Who’s Your Patron

Goddess Based on Your

Zodiac Sign
Published on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 in Astrology/Spirit World/Witchcraft by The
Alchemist
Astrology is the very intense and powerful method for both divination and magical purposes. It is
considered extremely important to understand yourself through this occult art. Ancient Priests
and Priestesses believed that each Zodiac Sign is affiliated with deities and spirits due to the
nature of each sign. Moreover, occultists and mysticists consulted astrology in order to perform
summoning spells and other rituals. Therefore, each sign has affiliated entities from which we
tried to define one Patron Goddess in this article.

Call upon your ‘Patron Goddess’.

Note that these deities are so powerful that of course they transcend the limits of one zodiac
sign. However, it just feels more right to call upon the ‘Patron Goddess’ who is naturally closer
to you. Furthermore, this connection might already be clear to you.

Aries Goddess: Brighid,the Bright One

Your Patron Goddess is Brigid (or Brighid), born of the Dagda the good omnipotent God of the
Tuatha de Danann (translated as the people of the Goddess Danu- the Primordial Waters), is a
beloved Goddess of Ireland, although her worship spread throughout England where she is
more famously known as Brigantia. Many springs and wells were dedicated to the Goddess
both in Ireland and England.

Brigid is a Goddess of Fire, Light and Warmth and her name means “Bright / Exalted One”. She
is the Master of All Arts (including magic) and she is usually depicted as a blacksmith. It is said
that once Brigid”s warriors were ones called Brigands. She is the Keeper of the Divine Forge
and Hearth capable to transform, with her own magical, alchemical, divine transmutation, one
thing to another.

 Aries people call upon her Divine Fire in order to inspire you, give you strength and
‘guide your sword’. Brigid will help you balance your intense power and fine peace inside
of you.
 Devote a flame shaped amulet to Brighid and wear it to attract inspiration and healing.

Taurus Goddess: Hathor, the Mistress of the

West
 Your Patron Goddess is Hathor! She was one of the most popular Deities in Ancient Egypt.
Hathor was worshipped by royalty and common people alike. In temples and of course tomb
paintings, she is often depicted as “Mistress of the West,” who is welcoming the dead into the
Afterlife.

In other roles, she was a goddess of love, joy, music, dance, foreign lands, and fertility. She
was believed to assist women in childbirth and to be the patron goddess of miners. In few
words, everything a Taurus person adores in the most divine essence.

 Taurus People can call upon her divine powers to help them put the smile back on their
faces and cherish the Love. Hathor is here to help us enjoy Life and guide us in Afterlife.
 Devote an two-horned amulet to Hathor, and wear it for fertility, wealth and good luck in
romance.

Gemini Goddess: Iris, the Rainbow

Messenger
Your Patron Goddess is Iris, the winged Goddess of Mount Olympus, who links the Gods with
Human Race. She is responsible to deliver the omens and the messages of the Gods to the
mortals while she also helped Gods when needed.

Exhibit in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

She travels with the speed of wind from one end of the world to the other, and into the depths of
the sea and the underworld. Iris, the Golden Winged Goddess, is the personification of
Rainbow. With her 7 major colors of the Rainbow, she symbolizes the diversity of Life and the 7
(and much more) Realms she can travel to.

 Gemini people, call upon her divine force in order to help them understand that bad news
may some times have positive impact in your life. Moreover, Iris can bless your versatile
nature and guide your travels.
 Devote a Rainbow amulet to Goddess Iris, and wear it to attract good news and good luck!

Cancer Goddess: Artemis-Diana, the

Shining One
Your Patron Goddess is the twin sister of Apollo. Both are God and Goddess of the Sun and the
Moon. Artemis, is the divine huntress, the one who keeps us safe and helps women when
giving birth. This sacred duty, to help pregnant women, made her extremely popular in the
Ancient World. She was called ‘the Stainless Maiden‘, the ‘Safe One‘ and the ‘Uninjured
One‘. She was the goddess of childbirth and midwives.

Goddess Artemis
Moreover, Artemis, as the Goddess of the Moon was considered to be one of the most powerful
Sorceresses, the World has ever met. Her priestesses could actually call down the Moon (see
more here).
 Cancer people call upon Artemis-Diana, to help them attune with the power of the Moon.
Their mood swings can actually be balanced with her divine guidance and feel safer and
more powerful than ever before.
 Devote an crescent moon pendant to Artemis/Diana and wear it for safe journeys on the sea
and magical powers.

Leo Goddess: Sekhmet, the Solar Lioness

Sekhmet is one of the oldest and most worshiped Goddesses in the Egyptian Pantheon. Her
name derives from the word “sekhem” which means power. Thus most scholars often refer to
the Goddess Sekhmet as the “Powerful One” or “the one who is Powerful”.

Goddess Sekhmet
Sekhmet was considered a warrior Goddess, fierce and powerful, protectress of everything that
is sacred, of the Egyptian borders and the Reign of Pharaohs. For these attributes she is
worshipped as “the One before Whom Evil trembles” and as “the One who mauls” underlining
her aspects as the Divine Retribution. Sekhmet is believed to stand and defend Ra from his
great enemy, Apophis the great evil serpent.

 Leo people call upon her Patron Goddess, Sekhmet, in order to help them fight evil and
stand their ground. She give them strength to carry on and fulfill their purpose. Sekhmet
rewards loyalty and bravery.
 Devote a lion-headed amulet to Sekhmet and wear it to abolish darkness.

Virgo Goddess: Persephone, Daughter of

Mother Nature
Persephone, is the Virgo herself. She is the beautiful Maiden who enchanted the King of the
Underworld. After hearing her laugh, Hades, the feared god of the underworld fell in love with
the beautiful daughter of Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Persephone. One day Hades
watched Persephone play with Cerberus and decided that she must be his for all time, so he
stole her from the world, taking her to the underworld.

Goddess Persephone
Your patron goddess is the Queen of the Underworld who also is responsible for the changing
of seasons. When Persephone goes to the Underworld, on Autumn Equinox, Mother Nature
falls asleep. When she gets back from the Underworld, on Spring Equinox, Mother Nature is
revived!

 Virgo people call upon Persephone, to give them hope even when darkness has fallen.
Persephone, can help them understand that there is no such thing as a real end, Life
goes on and Spring will come again!
 Persephone ate 6 pomegranate seeds and Virgo is the sixth Zodiac Sign. Hence, devote an
amulet with the number six to the Goddess. Wear it for protection and inspirations.

Libra Goddess: Isis, She who Restores Life

 Your Patron Goddess, is a loving mother, the mistress of all Magic and Healings. Isis is the wife
of Osiris and mother of Horus. Isis magic was so strong that she even managed to bring her
wife back to life in order to make their son, Horus. Everyone prayed to her. The rich, the poor,
the master and the slaves, for Isis is the loving mother of all and she is always ready to hear our
pleas. Let’s dive into Isis Zodiac Sign wisdom.

She is the perfect wife, the one who is devoted to her marriage and does anything possible to
protect her family. Isis is the mistress of Arts but she is also confident and wise.

 Libra people call upon Isis to give them the strength and wisdom they need to make the
right decision and stick to it. The Divine Mother can balance their emotions and thought
and bring them peace of mind. She can heal and enchant!
 Dedicate a necklace or amulet with wings to her and wear it for Magic and Healing.

Scorpio Goddess: the Morrigan, the

Phantom Queen
A warrior goddess that is associated with death and is often represented by a trio of ravens. The
Morrígan loves these birds. Finding a Black feather by chance was considered an omen from
the Underworld. The connection with your Patron Goddess and the Crows is obvious which is
considered a bird who can see the Realm of the Dead.

The Morrígan as Battle Crow

It is she who decides who shall leave the battlefield alive and who shall be carried away on their
shields. Her power is amazing although only few can know its extent and she love to keep the
secrets for herself.

 Scorpio people call upon the Morrigan because life and death is truly an endless
adventure for you and the more you search the more you discover amazing things and
reasons to fight for. Life is an endless battle for Wisdom and you are a divine Warrior
born in this world to search for the truth.
 Dedicate a crow / raven amulet to the Morrigan and carry it with you to learn the secrets of the
world.

Sagittarius Goddess: Athena, the Wise and

Brave
Athena is the Patron Goddess of Sagittarius. She is worshipped as the Goddess of Wisdom.
Fair, brave and mighty she stops at nothing until justice is served and good has won the battle.
Athena is the Goddess who encourages us to be brave and not focus on our fears no matter
how difficult our path is.
 Athena’s sacred animal is the Owl, who observes everything, knowing the truth. She will make
sure we get the Wisdom we crave if we deserve it. Therefore, we have to be honest and good-
hearted.

 Athena is called by Sagittarius people because Wisdom is acquired through your daily
experience, it is not in books and nobody can transfer it to you. You may find yourself
learning a lot from small things, whatever you may find boring and not important can
help you acquire wisdom when you look it from a different prism.
 Dedicate a small owl necklace or a branch of olive tree to Athena and carry it with you for
Wisdom and Protection.

Capricorn Goddess:Freya, Queen of the

Valkyries
Freya is the patroness of Witches and both the witches and the form of magic they practiced
was named Seidr. Legend has that only females could learn and practice Seidrand the God
Odin was dressed (or even changed) to a woman to learn this way of magic. Seidr is described
as a shamanic form of magic and the main practices include spellcasting by chanting,
contacting spirits and the dead, divination and seeing in the future. Entering in a trance phase it
is said that they transferred the strength of the enemies in their own warriors. Finally, Freya has
a deep love and affiliation with the fairies.

While Freya was in the underground kingdom of dwarves, Svartalfaheim, she observed four
dwarves to forge a wonderful necklace made of gold and precious jewels, Brisingamen, the
emblem of the stars. In order to obtain this treasure, Freya asked the dwarves what they want
in return. As you may have guessed Freya had to “sleep” with the dwarves in order to obtain
this treasure that later she enchanted further with her magic.

 Capricorn people call upon Freya as their patron Goddess, to strengthen them further
and reach their goals. She will help you evolve and succeed in your endeavors, plus she
will help you bring Joy in your tough schedule!
 Dedicate a pretty tiny shield to Freya, and carry it with you for protection and might!

Aquarius Goddess: Queen Mab, the

Intoxicating One
Queen Mab or Maev/Maeb is the queen of Connacht in the Ulster Cycle of Irish theology. A
powerful Fairy Queen – your Patron Goddess – who is referred as the ‘intoxicating one’. Medb
is strong-willed, ambitious, cunning and promiscuous, and is an archetypal warrior queen. She
is believed to be a manifestation of the sovereignty goddess.

In ancient and medieval Ireland, the drinking of mead was a key part of a king’s inauguration
ceremony. According to tradition, a supernatural woman representing the sovereignty of the
land chooses a king by offering him an alcoholic drink, thus bestowing sovereignty upon him.
 Aquarius people call upon Fairy Queen Mab in order to bestow them with fiery cunning
will and the Good Luck they need in order to deal with the pain of the mortal world. She
will be here, enhancing their charms and making them feel even more unique than usual.
 Devote a fairy charm to Queen Mab and wear it to enhance your charms.

Pisces Goddess, Yemaya, the Mother of

Waters
Yemaya (Yemoja, Iemanja, Yemana) is known as Mother of the Sea, the lady of Rain, the
Creator Mother and she is one of the Seven African Powers, the well-respected Gods of the
Yoruban pantheon. Her name (Yey Omo Eja) means “Mother whose Children are the Fish” and
expresses her direct association with the sea. Often depicted as a mermaid or a black woman
at the seaside wearing a blue-green and white dress, Yemaya is associated with the ocean,
saltwater, rain, healing fertility, the Moon, the subconscious, creativity and female mysteries
such as menstruation, conception, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.

Yemaya governs the household and she grants protection, safety, love and healing to all those
who ask her aid. Yemaya is a merciful, compassionate spirit who traditionally was invoked by
fishermen to bless their nets and provide food to their family. In addition, the fishermen’s wives
often prayed to Yemaya in order to grant her protection and return their husbands safely back
home. Finally, Yemaya is the patroness of all Witches and two of her sacred names are Queen
of Witches and Mama Watta (Mother of the Waters) which explain why many of her followers
built their altars next to the Ocean.

 Pisces People call upon Yemaya, ther patron Goddess, in order to feel safe and powerful.
Water is both their element and she is the “Mother whose Children are the Fish”, she will
listen to them with compassion and grand them what they ask from her.
 Devote a seashell to Yemaya and carry it with you for healing and good luck.

So Tell Us, Who’s Your Patron Goddess?

