When I think of Brigid's cross I think of moving forward it gives hope to most people the word comes from "Brigid" which may also be based on the origins of the Irish word Brigi, which means "strength". and to think of it as being strength well that is something all of us in the world could use rather it be for fighting to stay alive or just the strength to leave a bad relationship. I think it is a beautiful cross it is different from the rest the way it has that square right in the middle of it that in its self makes it worth looking at. I would use this cross in my house because a St Brigid’s cross in a place of honor in their home, to protect against fire and evil spirits. Brigid cross often called Mary of the Gael. The flame burns as a …show more content…
Brigid’s miracle of the cloak was the first of many miracles that was worked for the people of Ireland. Brigid wanted the king’s heart to be soften so she prayed. Brigid gave the King a smile and asked "will you give me as much land as my cloak will cover?" although the king thought it was a funny joke and Brigid's cloak was so small he knew that it would only cover a very small part of land so the king agreed to Brigid’s request and she spread her cloak on the ground. She asked her four friends to hold the corner of the cloak and walk in the opposite directions of each other so one walked north one walked south one walked east and one walked west. nuns dedicated to Christ was the one who was guarding the eternal flame for the goddess. She then put out the ritual fire of the Druids, and lit the flame dedicated to Christ which her followers to over guarding until Henry VIII put it out. It is used for Imbolc. Imbolc Brigid walks upon the Earth, and by crating her sun wheel we invite and welcome the Goddess, and springtime into out homes. The custom of keeping the fire light. For her and her nuns the fire is a symbol of the new light of