Ep 65 | Holes in My Preps – Thoughts From The Loo

It's storm season, and we had the potential for large hail, high winds, and tornadoes…It made me realize I've got a few holes in my preps.#LettieLoo #thoughtsfromtheloo #prepping #preps #storms #tornadoes #shelterinplace

I’ve had A LOT of questions about my Trinity Knot tattoo over the years. And as I look at it, I realize that it’s been more than 15 years since I got it (and I realize HOLY CRAP, I’m getting old!!!).

Now, I got this tattoo after Gramma died, and it was one of the ways that I was able to heal and come to terms with losing her. The Triquetra has many different meanings. Some include: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit (used when Catholicism was introduced to the Celts); Maid, Mother, Crone (3 stages of womanhood); Land, Sea, Sky (3 parts of the world); Mind, Body, Soul; Birth, Life, Death; and my favourite, The Morrigan.

Now, The Morrigan is an interesting character. Morrigan may refer to one Celtic Goddess who is associated with war and fate, and is often seen in the presence of, or in character of, a crow. Morrigan may also refer to a trio of Celtic Goddesses. Badb, the Battle Crow, takes on both the maiden and crone aspect of the Goddess, and is seen as the Banshee, warning men of their deaths in battle as she flies overhead in the shape of a crow. Macha is the Sun Goddess, connected to sovereignty, often takes on the form of a horse, and has a deep connection with the land. Anu is the Fertility Goddess; and is the Earth itself. These three Goddesses are collectively referred to as The Morrigan, and you will see that they embody many of the original meanings I mentioned above.

When you look at the varied meanings of the Triquetra (or Trinity Knot, whichever name you wish to use is up to you), you will see a theme amongst the three: the passage of time. Maid, Mother, Crone…Birth, Life, Death…even The Morrigan (in the triplicate)…All are representative of the time of one’s life.

To me, having gotten the tattoo after Gramma died, it was symbolic of the Maid, Mother, and Crone. I had lost the Crone in my life (Gramma), and my relationship with my mother was not great (when has it ever been?), and I was the Maid, all alone. This tattoo helped me heal and feel like those parts of me were not missing anymore. 15+ years later, and I still strongly identify with the Maid, Mother, Crone meaning. But the symbolism of the Morrigan, that trio of sister goddesses…That is truly calling to me lately. Anu – as the fertility goddess, a symbol of Earth, I see in myself, having recently had Baby Bug. Macha, a symbol of sovereignty who respects and connects with the land, I identify with as I fight for my (and my family’s) right to sovereignty, as well as going barefoot as often as I possibly can, to truly connect with the Earth. And Badb – The Battle Crow; Maid and Crone at the same time; Banshee calling to warn men of their impending doom. Oh, is this relevant right now. I no longer have Gramma, and have readily accepted that truth. My relationship with my mother is better than it has been in a long time, but far from perfect. But I have taken on the role of BOTH Maid and Crone – I am slowly becoming the matriarch of the family, ready for when my aunts pass and the next generation steps up and takes over. Then I will truly, and readily, accept the mantle of Crone. As for the Banshee side of things, I always know when a family member is mortally ill or has just died, so…yeah…That’s a thing.

As I watch the goings on around me, and listen to what other folks are saying, I can see that we are gearing up for a battle, and it may be the most difficult battle of our lives.