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Folks especially those influenced by colonizer patriarchal church indoctrinated men are intimidated by an unwavering strong sovereign no give two shits of your opinion not bowing to white male supremacists.

Could be representative of the three caudrons?

Thank you for choosing to be informative and compassionate about this issue despite the way it can frustrate the hell out of you. Even though it is absurd for people to call themselves Irish despite never having lived there, there are often very strong emotions behind many members of the diaspora clinging to a self-identification as Irish. I won’t lie, I (as an American) called myself Irish until I was in my mid twenties. We often carry Irish names, have been told since childhood by family that we are Irish, and we’ve been told the stories of the struggles our ancestors experienced before, during, and after their leaving of Ireland. This can meld into a mixture of a sense of pride of being descended from people who overcame such adversity, as well as a sense of sad longing for a connection to the culture of our predecessors which, through generations of living in diaspora, has been lost. I’ve developed enough perspective to realize that no, I’m not Irish, I’m an American and to claim otherwise is absurd, but sometimes I still feel that sense of loss and longing to be more connected to the culture of my ancestors. Lately I’ve been trying to ease that by studying the Irish language.

I was taught that the triskele was representing our inner world the outer world and the otherworld in balance with each other 😮

I was literally googling this right before this video was posted. Wow.

The fact that spirals are universal amongst all of the the neolithic peoples is interesting. I take it as divine gnosis.

ive been drawn to this symbol for so long now

Thank you for the video I agree there can be so many meanings to it. Birth Life Death or Life Death Rebirth, Past Present Future even Mind Body Spirit. Which all is nice to think of but choose one or all as long as you respect it & where it comes from.

Is the natural process of a woman’s life patriarchal? I think confusion comes in if one phase is put above the other. Each phase of a women’s of life has value.

I have been wondering if there is a connection, besides them originating in Ireland, between the triskelion and the triquetra

My devotional tattoo is the IPS triskelion, the one from the faith-believe shirt. The path walking is one thing it means to me and also land, sea, sky.

As you told the story I knew she wanted to destroy this man because of rape. I was a bit surprised that it was for her husband. Men are so rarely acknowledged when this crime happens to them. I believe (don't remember source) that in Scottish history a man had the right (responsibility?) to kill a man who harmed his wife like that. This story shows that it goes both ways.

Thank you for this video. I've been drawn to the Celtic triple knot my entire life and even have a tattoo of it that predates my pagan path. But when I began journeying the triskelion kept coming up as a symbol of protection. I now have vinyl cutouts at each direction of my home as part of my wards. I don't understand how it's a symbol of protection as every other explanation of the triskelion makes more sense to me than that. But in my journeys that's what it is so for me I'll stick with that

I like the fact that the Triskelion just seems to be this universal symbol that humans just...make. When it comes to spiritual things, I like to look at lowest common denominators. Things that pop up often and all over feel like that mean more. We might not know what the hell they actually MEAN, but they seem to have a meaning that is speaking to us through the millennia. My personal feeling/representation is the triple goddess. One of my favorite necklaces is this cheap little stainless one I found on Amazon, but it's perfect. It's a series of three crows/ravens flying in a circle bound by a spiral line coming out of each of them. I think it was even labeled as "Viking"...which is a kinda silly. However, it is a nice subtle piece to show The Great Queen my respect, and the triskelion is central to the design.

Hi Jon, Thank you for this info, And tis more Bankrupt Britain nowadays, have a lovely weekend

Last time I caught a video this early the Tuatha Dé Danann were still fighting the Fir Bolg. In all seriousness though thank you for the video. I appreciate the fact that you’re willing to share your personal interpretation of the triskelion despite feeling uncomfortable, and freely admitting that it does make you uncomfortable. It adds a level of genuineness that I’ve come to really appreciate and respect about your content.

The concept of the "three realms" doesn't come from Wicca, though I suppose that they may have adopted that concept in recent years. It comes from medieval Irish texts. See "Irish Perceptions of the Cosmos" by Liam Mac Mathúna, found in Celtica 23 (1999), for example.

Hi Jon, great video as the triskelion is a symbol that has cropped up in journeying. On a side note, one of your other recent videos mentioned you Kings of Ireland course with regards to understanding Tuatha more fully, but when I went to take the course, the course content is missing. It just has the housekeeping and review sections. Could you maybe check things at your end when you get a chance, please? I'd really like to do the course to further my knowledge. Many thanks Kerry

The triskelion was the symbol I was immediately drawn to when I started my pagan journey and have necklace that has a cast iron triskelion that I wear everyday. I’ve always connected it to the triple themes you mentioned and others: the earth, sea, and sky; its connections to the triple nature we see in the goddesses like The Morrigan and Brigid; and the life’s journey of birth, death and rebirth: the immortality of the soul. But I also wear it as a symbol and reminder of my new path as a pagan and dedication to it, my decision to revere and respect the old gods and revere my ancestors.

