A review by thebrowse
Tending Brigid's Flame: Awaken to the Celtic Goddess of Hearth, Temple, and Forge by Lunaea Weatherstone

informative slow-paced

3.75

The end of summer and impending start of fall has me feeling all kinds of ways.  I've felt an inclination towards exploring subjects like witches, goddesses and more esoteric religions. I find subjects mythology, lore, and historical spiritual practices so fascinating and a glimpse into our history as humans.  In an effort to read more non-fiction - in particular read more stories about women in myth and religion - I picked up Tending Brigid's Flame by Lunaea Weatherstone. Brigid is a Celtic Goddess known in particular for midwifery, fire, poetry and metalcraft.  If you're familiar with Catholicism, Brigid was adopted by the Catholic church and became St. Brigid of Kildare.  I find reading into mythology and lore especially interesting as a fantasy reader. So many authors pull from existing mythologies and histories and I can really lend a depth to the reading experience if you have some wider knowledge.  This book contains a history of the lore and mythology around Brigid and her connection to the Catholic saint, as well as practices, rituals and meditations one could incorporate into their life should they wish it. I found this an interesting read for being out of my usual reading scope and it was perfect for getting me in the frame of mind for fall.