themodernmanicwitch: -usually I’ll be doing fairly unknown deities but I just gotta do my patr
themodernmanicwitch: -usually I’ll be doing fairly unknown deities but I just gotta do my patron Aine <3-Aine Aine is a celtic goddess of love, summer, wealth, the sun and sovereignty. She is also known as the Queen of the Fae and the mother of many fae human hybrids, or magical humans depending on what myth you are reading.Celtic legends say that Aine was the daughter of Eogabail, who was a member of the legendary Tuatha Dé Danann. In folklore, she was also recognized as the wife of the sea god Manannan Mac Lir – a deity who was very important for Celtic warriors.Her cult began in Limerick, Ireland but has spread over many areas. She became a patron for women due to the time where women were in charge of guarding the homes causing a lot of hardship to these people, including sexual abuse, murder and cruelty. Aine was a light to these people because unlike many Goddesses of love’s myths her’s were very depressing. There were multiple stories of her being raped and murdered.It was believed she brought luck and good magic to her worshippers. Aine In WitchcraftAine is a goddess often associated with the Sabbat Litha. Her symbols are a red mare, meadowsweet, the fae/Sidhe, Animals associated with her are Swans, Horses, Cows, Cattle, Rabbits, Song birds Colors associated with her include orange, green, yellow, and red. Crystals associated with Aine are moonstone, sunstone, pearl, gold, silver, garnet, quartz. Her elements are Earth and Fire. Incense associated with Aine include lavender and orchid. Her planet is the sun. Offerings may include produce (especially home grown), milk, cream, or baked goods. -- source link
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