Thank you so much for your information and lesson 🔝

Thank you for this! I definitely had hesitation. I think mostly because I had a fear of my own transformation.

You are lovely. And your work is lovely

“None of those things can communicate to you if you don’t have quiet space for them to communicate to you” 🗝️🗝️🗝️ yes! ❤

I think our deities are for us here in our place and the Christians deities are for middle eastern people thats why their god never answers us, but our do regularly

I'm tired of seeing Celtic pagan groups not embracing tradition enough and making it seem like it's just tree huggers and hippies, good you know the Celts weren't just tree lovers and DEFINITELY no hippies (they worshipped a war goddess for the sake of whatever god or gods are the real ones)

I'm partly Irish and even then, if I joke about the Irish potato famine I still try to keep it in a way it doesn't sound like I'm mocking the people who suffered it

Thanks for the video Jon. For me ever since I was little I was drawn to her & as well as a couple other men in my family. It's strange or a funny coincidence because at one point we were all in some branch of the military either Ireland or the US

May your path be blessed. Lots of love from out here in Reno. 🫶

Thanks so much for this video. Over six months ago The Morrigan started showing up in my life pushing me to get into examining myself. The neopagan group I was involved in at that time told me she was a bringer of death and a dark and dangerous goddess. She didn't feel that way to me. She seemed straightforward and maybe a bit blunt but nothing of what these other people said. As I got into the stories I couldn't see where they got what they said about her. I wouldn't mess with her or course but she didn't seem dark to me. So your video really made me feel good about what my personal experience was with her. I recently finished your free 5 day The Morrigan Devotional and I loved it. Or maybe Lora put that together, thanks Lora. Love to you both.

I have a relationship with the Morrigan; and I find that if you approach her with humility and respect she'll respond in kind. I'm trying to deepen my relationship with her.

I have a little altar set up that I use. It's not much ... But it's a meditative set up where I write and it's dim and I have some new age playing in the background (Enigma mostly).

This was my hesitation, that tells me I need more education.

It can be so hard to get out of the weeds spiritually.

In my experiance Herself has emphasised shadow work and doing the work in general. That can be scary digging in your own shit in order to improve and hopefully become a better person for it and at times not for the faint of heart. Personally found it very rewarding but not saying it has been easy.

People fear powerful women and femme presenting people. Especially deity who have profound impact on the cycles of life and death. Thanks Jon as always.

I remember my ex was asked to work with Her, and he experienced some negative emotions and negativity in general, and said she was dangerous, and that I should be careful. I'm so glad I took the leap and learned more about Her and listened to Her call. And I believe She can be dark and difficult, but it's only when She needs you to do that work. That is my experience anyways. But I've always been drawn to "dark" things, and that's open for interpretation. There is light and dark to everyone and everything, there is no one or the other. Balance in all things. And yes, after having learned from all of you, I understand that all Irish deities are as complex and multifaceted as us humans are- both in similar and different ways. Thank you for another video, Jon.

Well said. Thank you. I'm very interested in the transmigration of souls and would like to hear your thoughts on the subject.

interestingly enough the three Pantheons which most often show up for me is Irish, Norse and Egyptian .

I will forever be grateful for Her presence in the lives of people I care for.

So grateful for your dedication to your craft and community. They are lucky to have you Jon.

Good man. Thanks, Jon. Following this film of yours, my Goddess, the Morrigan, is talking to me on this subject. It isn't new to me - I've lived a long life ;) - but she is showing me a new perspective on an aspect of it, and you started it happening for me. Thanks.

I found this to be very profound and poignant. Really went straight to my heart as I self isolate to unbearable heights. I actually crave community.This was very moving. I look forward to gleening new perspectives and looking outside of myself. Thank you 👍

I am so thankful for finding the Tuath. I'm thankful for you and Lora. It's really one of the highlights of my "over 50s" life. ❤

Thanks Jon x

Thank you for another good video and I I think some type of community is important especially when it comes to religions

This is beautiful! Thank you!

Yes!

Jon, as usual your words come straight and true. This has never been more applicable during this moment. Thank you to you, Lora, and everyone at the IPS for creating this space.

Can honestly say that yu´s have taught me a lot about community and how to create it and protect it over the years for me the connection to the irish gods has also beeen one of creating community.

Beautiful