Juno

The ancient Romans worshipped the goddess Juno. With her consort, the God Jupiter, Juno rules over all
aspects of Roman life. Besides being called Great Mother, she is also invoked as "Optima Maxima"
meaning best and greatest of the Goddesses. Juno watches and protects women from the time they are
born until they pass through the veil. For this reason, Roman women call their souls "juno" in honor of
the Goddess. Every Roman woman embodied a bit of the Goddess's spirit, her own soul a juno,
corresponding to the genius of a man. Later patriarchal vocabularies dropped the word juno, but
retained genius, thus depriving women of their souls - which may be why the church councils of the
early Middle Ages sometimes maintained that women are soulless.
Today many people consider the month of June, which is named after the Goddess, to be the most
favorable month for marriage. As the patroness of marriage, Juno restores peace between quarreling
couples. One of her temples was used as a sanctuary for women who needed shelter from cruel
husbands. Juno can be invoked in any rituals designed to restore a sense of self worth in women who
have been abused in any fashion. Call Her when you need reassurance that women are ALWAYS worthy
of the highest forms of respect.
As one of the Roman representatives of the Triple Goddess, Juno reresents the Mother, the Full Moon.
Juno is worshipped as the giver of light on the night of the full moon. Round and full like a woman's
womb carrying a child, Roman women thought bearing children to be the Goddess’s greatest concern.
Accordingly, all newborn children were said to be blessed and guarded by Juno.
Juno is one of the most powerful of the Roman goddesses. She is second in power only to Jupiter, her
husband and according to some legends, her brother. She was the goddess of women, particularly
married women. Serving as a guardian to women she oversaw all aspects of a woman's life, childbirth,
and marriage being the primary areas of concern.
Her children Mars, Hebe, and Vulcan, were lesser gods in their own right. Juno was noted for her
husband's affairs and her jealous reaction to them. She persistently tormented the offspring of his
infidelities. Hercules and Perseus were two of the unfortunate victims of Juno's jealousy. Juno's Greek
counterpart is the well-known Hera. Juno can also be invoked in rituals designed to right the wrongs
against women, although it is always best to consider repercussions when calling Her for this type of
ritual.
Juno was adamant that fidelity was a part of marriage, and she would not tolerate infidelity.

Juno is represented in statues, and other art forms as a tall statuesque woman with a severe beauty and
a slightly militaristic bearing. She is the Goddess of light and beauty, the matron's goddess. A guardian
angel to the women of the world.
Among Juno's sacred symbols were the peacock and the cowry shell, and of course the lily, or lotus,
universal yonic emblem. With her sacred lily, Juno conceived the god Mars without any assistance from
her consort, Jupiter; thus she became the Blessed Virgin Juno. The three-lobed lily that used to
represent her parthenogenic power was inherited by the virgin Mary, who still retains it.
Worshipping Juno Today:
Every year, on the first of March, the matrons of Rome held a special festival called the Matronalia to
praise Juno and thank her for her help. During this festival they asked the Goddess to bless their
marriages and help them give birth to happy babies.
September 13th - LECTISTERNIUM. The Romans on occasion of extraordinary solemnities placed images
of the gods reclining on couches, with tables and viands before them, as if they were really partaking of
the things offered in sacrifice. This ceremony was called a lectisternium. At the Epulum Jovis, which was
the most noted lectisternium at Rome, and which was celebrated in the Capitol, the statue of Jupiter
was laid in a reclining posture on a couch, while those of Juno and Minerva were seated on chairs by his
side; and this distinction was observed in allusion to the ancient custom, according to which only men
reclined and women sat at table.
Sacred to Her:
Day of the Week:
Thursday
Associated Goddesses: Hera
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Color: Deep blue, royal purple
Elements: Air, Fire
Moon Phase: Full moon; Mother phase
Plants: grimony, anise, ash, balm, betony, blood root, borage, cinquefoil, clover, dandelion, hyssop,
juniper berries, linden, mint, mistletoe, nutmeg, sage
Incense: Cedar, nutmeg
Gemstones: Amethyst, chrysolite, sapphire, or turquoise
Animal: Unicorn
 RITUAL and CHANT:
Ritual for Releasing a Relationship
Write on the left hand side of a paper the good things about the relationship.
Write on the right hand side of a paper the difficult or negative things.
Tear the paper in half. On the right side, write both your names. Keep the left side and set it aside. Bring
your favorite magic crystal, rock, or stone, as well as a small bad of cornmeal to a special outdoor spot
that you feel is "your spot".
Crumple the right side of the paper in your hand.
Make a circle with salt, nine feet in diameter. Inside this circle, burn the paper you have crumpled.
Scoop up the ashes and put them in a small container of some kind.
Do an offering in the five directions. Talk to the spirit of the person. release them, but leave the door
open so they might come when you call. Take a handful of cornmeal and the ashes. Twirl in a circle
three times. The last time let out a yell and throw the handful as far as you can.
Leave - don't look back.
For seven days read the good things about the relationship that you have kept and set aside. At the end
of this time, dispose of the paper in any way, except burning.
CHANT:
Celebrate the heroine, honor the heroine:
Healer, thinker, adventurer, fighter,
Wise woman, strong woman, life-giving woman,
Woman of spirit, woman of power, woman of peace.
All hail, all honor, blessed be.
Goddess Yemaya
Yemaya originates from the Yoruba religion from Nigeria and areas that
make up the West African pantheon. She is the Goddess of the Ocean,
Rivers and Waters and the Mother of Fishes. She is the equivalent of the
Great Mother, Mother of Dreams, Roman god Neptune, Sea goddess Juno,
Greek god Poseidon and Sea goddess Hera. Her mother
was Oddudua. She gave birth to the Sun, Moon, Stars and all the Waters
and Orishas. When the slave traders came to Nigeria and other regions of
Africa, Yemaya traveled aboard slave ships and became the Goddess of
the ocean.

She goes by many different names such

as, Yemaya, Ymoga, Imango, Balienne, Yemoja, Yemayah, Lemanga,
La DiaosaDel Mar, Sirena, Lemanja, Janaina, Mami Watta and Ymowo. She
is known as the equivalent of Poseidon, the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris and
Our Lady of Regla. She traveled with African slaves to other parts of the
world where they continued to worship Her. She is still worshipped in
Brazil, Benin, Nigeria, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Uruguay and in the
United States of America.

Influences and Worship

Yemalla is a goddess of the Hoodoo, Voodoo and Santeria religions and is

celebrated during the Summer. She is seen as a beautiful dark-skinned
woman with a large waist, or a mermaid.

People go to the ocean and rivers during the crescent moon. They wear 7
skirts of white and layers of blue and white and release gifts into the
waters. Many rituals include fertility rituals. Yemalla loves sea shells,
pearls, silver, fish, white flowers and the colors blue and white. Her stones
are Turquoise, light blue and clear crystals, Mother of Pearl, Moonstones,
Pearls and Coral. Yemaya's festival days are February 2nd, the Summer
Solstice and September 7th.

She brings life, is the protector of Her people, and brings change. She
brings comfort and love to Her children and will protect them when She
needs to. She represents life's change, death and rebirth, like the ebb and
the flow of the tides.

Women offer gifts in quantities of 7. Some offerings include white flowers,

pearls, sea shells, silver pieces fish and more. They have feasts of rooster,
sweet mashed name with coconut, and offerings of watermelon. Her
symbols include: seashells, the moon, the 7 seas, the 5-pointed Star of Isis
and everything sea-related.

Yemaya's realm is the top layer of the ocean where life is born. She is
viewed as the ultimate female power. Her male counterpart, Olukun, rules
the deep sea. Her full name is Yey Omo Eja which translates to "mother
whose children are the fish". Yemaja is the patron of pregnant women and
is the spiritual mother to those that are lost and lonely. She is often
invoked by fishermen that pray to Her for full nets to feed their families
and prayed to by their wives for their safe return. Women looking to
conceive go to the water during full or crescent moon offering gifts and
ask for a child. Yemaya helps women conceive and watches over the
children from the womb until the child hits puberty.

Ritual
I found this ritual online and really loved everything about it.

Ritual tools:
1. Peppermint
2. Sea Kelp and Passion Flower herbs
3. Moonstone
4. Eucalyptus essential oil
5. Blue and White candles

Boil water and steep one teaspoon of peppermint and passionflower. Run
bath and add 1/8 cup of ground Sea Kelp and ½ tsp of eucalyptus essential
oil. Add Moonstone and fix a cup of the peppermint passionflower tea and
set beside the tub.
Light blue and white candles and get in the tub. Go under the water and
hold breath as long as possible and think about the divine generosity
of Yemaya. Come up for air and repeat seven more times. Once finished
place Moonstone on belly and recite " Praise be to Yemaya, Sustainer of
life". Follow with relaxation and the cup of tea.

Yemaya Invocation for Healing and Nurturing: by Nina CryingWolf

"I come before the goddess Yemaya on this full moon, I ask you
mother Yemaya to bless me
with your healing waters, to nurture me and share your motherly love
with me. Guide me to a
place of healing and growth. Thank you, goddess, Blessed Be."

Venus
Venus has been portrayed by many artists over the centuries. Even though sh
has had many portraits done of her, she generally has an air of modesty abou
her. In history books she is seen most often attempting to cover herself.

Myths about Venus are similar, they indicate that she was known as the Greek
Goddess Aphrodite, but in Rome she is known as Venus, the Goddess of beaut
and love. According to Monaghan “the confusion is ancient” as the mixture of
agriculture and love now make up the vision of the Goddess Venus. And acco
to Bulfinch’s Mythology in the identification of Venus to Aphrodite, Venus beca
a “major character in classical mythology”.

Her name comes from the word Venerate which is a great fit for a Goddess wh
name means to “uplift, worship or esteem” (Telesco).

Sandro Botticelli’s impression of Venus on the half shell is only one of his
impressions. His other impression of her is depicted in his painting The Prima
translated as The Spring, and is one of my personal favorites. The print of
Botticelli’s is shown below in the altar I set up to honor her.
Bulfinch’s Mythology indicates that she is the daughter of Jupit
and Dione. She was married to Vulcan, they had Eros and
Anteros. She mothered Harmonica from Mars and Aeneas by
 Anchises, to name a few of her offspring.

Symbols she is known for according to Telesco are pinecones,

berries, flowers, doves and cypress trees. Another symbol of
Venus is the girdle which is an icon for magical powers used to
compel love. Many sources indicate that if you find a large sto
near a tree that is an indication that Venus is there.

Venus is depicted below in a modern Artistic, Fun, Flirty portra

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Affirmations
I am value
I release my habit of self criticism
My insecurity is replaced with shining confidence
(Goddess.com.au )

Ritual
To invoke Love
 To Honor Venus
By ~vine (2006)

Items needed:
Roses: several in reds and pinks, enough for a bowl of petals and roses w
stems to be placed around your tub.

Candles: as many as you’d like in red, white and pink

Bubble bath: rose scented and pink or white color

Incense: a rose or honeysuckle scent

Music: anything sensual to you

Berries: a bowl of fresh berries of your choice set on the edge of the tub

This ritual can be done alone or with someone special.

Ritual:
Smudge the area with the rose or honeysuckle incense.
Put the music on that you plan to listen to.
Draw a bath of warm water using the bubble bath.
Light all of the candles.
If you plan to have the space ready to share with someone else do this n
part alone; you can however do this together.
Take the bowl of rose petals and start from the front of the house. Begin
tossing the rose petals around as you make your way towards the tub ro
Chant as you spread the petals around:

“love will always live inside you and inside me so mote it be”

Continue this until all the petals are spread and a trail goes to the tub. P
the last of the rose petals into the water. Slip out of your clothes if you’r
already sky clad and enjoy your bath. Feed each other (or yourself) from
bowl of berries and feel love surrounding you.

VESTA

lso known as Hestia (Greek), Vesta is the Goddess of the hearth and part of every
fire. “Vesta commands the sacred fires of the hearth, the heart of spiritual and
emotional stability in your home.” (Telesco, 365 Goddess; Not much is known about
Vesta’s origins, except that she was first worshipped in Roman homes on a personal
level and later spread to become a state cult, which ended in approximately 394
A.D. Vesta is most often portrayed in a long dress, head covered, and veiled

Sacred Animal: Ass/Donkey

Themes: Home, Hearth, Love,
Fertility, Peace
Other Symbols: Fire, Veils, Oven,
Bread, Baked Goods.
Festival Days: Jan 15, Feb 13, March
Vesta with her donkey
1, April 28, May 15, June 7-15, June
Pales
24. From sacred Source
Traditional Offerings to Vesta:
Homemade bread and salt cakes.
Gem: Black Diamond
Plants: Indian hemp, Orchis root,
Thistle.
Perfumes/Scents: Musk, Civet.

Vesta’s public
shrine contained a
sacred fire to
Rome. It was
tended by the six
Vestal Virgins,
Priestess of Vesta.
The Vestals were
held in high regard
in Roman society,
were chosen
around the age of
6-10 from elite
families, and
served for a 30
year term. The
Vestals took a
strict vow/law of
chastity. If the vow
was broken, both
the Vestal and
their partner were
put to death. After
serving as a Vestal
 for 30 years, they
were free to marry
but most chose to
serve the Goddess
Vesta for the
remainder of their
lives. It is told that
a condemned
criminal was
released from his
sentence if he were
to happen upon a
Vestal.

“I take you, you

shall be the
Priestess of Vesta
and you shall fulfill
the sacred rites for
the safety of the
Roman
people.”(possible
phrase of initiation
for a new Vestal
Virgin)

The Vestal Virgins tended the sacred flame in the Temple. The Goddess
Vesta’s main festival, the Vestalia, was observed from June 7-15. On the
first day of festival, the inner sanctum of the Temple was opened for
women who came to bring offerings bare-footed. The Temple was ritually
cleansed on the last day of festival and was then again closed to the
public. Before Temples and public shrines were created, Vesta was
honored and held sacred within private homes through personal shrines
and the hearth fires.
 They Say She is Veiled
“They say she is veiled
and a mystery. That is
one way of looking.
Another
Is that she is where
She has always been,
Exactly in place,

And it is we,
We who are mystified,
We who are veiled
And without faces.“

By Judy Grahn

Modern Day Vestalia Observance

(by Jade)
When: June 7-15
You Will Need: Large white candle, matches, food
donation (baked goods or other), items to
cleanse your home and to decorate your altar to
honor Vesta.

