Celtic Paganism Deity Guides (Part #2)
Part 1
Danu
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: Earth-Mother, Fertility, Wisdom, Wind and Water
Symbols: Crowns, Keys, Wells, Cauldron full of Water, Rivers, Celtic Tree of Life
Mother Aspects of the Triple Goddess
Colours: Blue, White, Silver, Green
Animals: Fish, Horses, Seagulls, Salmon, Snakes
Plants: Oak, Water Lily
Incense: Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood
Other Associations: The Empress, Water and Earth
Offerings: Wine, Mead, Ale, Freshwater, Watering plants
Devotional Acts:
Start a fairy garden
Collect river water for spellwork
Clean up litter around bodies of water
Expand your knowledge and study ancient wisdom
Practice water scrying
Volunteer at a women’s shelter
Work with children
Arawn
Culture: Celtic
God of: Ruler of Annwn the Celtic Otherworld, Leader of the Wild Hunt, Death, The Underworld and Justice
Symbols: The Hounds of Arawn, Cauldron
Colours: Red, Black, White, Brown, Green, Gold, Grey
Animals: Hounds, Pigs
Plants: Reeds, Cedar, Cypress, Ivy, Honeysuckle, Sage
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Basil, Pine, Sandalwood
Other Associations: Samhain, Saturn, Earth, Pentacles
Offerings: Game Birds such as Duck or Turkey, Bread, Honey, Milk, Mead and Ale
Devotional Acts:
Begin working with Liminal Spaces
Research Otherworld/Annwyn and the Wild Hunt
Volunteer at a Dog’s shelter
Do a ritual on Samhain
Manannan Mac Lir
Culture: Celtic
God of: The Sea, Weather and Navigation. Guardian of the Otherworld
Symbols: Cups, Cloak, A Silver Branch with three golden apples on it, Mermaids
Colours: Blue, Silver, Gold
Animals: Horse, Pig, Cow, Seal, Crane, Swan, Boar, Dog, Dolphin, Sea Horse, Whale
Plants: Alder, Apple, Hazel, Blackberry, Bramble, Reed, Meadowgrass, Yellow Flowers
Incense: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Gardenia, Sea-related Scents
Other Associations: The Summer Solstice, Neptune, The Chariot
Offerings: Yellow Flowers, Sea Water, Bread, Ale and Mead
Devotional Acts:
Visit a nearby body of water
Go swimming or sailing
Study how boats and ships are made
Support sailors
Sing Sea Shanties for him
Buy a compass
Arianrhod
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: Fertility, Fate, Reincarnation, Beauty, Difficulties
Symbols: Silver Wheel, Full Moon, Weaving Tools, The Zodiac, Corona Borealis
Colours: Silver, White, Green, Blue, Purple
Animals: Spiders, Owls, Wolves
Plants: Ivy, Birch
Incense: Lavender, Moon, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Frankincense
Other Associations: Water, Air, Wheel of Fortune, The Star, The Moon
Offerings: Silver Coins, White Candles, Wheat, Fruits, Home-cooked meals, Salads, Wine, Water, Hot Teas, Smoothies
Devotional Acts:
Practice Divination
Burn some candles for her
Study the Constellations and Zodiac
Cailleach
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: Weather, Winter, Balance, Cycles, Rebirth, Sovereignty
Symbols: Crone Archetype, Snow, Mountains, Standing Stones
Colours: Silver, White, Blue
Animals: Reindeer, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Wolves, Deer, Cats
Plants: Holly, Gorse
Incense: Frankincense, Vanilla, Pepper, Amber, Anise
Other Associations: Veils, Yule, Samhain
Offerings: Stories (she’s very lonely), Whiskey, Portions of Meals, Soups, Bread, Apple-flavored Pastries, Blue Candles
Devotional Acts:
Embrace Winter
Always check the temperature before getting ready each morning
Take care of stray cats
Watch some deer if they cross your path
Honor her on Samhain and Yule
Collect Snow Water for her
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Part 2
Brigid
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice
Symbols: Brigid’s Cross, Candles, Triquetra, Faeries, Four leaf clovers, Cauldron, Chalice, Corn Dolly, Anvil, Hammer, Poetry, Forges, Hearths, Wells and Rock Formations
Colours: Green, Red, White, Gold and Blue
Animals: Snakes, Ewes, Sheep, Cows, Bees, Oxen, Owls and Hibernating animals
Plants: Cinnamon, Chamomile, Blackberry, Hawthorn, Basil, Mugwort, Apple, Heather, Dandelion, Snowdrop, Willow, Oak, Shamrock, Crocus, Trillium, Corn, Lavender and Sage
Incense: Myrrh, Wisteria, Frankincense, Cinnamon
