Yes, we have had many telephone calls asking for Brigid and no, she is not going to be the one giving you a massage or helping you select that perfect book...well, she might be, but in spirit only! Actually, Jeanne dreamed of Brigid as she and Brenda wrestled with what to name their new venture. So, Brigid's House it is!

Brigid has been revered as both Goddess and Saint. Brigid has been known by many names, which vary according to time and place. She was often called Brighde in Ireland, Bride in Scotland, Brigantia in Northern Britain, Brigandu in France, and was also called Brid, Brig and Brighid. Brigid means "Power," "Renown" and "Virtue."

In the Celtic mythology she is a triple goddess. But that refers to her own three aspects, not maiden, mother and crone, as is often thought. Brigid's three aspects are of poet, blacksmith and healer.

Poetry does not just refer to rhymes, it encompasses the power of poet and muse, goddess of inspiration, education, divination, and mystical knowledge. The second aspect of Brigid is goddess of the blacksmith, hence her association with sword and cauldron. The third aspect of Brigid is of healer, goddess of healing and all forms of medicine. Brigid was often known as a goddess of fertility, the hearth, and all feminine arts and crafts. She is the patron saint of poets, dairymaids, cattle, healers, nuns, midwives, and new born babies.

We honor her strength and her gentleness.