Decorate your altar or other space where you can

safely burn a candle continuously in honor of the
Goddess Vesta. Offer a prayer to Vesta on the
first day of festival and light your candle.
(previously anointed with musk or other oil) For
the duration of the Vestalia, keep your sacred
flame/candle burning, like the Vestals did in days
old. Take a moment each day of festival to
reflect, meditate, and request blessings from
Vesta. On the final day of Vestalia, cleanse your
home, extinguish your flame, and make a food
donation in honor of the Goddess Vesta.
Kitchen Magic: Handmade bread in Honor of Vesta
(by Jade)
Before beginning this magic, cleanse and bless all your tools and
ingredients. Don’t forget your oven, the sacred fire of Vesta! Hint: stir
ingredients clockwise, the direction of increase, while focusing on bringing
Vesta’s blessing to your bread and all who partake of it. The following
recipe has been passed down in my husband’s family for generations. This
makes quite a few loaves which makes this perfect for sharing the
blessings of Vesta with others! If you would rather not make handmade
bread, you can use a bread machine recipe of your choosing or even
frozen bread dough.

Grandma Lynn’s Bread

4-5 Cups warm water

4 T. dry yeast
2 T. salt
3/4 Cup dry milk
1/2 Cup potato flakes (optional)
1 Cup Oil or Crisco
2 eggs
1 Cup sugar or honey

Dissolve yeast in water and sugar. Add other ingredients. It helps to use a electric
mixer. Now start adding flour, add enough to make a soft dough. Let rise and
punch down. Let rise again until double, and punch down. Mold into loaves and
place in greased bread pans. Let rise again and bake 350 degrees for about 35
minutes (depending on size of the bread pans). Optional: brush tops of loaves
with melted butter as soon as you take them out of the oven.

Make sure to offer the first slice from the first loaf of bread to the
creatures outside in honor of the Goddess Vesta. You may also want to
give a loaf to an elderly neighbor or loved one. This could be incorporated
into a ritual if done on one of Vesta’s festival days.
Prayer to Vesta

Vesta, Bless this hearth and home. Bring health to our bellies and
strength to our bones. Bless those whose arms are empty and long for a
babe to nourish and bring up to love and honor the Goddess in her many
faces. Bless those that hunger, and guide our hands to serve them.
Bless us all with love and peace, and help us to remember you in all fires
and flame.”

(by Jade)

SEKMET

Sekhmet is the lion-headed solar goddess of the Egyptian

pantheon, and the Crone aspect of the trinity of Hathor-
Bast-Sekhmet. She is also part of the Triad of Memphis,
along with the god, and her consort, and their son Nefer-
Tem. Ptah is often called the Creator God, and their son
Nefer-Tem is known as the God of Medicine. Ra, the Sun
God, was her father.

It is widely believed that Sekhmet herself is a much more

ancient deity, and in fact, Sekhmet is much older than Ra.
It is told that she “came to Egypt from a place unknown
and a time unrecorded” (Masters) as shown by some of her
titles:

Lady of the Place at the Beginning of Time

One Who Was Before the Gods Were
Mother of All the Gods

Metropol

The name Sekhmet comes from Sekhem,which means strong, mighty,

powerful, and violent. She is a solar goddess, directly related to the
creative and destructive powers of the sun.

The Mythology of Sekhmet

Sekhmet has something of a bad reputation, stemming largely from a
single myth, and as a result, is almost always described in a negative,
violent, and overly simplistic way. The myth she is most known for is
this:
Humans conspired to
overthrow Ra and the
other Gods. Even the
priests and magicians
plotted against the
gods, using the powers
given them against
these gods. Ra heard of
this, and called together
the most powerful and
ancient deities. It was
decided that Sekhmet,
the “force against which
no other force avails”
(Masters) should stomp
out the rebellion. She
would punish all those
who had evil in their
hearts and minds. So
Sekhmet went out and
slaughtered the
humans, drinking their
blood. Soon, the land
was so bloody, and so
many were dead, that
Ra and the gods feared
no humans would
remain on the earth, so
something had to be
done to stop Sekhmet,
who was intoxicated on
human blood and
image by Sandra Stanton craved even more. Ra
sent for a brew to be
made from beer, blood,
and certain plants –
probably containing
belladonna and opium –
 in order to calm and
stop Sekhmet. 7000
huge jugs of the brew
were prepared, and this
bloody-looking liquid
was poured over the
ground in a place where
Sekhmet was sure to
go. When Sekhmet
came to this place, she
thought she saw blood,
and drank it all up. Then
it is said that “her heart
was filled with joy” and
her rage and slaughter
was ended. After that,
Ra praised Sekhmet in
order to further soothe
her, calling her “the One
Who Comes in Peace,”
and “beautiful,
charming, graceful.”
This myth came to be celebrated in a festival, a feast day, which
occurred in August. Priestesses of Sekhmet served a beverage laced
with the plant drugs that Sekhmet herself drank. The priestesses then
participated in an orgiastic party. The most famous of these festivals
was held at Denderah in the month of Thoth (August). Such festivals
were also held following wars and battles, in hopes of soothing
Sekhmet’s destructive nature and returning peace to the land. People
played, drank, and danced and made love to soothe Sekhmet’s
wildness. As a result, Sekhmet eventually was associated with the wild
ecstasy of love and sexuality.
Normandi Ellis, in her beautiful book Feasts of Light: Celebrations of
the Seasons of Life based on the Egyptian Goddess Mysteries, believes
that this myth was probably linked with some actual geological event,
which caused the Sahara savannah (lush, green, alive) to turn to Sahara
Desert. Life in Egypt shrank to a narrow strip of green on either side of
the Nile.
The feast day happens to coincide closely to a change in season and
the flooding of the riverbanks, indicating cooler days ahead, and
renewed life. The floodwaters of the might be reminiscent of the
soothing brew that calmed Sekhmet and ended her rampage. So this
feast day was also a celebration of the promise of renewed life to come,
and a reminder of the deadly, hot and dry life of summer in the desert.
The festival was also cathartic for the people, allowing them a short
time for drunken, orgiastic, wild play and a chance to rid themselves of
repressed feelings, anger, and negativity.

Attributes of Sekhmet
Sekhmet is strongly associated with Kundalini, which is described as
unleashed feminine sexuality manifesting as psychic energy, in both
women and men (Masters). It is called “Shakti” – the power aspect of
the individual. Shakti itself is a Hindu derivation from the name
Sekhmet.
Sekhmet has a bad reputation, partly because of the powers and
energies she represents. Not only is she associated with violence and
blood lust, but also sexual passion and a love of intoxicating drink. She
represents not only death, but a very powerful feminine sexuality which
definitely frightened people.
In the Book of Revelation, Sekhmet is denounced as the Great Harlot,
and called “ Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and of
Abominations of the earth.”
Sekhmet is also called “Nesert” meaning Flame, fire as a destroying
element. She is also associated with disease, plague, and pestilence. It
is said that her priests protected her statues from theft or vandalism by
coating them with Anthrax. Still, she was much beloved by the people,
as no other deity of ancient Egypt is represented by so many large
statues as Sekhmet, and although the main site of her worship was in
Memphis, there is evidence of her sacred sites throughout Egypt. Some
scholars believe that these statues were widespread in order to invoke
her powers as healer and protector against plague, disease, and
pestilence (Masters).
Sekhmet is a great healer, sometimes called the Great One of Healing,
and her priests and priestesses were known as the greatest healers in
the land.
She is both a Goddess of War, and a Goddess of Love. As Flaming One,
Sekhmet was said to have the power to totally destroy subtle bodies
and souls, so there could be no afterlife, yet she was also known as
protector of the dead in the Underworld.
There is a tradition that says there once existed an elaborate system of
sexual mysticism and magic originating with Sekhmet that was later
lost, or even taken away by Sekhmet, and that kundalini and
the chakras were important in this process.

Hathor-Bast-Sekhmet
Hathor is the mother, and Sekhmet is the crone aspect of this trinity.
Hathor and Bast, in their solar aspects, are sometimes called the
“female Ra.” Bast, in her lunar aspect, is the moon goddess who is the
twin of Sekhmet, the sun goddess. There is a strong duality between
Bast and Sekhmet, so that when lunar qualities are dominant, Bast is
manifest as the gentle, nurturing cat-headed goddess. When solar
qualities are emphasized, Sekhmet manifests as the lion-headed
goddess.
Sekhmet, as the Crone goddess, rules menopause, “a powerful time of
self-creation and self-government that could produce visions and create
magic” (Ellis). For a woman to use her will and creativity for her own
benefit is frightening for some men. The Greeks called her Medusa, and
Sekhmet, the Powerful One, now became the Gorgon, or Feared One
(Ellis).
 In terms of the Blood
Mysteries, gentle Bast
represented ovulation,
while fiery Sekhmet
represented
menstruation!

Ellis believes that the

rage of Sekhmet is a
manifestation of
“thwarted energy.”
Because women are
taught to repress anger
and turn it inwards, it
builds up – and image from the Goddess Oracle
eventually, that energy
has to be released.
Sekhmet is
transformative power,
and we can use her
energy in a positive way
by learning how to
release and express it
appropriately.
Sekhmet is a guardian of the world against evil. Bast is often depicted
as a guardian of the home, though she usually wears a lion-headed
emblem as a reminder of her Sekhmet aspect – a warning that the
gentle, mother Bast can become the fierce lion-headed Sekhmet if
necessary!
Sekhmet is also sometimes associated with the snake. The serpent is a
sign of the Healer, High Priestess, Shamaness, and Visionary. Snake
power is a radical power, both dangerous and transformative (Ellis). As I
mentioned, Sekhmet has been associated with the serpent-haired
Medusa.
Sekhmet is guardian of the gates of life and death. Each month through
the menstrual cycle, a death occurs. Either the ovum is shed, and death
occurs that way, or the ovum is fertilized, and a different sort of death
occurs – the death of the virgin phase, and a birth into the mother
phase of life. Every birth must create a death, and this is the domain of
Sekhmet, who wisely chooses what to create and what to destroy.

The Egyptian Goddess Zodiac

Shown on the Temple of Hathor in Dendra, this large mural depicts 12
goddesses sitting upon zodiacal thrones.
Sekhmet rules the first house of Aries. She is associated with the
element of fire. Attributes of Aries in this system include: warrior
goddess qualities, courage, strength, and individual willpower.
According to this system, which differs from our modern, traditional
system, Aries individuals may be fiery, passionate, impatient, and even
short-tempered.

Sekhmet for Modern Women:

There are many reasons you might choose to work with the energies
and powers of Sekhmet. Here are but a few:
*Protection
*Banishing
*Dealing with anger, fury, rage
*Dealing with depression
*Working through menopause
*Developing willpower, strength, courage
*Increasing assertive behavior, standing up to people
*Sexual energy

Correspondences to Sekhmet
Color: red
Element: Fire
Directions: South and North
Aspect: Crone
Other: Blood, menstruation or menopause, red wines, the sun,
wilderness, the desert, snake, lion, heat, red clothing, sexual passion,
healing, trance and altered states, solar plexus chakra, willpower

Sekhmet Activities
* Make a Sekhmet Box: A
Sekhmet Box is a container to hold
all your rage, anger, and negativity
so that you can give it to Sekhmet
to burn away in her fires. Find a
container with a lid or opening, and
color it a bright red. Choose a hot
red, and as you paint or color,
imagine all your rage pouring into
the red. You might like to decorate
the box further – images of lions, or
snakes, or solar images, and even
some gold details would work well.
When you need to use the box,
light a red candle, and on a piece of
paper, write in red ink, the thing (or
things) that are making you angry. image from “Feasts of Light”
Put the slips of paper into the
Sekhmet box, and leave them.
Imagine the flame of your red
candle burning these things away.
After a period of time that seems
right to you, light your red candle
again, and pull out the slips of
paper and burn them in the flame,
releasing them. When you have
completed this ritual, do at least
one thing that is soothing and
comforting to you. Imagine the
rage of Sekhmet turned into the
gentle purring of Bast. Use the box
 as many times as you like.

*Angry Dolls: This idea comes from Nancy Blair’s Amulets of

the Goddess. Her amulet, Gorgon Goddess, is actually a good choice for
working with Sekhmet energy, as I mentioned that Sekhmet has a link
to Medusa and the Gorgon, also a serpentine Crone goddess associated
with raw, wild, female power. Making an “angry doll” is a way to give
form to powerful feelings, and allow healing to occur. Gather together
materials to make your doll: fabric, beads, ribbons, threads, yarn,
whatever you like. Trace the basic shape of the body, and cut out two
fabric pieces of these, sewing them right sides together, leaving an
opening to turn the body right-side out, and for stuffing. Consider
adding soothing herbs to the stuffing. Make her face wild, energetic,
and beautiful, and dress her as you wish. Dance with her, use her in
ritual, or talk to her, giving her all your anger and negativity to
transform. Ask her to show you a better use of that energy.

*A Sekhmet Altar: Sekhmet is strongly aligned with the element of

Fire, so her altar would be a fire altar. It should be oriented to the
South. Cover the altar with a red cloth. Touches of gold are also
appropriate for this solar goddess. Use lots of candles, especially red
and gold candles. Images of lions, serpents, Sekhmet, and even Medusa
are appropriate, as is red wine.

A Word of Warning:
Obviously, Sekhmet is a powerful Goddess, and can be manifest as a
Goddess of Wrath, Disease, and Pestilence. Need I remind you of the
“Harm None” rule? Never treat Sekhmet lightly, and never invoke her
energies to point your rage in someone’s direction.

