says that you're already a member :lol:

[Seren_]

*doing a happy dance...*


:thewave:

Well, that's as close as I could get, anyway...

[-Sky-]

Morr thank you again so much for letting me participate!!
I have a problem though!I lost the yahoo group's adress and now I can't get in.Can you pm me with it so I can check the new msgs?

Blessings,
~Anna

[Morr]

Morr thank you again so much for letting me participate!!
I have a problem though!I lost the yahoo group's adress and now I can't get in.Can you pm me with it so I can check the new msgs?

Blessings,
~Anna


Here you go - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/reuliuilbrighde/
since youre a member you'll be able to sign in and read the messages.. whoever isnt a member wont be able to since we're a private group!! so no need for PM :D