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The Aspects of Woman:

Each woman four aspects possesses. Through each does she pass as her life does go on. A Goddess over each does preside; her aspect frozen in time. With the moon as guide, guardian and symbol of her power.

Maiden; Nimue:

Nimune is a beautiful young woman. She embodies the qualities of feminine youth; she is gentle, caring, curious, and above all beautiful, with the shapely figure of a woman in her youth. Nimune is the goddess of healing and inspiration, as well as, of course, the moon. She resides in the Holy Healing Spring known to mortals as “The Lake”, which has given her the name “Lady of the Lake”. It was she who gave the grand sword Excalibur to King Arthur.

Mother; Brigid:

Brigid embodies the motherly qualities of a woman. She is goddess of fertility and healing and will often preside over the births of children, protecting the mother's from the danger and harm that can come to mother and child during this time. She is also the patron of craftsman and artisans, and goddess of the forge. It is in her aspect of goddess of the forge that she forged the magnificent sword Excalibur. Brigid is celebrated at Imbolc during which time her snake comes out of the mound in which it hibernates. Its behavior determines the remaining length of winter. Brigid ushers the spring in and is also patroness of the Druids.

Warrior; Morrigan:

A fierce warrior herself, Morrigan is goddess of death in battle, slaughter, and strife. She protects the innocent, and brings justice to those who have done wrong. She can take on several forms, including that of a bat, that of a crow and that of Macha – the embodiment of frenzy. Morrigan is queen beside Arawn, and she oversees the Phantom Hunt.

Crone; Ceridwen:

Ceridwen most often takes the form of a crone. She embodies the aspects of woman in her old age; wisdom, knowledge, understanding. Ceridwen is a powerful sorceress, and she holds the secrets of knowledge and wisdom. Ceridwen stirs the cauldron of knowledge. The potion inside contains all the knowledge of the world and must be stirred for a year and a day before it is properly prepared.

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The Aspects of Man:

Three aspects does man possess. If he is brave and wise, he might pass through all three as his life moves forward. A God over each one presides. Wise and powerful, each in his own right, with the Sun at his command and as his symbol of truest power.

King; Nuada:

King of the Tuatha De Danann, Nuada is god of the sun, youth, weapons and warcraft. He represents man in the prime of his life, young and fit. A fine warrior, Nuada leads his brothers in battle as well as in matters of state. Sadly, Nuada lost his hand in a tragic battle, but his brother forged a silver hand for him to use as a replacement.

Father; Cernannos:

Cernannos, “The Horned One”, is so called because he bears the horns of a stag upon his head. He is the god of plenty, wealth, wildlife, and above all fertility. He embodies the father aspect of man, the provider, the protector, the nurturer. Cernannos is often celebrated at Beltane, when he dances the dance of love and fertility with Brigid. Cernannos is also celebrated at Samhain and again at Yule; during the festival of Samhain when his power has wained he dies, but is reborn again at the festival of Yule, which lasts for 12 days. His power grows again, and is at it's peek during the festival of Beltane. Also like Brigid, Cernannos is patron god of the Druids.

Sage; The Dagda:

The Dagda is the Father of the Gods, sometimes called “The All-Father”. He represents man when he has grown old and wise. The Dagda is the god of wisdom, knowledge, magic, and rebirth. He holds the secrets of the world, and shares them only with those he has deemed worthy. The Dagda possesses several unique items of special value, including a cauldron with an inexhaustible supply of food, a magical harp which summons the seasons two swine – one always roasting the other always growing, and an orchard of ever-laden fruit trees.

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Gods of the Sabbits

Yule; Cernannos
See above

Imbolc; Brigid
See above

Ostara; Rhiannon

Rhiannon is the goddess of birds and horses and is often associated with the heralding of spring. She appears as a beautiful woman in dazzling gold on a white horse. She is the goddess most celebrated at Ostara.

Beltane; Cernannos, Brigid, Belenus, and Belisama

Belenus:

Beleneus is associated with the sun and with fire. He is god of the forge. Belenus is husband and lover of Belisama and is one of the four gods celebrated at Beltane.

Belisama:

Goddess of light and fire, Belisama is also associated with arts and crafts. Belisama is wife of Belenus and is celebrated along with him and others at Beltane, the festival of fertility.

For Brigid and Cernannos see above

Midsummer; Aine

Goddess of love and fertility, Aine encourages humans to love. The king Ailil Olom once foolishly attempted to rape her but she slew him with her magic. Aine is celebrated during the festival at Midsummer which takes place on the Summer Solstice.

Lughnassad; Lugh

Often called the “god of every skill”, Lugh is associated with the raven and the lynx. Often he will act as a messenger between the Tuatha De Danann. It is prophesied that he will one day slay the fearful giant Balor. He is celebrated at Lughnassad.

Mabon; Mabon

Because he grew up in the “Other World” Mabon is forever young. He is the god of hunting and is celebrated at the festival of Mabon.

Samhain; Cernannos, and Arawn

Arawn:

Arawn is the god of death and ruler of the Underworld. He is owner and leader of the phantom hunt, a pack of spectral hounds which roam the world at night, leading the souls of the damned to their final damnation. Along with Cernannos, he is recognized at Samhain.

For Cernannos see above

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Lesser Gods

Manannan Mac Lir:

God of the sea, Manannan Mac Lir predicts the weather and rules over the land of Tir-na-Nog. He possesses several objects of note including a ship without sails that follows his command, a cloak that makes him invisible, a helmet made of flames and a sword that cannot be turned from its mark. He rides over the sea in a chariot pulled by dolphins.

Taranis:

Taranis is god of thunder and lord of the sky.

Ogma:

God of writing, poetry, eloquence and learning, Ogma is inventor of the Druidic alphabet and patron to the Druids.

Math:

Math is a powerful magician. However, he can only sleep if his feet are held in the lap of a virgin.

The Tuatha Dé Danann: A group of gods, descended from the Goddess Dana. They arrived on a cloud and defeated the Formorii. In a just battle they will fight beside mortals wielding lances of blue flame and shields of pure white. They are lead by Nuada, their king, and guided by the Dagda – the all father- their sage.

The Fomorii: Misshapen and cruel . demonic giants, the Fomorii were defeated by the Tuatha Dé Danann and driven forever under the waves. They rule over the forces of nature which challenge men including fog, storm, winter, disease and crop-blight. The most fearsome of all the Fomorii is Balor the giant.

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Art Credits:
Nimue: The Lady of the Lake - colored By: Rei-Kinomoto
Brigid: Brigid By: tattereddreams
Morrigan: Morrigan By: Starfeather
Ceridwen: Viviane By: thegryph

Nuada: lugh By: hardcolico
Cernannos: The Wylde Hunt By: ssantara
The Dagda: God Himself By: JordanRoots

Rhiannon: The lady of the lake By: mmebuterfly
Belenus: The Sun by Deland By: deland-fox
Belisama: Gaia's Dragon By: artoftheempath
Aine: Lady of Twilight By: Goldenwolf
Lugh: http://www.freewebs.com/oran_bramorin/celtic_warrior.jpg Found using Google Image Search
Mabon: ice druid By: neo2055
Arawn: Lord of the Crows By: evaldas

Manannan Mac Lir: Triton By: SnowSkadi
Taranis: God of Storms By: raiyneofgailin
Ogma: Sage's Nap By: nJoo
Math: Celtic Warrior By: wallace