A Sekhmet Ritual For Healing Anger

Intent: As women, we are taught to keep strong emotions to
ourselves, to repress and deny our anger, to be polite, to “take it,” to
remain silent. This ritual creates a sacred space for you to acknowledge
strong emotion, especially anger, and to offer it to Sekhmet to devour,
and transform, so that you can use it in a more positive way - for
yourself. It is Sekhmet who provides the will, and the energy to
accomplish. She is a passionate fire, if we allow it.
A good time to do this would be during menstruation when Sekhmet
energy is likely to be close to the surface, but any time is appropriate.
Items Needed: Red candles and a red cloth, a cup of red wine or other
red beverage
Preparation: Dress in red clothing. Ancient Priestesses of Sekhmet used
to anoint head, hands, and feet with red as well as lips and cheeks.
Consider, if appropriate, anointing with menstrual blood. Otherwise,
prepare for ritual as you usually do.
Circle: Cast your circle as you like. Then sit facing the South, light your
red candle, and call upon Sekhmet to witness your ritual.
Body of Ritual: You have called Sekhmet to be a witness to your ritual,
and to your feelings of anger. Imagine her sitting before you, calm and
listening. Ask yourself where there is anger, and call it forward. Take
your time, and do not be afraid. Allow yourself to feel your anger, as it
is a source of power. Do not dismiss it, or rationalize it away, or tell
yourself you “shouldn’t” feel it, just let yourself feel it. Say, “I am
angry.” Let yourself really feel it. Consider these words from Yoko Ono:

Bless you for

your anger
It’s a sign of
rising energy
Direct not on
your family
Waste not on
your enemy

Original art by Juniper

Allow your anger to raise energy, and let it build until you feel ready to
release it. Send it to Sekhmet, and imagine it being transformed so that
it can be put to better use. Then see yourself receiving it back, in a
better form, a healthier form, ready to be used by you. Sit with this for a
few moments, and think of the things you can do with this energy.
When you are done, thank Sekhmet for being present, for
acknowledging your anger. Extinguish your red candle, but save it to
use the next time you need to express and release anger. Open your
circle as you normally do. Be sure to ground fully.

Quan Yin

By Kimberly Achelis-Hoggan

A Level 1 Final Project for Dark Moon’s Heart School

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All people will benefit from the healing journey of Quan Yin. She has been worshipped as the Chinese
Bodhisattva of compassion by many for thousands of years. A bodhisattva is any soul that has attained
enlightenment but instead of being freed of the karmic cycles and becoming a Buddha, instead chooses
to stay on earth in order to help all beings attain their enlightenment. That is a basic summary of the
bodhisattva vow. It is said that as Quan Yin was about to enter heaven, she paused and heard the cries
of the world, her compassion was so great she returned to help them.
Quan Yin in Sanskrit means “she who hears the cries of the people”. The spelling of her name varies
including Kwan Yin, Kuan Yin, Guanshiyin, Guanyin, Kwannon, Gwun Yam, Gun Yam, and Kannon. She
also holds many titles The Goddess of Mercy, Gentle Protectoress, Bodhisattva of Compassion, and
Bestower of children and the savior of fishermen. Quan Yin called herself “The Mother of all Buddha’s”.
This mothering aspect of herself connects her to all beings, especially those in pain. Quan Yin said
“Although I am Bodhisattva, I am energy. I am not a person. Basically, the Kwan Yin energy was never in
one single body. It has always been a great part of the energy of all of compassion of all the Universe.
What you see in front of you is one person who has been able to tap in and release for a period of time,
so that she can let us be a part of her reality and to share that with you so that you can be encouraged,
and that you can also bring forward the part of you that knows the truth. i" The qualities that Quan Yin
invokes, the feeling of compassion and unconditional love make her comparable to Mother Mary in the
West, Green Tara in Tibetan culture, the Virgin of Guadeloupe in Mexico, and many other ancient
goddesses, the matriarchy of old.
She is worshiped by Buddhists and Taoists in China, Korea, Japan and Tibet. She first appeared around
400 AD as a Male Bodhisattva of Compassion called Avalokitesvara, or Avalokite. Avalokitesvara
gradually changed to a female known as Quan Yin and by 1200 AD she was definitely considered a
female Goddess wearing flowing robes. Some believe she was reincarnated as Miao Shan a Chinese
Princess known as “the wonderfully kind one” who lived around 700 BC on an island meditating and
saving fisherman from shipwreck.
The symbols that are associated with and sacred to Quan Yin include a lotus, black tea, rice, sweet cakes
and rainbows. Being a fertility Goddess she is associated with birth and protects young children. Crystals
and Minerals associated with Quan Yin are Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Malachite, Rhodocrosite, Aventurine,
Rose Calcite, Nirvana Quartz, Kunzite and Green Tourmaline. All of which resonate primarily with the
Heart Chakra energy center for healing and self-love.
A common way of worshipping Quan Yin is by repeating her name over and over as a mantra. This is said
to relieve suffering and enhance compassion. An eastern custom of worship for Quan Yin is to leave
sweet cakes, lotus incense, fresh fruit and/or flowers to be blessed with children or to have Quan Yin
protect the young ones in your life ii. Another common mantra used to worship Quan Yin is Om Mani
Padme Hum (pronounced Om Mani Peme Hung). This mantra is known as “the mantra of the Buddha of
Compassion”, which purifies negative emotions. This mantra was originally for Avalokitesvara and is now
associated with Quan Yin. The meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum is hard to translate into a simple
phrase or sentence the closest short translation is “the jewel in the lotus”, because all the teachings of
the Buddha are contained in this single mantra. This sacred mantra has so much meaning especially
when broken down one word at a time:

Om helps you achieve perfection in the practice of generosity.

Ma helps perfect the practice of pure ethics.
Ni helps achieve perfection in the practice of tolerance and patience.
Päd helps to achieve perfection of perseverance.
Me helps achieve perfection in the practice of concentration.
Hum helps achieve perfection in the practice of wisdom.iii
There are three big celebrations each year on the lunar calendar to celebrate Quan Yin among
Buddhists:
Quan Yin’s Birthday: 19th of the second lunar month.
Quan Yin’s Enlightenment Day: 19th of the sixth lunar month.
Quan Yin’s Leaving Home Day: 19th of the ninth lunar month. iv
Rituals for Quan Yin can be done any time and are a way to cultivate compassion and mercy in your life.
These rituals will assist you with opening your heart and send loving energy to yourself. Once your heart
begins to heal, compassion will radiate outward to others with loving kindness. These rituals, prayers
and meditations will help bring Quan Yin and her energy into your life.
Quan Yin’s Great Ritual for Compassion v:

Items needed: altar space, picture or statue of Quan Yin, photo of the Mandala of Compassion, cup of
water. This is traditionally performed on April 15th however it can be used anytime to help bring Quan
Yins energy into your life.
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1. Set up your altar with a picture or statue of Quan Yin, the Mandala of Compassion, and either a stick
or cone of Lotus or Amber incense.
2. Bow 3 times to Quan Yin
3. Offer water to her which she will bless.
4. Invite Quan Yin to come to you and appear.
5. Bring the palms of your hands together in the prayer mudra
6. Recite the following:
“May the Peace of Quan Yin be upon this household
May the Light of Quan Yin be in my soul
May the Wisdom of Quan Yin be in my mind
May the Virtue and Purity of Quan Yin be among the
members of my household
May the Health and Well-Being of Quan Yin be
manifest throughout my body,
And radiate through the garments I wear.
May the Grace of Quan Yin be in my worship
May the Talents and Genius of Quan Yin be manifest
through my senses
May the Peace of Quan Yin be upon me!”
7.Next recite this mantra ten times:
“Na Mo Quan Yin Bodhisattva”.
8. Drink the water blessed by Quan Yin, this water now
has healing powers.
9. Dedicate this practice of the Quan Yin Great
Compassion Mantra to the benefit and enlightenment
of all beings.
10. Close your ritual.
Quan Yin Ritual for Self-Love vi:

items needed: Sage, Big white candle, small white candle,

small rose quartz and picture or statue of Quan Yin (optional).
1. Clear the space with sage to remove negative energy.
2. Keep the rose quartz in your hand and hold when
you meditate. Rose quartz is a stone that vibrates
with love and compassion.
3. Invite Quan Yin to join you. You can use your own
words or mine, speak them out loud: “Quan Yin, I
invite you into my space. Please bring your Love,
Compassion and Patience and join me in this ritual”.
(Intention matters more than words).
4. Light a big white candle which symbolizes Quan
Yin’s pure energy of compassion and self-love.
5. Meditate on this big white candle of Quan
Yin and what she represents to you.
6. Next use the big white candle to light the smaller
white candle. The little candle represents you. The
lightening of us from Quan Yin’s candle represents
that we are connected to her. Her light shines
through us.
7. Meditate on this. Feel Quan Yin’s energy of
compassion, love, and patience shining through you.
8. Feel these qualities strongly. Feel them shining out
of you and send some of this energy into the rose quartz.
9. When you are finished. Thank Quan Yin for being
with you, as her to stay with you in your daily life,
and in your rose quartz.
10. Close your ritual. Now your rose quartz contains the
power of this meditation, Quan Yin and her energy.
You can keep this stone on your alter or stick it in
your pocket to keep her with you throughout the day.
Quan Yin Invocation vii:

Mother of Love and Compassion

Bestow your wisdom upon me
Help me see humanity through your eyes
Help me master the love and compassion
that you hold near to your heart of Gold
Help me shine like a beacon in the night
and see my reflection in your tear of love
Quan Yin I thank you for your tireless love
and your patience and hope for humanity
Quan Yin Gratitude Prayer viii:

I thank thee O Mother Goddess,

Who shines for all,
Who flows through all.
Thank you for sharing your time with me,
My thanks for watching over me,
Guarding me and guiding me.
My thanks for all you have given me,
And all you will continue to give me.
Please continue to light my path, and my life.
Healing Chant ix:

Deep in my bones the Goddess is alive,

Deep in my cells and blood the Life Force is strong,
Deep in my heart and spirit,
I believe I will heal.
I feel Kuan Yin at my core,
Filling me with Faith and Health.
Abundant Life Forces of the Universe flow in me,
And banish all disease.
My blood, my bones, my cell and my body,
Are healing now...
Are healing now...
The Goddess force is in me
And healing me now ...
In Times of Trial
Goddess within me,
Your daughter seeks your aid,
Courage to face this,
Strength to stand!
Love to aid!
To End Negative Thinking x:

Oh Goddess within,
Oh Goddess of the Moon,
The Waters and the Earth.
I need to feel your presence.
I need to be reminded of you.
Assist me to remember your lessons.
Show me the key that will unlock my spirituality
Morning Affirmation for Quan Yin xi:

Oh Goddess Quan Yin,

Be with me today.
Help me experience your steady patience,
and compassion for all being and myself.
Let me be gentle and shine your beauty into the world.
Quan Yin Crystal Grid xii made up of:
Rose quartz: the ultimate stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. Bringing deep peace and self-
love.
Hematite: extremely grounding and protective.
Amethyst: very protective and brings contentment while being very soothing and calming.
Quartz: magnifies intention out to universe.
There are many images and sculptures of Quan Yin used in worship. What she is wearing, who she is
with, what she is holding and so forth holds significance. Let’s look at what these items symbolize:

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Wearing a white flowing robe symbolizes purity. xiii

A Vase (in her right hand) containing the divine nectar of life, compassion and wisdom.
In the left hand she holds a willow branch symbolizing the ability to adapt, to bend and not break. She
uses the branch to sprinkle the divine nectar of life upon beings to bless them with physical and spiritual
peace.
Her cupped hands are a symbol of the womb and the universal feminine principal.
Holding a sheaf of ripe rice is a metaphor for sustenance supplied.
The crown represents her spiritual teacher Amitabha Buddha.
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A dove or bird represents fecundity is flying toward her. xiv

A rosary represents enlightenment. Each bead is a symbol of all living beings and as she turns the beads
in her hand she is leading them out of misery and toward enlightenment.
A book or scroll of papers present with her represents the Dharma and the teaching of the Buddha.
Sitting alone on a lotus which represents peace and harmony, renewal and regeneration and is a symbol
of transformation and transcendence.
Standing atop a dragon is a symbol of wisdom, strength, and the power of divine transformation.
Accompanied by a bird is a symbol of peace. xv
Accompanied by two children (Long Nue and Shan Tsai) who represent her love and protection over
children.
By two warriors (Guan Yu and Wei Tuo) who protect Faith.

Pachamama
By Lila
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P achamama is the Supreme Goddess honoured by the indigenous people of the Andes including Peru, Argentina and
Bolivia. Pachamama is referred to as both the Physical Planet Earth as well as the Universal Feminine Energy in Time and
Space, The Cosmic Mother. Pacha is an archaic Quechua word meaning universe, world, time and space. So She is in fact the
Goddess of all that exists for all time, eternal. 1)

She is considered the Mother who begets life, nourishes and protects. In Her role as Earth Mother, She oversees planting and
harvesting and is responsible for the well-being of plants and animals. Offerings are made to Her regularly for success in all
endeavours. Pachamama is often depicted as a huge Dragon as She represents the Andean Mountains. When She feels
disrespected, She may cause Earthquakes. 2) The Andean People believe that recent quakes in the region are a direct result of
humanity’s disregard for the planet. Pachamama is showing us Her displeasure at our attitude toward Her. The Andean People
also believe Pachamama teaches us that work is a supreme virtue. For if we build, create, plant etc . . . with love in our hearts,
our work will be sacred and we will be sacred. In this way, love and work may take us to a state of higher
consciousness 3) much like the Karma Yoga of Eastern Religions.

