Also known as or “Aonghas” in Scottish Gaelic, is a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann (Children of the Goddess Danu) and the Celtic God of Love. Aengus is roughly equivalent to the Greek God Apollo, as he is also a God of poetry and inspiration. Aengus is often pictured with four birds circling around his head. These birds represent kisses. Aengus is also the God of youth. Aengus’ father is the Dagda and Boann is his mother. Aengus is associated with Brú na Bóinne (the Newgrange tomb by the river Boyne in Ireland), and this association also gives him the power of inspiration by the unconscious mind, as Brú na Bóinne is associated with such powers. The Passage Tombs of Brú na Bóinneare places that stand “between the worlds,” so Aengus is also a God of shamanism.
Plants associated with Aengus include roses, hazel trees, elder trees, and any plants with psychotropic properties. Animals sacred to Aengus include stags, owls and falcons.
Invoke Aengus in matters of love, poetic inspiration, and shamanic journeying. Seek the divine inspiration of the imbas with the help of Aengus.
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