Entries tagged with “Goddesses”
A Goddess Guide for the New Year
Traditionally, the dark times—winter solstice or new moons—are times to reflect, to slow down and listen to the quiet voices at the heart of us that tell us what we truly desire, w…
Ancient Goddess Archetype: Are You a Modern-Day Artemis?
The Greeks built temples and altars to gods and goddesses that today we might sense deep within our world or even within ourselves. One that particularly appeals to me is Artemis, …
Celebrating the Darkness
In many spiritual traditions, God is seen as the source of light, banishing the darkness and bringing hope. Darkness is seen as the enemy, a terrifying place where we are out of co…
Chinnamasta: The Self-Beheading Goddess
Chinnamasta shows us the simple, playful, and fierce truth that much of what we need is already right inside our own hearts.
Expose Yourself: A New Year Intention, Inspired By the Moon
Because the moon feels loved, she lets our eyesfollow her across the field, steppingfrom her clothes, strewn silkglinting in furrows. Feeling loved, the moon lovesto be looked at, …
Goddess Matangi: Salty Old Lady, Teen Angst Heart
Soon, I’m turning 29. My birthday always sends me into an introspective tailspin about what age means, considering the past, and wondering what the heck I’m doing with my life.When…
Invoking your natural sensuality
The greeks referred to mythical images as “gift of the gods.” See what you receive when you visualise these ancient symbols.
Kali, Goddess of Rage and Resistance
Once upon a time, the god Shiva, the Lord of Destruction, was so busy meditating that he was not doing his godly duties. The other gods petitioned the great goddess Shakti to manif…
Sacred Alchemy
13 Songs to Bring the Goddess Alive in Your LifeDevaa HaleyDevaa Haley’s intent with this album is to lead the listener into an experience of the sacred feminine that lives within …
Tara: The Liberating Power of the Female Buddha
A conversation with Jungian analyst and psychologist Rachael Wooten on the power of a Tara practice and her connection to the female Buddha.
The Dark Side of Forgiveness: The Goddess Tara
Tara is one of the most famous and widely beloved goddesses in Buddhism. She was formed from a single tear shed by the sage Avalokiteshvara when, just before he ascended to enlight…
The Goddess Matangi and the Joy of Being an Outcast
Matangi tells a secret—that there’s a hidden joy, even power, in being an outcast.
The Goddess of Intoxication
The sixth night from the new moon is presided over by Vajresvari Nitya—the Tantric Goddess of Intoxication. She is dressed all in red, the color of desire, sitting on a lotus flowe…