The design of the St. Brigid’s Cross straddles the pagan and Christian worlds. While it is a cross, it is also similar in design to fylfot or swastika, a profound symbol found worldwide. Possibly derived from a pagan sun wheel, the cross reinforces Brigid’s role as a sun goddess.
With a woven square in the center and four radials tied at the ends, these crosses are still used in Ireland today to protect the harvest and farm animals. The crosses are usually left in place for a year and replaced on the following St. Brigid’s Day.
In our post on how to celebrate this season, we suggested you might want to try making a St.Brigid’s Cross. Here’s how to do it:
Whether you prefer to observe St. Brigid’s Day, the Celtic tradition of Imbolc, or the Catholic celebration of Candlemas, this is the time to celebrate the coming of Spring! It’s just around the corner (hold that thought)! As we discussed in our post about 
Worshiped by the people of Ireland as saint for over 1500 years and as a goddess since long before the Roman invasion of Britain and the birth of Christ, Brigid served as a bridge between pagan Celtic and Christian traditions. Her influence extended through the British Isles and beyond.
In the Celtic tradition, Brigid is a sun goddess, with strong associations with fire. She is considered a triple goddess because she is the patroness three important skills: poetry, healing and smithcrafting. As such, she is often portrayed with a pair of blacksmith tongs and a sword, handling two healing snakes, and holding a wand and a tablet. 
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