Other Associations: Water and Fire
Offerings: Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer
Devotional Acts:
Dedicate some Art to her
Meditate with fire
Learn blacksmithing
Watch the sunrise
Say hello to Cows and Sheep
Hang a Brigid’s Cross above your doorway for blessings and protection
Study healing magic
Plant a bee garden
Cernunnos
Culture: Celtic
God of: Forests, Wild Animals, Finances, The Underworld, Death, Hunting, Balance, Grounding and Healing, Transitioning into the Afterlife and Fertility
Symbols: Horns, The Torc, Gold Coins, Serpents
Colours: Yellow, Gold, Forest Greens, Silver, Black
Animals: Stags, Elk, Goats, Deer, Bulls, Horses, Ram Horned Snakes, Snakes, Boars, Owls, Hawks, Ravens
Plants: Ash, Bayberry, Chamomile, Cedar, Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Holly, Ivy, Lavender, Juniper, Myrrh, Nettle, Oak, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Vine, Yarrow
Incense: Musk, Benzoin, Frankincense, Patchouli, Pine
Other Associations: Earth and Air, Sunday,
Offerings: Venison, Cooked Meats (ethically sourced), Roses, Sunflowers, Lavender, Wildflowers, Juniper Bark and Berries, Oak wood carvings, Green or Gold Candles, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pine scents, Pelts (ethically sourced), Feathers, Bones, Forest Moss, Antlers, Horns, Pine Cones, Gold Coins, Daggers, Poetry art, Celtic Music
Devotional Acts:
Hiking and Hunting
Connecting with nature
Meditation and Grounding, especially Outside
Dancing
Listening to Irish/Celtic Music
Cooking with his favorite foods
Talking with him
Singing in Irish
Wearing a pendant for him
Taking care of your body, especially if you're chronically ill
Lugh
Culture: Celtic
God of: The Sun, The Arts, Storms, The Harvest, Oaths, Kings, Justice, Craftsmanship, Smithcraft, Light and Warriors
Symbols: Sun, Spear, Harp, Slingshot
Colours: Brown, Gold, Yellow, Green, Red, Blue
Animals: Lion, Horse, Raven, Stag, Crow, Hound, Lynx
Plants: Apple, Oak, Hazel, Holly, Marigold, Goldenrod, Sunflower, Carnation, Rose, Gorse, Bay, Basil, Allspice, Rosemary, Cinnamon
Incense: Apple, Cinnamon, Rose, Frankincense, Myrrh
Other Associations: The Sun, Justice, Sunday, Air and Fire, Full or Waxing Moons
Offerings: Wine, Mead, Apple Cider, Corn, Bread, Apples, Berries, Potatoes, Beer, Harvested Fruits and Vegetables, Corn Dolls, Cloves, Gorse Flowers, Handmade Crafts
Devotional Acts:
Make Art, in any form, for him
Learn self defense
Watch the sunrise
Treat your loved ones to a lovely meal and give a plate to him
Support political and law-based justice, and sign petitions or give donations to make sure justice is appropriately given
Try to become a confident and witty person
Buy a kilt and wear in unapologetically
Go to a Renaissance Fair
Buy medieval weapons, especially spears and slingshots
Rhiannon
Culture: Welsh
Goddess of: The Moon, Horses, Songbirds, Wind, Gates, Horseshoes, Love, Beauty, Fate, Divination, Prosperity, Abundance and Healing. She protects against disaster and humiliation.
Symbols: The Moon, Horseshoes, Gates, The Winds
Colours: Green, Silver, Black, White, Grey, Red, Maroon, Brown
Animals: Horse, Frog, Dog, Songbird, Dragon, Badger, Hummingbird
Plants: Cedar, Pine, Narcissus, Daffodils, Pansies, Rosemary, Sage, Bay, Lavender, All White Flowers
Incense: Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Lavender, Frankincense
Other Associations: 7, Waning Moon Phases, Monday
Offerings: Soft-sounding Music, White Candles with the number 7 carved into them, Apples, Willow Leaves or Bark, Ivy, Evergreens, White Flowers, Lavender Oil, Lavender Candles, Studying or Practicing with Liminal Spaces and the In Between, including Meditation, Astral Travel, Dreamwork and Mediumship
Devotional Acts:
Sing for her
Make art, in any form, for her
Show extra love to animals, especially horses, dogs and songbirds
Talk to her or the moon
Sit outside on a windy day and enjoy the breeze
Fly a kite
Keep a dream journal
Make or Buy a Birdhouse
Aengus Óg
Culture: Celtic
God of: Love, Poetry, Inspiration, Youth, Summer and Healing
Symbols: Swans, Golden Harp
Colours: Green, Pink, Red
Animals: Swan, Cats, Deer, Doves, Sparrows, Songbirds
Plants: Strawberries, Rose, Mistletoe, Violet, Birch, Cedar, Elder, Sycamore, Basil, Cherries
