Aine: A Celtic Goddess of Summer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

This season, we focus on Aine, the Irish Celtic Goddess of Summer, also associated with love, wealth, water and joy. The legends speak of her as a member of the Irish Gods, faery folk, also known as the Tuatha De Danann and she is said to be the daughter of the Celtic God of the Underworld, Donn. Often depicted as a Fairy Queen Goddess, she is associated with both the Sun and the Moon. Aine is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who would honour her, especially later in the summer at harvest time. She is said to protect cattle and crops. She controlled the weather and the elements and could shapeshift into a hare, horse or swan. One of her symbols is the white swan, another is the harp. When Aine plays, those who listen are thought to be filled with inspiration.....or driven mad! Other symbols of hers, are flame torches, yellow, green, red or gold candles, strawberries and Oak leaves.

Aine was worshipped throughout Ireland, and has sacred sites in Limerick and Tipperary and she was especially revered at the time of the Midsummer Solstice, with feasts, dancing and bonfires.

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