To work with Mab/Medb is to call in fierce feminine sovereignty, fae trickster energy, and a deep connection to land, sex, and power. As you engage with her energy, you may feel a surge of empowerment that ignites your spirit, urging you to embrace your desires and ambitions unapologetically. She may come gently, like the brushing of wings across your cheek, whispering secrets of ancient wisdom and guiding you towards self-discovery—or she may arrive like a storm, fierce and unrelenting, demanding that you rise into your truth and confront the shadows that stifle your authenticity. In her presence, the boundaries between the mundane and the magical blur, inviting you to revel in your passions and the raw intensity of life itself, allowing her transformative power to reshape your understanding of feminine strength and sovereignty.

Queen Mab / Medb: Goddess of Sovereignty, Shadow, and Storm

There is a power in the land—deep, ancient, and female. She is known by many names. Queen Mab. Medb of Connacht. The intoxicating one. The sovereign who ruled with the force of a storm and the cunning of a dream.

Some call her fae. Some call her goddess. Some call her mad.

I call her Queen.

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Queen. Warrior. Goddess.

Medb of Connacht was many things within Celtic mythology:

• As Queen, Medb ruled over the province of Connacht from her sacred seat at Rathcroghan, where the very landscape is said to reflect her body and her power.
• As Warrior, she led a bloody campaign against Ulster in the epic Táin Bó Cúailnge to secure the famed Brown Bull of Cooley—simply to prove she was equal to her husband, Ailill.
• As Goddess, she embodied fertility, sovereignty, and sacred union, offering kings power only through their union with her.

To speak of Medb is to speak of a woman who claimed land, body, and throne as her own—at a time when women were rarely allowed such rights. Her story is not just myth—it’s message.

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The Sovereignty Goddess and the Sacred Land

According to Irish pseudohistory, Medb’s power was so profound that the land itself bore her image and her blood. Her menstrual flow was said to carve the Mucklaghs—earthwork channels still visible at Rathcroghan.

From Knocknarea, where Queen Medb’s cairn swells from the earth like a rounded womb, to Rath Maeve at Tara, where her father once ruled—her energy is written into the hills, into the stone, into the sky.

It is said the King could only rule Connacht by marrying her. And that only through ritual intoxication—through mead (named after her, Medb, “the intoxicating one”)—could a man access the Otherworld and the wisdom required to rule. She was the cup. She was the drink. She was the power.

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The Bedtime Conversation That Started a War

The Táin Bó Cúailnge, or Cattle Raid of Cooley, begins in a deceptively simple way. One night, Medb and Ailill lie in bed, comparing their riches—cattle, land, servants, jewels. They are equal in all things… except one.

Ailill owns a prized white-horned bull—Finnbennach—who once belonged to Medb. To reclaim her sense of balance and superiority, Medb seeks the Brown Bull of Cúailnge. When its owner refuses, she raises an army and goes to war.

To some, it’s petty—a spoiled queen risking lives over livestock.
To others—especially women reading between the lines—it’s a stand against a system that dared to suggest she was less.

Scholar Sylvia Brinton Perera writes that Medb’s actions “signify a determination to maintain independence…from the rising patriarchal Celtic aristocracy.”

Queen Mab: The Faery Veil of Medb

Later folklore, especially in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, transforms Medb into Queen Mab, the faery midwife of dreams. She becomes more ethereal—gliding in a hazelnut chariot, drawn by insects, whispering fancies into the ears of sleeping humans.

But even in that form, she is still a weaver of fate, a mistress of illusion and desire. Queen Mab is not diminished—she is diffused, appearing as a thread between worlds.

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Working with Medb / Mab in Spiritual Practice

Calling upon Queen Mab or Medb isn’t light-hearted faery work. This is shadow-sovereignty work. This is about reclaiming your voice, your body, your land.

You don’t call her. You invite her—with respect.

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How to Call Upon Her

You don’t “summon” Mab/Medb like a servant. You invite her with respect, honor her as a queen, and allow her to choose if and how she shows herself.

Here’s a simple invocation:

Lady of the twilight realm and storm,
Queen of dreams and blood and bone,
Mab of moonlight, Medb of might,
I call to you with reverence this night.
Come if you will, stay if you please,
Guide me through the shadows and keys.

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Invocation to Medb / Mab

Great Queen of shadow and starlight,
Goddess of blood, land, and bone,
You who ride dreams and lead armies,
Come if you will, stay if you please.
I honor your name and my own sovereignty.
Teach me how to rise with strength and grace.

Speak this aloud while lighting a candle and offering something fragrant (like lavender or rosemary). Do this outdoors or near an open window if possible—she’s a spirit who loves the air and open wild places.