Incense: Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood
Other Associations: Venus, Copper, Air, The World, Justice, The Lovers
Offerings: Red Roses, Strawberry, Mead, Beer, Honey, Eggs, Butter, Milk, Bread
Devotional Acts:
Feed Local Birds
Sing love songs
Use more roses in your spellwork
Keep a dream journal
Never give up on your goals
Talk to him
Ask for help when you need it
The Morrigan
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: War, Witchcraft, Death, Battle, Sovereignty, Life, The Land, Fresh water, Fertility, Prophecy, Protection, Retribution and Fate (especially Foretelling Doom)
Symbols: Red Cloak, Spear, Chariot, Sword, Shield, Triskele
Colours: Red, Black, White, Blue, Green
Animals: Crow, Raven, Horse, Eel, Serpent, Heifer, Wolf
Plants: Snapdragon, Willow, Aspen, Rowan, Hawthorn, Yew, Belladonna, Mugwort, Nightshade (VERY DANGEROUS)
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Juniper, Night Queen, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Sandalwood
Other Associations: Earth, Tuesday, Samhain, Queen of Swords, Justice, Death
Offerings: Red Wine, Red Meats, Red Beans, Bread, Acorns, Water, Milk, Beer and Ale, Chai Tea, Peppermint Tea, Pumpkin-flavored Things, Apple-flavored Things, Any cow products, Coffee
Devotional Acts:
Practice Divination
Stand up for yourself and others
Practice magic
Sing for her
Take care of yourself
Read her myths
Practice with weapons safely
Make art for her, in any form
The Dagda
Culture: Celtic
God of: Fertility, Agriculture, Strength, Wisdom, Magic, Druidry, Kingship, Abundance, Order, Magic, Music and Balance
Symbols: Magic Cauldron, Harp of Seasons, Large Club that can both give and take life, Sun Wheel
Colours: Red, Blue, Green, Brown
Animals: Pig
Plants: Oak, Oats, Willow, Hawthorn, Chamomile
Incense: Cedar, Juniper, Orange
Other Associations: Earth, Fire, Strength, Wheel of Fortune, The World, King of Pentacles, King of Wands
Offerings: Acorns, Music, Porridge, Ale, Beer, Mead, Butter
Devotional Acts:
Come up with your own mantra that inspires you
Become a mentor or father figure to someone who needs it
Research Druidry
Study agriculture
Plant an herb garden
Document and admire the changing of seasons in your local area
Listen to harp music
Aine
Culture: Celtic
Goddess of: Summer, Wealth, Sovereignty, Love, Fertility, Protection, Wealth, Agriculture, The Sun and the Moon and Queen of the Faeries
Symbols: Silver and White Items, Meadowsweet, The Moon
Colours: Red, Gold, Green, Blue and Tan
Animals: Red Mare, Horse, Rabbit, Swan, Cattle
Plants: Angelica, Blackberry, Cowslip, Elder, Orchid, Fennel, Flax, Garlic, Mugwort, Nettle, Oak, Hawthorn, Mistletoe, Alfalfa, Ash, Agrimony, Ash, Birch, Broom, Holly, Lavender, Meadow-sweet, Gorse
Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Fairy Dust, Orchid, Lavender
Other Associations: Midsummer, Air, South, The Sun, Suit of Wands, Queen of Pentacles,
Offerings: Milk, Bread, Home-grown Produce, Cream, Fire and Candles, Sunflowers, Yellow Flowers, Honey, Summer Fruits, Oranges, Bee-related Items
Devotional Acts:
Write a hymn for her
Leave offerings for the fae to keep the peace
Gardening, especially for herbs and flowers
Bee-keeping
Celestial and Fairy Magic
Light candles frequently
Have a bonfire
Spellwork at dawn or dusk
Cerridwen
Culture: Welsh
Goddess of: The Moon, Luck, Poetry, Change, Rebirth, Transformation, The Underworld, Death, Fertility, Inspiration, Magic and Knowledge
Symbols: Cauldron, Dark Moon, Lunar Cycles, Caves
Colours: Silver, Purple, Black, Grey, Green
Animals: White Pig, Greyhound, Crow, Hen, Hare, Otter, Hawk
Plants: Corn, Grain, Vervain, Acorns, Apple, Oak, Hazel
Incense: Sandalwood, Patchouli, Sage, Mugwort
Other Associations: Monday, North, The Moon, Death, The Magician, Suit of Cups, Midnight
Offerings: Pork, Bread, Milk, Water, Wheat, White and Green Candles, Barley, Rice, Peanuts, Poppy or Sunflower Seeds, Vervain, Grain-based Products
Devotional Acts:
Talk to the moon
Write Poetry about her
Buy a cauldron for spellwork
Make some potions
Bake some wheat bread
Take care of Pigs
Study something you’re genuinely interested in
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