Brigid’s Cross is a traditional symbol of protection and blessings, often woven from straw or rushes. It is deeply connected to the Celtic goddess Brigid and later Saint Brigid, representing hearth, home, and fertility. This cross is commonly used during Imbolc, a festival marking the transition from winter to spring, to invoke Brigid’s blessings for the year ahead.
 
In witchcraft, it serves as a powerful talisman for protection, renewal, and spiritual connection. Its correspondences include fire for transformation, the element of water for healing, and the energy of the home for grounding and stability.
 
Making your own Brigid’s Cross is important because it allows you to imbue it with your personal energy and intentions, creating a unique spiritual tool tailored to your practice. This act of crafting strengthens your connection to the symbol and aligns it with your own magic.