Today's Goddess: Maeve
Fairy Gatherings (Ireland)
Themes: Fairies; Magic; Protection; Leadership; Justice (Law)
Symbols: Birds; Gold
About Maeve: As the Fairy Queen, Maeve oversees today's merrymaking among the
citizen of the fey. She also attends to human affairs by providing protection, wise leadership,
and prudent conventions. Works of art depict Maeve with golden birds on her shoulders,
whispering magical knowledge into her ear.
To Do Today: Near the beginning of May, the wee folk of Ireland come out of hiding for a grand
celebration of spring. If you don't want the Maeve and the citizens of fey to pull pranks on
you today, take precautions, as the Europeans do: avoid traveling, put a piece of clothing on
inside-out, wear something red, and leave the fairy folk an offering of sweet bread, honey, or ale.
In some cases, this will please the fairies so much that they will offer to perform a service or
leave you a gift in return!
When you need to improve your command of a situation or inspire more equity, call on
Maeve through this spell: Take a piece of white bread and toast it until it's golden brown.
Scratch into the bread a word or phrase representing your goal (for example, if raises at work
haven't been given out fairly, write the words work and raises). Distribute the crumbs from this
to the birds so they can convey your need directly to Maeve's ears.
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast