There is no single reason that people feel called to the Morrigan. Some hear Her call directly; others see something in Her that calls to them and they seek Her out. Whether She finds you or you find Her, both paths can lead to an intense but profound relationship.

While She gets to decide how to express Her call, many people describe seeing or hearing Her in dreams, signs that feel too intentional to be natural coincidence, experiencing Her presence in high-risk decisions or major life changes, or simply a fascination in hearing Her name and stories. 

She is often described as an intense and driven presence. In Irish mythology, Her method of helping people understand what they’re capable of is through incitement: sometimes by insult or by direct or indirect challenges, a kind of trial-by-fire in which you learn on your feet. Many describe experiences in which She seemed to be the catalyst in major life changes that weren’t always wanted at the time they occurred but which turned out in people’s best interests in the long run, even though the process of getting there felt painful. She may not be a good fit for everyone, and that’s okay. Decisions about oaths, initiations, and service should be taken with careful consideration – as they should with any deity or spirit. Your consent matters, too, and if you choose to decline Her call, be respectful in doing so, but not by denigrating yourself or making yourself smaller than you are.

If you want to explore a relationship with Her and you’re not sure where to start, a basic but solid start is to simply light a candle, make an offering of some whiskey, wine, or milk, and say prayers asking for Her guidance. 

If you have a preexisting religious practice, it’s never a bad idea to consult the gods and spirits with whom you already have a relationship to get their advice on next steps. How would adding the Queen change your practice or even your relationships with your other blessed powers? Ask yourself if you have the capacity and resources to maintain a relationship with Her.

Regardless of how you start and what your religious practice looks like, your relationship with Her is unique and, as it deepens over time, should be reciprocal. What does She need to be present in your life in whatever way is most appropriate for your mutual relationship? What do you need to be able to show up in the ways She’s asking you to?