Goddess of the Fungal Gate

Goddess of the Fungal Gate
Inspired by Celtic Folklore and Forest Magic | Handcrafted Ceramic Candle Shrine

This luminous figure honors a Celtic forest goddess—guardian of the threshold, where firelight meets fungi and the seen gives way to the unseen. Rooted in the wild heart of the land and crowned with a deep blue halo etched in leafy spirals, she stands as a guide through liminal spaces, dream realms, and the cycles of rebirth.

The glaze contains traces of cobalt and titanium, which add layers of meaning. Cobalt is associated with the third eye and throat chakras, supporting clear vision, spiritual insight, and authentic expression. It’s believed to enhance intuition and the connection to inner truth. Titanium, a stone of strength and protection, is said to energize the body and aura while providing a reflective shield from negativity. Together, these elements infuse the goddess with a balanced energy of insight, clarity, and protection.

Her hollow form cradles a soft candle flame, transforming her into a living shrine—one that holds light as an offering and symbol of presence. Above the flame, a small red mushroom rises within a portal: a fly agaric, sacred in many folk traditions for its ties to visioning, spirit travel, and the wisdom of the forest floor. This is not a mere decoration but a powerful symbol of transformation and altered states.

The goddess’s serene face and swirling, root-like hair echo the patterns of water, bark, and stone. Her presence evokes mythic figures such as the Cailleach, Flidais, and the forest-dwelling wise women who dwelled on the edge of civilization, mediating between human and fae.

Ideal for use as a candle holder, sacred altar piece, or meditation companion, this piece is both sculpture and vessel—a conduit for ancestral light and wild knowing.

Materials: Stoneware clay with oxide and carved detailing

Dimensions: 20cm high