Apachetas
Offerings to Pachamama are referred to as Apachetas. The
apachetas most often consist of a hole, or well, dug into the
earth within which is placed the offering and piles of stones are
placed on top. Offerings may include cooked food, coca leaf,
grain and corn flour, wine, cigars and chicha (a fermented
drink). Each village would have a ceremonial apacheta and
individual homes may also have one. They are also found
throughout the Andes at mountain passes. The sacred cairns
are used for offerings for a safe journey through the mountains,
or may be used to indicate where the trails lead. These cairns
may also indicate an energetic opening or doorway. 2) The
apachetas are also symbolic of the Triple Goddess aspect of
Pachamama. The stone cairns represent Pachamama Sky
(Janaj Pacha), the offerings refer to Pachamama Soil (Kay
Pacha) and the well itself represents Pachamama in Her aspect
as She Who is Queen of the Underworld (Ukhu Pacha).
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Pachamama is honoured on August 1 and the entire month of

August is devoted to Her. She is also revered on the First Friday
of every month and may also be prayed to prior to undertaking
any new project. Offerings are buried in the apachetas to “feed
the Mother.” Prior to planting, permission is asked of the Mother
to hurt Her with plows to prepare the soil. At this time, men will
stab the soil with plows shaped like spears, and women will
follow singing to the Mother as they plant the seeds. 4)
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Puma and Condor

Pachamama is often associated with Snake (or Serpent
in the form of a Dragon), but She also has several
other Animal Totems which are important to Her. I will
focus on the two I have met on my journeys with
Pachamama, Puma and Condor. Puma first came to
me in dreams and meditations prior to my meeting with
the Goddess, almost as if She was sniffing me out to
determine if I was worthy. When I finally met with
Pachamama, the initial encounter was brief. “Follow the
Puma” was all She said. Puma is an archetype of Kay
Pacha (Pachamama in Her Earth Mother aspect). 2)
Puma is sacred to the people of the Andes. The city of
Cuzco, Heart of the Inca empire, is in the shape of a
Puma and Lake Titicaca is translated as Lake of the
Stone Puma. Puma is one of four totem animals that
are found at Machu Picchu ( the others being Snake,
Condor and Bear).

The Andean people believe that we are entering a

special age and that more Puma People are
incarnating, the Puma Runa. Puma People bring
balance and purpose to all they do. They see little
difference between their spiritual quest and their
everyday life. A potential Puma lives in each of us. As
puma walks alone, so part of our spiritual journey is
alone. The great teaching of the puma is that it is the
animal with the least ego, never seeking to be seen.
You don’t see the puma, only where it has been. Puma
reminds us to move forward with faith and courage, to
stop procrastinating with respect to important tasks.
Puma teaches us to be clear and assertive in our
beliefs and brings balance to our personal power. 6)

The Condor accompanies Pachamama and is symbolic

of Her role as crone or as Janai Pacha (the Sky). She
is known as the Eagle of the South. In Andean myth,
Condor oversees the flow of life, birth and death of
galaxies. This silent flyer is the voice of the Great
Mystery. Condor is our messenger from the Cosmos
and connects the reality of the Light Beings to our own.
It is a symbol of seeing the perfection of all of creation
without judgment. Its positive energies help us in
shedding aspects of our selves that are no longer
useful as well as experiencing the magick of spiritual
flight. 2) Condor is seen as honouring the sun as it
spreads it wings to dry the dew upon waking at dawn.
Its ability to ride the thermal drifts is likened to seeing
the auric field. It is a symbol of purification, death,
rebirth and new vision. 7)

The Pachamama Alliance

When the Condor of the South meets the Eagle of the North, the Earth will awaken. This Inca prophecy is being fulfilled as more
people from North America (the Eagle) are coming to understand and appreciate the indigenous cultures of South America. The
Pachamama Alliance, established in 2004, is a partnership between a group of people from the modern world and the leaders of
remote indigenous groups in the Amazon region of Ecuador. It came about over concern for the destruction of the Rain Forest
and the impact this is having on the entire planet. The Pachamama Alliance believes that our ability to meet the challenges that
face humanity as we make the transition to the next millennium, depends on our ability to successfully combine the best
elements of . . . the intellectual and scientific prowess of the modern world, with the deep and ancient wisdom of traditional
cultures. This is the commitment which underlies the work of The Pachamama Alliance. 8) We must all do our part to heal the
Earth for She is Mother of us all.
Pachamama Stone- Machu Picchu Photo by Lila

Guided Meditation

You have walked far through the jungle to reach this place. You have sensed a presence near you for some time, just out of
sight, watching you. You have faced your fears and now you emerge from the dark jungle onto a mountain top plateau bathed in
bright sunshine. Below you are the ruins of an ancient city, Machu Picchu. You walk down the trail to an ancient aqueduct.
Water has flowed from these stones for centuries. You cup your hands and drink the cold, refreshing spring water. You find your
strength renewed as your fatigue vanishes. In the distance, you notice a large stone monument. You are drawn to the stone and
walk toward it. You find it rests on a rock base and you sit down with your back to the stone and close your eyes. You feel a
movement coming from the stone. You lean into the stone, enjoying the vibration that moves up your spine and out the top of
your head.

You sense a shadow pass over the warm sunlight and you open your eyes. A large black dot traverses the sun, gently wafting
down in a slow spiral. You watch in wonder as the giant condor circles down ever closer toward the earth. As it touches the
ground in front of you, it transforms into a Woman. She is tall with wild dark hair, a cloak of condor feathers about Her
shoulders. Tufts of white llama wool at Her wrists and ankles and Her skirt is of finest woven alpaca wool. Her beautiful ample
breasts are bare on Her dark skin. A Puma walks at Her side, watching you. The Woman smiles and a name comes to you,
“Pachamama.”

“This is my Stone” She says, indicating the large monument behind you. “Are you prepared for an adventure?” You nod and She
encourages you to turn and place your palms upon the Pachamama stone. You immediately sense the vibration emanating from
the sacred stone and find your body humming along. “This is the song of the Spheres, the sound of the universe, OHM . . . You
resonate with the sound, adding your voice to the sacred OHM. You chant until you feel your entire being vibrating with the
stone. Pachamama asks you to place your forehead against the sun-warmed stone. As your third eye contacts the stone, you
are surprised by the intense electric jolt that passes through you. You sense your visionary eye awakening.

You turn to face Pachamama and She opens Her arms to embrace you. As She enfolds Her mighty wings about you, you sense
gravity pull away. Pachamama has taken flight with You in Her arms. You gaze in wonder at the ancient city of Machu Picchu,
far below you now, as you soar higher above the Andean mountains. From up here the mountains look like the back of a spiny
dragon. “This is Who I Am” She whispers. You continue to fly higher into the sky and as you look behind you, you see the Earth
as a sparkling Blue-Green Jewel. “This is Who I Am” She laughs. You fly out past the planets and stars to the farthest corners
of the Universe. “This is Who I Am” she shouts.
She takes you back to the beginning of time and space, you are a midwife to Pachamama as She births the universe into
existence. “This is Who I Am” she screams. You follow the births and deaths of the stars and planets and catch glimpses of
your own past lives being born and dying and being reborn. You turn to look at Pachamama and see Her eyes are your eyes,
Her face is your face. “This is Who I Am” you whisper.

You find yourself back at the Pachamama stone. You find a gift for Pachamama in your hands. You leave it on the Stone
platform. You find that She has left you a gift. You pick it up and hold it to your heart.

“This is Who I Am”

Ritual for Pachamama

So many of us have experienced angst when we think about the ultimate questions. What lies beyond death? Are
we alone in the universe? What does eternity feel like? When I was a child, I had a recurring vision. As I lay in
bed, my mind would transport me to the far reaches of the universe. I would become lost in the vastness of space
and eternity. I could not comprehend what it meant, all I knew was that it frightened me, I was too young to
understand. I realize now what a gift this glimpse into the vast emptiness of space-time was, but I continue to
struggle with what it means to me, and my childhood fears have often prevented me from seeking further. I
believe Pachamama has come into my life to teach me what I was meant to learn so many years ago and I have
designed this ritual to help me overcome my childhood fears and connect to Goddess in a more profound way.

If possible, do the ritual outdoors where you can create an apacheta (e.g. a small corner of any garden). This also
allows you to look up into the starry sky and truly get a sense of infinite space and time as many stars you see
tonight have already lived out their lives. For this ritual, the intent is to delve into the mysteries of Space-Time to
better understand ourselves and to discover our purpose in this life. Begin the ritual on the cusp of Friday night
(the first Friday of the month is sacred to Pachamama) and into Saturday morning (to connect with the energies
of the unknown, death and time)

Supplies

Candles--Red candle to represent Pachamama and a black candle to represent the unknown, place both in the
center

Symbols for the four direction. I have placed a crystal in the North, photo of a Condor in the East, a small, red
candle in the South, and a bowl of spring water in the West.

Small trowel/spade for digging

Offering to “feed” Pachamama (corn, flour, cakes, libations...)

Small object to symbolize intent -place next to the black candle. I chose an Ourobouros (serpent swallowing its
tail) as a symbol of eternity.

Several small
pebbles

Incense- Basil (sacred to Dragons) and Sage (immortality, wisdom)

Cleanse in a bath sprinkled with Basil and

Sage.
Light the Red candle and Cast the
circle.
As you light the Black candle, place within it the thoughts and fears that keep you from your
Path.
Call on the four directions, guardians or
angels.
Face the South, this direction is sacred to Pachamama

Invocation to Pachamama

Oh
Pachamama

Queen of the
Universe

Mother to the
Stars

You birthed time in Your great Womb

Oh Pachamama

Enlighten me with Your

secrets

That I may know myself

better

Guide me as I seek truths within and without

Oh
Pachamama

Teach me to overcome my fears

Nurture my growth as I seek the unknown

Encourage me to face challenges

Oh
Pachamama

I wish to share Your

knowledge

I am ready to learn without

fear

Mother, your Daughter is here

Meditate on what eternity means to you. Spend some time connecting to Pachamama in the vastness of Space-Time.
Sense your own connection to the Universe. When you are ready, hold the object to the four directions and say “I place
within this object my intention to learn the secrets I have kept from myself. I ask Pachamama to guide me in my quest to
seek the truths that lay beyond and within.” With the trowel, dig a small hole in the Earth. Place the object of your intent
in the apacheta along with the ritual foods. Cover the well with pebbles. To maintain your connection to Pachamama,
you may want to place pebbles on the apacheta on the First Friday of every month.

Give Thanks, Open the Circle and Ground.

Persephone was the young and beautiful Greek Goddess and daughter of Zeus, King of the Gods, and Demeter.
She was loved and admired dearly by her mother and linked in all ways to Demeter.

Persephone's Story begins when Hades the King of the underworld, fell in love with her.
Hades asked his brother Zeus to let him have her as his wife. Zeus knows that Demeter will not agree to this and
aids in Persephone's kidnapping.
 One day as Persephone and her friends are walking in a
meadow full of flowers she spots the most magnificent and
glorious flower. As she reaches down to pluck the flower the
earth opens up and Hades appears with his mortal horses.
Trying to fight Hades off, Persephone Fails and is dragged
to his golden chariot and is carried down into Hades
Kingdom Underground.

Demeter hears Persephone's cry as they echo through out the Mountains and the ocean but cannot find her
daughter.
Demeter Grief-stricken threatens to bring famine to the earth and destroy all of mankind. Zeus finally gave in and
demanded that Hades return his daughter back to Demeter.

Persephone was then returned to Demeter, but kept from her mother the fact that she had
eaten a pomegranate seed that Hades had given to her while she was underground. She had
not eaten a single morsel during her stay in the underworld and gladly accepted the
Pomegranate.
It is known that anyone who tastes food of the dead would be bound to return to the
underworld.
Because of this Persephone was doomed to spend one-third of each year underground with her
husband Hades, whom she grew to love.

Persephone is worshiped as Demeter's Daughter for which the life of spring is reborn each year. As
a symbol of her return to her Mother.

Persephone's life is easily broken into 4 stages...

Her protected and innocent childhood, her abduction and rape by Hades, her return to her mother Demeter, And
lastly her becoming Queen of the Underworld.

My Life as Persephone
By: Twyla of the Moonlight
2002

I go to bed under the glow of the moon

sweet and innocent, young and free.
I wake bathed in the sun, eager to start my day,
sweet and innocent, young and free.
I run, skip, giggle and enjoy my friends.
A child's play so carefree
I gather in my basket a wondrous assortment of flowers
so many bright colors and smells.
One more must I have
Alone it sits, swaying in the breeze,
As if to call out to me
Pick just one more, pick me.
The one with the brightest color and the wondrous scent,
So pretty, I must have.
I reach for this temptation That is meant just for me,
and instantly aware that life as I once new was now to be lost.
The ground shaking and rumbling so loud.
I turn to run, my feet stuck to the ground.
The field I was playing in opens to reveal
My hidden night mare I will be forced to indur.
My world is now deep and dark,
So bleak it is now,
snatched away, by a cruel so called man.
For the moment a child, soon to be a women.
I am forced to do, to be someone I had no idea existed.
Returned back home used, mute and hurt.
Once a child, A women by force.
With hopes of suppressed memories,
until one day again,
A year from Today,
when again I must live though
hidden tears, silent screams and invisible scares.
Once a child, A women so young.

