Snowdrops

Centre:

Brigit patron of Fire in the Hearth (candles),

the brave and bold leader of Spring (Snowdrops),

fertility (polished egg),

mysticism (Crystals),

healing (Bhrat Bríde).

Prayer:

Brave snowdrop, who lives within the earth, honoured be thy name. Your time does come to gladden all lives, on earth and in the universe.

We appreciate your beauty and purity, and we learn that rebirth after hard times is always possible. That hope is eternal. Thank you for symbolising innocence and sympathy, that we may recognise those qualities in ourselves and others. For this time of transition is yours. From winter to spring, from the bleak to the bountiful, your power and your glory is revealed. For ever and ever.

Home ritual:

Place snowdrops in a room (some regard bringing the flower into the house as unlucky, so do what feels right to you). Focus on the white, cleansing colour of the blooms. You can also walk around your space, bringing this energy of white purity into all areas, blessing and thanking your home for it's protection.

Flower essence:

Snowdrops break through the frost and ice of winter. It is possible to buy their essence on line or to make your own. You can use this to melt a situation that has become stuck or frozen. They look fragile and delicate but hold the energies of strength and resilience.

Snowdrops remind us of the victory of Brigid and the return of light and life over darkness and death. Looking at the flower we thank all realms that we have survived to see this promise of Spring. Smile in your heart centre.

Planting a labyrinth or other symbol in the garden. Eilish spent long hours planting the labyrinth with snowdrops.

Focus on creating an origami snowdrop. Be fully present in your thoughts. Notice every move you make.

Paint twigs and branches white for a winter tree and add snowdrop ornaments.

Snowdrops bring a positive energy - write on the petals of your drawn flower words that you recognise as your strengths and gifts but most of all set yourself free and be in a place of joy, be grateful.