Goddess and God.........

Goddess of the West

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:56:12 GMT

By Patricia Monaghan - From "The Goddess Companion"

Look, I see her with my own eyes! The Queen Mother of the West.
Look! I see her silvery hair, The Queen Mother of the West.
I see her, in her cavern home, The Queen Mother of the West.
I see the three-legged raven who serves the Queen Mother of the West.
~Rhapsody by Ssu-ma Hsiang-ju 179-117 B.C.E.

The west is the direction of the sun's setting and is,...

Esus...Gaulish

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:32:36 GMT

Aisunertos, Esunertos, Aisus, Aesus, Hesus: The Respected One

Esus (Aisunertos, Esunertos, Aisus, Aesus, Hesus) is a Gaulish god known from Gaulish and North African inscriptions. The most important image of this deity is that of a man chopping down a willow tree. He may be the tutelary deity of the Esuvii tribe of Gaul. Esus may be a god of the Celtic otherworld.

Esus is a deity known from Gaulish and North African inscriptions and...

Tarvos Trigaranus...Gaulish

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:27:29 GMT

Bull with Three Cranes

Tarvos Trigaranus is a Gaulish god known from a single inscription and an associated relief found upon the Pillar of the Boatmen from Paris, France. Tarvos Trigaranus is the bull shown with three cranes perched near him from the column. The same figure may also be shown in a carving found at Maiden Castle, England. Tarvos seems to be a deity of the cycle of life, birth, death and re-birth.

The Tarvos Trigaranus is known...

TYCHE

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:09:59 GMT

The goddess of fortune rules individuals' degree of Life and Luck. In helping others improve their fortune, Tyche's dice will roll in your favour.

Mantra
* Abundance

Gemstones
* Lapis lazuli, aquamarine, turquoise (light blue stones), citrine, pyrite attracting good fortune

Affirmations
* It's okay to be wealthy and happy
* Lives are made better by my efforts
* The Universe supports my every...

Janus

feeds@yuku.com (Spirit Firewaters) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:26:06 GMT

The Roman God Janus gave his name to the month of January. Janus was the God of doorways and the turn of the year.

He was portrayed as having two faces, one on each side of his head, so that he could look both forward and backward at the same time. His wife was Jana, a woodland and Moon Goddess who was also called Dione. In some tales she was also his mother. Janus evolved from Dianus and was the God...

Themis

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:34:29 GMT

Themis
By Olivia Robertson

INVOCATION OF THE GODDESS THEMIS:
Goddess of Wisdom, Mother of the Fates, Bringer of Justice and Peace, help us to create our own future!

ORACLE OF THE GODDESS THEMIS:
Those who declare they seek Wisdom do so often for its own sake. In their hearts they crave for love, success and happiness. But none of these gifts can be theirs without wisdom. I cannot give you wisdom. This can only come...

MUTH

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:12:47 GMT

The Goddess Muth
By Olivia Robertson

INVOCATION OF THE GODDESS MUTH:
Divine Muth, Mother of all beings, come to our hearts! Inspire us with wisdom and compassion, so that at the last we may dwell in Thy everlasting habitations overshadowed by thy Wings.

ORACLE OF THE GODDESS MUTH:
In verity the two lands of earth and after-life are One. They are only separated by the blindness of the ignorant. Day and Night are...

Nemesis

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:33:53 GMT

Oracle of the Month - April 2008
By: Olivia Robertson

INVOCATION OF THE GODDESS NEMESIS:
I invoke the aid of the Goddess Nemesis, worshipped as Fate in Attica, foster-mother of Helen of Sparta, Mistress even of the Gods. How may we obey the Divine Decrees of reward and retribution when we lack wisdom? We fight over what is good and what is evil. Veiled Nemesis, have pity on our blindness!

ORACLE OF THE GODDESS NEMESIS:...

ERTHA (earth)

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:40:13 GMT

(European: Germanic; Danish; Saxon)
Earth/Earth/North/March
Earth goddess, Mother Goddess.

Ertha rules fertility, the hearth, the home, domestic life, and the Wild Hunt. She is the matron of witches and peace envoys. The many names by which she was known in northern Europe include Erda, Eartha, Hertha, Herta, Hretha, Hrethra, Bertha, Nerthus, and Rheda or Rhede. Erthaís titles include Mother Earth, and Peace Bringer.

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Who is the Goddess?

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:40:16 GMT

Author Unknown

And the Child asked the Maiden: Who is the Goddess?