Art Project:
I made this Persephone Statue out of Sculpey clay. She holds a single Flower to remember her innocence.
There are candles surrounding her, each one of these represents each of the
elements. I have to thank Persephone for touching my life and keeping me strong through all of my troubles. I feel
that she took my hands and held them as I sculpted her statue. This is not my creation, but one that Persephone
Made through me to represent who she is.
 I Honor Persephone:
My altar is very special to me. I come
to Persephone when I am scared or
troubled. She comforts me and gives
me strength, courage and control over
myself and the difficult situations I am
up against.

My altar has my clay statue of

Persephone as well as... a bottle that
is filled with special herbs. It also has
pictures of Persephone as well as fruit
symbols. This bottle was special made
for me by a wonderful friend and fellow
sister, MoonWillow. I also have an
apple candle that has apple slices in it.
My goddess Beads that to my
symbolize Persephone as the Maiden,
Demeter as the Mother and Hecate as
the Crone. And my Sandalwood
incense that sit in a special clay pot
that I also made.
This altar sits in my living room under
my favorite window. I sit here to
meditate, pray, daydream or just talk to
Persephone.

My plea to you...
By: Twyla Of the Moonlight

Persephone I call to you,

As I struggle through this troubled time.
I come to you on bended knee's
in hopes of Courage, Strength and Control.
For even in the darkest of times,
You give to me just what I need
and let me know that I can survive.
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By: Mareth SummerWind
1996
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Prepare the Altar:

In addition to your accustomed Altar setup, place 3 unlit candles in a central position on the Altar. The candle on
the left should be white, to represent Persephone, the Maiden. In the middle should be a red candle, to represent
Demeter, the Mother Goddess. The candle on the right should be black, to represent the Hecate, the Crone. These
will be lit during the main ritual.Use alternating orange and black votive candles to mark the boundary of the Circle
you will cast. These, too, should remain unlit until during the main ritual.

Altar devotion:
Casting the Circle:
"I conjure thee, great circle of power as a boundary between the physical and the astral planes. I charge thee in the
name of the elements, my ancestors, and the Gods I serve to be for me a sphere of protection. May all negative
energies and entities be repelled. May all positive energies and entities be welcomed. So mote it be!"

Calling the Quarters:

Stand facing the East and say:
"Hail, Falcon of the Element of Air, messenger of Hermes, who brings inspiration! I invite you forth this night to
witness this rite and to guard this sacred space. Come! Join my celebration. So mote it be!"
Stand facing the South and say:
"Hail, Fox of the Element of Air, messenger of Eros, who inspires passion! I invite you forth this night to witness this
rite and to guard this sacred space. Come! Join my celebration. So mote it be!"
Stand facing the West and say:
Hail, Mare of the Element of Water, messenger of Aphrodite who shows us to love! I invite you forth this night to
witness this rite and to guard this sacred space. Come! Join my celebration. So mote it be!"
Stand facing the North and say:
"Hail, Wolf of the Element of Earth, messenger of Gaia who grants us fertility and stability! I invite you forth this
night to witness this rite and to guard this sacred space. Come! Join my celebration. So mote it be.!"
Invocation of Deity:
Stand facing altar Place arms in Goddess Position and Say:

"I call on this Samhain evening the three great Goddesses, Persephone, Demeter, and Hecate, who together form
the whole, Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Join with me this night, great Goddesses three, and gift me with Your joy,
love, and wisdom as I celebrate another turning of the Wheel. Celebrate with me."

Light the Goddess candles

Main ritual:
Say:
"Blessed be the season of Samhain, the time of the all-knowing Hecate, the night of Persephone's descent into the
Underworld, the season of Demeter's greatest sorrow, the night to celebrate the nearness of the spirit world, as the
veil is drawn thin."

Light the orange and black votive candles, to show the spirits the way to you.
Say:
"Dearest loved ones, both newly departed and old, the veil between our worlds is at its thinnest on this night of
Persephone's descent. So long as your intentions are pure and your spirit is benevolent, come into my circle to
commune with me, that I might share your wisdom as Hecate teaches Persephone."

Stand facing West and say:

"Farewell, old year. Farewell to the season of Demeter's great abundance."

Using the athame, draw a Banishing Pentagram, Stand facing North and say:
"Welcome to the new year. Welcome to the season of the Crone."

Using the athame, draw an Invoking Pentagram Move Persephone's candle from the left side of the altar, placing it
on the far side of Hecate's. Move Demeter's candle to the far left side of altar.
"Tonight, Persephone and Demeter belong to separate worlds, divided by the thin veil between the realms of the
living and the dead. Blessed be the Maiden, Persephone, for Her desire to seek that which is hidden within the
world of the dead. Blessed be the Mother, Demeter, sorrowful in Her great mourning for Her lost daughter. Blessed
be the Crone, Great Hecate, the giver of life and the bringer of death, for Her great knowledge."

Divination with Tarot cards:

Shuffle the deck and say:
"Hecate, great wise One, Guide these cards that they might impart unto me some small
insight into what is in store for me throughout the coming year."

Simple feast of apples and juice:

Hold Chalice in one hand, the plate of apples in the other.
Say:
"Great Goddesses three, Maiden, Mother, and Crone, I ask Your blessings on this food, that
it might nourish both bodies living and the souls of those in the Underworld as they await
their rebirth."

Thanks to the Goddesses:

"Persephone, sweet Maiden; Demeter, loving, fertile Mother; Hecate, dark, all-knowing
Crone; I thank You for Your blessings and for the lessons learned throughout this turn of the
Wheel. I give You my gratitude in advance for that which is to come throughout the next
year. I ask that you grant me the wisdom, strength, and courage to come through it all
gracefully. May You go now in peace. Blessed be!"

Farewell to the Quarters:

Move widdershins, starting at North and ending at East, saying:
"Forces of (Element), I thank you for your presence and protection throughout this rite. May
you go now in peace. Blessed be!"

Extinguish each point candle as you dismiss that Quarter

Banishing the Circle:
Start at North, moving widdershins, and end at North, saying as you walk:
"Earth will crumble my Circle. Water will cause it to fall. Fire will burn what's left in the urn,
and the Winds will scatter it all."

Stand facing the altar.

Say:
"The Circle is open, but never broken. I carry its protective forces now into the mundane
world."

Take the remainder of your simple feast outside if possible, to be left as an offering to the
spirit world.
Morgan LeFay as Goddess of Magick
by Banshee
Morgan LeFay, the half sister of King Arthur, was possibly once a goddess of the Glastonbury
Tor. The Glastonbury Tor is a sacred pagan site that was traditionally thought of as a gateway to
the Otherworld. Morgan is also a sea witch, associated with places of water and a triple goddess
figure, reigning over all three aspects of a woman's life. In magick, Morgan is compatible with
water/wish magick, passing over rituals, spirit contact, music magick, faery magick, and croning
rituals. Morgan can also help to teach us the destructive nature of gossip and bigotry.

'Morgen' by Stuart Littlejohn

Morgan LeFay Ritual to Stop Gossip

by Banshee
You will need the following supplies for this ritual:

2 black spell candles

2 white spell candles

Banishing incense and oil. This could be a blended oil for this purpose or a single scent, such as
Rosemary, Frankincense, eucalyptus, or majoram.

Begin with a ritual bath to cleanse the body and to start focusing the mind. Visualize your intent
to banish the negative energy, gossip in this case, that surrounds you.

Cast a circle, light the incense, and invoke Morgan LeFay. State your purpose of banishing
gossip, either as a bad habit or as gossip directed at you. Visualize your intent and charge the
black candles with that intent. Carve protection symbols in the candles if you like. After
charging, anoint the candles with the oil, working from the middle out to banish. Ask Morgan to
bless your endeavor and grant your magickal request.
Then charge the white candles with the intent of attracting positive energy and compassion.
Carve any positive magickal symbols that seem appropriate into the candles. Anoint the candles
with oil again, this time working from the ends inward to attract positivity. Again, ask Morgan to
bless your purpose.

Wrap up the ritual by singing or chanting thanks to Morgan. Release any excess energy, thank
and release Morgan, and close the circle.

Prayer to End Prejudice

modified version of Sasha Lovejoy original.

O Morgan Le Fay, help us to understand that prejudice only causes strife and suffering. Please,
help us end prejudice. Help us overcome violence and oppression. Give us the knowledge to
understand that we are all interrelated, we are all your children, and that in order to survive in
this world we must come together in peace and harmony.

Blessed Be.

Morgan Le Fay, Queen of Avalon

by Anthony Frederick Sandys

Isis Worship: A History

Isis, known as Au Set in Egypt, is the "Oldest of the Old." She was
born on the morning of the first day in the Delta of the Nile (8). Her
worship has survived for thousands of years. She is known as the
"Lady of Ten Thousand Names," whose true name is Isis (8). Her
worship spanned the known world from the Delta of the Nile to as
far as west and north as Great Britain, and the Rhine River regions.
The true beginning of her worship cannot be dated, but
documents in the form of ancient hieroglyphs on pyramid walls
dating as far back as 3,000 B.C.E. refer to her as "the Great Isis."
Her worship has survived, if not openly, for over 4,000 years even
after being publicly suppressed by the Theodosian law of AD
426 (6). Reverencing Isis did not disappear with the suppression of
her public worship; instead, she was absorbed into developing
Christian beliefs. Many statues of Isis nursing her son Horus were
painted over into statues of the Madonna and Christ Child (6). Over
time, many of the titles and roles of Isis were transferred to the
Virgin Mary. For instance, the titles of Divine Mother and Star of
the Sea are shared by both Isis and Mary, transferred when it was
no longer safe to worship Isis openly (11),(12).

©David Roberts (enhanced)

The Greatest temple to Isis is on Philae, an island in the Nile close

to the Nubian border. This temple dates back to 380 B.C.E. The
ancient Egyptians believed that from the vantage of her temple on
Philae Isis protected Egypt from invasion (11).

Isis & Osiris

Isis has come to represent faithfulness and the power of
restorative love. The myth of Isis and Osiris is similar to the myth
of Demeter and Persephone. The Egyptian myth of Isis and Osiris is
one of death and rebirth and relates the origins of the Egyptian
practice of embalming. It begins with Isis marrying Osiris, her
brother. They are happy together and work side by side to bring
civilization to humanity. Jealous of the couple's happiness, their
brother Set attacks and kills Osiris.
Isis is devastated by the loss of Osiris. She cuts her hair and tears
her clothes in her grief. In despair, Isis sets out to locate Osiris'
body. Her travels bring her to the home of Queen Astarte in
Phoenicia, who does not recognize the grief stricken goddess. Isis
takes a job as nursemaid to Queen Astarte's infant son. She soon
becomes fond of the infant and decides to bestow the cloak of
immortality on the child. She is discovered placing the infant in the
hearth fire and is stopped by the horror stricken Queen.
Isis reveals her identity to Queen Astarte and explains everything,
including her search for Osiris. The Queen makes a connection
between a fragrant tree in the palace garden and Isis' tale. She
figures out that Osiris' body is on the palace grounds and leads Isis
to Osiris. Isis is relieved to have Osiris' body back and returns with
it to Egypt.
Set is angered that Isis found Osiris and he steals the body again,
this time hacking it into a dozen pieces. Not to be defeated, Isis
finds all the pieces except one, his phallus. She could not retrieve
it, for a crocodile ate it. The resourceful goddess creates a
replacement phallus out of gold.
Once Osiris' body is reassembled, Isis created the embalming rites
and together with magick words brought Osiris back to life. Being
the first living god to die, Osiris takes his place as Ruler of the
Dead.

Isis: Magician
Egyptians viewed Isis as the Great Magician. As an incredibly
intelligent and powerful goddess, Isis desired a place at the head
of the gods for herself and her son, Horus. She devised a scheme
to achieve the power required for such leadership. One day,
coming upon the Great Sun God Re while he was slumbering, Isis
collected some of the drool from his mouth. She then mixed his
saliva with clay and fashioned a poisonous snake out of it. Isis
brought the snake to life by blowing magick upon it. she was able
to place the snake in a position from which it could strike Re. Once
bitten, Re became very ill. All of the gods came to his call of pain,
but only Isis had the power to cure him. She agreed to cure Re if
he would tell her his secret name, his name of power. He refused
her several times before overcome with pain he agreed to give her
his secret name. His only condition was that she could only share
the name with her son Horus. Isis found this a reasonable request
and agreed to heal Re. Ironically, Isis used Re's secret name to cure
him of the poison [(2),(8),(11),(12)].

Isis was the most powerful

magician of all the Gods to
the Egyptians (11). She shared
magick with humanity by
introducing the magick of
making and blowing knots to
the Egyptian people (1). Many
of her magickal workings
were done with Thoth, the
god of wisdom, and his wife
Ma'at, the goddess of the
natural order of things. The
tempering of magick with
wisdom and the laws of
Black Winged Isis from sacred source
nature is a fundamental
element of Isian magick (6).

Isis: Healer
Isis is a compassionate Goddess, who loves healing people. She
introduced many medicines to civilization. Manuscripts have been
found that include recipes and healing rituals based on the
teachings of Isis. One such manuscript describes a recipe and ritual
to cure burns and fevers, through a symbolic change of identities.
The injured or sick person takes on the identity of Horus. Ritual
words are spoken and a medicine spread over the ill or injured
person (11).

