The document discusses the Woodland Tradition of Celtic Magick, assigning homework to choose a symbol for a Goddess or God to focus on in an upcoming pathworking. It provides details on the triple Goddesses of the Morrigan, Cerridwen, and Brigid as well as the Gods Dagda, Cernunnos, and the Green Man, describing their associations and magical properties. Honoring the number 3 and the Goddess Danu/Earth are also emphasized as important aspects of this tradition.

1. Celtic Magick
Woodland Tradition

2. Assignment for next class:
 Pick a symbol for the Goddess and Gods to connect
with in the path working.
 Learn about that symbol
 draw a picture or print one up, bring it with you
 We will discuss the symbols
 They symbol will be main focus of out pathworking

3. Reminder: The
number 3 is sacred
and should always be
honored in magick
and everyday life.
In the Woodland
Tradition we honor the
path of the ancestors by
embracing that which
can aid us in our
modern lives and keep
us connected to the
divine. We also share a
deep connection the
Great Mother
(Danu, Earth, Gaia).
She is seen as a
constant, to be
honored at every
ritual, spell and
celebration.

4. Total of 9 #3 Goddesses, 3 Gods, 3 Ancestors (later class)
Goddesses Gods
 The Morrigan Dagda
(triple goddess) Cernunnos
 Cerridwin
The Green Man
 Brigid
(triple aspects)

5. The Morrigan (Great Queen)
Triple Goddess
Macha
Badba
Anu
 Called: War
Goddess, Raven Women

6. Badba
 Dark Goddess/ Prophetess
 Battle, death and rebirth
(War Goddess)
 Symbol: Hooded crow
 New Moon
 Time: Winter and Samhain
 Colors: Red and White
 Aspect: Crone

7. Macha
 War Goddess of
Sovereignty & Sacrifice
 Symbol: Horse
 Time: Harvest &
Lughnasadh
 Full Moon
 Aspect: Maiden
 Colors: Harvest colors

8. Anu (Morrigu/ Nemain)
 Goddess of
Fertility, abundance, and
health
 Symbol: Cow/ Swan
 Aspect: Mother /
Ancestors of all Gods
 Earth (Danu)
 Color: Earthy
 Time: Litha
 Emerald, Bloodstone, M
oonstone

9. Cerridwen (Keeper of the Cauldron)
 Goddess of
Transformation, knowledge, ma
gick
 Underworld Goddess/ Divine
Feminine and Crone
 Black Raven
 Full Moon
 Colors: Silver and black
 Stone: Agate
 Regeneration, rejuvenation, enc
hantment, inspiration, prophecy
, and witchcraft

10. Brigid (Triple Fire)
 Fire of Spirit (Poetry)
 Fire of Life (Healing)
 Physical Fire (Craftsmanship)
 Time: Imbolc
 Colors: Green
 Cattle
 Hearth and home,
childbirth and Fiery
arrow (warrior)

11. Dagda (The Good God)
 All Father
 God of
Time, Magick, Sex, and
Crops (food)
 Partner: The Morrigan
 Time: Winter
 Loves
fighting, singing, women
, laughter, sex, sports
and games

12. Cernunnos
 God of Fertility, the
Hunt and Dying (sings to
comfort them)
 7 Aspect:
Virility, Power, Strength, S
urvival, Masculinity, Weap
onry and sexuality (and
lust)
 Protector of the Forrest
 Guide for the Dead

13. The Green Man (Jack in the green)
 God of the Woodlands
 Spirit of the forest
 Cycle of life
(birth, death, rebirth)
 Fertility
 Lord (giver) of Life
 Time: Spring/ Beltane
 Green Knight