The Maiden turned and replied: the Goddess is Pure. She is the first burst of Life. She is untouched by Man. She is One who finds Joy in everything. She is a Sister. She is a Child. She is One who is Servant to None for She has no Consort and no Child. She is the Huntress. She is Innocence. She is Growth.

But the Child was unsatisfied. And the Child...

Nekhebet

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:03:06 GMT

Author Unknown

Nekhebet was the vulture-goddess of Upper Egypt whose cult center was the city of Nekheb. She was a protective deity of the south along with Seth. When Seth became disgraced as the murderer of Osiris, she became more important and prominent.

Nekhebet was often shown with Buto, the cobra-goddess of the North. As protective deities, they symbolized a united Egypt and guarded the pharaoh.

Nekhebet was often...

Astarte

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:51:40 GMT

Astarte in her aspect as Warrior Queen exemplifies the independence and spirit that drives us to success, both in achieving goals and surviving life's battles.

Mantra
Resilience

Gemstones
Rose Quartz, Garnet, Smoky Quartz, Fire Agate

Affirmations
I am letting go of anger
I am healthy and happy
I am welcoming peace
I am determined to succeed
I feel absolutely supercharged
I see...

NUIT, NUT

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:12:53 GMT

Nuit's esoteric attributes are those of oneness, bliss and universal love. She helps us bond with our planetary family, while her cosmic energy acts as our bridge to the realm of cosmic consciousness, thereby removing barriers of segregation.

Mantra
Connection

Gemstones
Amethyst, Moss agate, Chalcedony

Affirmations
I am open to messages
I am charged with cosmic energy
I am in control of my...

BAUBO

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:11:56 GMT

Through sexual liberty and carefree joyfulness, cheeky Baubo soars free from judgement. She relishes laughter, merriment and mirth to restore feminine balance and strength.

Mantra
Laughter

Gemstones
Carnelian, coral, agate, brown jaspar (orange stones)

Affirmations
I am joyful
My big hips are sexy!
I am healthy and happy
I am alive with sexuality
I adore my womanly shape
I feel...

EPONA

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:32:31 GMT

SUGGESTED MANTRA: ADVENTURE
Celtic goddess Epona and her white mare bring dreams to you. She helps manifest the dreams if you allow her to accompany you on your path.

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIONS:
~ I see the path intended for me
~ My future is full of possibilities
~ I invite new choices into my life
...

VENUS

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:35:33 GMT

SUGGESTED MANTRA: SELF-LOVE
The Roman goddess born of heaven and sea, revered for her gifts of fertility, sensuality and above all, love.

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIONS:
~ I am valuable
~ I walk in beauty
~ I release my habit of self-criticism
~ Self acceptance brings me joy
~ I release myself from harmful judgments
~ I'm the best thing that's ever happened to me
~ I...

CORDELIA

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 16:32:58 GMT

SUGGESTED MANTRA: SELF-RESPECT

She may be known as the goddess of summer flowers, the Queen of May and a graceful fairy spirit, but Cordelia is no sissy - she teaches you to stand your ground in order for good things to come your way.

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIONS:

~ My rights are important
~ I...

Demeter

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:13:47 GMT

Demeter Goddess of the Harvest
Author Unknown

She is Mother Nature; goddess of the harvest, fertility, and she is specifically associated with wheat. She has a gentle character, but once her ire brought about a disaster.

Hades fell in love with Demeter's daughter, Persephone, and went to Zeus for permission to marry her. Zeus would not offend his brother with an outright refusal, but...

PELE

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:13:02 GMT

SUGGESTED MANTRA: VITALITY
Pele's esoteric attributes include vitality and psychic awareness. Nervous energy can be harnessed to propel us into vital action, Pele is a fiery vitaliser and a dam breaker. She gives us a voice that resonates with inner security.

SUGGESTED AFFIRMATIONS:
~ I am visible
~ I matter
~ I am heard
~ I am me
~ My inner-fire revitalises me
~ The more I move the more I am...

Lugh

feeds@yuku.com (Cerredwen) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:30:19 GMT

Lugh, whose name means "the shining one," was the Celtic Sun god. The underworld god Balor was his grandfather. Balor was the leader of the Fomorii. The Fomorii were evil people that lived in the darkness of the underworld. According to a prophecy, Balor had to be killed by his grandson. To prevent this from happening, Balor had his daughter Ethlinn imprisoned in a crystal tower...