Isis is not only a compassionate goddess, she is also forgiving. In

one myth, Isis and Horus are held prisoner by Set. Thoth rescues
them and sends 7 scorpions to aide and protect Isis and Horus. The
two seek shelter in a village and a wealthy woman turns them
away. A poor woman takes the goddess and her son in and makes
them welcome. The scorpions are affronted by Isis' treatment. Six
of them infuse the seventh with their venom and it stings the
wealthy woman's child. Isis upon discovering this heals the child.
The woman is grateful to Isis and ashamed of her earlier behavior.
The woman shares her wealth with the poor woman who did
shelter Isis (11).

Isis: Divine Mother

Goddess
Isis is credited with bringing
civilization to humanity. She is
responsible for teaching
weaving, spinning,
agriculture, grinding corn,
healing, and the arts,
especially metal working to
humanity. Her priests were
called mesniu, which
translates as smiths (1). The
Egyptians viewed Isis as an
approachable Goddess. They
would pray to her directly for
her intervention in their fates.
She was sympathetic to
people due to her own Isis and Horus from sacred source
experiences with grief. As the
weaver of fate and destiny,
she would sometimes bend
the rules in a supplicant's
favor.
Festivals of Isis
The Mysteries of Isis: Celebrated every fall, they begin on October
third with the Festival of Lamentations. This feast day is in honor
of Isis mourning Osiris (7).
The weeks of the festival culminate in three nights representing
the trials of Isis, November 12, 13, and 14. The first day honors Isis'
search for Osiris. The second day honors Isis' grief when she could
not locate Osiris and the final day honors her finding Osiris'
body (7).

There are several Midsummer Festivals associated with Isis. July

17th, known as the Night of the Cradle is celebrated as the
birthdate of Isis and is shared with her sister, the Goddess Nut (7).
July 18th was known as the Night of the Drop, sometimes
called the Night of the Teardrop (12). This is the Egyptian New Year's
Eve and represents the night Isis' tears overflowed the banks of
the Nile in her grief (7).
A fall festival for women was celebrated on October 16th,
celebrating the motherhood of Isis. She represented supreme
fertility to the Egyptians with her ability to conceive Horus from
the artificial phallus she had constructed for Osiris. The feast was
called the Opening of the Bosom, and centered on fertility and
women's sexuality (7).

The Egyptian celebration of Isidis Navigatum, the Blessing of the

Fleets, on March third, and the Roman celebration of Sellisternia,
on May 31st both celebrate Isis in her role as a sea goddess. She is
seen as a protectress of seafarers and for opening the
Mediterranean to navigation. In Rome, this celebration is under
her title Stella Marris, star of the Sea, and is ritually celebrated
with a festival processional to the sea (7).Her worshippers believe
that Isis has the power to control the winds through binding her
hair up, or letting it hang loose. Priestesses of Isis were thought to
share this ability (1),(2). Her power to control the winds makes her
the patron Goddess of seafarers.

Invoking Isis
As Queen of Sorcery, Isis is invoked for all magickal workings. She
is revered as one of the most complete Goddesses in history. Call
on Isis for healing rituals, building spiritual awareness, grieving,
divination, childbirth, fertility, initiations, matters of fate and
destiny, and matters of civilization and domesticity [(2), (6), (10)].
Isis Blessing for Divination
by Willow Moonswan
As Tait, weaver of fate, Isis has knowledge of our destinies and takes a
hand in helping us to weave our own lives. Invoke Isis' blessing for all
methods of divination.
Light some Isis incense, or any incense from the correspondences
chart, and gather your tools for divination. Chant this blessing over
tarot cards, scrying mirrors, water filled cauldrons, pendulums,
teacups, candles or any other items used for seeing between the
veils.
"Isis, Queen of Sorcery,
your golden light shines through the veil
between what is, was and will be.
Life of the Nile, Weaver of Fate,
Guide my wanderings through past, present
and future as I travel the hidden all.
May my vision be true, and my path
guided by your wisdom. Blessed Be."
Isis Spirit Healing Meditation
created by Willow Moonswan
"Cease your tears now, for I have come to help you.
I looked down and saw the sorrows of your life.
All things will soon change for you, as under my watchful light
your life is restored, renewed."
The above passage from Robert Graves translation of The
Transformations of Lucious, or the Golden Ass found in Patricia
Monaghan's The Goddess Path, so eloquently demonstrates the
depth of love Isis has for humanity and her compassion towards
our sorrows. Her words offer hope after loss, and a promise to our
spirits that there is strength in moving onward even in adversity.
Transformation is a necessary part of life's cycles, and sorrow can
be a cause of defeat. Isis understands this concept. Isis' own
journey through loss, grief, sorrow and despair gave her the
wisdom that only through facing our feelings may we emerge
strengthened, transformed into a survivor.
Perform this meditation ritual to heal your spirit when you are
faced with the loss of a loved one, a dream, hope, or even your
optimism.
You will need a gold candle to represent Isis (a white candle will do
if you do not have a gold candle), the Isis healing brew from the
recipe by Scott Cunningham above (if necessary substitute an oil
from the correspondences chart), pen and paper.
First begin by taking a ritual bath, or shower. Imagine the life
giving waters of the Nile surrounding you, washing away your
anxieties. When you are through, annoint yourself with the Isis
healing brew while picturing yourself enveloped by the golden
light of Isis. Feel the heat from the light soak into your body
relaxing your muscles and releasing the tension from your body.
Once you are feeling relaxed, cleanse your ritual space and cast
your circle in the manner you are most comfortable with. When
your circle is open, light your Isis candle. Next you will need your
pen and paper. Write on the paper what is in your heart. If you are
angry, sad, alone, frustrated, release all of your feelings, write
them on the paper. Relinquish the emotions that have been
surrounding you, suffocating you, and give them voice on the
paper. This may be an intense experience, but remember you are
safe in your circle and Isis is there enfolding you in her wings as
you continue to be bathed in her golden light. Give yourself the
freedom to cry, scream, or moan if needed. It is important to
acknowledge your sorrow. Take as much time as needed and when
you are ready and feel that you have written everything you need
to say, then begin your meditation visualization.
Begin by staring into the golden candle's flame. The flame is Isis'
star Sirius and it gets larger as you watch it. The flame expands
until you are encompassed by it, you are now in the star
surrounded by golden light. You are walking through the star, your
paper is in your hands. Ahead of you stands Isis. She is sitting on
the floor waiting for you. As you approach her, she holds out her
arms and you run to her. She enfolds you in her arms and the
warmth of her love is as soft, if not softer, than the feathers of the
wings she has draped around you. You feel safe, and comforted.
She is the mother goddess rocking you back and forth, she
murmers that you are strong, that she is with you, and that loss is
a beginning, not an end. You tell her that your mind knows this,
but your spirit is in pain. You show her the paper and say, "this is
my heart, see how it is broken." She takes the paper from you and
says, "I see your heart, but it is not broken." You tell her you do
not understand. She reaches one hand out to place it above your
heart and replies, "We have the strength to rebuild our lives, and
that strength lies here within our hearts. Do not let despair defeat
you. You are strong, you have not lost hope. It is only hidden
behind these words."
Isis then holds up the paper and you see your words on the page.
As the goddess begins to speak again the words start to disappear.
"As I fanned breath into Osiris, may my wings fan the words of
your heart to your spirit, so that you may be one and are restored,
renewed." You realize that your feelings are yours and they are
validated by the goddess. You cannot change what has happened,
but you can change who you are by how you react to the adverse
events in your life..
Isis smiles at you. You are in control of how you will face the
challenges in your life, but there are some events that are not
within your control. When you acknowledge this you feel a sense
of freedom. The guilt that had been weighing your spirit down is
released and you know what it is to smile again. Isis hugs you and
you get up to leave. This time instead of the path, you float back to
your spot before your meditation candle, carried by gentle breezes
that Isis creates for you.
Before extinguishing the candle, burn the letter that you wrote
releasing those feelings. As you watch the paper turn to ashes,
imagine the strength and fortitude of Isis, and the positive
possibilities present in rebirth. Save the ashes to scatter them
outdoors for the wind after the ritual.
Slowly take in several deep breathes, and savor the experience.
Take a moment to just breathe, and in doing so acknowledge life.
Ground yourself and open your circle with the words, "Isis, stay if
you will, go if you must. Blessed Be"

Isis Prayers
by Willow Moonswan

Lady, When the wind caresses my skin,

I know you are present.
Moonlit magic fills me within,
as I spread my wings with you.
Thy sacred mysteries revealed to me,
as we soar o'er the world.
Thy blessings nourish my soul,
and joyous is she who knows your love.
Blessed Be.

Isis,
 Thou soar above the clouds dancing in the winds.
I sing the circle bright as thy Moon's fullness,
enraptured by thy healing touch.
Thou shine brightly in the fields, sands and seas.
May thy ever giving spirit purify my heart.
Blessed Be.

Evening Prayer
Thanks to thee, Lady Isis, for thy compassion,
for strength, wisdom, and magick,
and for thy blessing, a reawakening to life.
Blessed Be.

Works C

Diana, known as Goddess of the Pagans and Queen of the Witches, was worshipped in many
areas, including Greece, Rome and Italy. However, in Italy, the worship of Diana appears to be
indigenous and not imported from Greece or Rome. She was linked to Artemis, Hera, Hecate,
Bast, and many other Goddesses, and was called upon for strength, power for spells, healing,
and for helping lost souls transition peacefully; she also hears the prayers of birthing women,
and assists them with their painful contractions, giving them easy births. The name "Diana" is
also known as "Lucina", or "Light Bringer", and conversely, she is also considered the "Night
Goddess". A "Society of Diana" existed in Italy, where women met mostly during the night to
work spells and worship her with ritual and celebration. In this tradition, Diana birthed a
daughter named Aradia, who taught women the gift of magick.
In the Greek/Roman traditions, Diana/Artemis is sometimes identified with the goddess Selene
(Moon) and Hecate as the moon Goddess. She is also considered Goddess of nature ("Mother
of animals") and fertility (and is often paired with Pan). Diana is well known for her "baths", and I
call on Her while taking my ritual baths, asking to be strengthened and purified.
Honoring Diana:
Goddess Diana is honored when you love Her animals and Her land. Leave food for Her
creatures. Take the time to clean a yard. Go into the woods and send healing energy to the
Earth. Each time you honor the Earth and its creatures, you are honoring Diana.
Prayer to Diana:
You may either set up an altar to Diana, or go into the woods under a crescent moon. The
following prayer is from Raven Grimassi:
"Hail and adoration unto you, O Great Diana. Hail Goddess of the Moon and of the night. You
who have been since before the beginning, You who caused all things to appear, Giver and
sustainer of life, adoration unto you. Hail and adoration unto you, O source of all enlightenment.
I pray you to impart to me your illumination and enlighten my mind that I may perceive more
clearly all things in which I endeavor, illuminate my soul, imparting your essence of purity. I
reveal my inner self to you and ask that all be cleansed and purified within."

Healing for Mother Earth

Items needed:
incense: Jasmine to stimulate crown chakra, or Cinnamon to connect with Nature
smudge tools
stones: any that resonate...moonstone for Mother, agates and jaspers are good earth energy
stones.
Bowl of sand or dirt
blessed water
candles: brown for earth, white for goddess, black for releasing toxins from earth.
Ritual:
Smudge the room and your body.
Light incense and Goddess candle.
Place the stones on your altar.
Call your circle, asking Diana to assist you in your healing work.
Prayer
Hold the bowl of dirt in your hands and say, "Bless the Earth, cleanse it and heal it."
Place a few drops of blessed water on it. Place it on your altar.
Light the black candle from the Goddess candle. Visualize the earth being cleansed and healed.
Send energy to the dirt in the bowl as you meditate with the black candle.
Light the brown candle from the Goddess candle. Visualize the earth as healthy and filled with
life and nourishment. Continue to send energy to the bowl of dirt as you meditate.
Take the bowl of dirt outside. Raise it to the moon and feel Her sending healing energy into the
dirt.
Release it back to its source.
Open the circle.
Ground.

c- 5/2008 Danu Gray Wolf

Spell for Diana's Protection

Ritual tools:
Cinnamon incense
White candle for Diana, Red for courage, Purple for protection, Black for binding.
Writing tools
Safe place to burn paper: outside, in a fireplace, or in a cauldron / fire safe dish
Ritual:
Take a ritual bath, asking Diana to purify your body and cleanse your mind and spirit.
Light incense and Goddess candle.
Call your circle, asking Diana, Her animals, and your guides for assistance and support.
Carve your candles. On the white one, you may carve Diana's name or a Goddess symbol. On
the red candle, carve "courage" or "valor" or whatever is appropriate for you. On the purple
candle, carve "protection". On the black candle, carve what you are releasing or binding...this
can be a name, a situation, etc. You may carve more than one thing on this candle if you have
several challenges you wish to bind or release.
Light your courage and protection candles.
Speak the invocation three times, ending with "as I will it, so mote it be!":

Invocation:
Goddess Diana,
Mighty with both love and bow,
Protect me now
In my time of need.
I am troubled and filled with pain.
I call to you as your child.
Fill me with courage
To face my fears and be victorious.
Mother Diana,
Protectress of Her daughters,
Infuse my spirit
With purpose and valor.
As I will it,
So mote it be!

Light your binding candle.

