these rites remain deeply embedded in the symbolism

and blessings for the time of transition

and Europe that range from the Stone Age to the Renaissance and include secret societies

birds and beasts both earthly and otherworldly

St John's Wort

Brigid's Cross Pendant- Bronze poppy these rites remain deeply embeddedBrigid is the name of a Celtic fire goddess associated with the feast of Imbolc and the practice of making a Brigids cross may have derived from the pagan sun wheel. It is usually made from rushes and contains a woven square in the center with four radials tied at the ends. According to tradition a new cross is made each Saint Brigid's Day, and the old one is burned to protect the house from fire. Material: Bronze Appx. size: 1. 3 x 1. 3