Rhiannon Riding Horse Statue

Rhiannon – Welsh Goddess of Horses, Sovereignty, and Otherworldly Grace

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

• Rhiannon is a prominent goddess in Welsh mythology, particularly within the Mabinogion. She is a sovereign queen, a mystical figure associated with horses, the Otherworld, and endurance through unjust trials.

• Often seen riding a white horse, Rhiannon appears with dignity and supernatural presence. She is believed to be a Welsh form of the great Celtic horse goddess Epona, and she also bears characteristics of a psychopomp and fairy queen.

• Rhiannon’s story is one of grace, injustice, endurance, and ultimate restoration. She is a guide through hardship and a powerful archetype of the divine feminine who maintains sovereignty through grace and strength.

FAVORITE OFFERINGS:

Crystals:

• Moonstone – for grace, femininity, and the unseen realms

• Rose Quartz – unconditional love, endurance, and forgiveness

• White Agate – purity, protection, and spiritual strength

Herbs:

• Meadowsweet – sacred to her and associated with nobility and calm

• Rose – love, honor, and beauty through adversity

• Apple Blossom – connection to the Otherworld and divine femininity

Oils:

• Rose – beauty, heart healing, and emotional grace

• Vanilla – sweetness, nurturing, and gentle strength

• Frankincense – regal energy and connection to the spiritual realm

Colors:

• White – purity, dignity, and supernatural presence

• Gold – royalty, solar energy, and divine justice

• Pale Pink – healing, softness, and enduring love

Rituals:

• Horse blessings or symbolic offerings to honor her connection to sacred travel and sovereignty

• Full moon meditations to restore inner dignity, especially after loss or betrayal

• Justice or restoration rituals for reclaiming your name, truth, or voice

• Gentle movement or walking meditations in nature to align with her grace and presence

MODERN WORSHIP PRACTICES:

• Create an altar with horse imagery, white feathers, soft cloth, or symbolic representations of sovereignty

• Offer oats, apples, honey, or rose petals—especially in meadows or natural spaces

• Call on Rhiannon when facing false accusations, enduring hardship, or needing strength through grace

• Honor her during the spring and summer festivals, or on full moons for healing and power renewal

• Use affirmations such as: “I walk with grace. I rise with truth. My spirit is unbroken.”