(Isle of Mann)
Mala Laith
Themes:
Justice; Community; Peace; Wisdom;
Knowledge; Forgiveness; Maturity; Unity
Symbols: Gray;
Pigs; Deer; Horse; Birds
About Mala Laith:
Known often simply by the designation 'gray
one', Mala Laith is the ancient Celtic crone
Goddess. Mala Laith is said to have made the
mountains and formed many stone circles,
alluding to her age and power. She travels
in the company of birds, pigs, deer or a
gray horse, carrying wisdom, knowledge,
understanding, sensibility, and preparation
to us as gifts that come with maturity.
To Do Today:
On this day, people on Mann honour
the old Norse assembly system
instituted over one thousand years
ago by gathering to discuss legal
matters and end internal bickering.
As they do, Mala Laith stands by,
offering good counsel and sagacity.
For us this means taking a moment
out to make sure things in our life
are in order and being properly
attended to. Review your checking
account, follow up on legal matters,
make peace with someone from whom
you've been estranged, and generally
spend the day focussing on sound
action, wise words, and sensible
thinking. This invokes Mala Laith's
energy.
Wear
something gray today to honour the
Goddess, and watch to see if any of
her sacred animals show up (in
logo's, on billboards, anywhere)
during your day. If they do, pay
close attention to their movements
and actions. They're bringing a
message to you from Mala Laith, and
it's well worth heeding!
