St. Brigid, or the goddess Brigid, heralds the beginning of spring — a time when the earth begins to stir after winter’s rest. She is the embodiment of creativity and renewal, known as a poet, healer, and smith, each symbolising a different way of shaping and transforming the world. The act of smithing silver clay reflects her energy perfectly — the process of taking something raw and shaping it into something beautiful and lasting.

Brigid represents the return of light and harmony into our lives. Although the air may still carry winter’s chill, we begin to notice the days lengthening, the light returning, and with it, a quiet sense of hope. This is a moment for self-discovery and transformation — an invitation to look within and ask: How can I welcome more light into my life?

What parts of myself are ready to start to shine or shine again?

Through self exploration,…