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How to Work With Her

• Sovereignty Work: Medb is all about owning your power and not apologizing for it. Work with her when you need to reclaim yourself—especially after heartbreak, self-abandonment, or manipulation.
• Dream Magick & Lucid Work: The Mab aspect connects deeply with dreams. Set intentions to meet her in the dreamworld before sleep. Keep a dream journal. Use mugwort or blue lotus to enhance this work.
• Sexual Empowerment: She ruled over her body, her choices, and her lovers. You can call on her during rituals of self-love, healing from sexual trauma, or reclaiming your sensual fire.
• Warrior Focus: When you need strength to stand up, walk away, set boundaries, or demand justice, Medb comes roaring through.

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Symbols of Queen Mab / Medb

• A crown of antlers or thorns
• The moon (especially crescent and full)
• Swords or spears
• Chariots (symbolic or visual)
• Cattle (a nod to the Táin)
• Mirrors (for both truth and illusion)
• Bees, moths, or butterflies
• The color deep red, purple, or shimmering silver

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Offerings She Enjoys

• Mead, red wine, or herbal infusions
• Fresh milk or cream
• Wildflowers (especially foxglove, heather, and primrose)
• Raw honey
• Lavender bundles or incense
• Something handmade—woven cords, pressed flowers, poetry
• Crushed herbs or dried roses placed at a tree or crossroads

Be mindful: she is Fae-aligned and does not tolerate empty promises. If you say you will give something in exchange, do it.

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Crystals for Queen Mab / Medb

• Garnet – For blood, passion, and sovereignty
• Moonstone – For feminine cycles, intuition, and dreams
• Labradorite – For shapeshifting and fae glamour
• Obsidian – For shadow work and protection
• Fluorite – For dream enhancement and mental clarity

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Herbs for Her Altar or Rituals

• Mugwort – For dreams, visioning, and second sight
• Rosemary – For strength, clarity, and protection
• Lavender – For connection, honoring the senses
• Heather – For sovereignty, especially in feminine lineages
• Yarrow – For warriors and healers, bridging wounds
• Hawthorn – Sacred to the Fae, protective and heart-centered

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Honoring Her Regularly

• Create a sovereignty altar with red or purple cloth, a mirror, and a small crown or antlers.
• Leave offerings in nature—especially at dawn or dusk.
• Journal with prompts like:
  • Where have I given away my power?
  • What does my body want to reclaim?
  • Where am I being asked to stand taller?
• Dance naked (or clothed!) under the moon. Yes, really.
• Work with her during Samhain, Beltane, or any Full Moon—she crosses veils with ease.

Medb in the Landscape

Even today, Queen Medb’s tomb at Knocknarea looms like a moon-pregnant cairn, a monumental testament to her enduring legacy. This ancient burial site serves not just as a final resting place but as a symbol of the complex intertwining of myth, history, and the reverence for feminine power in ancient Ireland. Her name, powerful and evocative, resonates through the rolling hills of Rathcroghan and invites contemplation at the stone circle of Tara, where Celtic lore and spirituality converge.

Some scholars propose that these mounds were not merely graves but were intentionally constructed as a veneration of the divine feminine body—her body. This suggests a deeper connection to the earth and the cycles of nature, emphasizing the reverence for female figures who held significant sway in a patriarchal society.

As Gerard Mulligan insightfully suggests, kings who ruled from these sacred places maintained a “physical” closeness to Medb even in her absence, highlighting the belief that their power was imbued with her essence. It reflects the idea that the influence of a strong female figure transcends time, encapsulating the very spirit of leadership and authority. Her presence, whether through physical reminder or cultural memory, symbolizes a lineage of power that goes beyond the individual, indicating that her legacy continues to shape the understanding of dominance and divinity in a historical context. That’s how deep her power ran, etching a path through Irish mythology that still captures the imagination today.

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Final Thoughts from Mrs. B

Queen Mab is not always an easy energy to work with—but if you’re ready to walk the line between glamour and grit, to dig deep into your sovereignty and sense of self, she is a powerful ally. She’s not here to coddle you. She’s here to remind you who the hell you are.

In the realm of dreams and the subconscious, her presence can be both enchanting and daunting. She embodies the duality of the ethereal and the earthly, blending the delicate beauty of fairy folklore with the raw intensity of personal empowerment. Queen Mab challenges you to face your shadows, to explore the depths of your desires and fears, and to emerge from that exploration with a stronger sense of identity.

So next time you dream of moonlit fields, whispering winds, or hear the faint jingling of a chariot’s reins—listen closely. She may already be near. Her energy can spark transformation but demands respect and authenticity. When you feel her guiding you through the haze of illusion, it’s an invitation to embrace your true self without hesitation. In those moments of connection, allow yourself to reflect on your ambitions and passions, because Queen Mab influences not just our dreams but also our waking reality. This powerful figure encourages us to reclaim our narrative and not shy away from our rightful place in the world. Embrace her teachings, and you might just find the courage to carve out your own destiny.

Much love and many blessings,
Mrs. B