Write your situation/challenges on your paper, being as specific as you can. List the problems,
what you wish to be bound or released, and any emotions that need to be cleared or resolved.

Sit quietly in meditation for a few minutes, allowing your mind to merge with your black candle.
Watch the problems go up to Diana with the heat of the flame. Then take your paper and light it
from the black candle.
Burn it completely and safely.

Dismiss your circle, giving thanks to all who assisted you.

Ground.

c- 6/2008 Danu Gray Wolf

Walking one's own path, courage, independence, and self-trust are gifts that Diana gives us.
While calling on Diana for assistance in magick and prayer is important, embodying Her gifts is
much more precious.
Bibliography:

In the 1890's, Charles Leland, went through Europe sampling and gathering histories of
various pagan religions. He made a book of his findings. They do not completely reflect
traditional Italian Old Religion or Stregheria exactly. I feel it is his interpretation, and as well
no true traditional witch would give inner circle oral tradition info to an outsider. As is well
known over time witches have had tp be quite secretive and do not look kindly to the best
things being written. Mostly a left over fear from centuries of prosecution and wanting to
preserve their point of view as does each belief have their ways. One witch or sorceress he
met was called simply Magdalena. She apparently imparted the story according to Stregheria
how Diana created all things. It is called Il Vangello Della Streghe" or Gospel of the Witches.
It is the myth of creation itself and of how the Fae decided on Her as their queen. For further
reading please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradia,_or_the_Gospel_of_the_Witches
There is also a Modern form of Strega, the Aridian or Arician Tradition that gives Diana Credit
for having a female human Goddess daughter named Aradia. She was born in c 1313,
bringing the Gospel of Diana to the witches by living among the people. She was known as
the beautiful Pilgrim and the Holy Strega. She is like a female Christ figure if you will.
Bringing the stories of creation, gifts of powers to those who follow Her and Her ways of Her
mother, as well as bringing comfort to those about everything from birth to death.
"In 1508 C. E. the Italian Inquisitor Bernardo Rategno (having studied witch trial records
preserved in the archives of the Inquisition at Como) wrote a text called the Tractatus de
Strigibus. In this text he states that the "witches sect" had begun to expand 150 years earlier.
This would place the "expansion" about 1350 (14th Century Italy). What caused this to
happen? Well, the answer may be found in the old legend called The Legend of the Beautiful
Pilgrim. This legend can be found in author Charles Leland's notes for his book: Aradia,
Gospel of the witches."
According to this story, there was a young woman from Volterra who travelled across
Europe, teaching the religion of old times, of Diana, the Queen of the Fairies and of the
Moon, Goddess of the poor and the oppressed. She gave hope to peasants whose lives were
made miserable, in service to the upper class. She taught them personal power, in an Age
when the Church taught shame and sin, and servitude. Aradia returned their beautiful Pagan
heritage to them, a heritage which was preserved in secret Priests and Priestesses of The Old
Religion. Aradia taught harmony with Nature, and directed Her followers to merge with
Nature through seasonal rites, and ritual observation of the Full Moon (times of planetary
power).

The Gifts of Aradia

In the 14th Century, Aradia taught that certain powers could be obtained through following
The Old Religion. Aradia called them "gifts" because she stressed that these powers were
side benefits of adhering to the Old Ways, and not the reason for becoming a witch. These
gifts are commonly referred to, today, as the traditional powers of Witchcraft.
To bring success in matters of love
To bless and consecrate
To speak with spirits
To know of Hidden Things
To call forth spirits
To know Secret Signs
To possess the Knowledge of changing forms
To possess the Knowledge of Divination
To cure disease
To bring forth beauty
To have influence over wild beasts
To know the secrets of the hands
Aradia taught that a witch must observe the Seasonal Rites and the time of the Full Moon, in
order to keep these powers. So upon every full moon one must do something special for
Diana as well as celebrate the Sabbats. Doing these things shall entitle you to the gifts of
Aradia.
For my original artwork I am presenting a few things that symbolize Diana to me as well as a
witch's ladder I made in her honor. First I will review the objects and then I will reveal the
ladder and its spells and different uses. The following photos are all taken by myself.
The first photo shows an onyx black cat, Diana's first earthly form. I chose an onyx cat
because of its properties to shield and absorb evil, deflects negative energies. It is believed
to have healing properties as well. It is said to protect the owner from black magic. For these
reasons worldwide from Native Americans to ancient Greeks. And since Diana is the creator
of all things, this seemed fitting that it is protective as She is to Her followers for their love.
Also in this photo is a black obsidian skull. The skull is a representative of the ancestors and a
symbol to me, that I honor, remember and venerate them. I chose black Obsidian again for
its properties. Obsidian is truth-enhancing. It is a protective stone that helps shield its owner
from negative energies, absorbing it from the environment. It helps block psychic attacks
and helps some people with depression. It encourages you to nourish your mind and learn
and try new things with an open mind. I also use it as an anchor during astral travel. It
promotes strength and optimism, and is a powerful stone to help you rid yourself of negative
emotions. It keeps you in the glorious light by protecting and warning you protecting of bad
energies, spirits and magic.
I named the cat Diana, and the Skull is called HerStory like a woman's history because for me
that is what it stands for.
The second picture is of a "Walking Liberty" coin made in 2013. And while I realize Lady
Liberty may not literally be Diana but they are very similar. Diana and the statue carry
torches. They also are in very similar outfits for Diana's time period. Most of all it is the
quote at the bottom statue about the huddled masses and Diana as being the patroness of
the poor. Also I love this coin because it is round and silver also celebrating Diana as a lunar
Goddess. I also chose the 2013 version as Aradia was said to have been born on August 13,
1313 so this would have been the seven hundredth anniversary of Her birth.
I know that traditional witch's ladders are used for specific prayers or meditations, and are
historically made with rope or string, knots and feathers. Naturally since the advent of the
rosary they take many forms. For this one I have come up with several ways I use it
personally. It features an art nouveau charm of Diana, thirteen sterling silver beads for each
full moon of the year, and ended with a traditional pentagram.
I hold the Diana pendant and say:
Blessed Mother hear your child,
You are the Queen of Heaven, Queen of my life.
I dedicate myself to you, your ways and that of the Holy Strega.
As a Strega, I am yours and you are mine, you who are so divine.
You are times three, with Hecate and Persephone.
Witches three, make just one,
covers all life many and one.
The 1st Bead I hold and say:
First Full Moon
Hail Moon, Silvery Mother
I love you like no other.
Grant me the Gifts of Aradia
In your silvery light.
Come and bless me with them this night!
The 2nd Bead I say:
Goddess of Nature, Goddess of the Moon
Goddess of Light and Fairies bright.
Hear my love for you this night.
When the moon is full, I shall always be out
This fact you need never doubt.
As above
So Below
Do my powers on me bestow.
The 3rd Bead:
Third full moon, number of thee
You are at one with Hecate and Persephone.
Together you triform,
Together and perform all that your children need
For this thank you indeed!
The 4th Bead:
The fourth full moon,
Powers high and powers low
The loving Earth I doth know.
The Elements, the Winds, the Seasons,
Are the very reasons
I do this homage to you tonight, oh Lady of Light.
5th Bead:
Fifth full moon
The Spring is here, your maiden She comes
Lightly Her steps are the first leaf's bud.
Gentle breeze, life doth come
Forward with its gentle might
Feel the power, the power of night.
6th bead:
Sixth full moon has come
Summer is in its bloom
The Goddess in Her fertility reigns,
Life and light have their days.
The majestic house of nature abounds,
Its bounty is so profound.
7th Bead:
Seventh Full Moon now doth glow
All of nature is now bestowed.
Mother Diana in all your glory
to us through Aradia revealed the story.
Witches male and female alike, we are your children
Basking in your light.
8th Bead:
Eighth Full Moon, in you August has come,
Almost time for the harvest to be done.
Your light, this world, all its might
It's your magick that let us shine bright.
Let the first harvest be brought in by your light.
9th Bead:
Ninth Full Moon,
wondrous and steady with your loving light
Thank you for this most wonderful gift called life.
Full Moon on which I depend
I shall be true to sister moon until the end.
Mother, sister, grandma too.
Always know I'm true to you.
10th Bead:
Tenth Full Moon
Something special is coming soon.
The witch New Year is finally here.
The turn of the wheel of life, the final harvest has come.
Samhain is about, Spirits all around
Life and death look each other in the eye.
A New Year has come the last harvest of the season is nigh.
Gather round, sing and dance
The New Year is hear enjoy the ambiance.
The Ancestors speak, listen to their wisdom,
All this in the God and Goddesses' Kingdom
11th Bead:
Cold wind Blows as the 11th Moon glows
Full over the lands tonight.
The veil she's still thin, the trees their color have lost.
Be careful walking not to be in fright.
Winter is coming the air is crisp and thin.
Ghosts still abound, they haunt all around.
Time to lay the year to rest, we know it's for the best.
Prepare you all for Yule,
Be thankful that's the rule.
12th Bead:
Twelfth full moon shining bright,
Candles and holly on the evergreens we place.
We are all in awe with the God and Goddess' beauty and grace.
We each hold candles to light up this place.
Together it should be, Nature, Animals, Plants, Earth and the whole human race.
Remember we are fortunate to live in a place of great grace.
Remember those with sadness and illness on their face.
Give kindness and love
From up above. Send the rest of the world some of your love.
Share with those who cannot have
Doing this is the greatest gift YOU will ever have.
13th Bead:
Thirteen Full Moons
The last is very special.
I kneel underneath her in the cold and snow.
Kept warm by my candle's glow.
I say my thanks for all you have done
It is because of you, my spark,
I feel I have won
Pentacle:
Earth, Air, Fire and Water and me the spirit your forever daughter.
All encircled in a silver ring, surrounding everything.
We are for all eternity
For this time I shall always be
A daughter of Diana, Hecate and Persephone.
Always a Stregha, I will be born
From your love I never will be torn.
You gave me my spirit, with it I'll never quit.
Earth Air Fire and water I am the spirit your forever daughter!

There are also other uses for this bead set, such as meditation, your own personal prayers,
or a bead to remind you to observe each Full Moon.

The Great Mother of Anatolia

Cybele

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Priestess in the Sisters of the Rising Moon School
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Her Other Names

Kybele, Magna Mater, Mater Magna, Great Mother, Dindymene, Kubaba

Associated Goddesses
Rhea and Gaia

Who is Cybele?
Her name is pronounced "sib-uh-lee" or "Sa-Bell."
Goddess of caverns and mountains, walls and fortresses, nature, and wild creatures.
She is the Dark Mother of the Maiden, Mother, Crone trinity.
Little is known of Her oldest Anatolian cults, other than Her association with mountains,
hawks and lions. Her Phrygian cult was adopted and adapted by Greek colonists of
Anatolian Asia Minor, and spread from there to mainland Greece and its more distant
western colonies from around the 6th century BCE.

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Regions, Culture, and Places Associated with

Cybele
Mount Ida in Phrygia, Rome, Anatolian Turkey and Mount Berecyntus
The worship of Cybele spread from inland areas of Anatolia and Syria to the Aegean coast, to
Crete and other Aegean islands, and to mainland Greece. She was particularly welcomed at
Athens. Catal Huyuk flourished between 7,000 BC and 5,000 BC in what is now called
Turkey. She was brought to Rome in 204 BC after it was predicted that with her there Rome
would defeat the armies of Hannibal. Indeed, Hannibal did retreat from Rome in 203 BC!

Altar of Cybele by OceanPhoenix

Popular Myth

Cybele loved a shepherd boy named Attis. He went mad and castrated himself. Attis
bled to death. In distress, She asked Jupiter to restore him, so, Jupiter changed Attis in to
a pine tree. Symbolically, this allowed Attis to embrace Cybele with his roots in the
ground for all eternity.

Things That Are Sacred to Her

Cybele drawn in her chariot by lions towards a votive sacrifice (right). Above are the Sun God and heavenly objects.
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Symbols Animals
Pine, meteorite stones and keys Lions and bees

Colors Herbs
Red, yellow and green.
Almonds
Her sacred candle color is pink.

Days of the Week Elements

Thursday and Saturday Earth and Fire

Seasons of the
Stones
Meteorite stones
Year
Ostara, Litha and Beltaine

Holidays
March 15: Spring Holiday – Attis returns from the dead
April 3-4: Megalisia in Rome – The Romans celebrated Cybele on this day with a parade. Her
image was carried through the streets in a chariot drawn by lions on the 3rd. The castrated
priests who served Her danced alongside, playing timbrels and cymbals and gashing
themselves. Lucretius says "with bronze and silver they strew all the paths of her journey …
and snow rose-blossoms over her." On the 4th, Her image was placed in the Temple of
Victory.

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Worship
8,000 BCE to the present day

Seated Woman of Çatalhöyük c. 6,000 BCE

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How She Was Worshipped by Her People

In Greece and Anatolia, Cybele's priestesses led the people in orgiastic ceremonies with
wild music, drumming, dancing, and drinking. Other followers of Cybele, the
Phrygian kurbantes, expressed Her ecstatic and orgiastic worship with music, especially
drumming, clashing of shields and spears, dancing, singing, and shouting—all at night.

How She Is Worshiped in Today's World

Early Christians condemned the cult as demonic. By the 4th century Emperor Valentinian
II officially banned her worship and allowed cruel persecutions of any who continued the
practice. During the reign of Justinian, property was seized, any items of worship were
burned, temples were destroyed, and those who still followed the cult were tortured,
forced to commit suicide, or buried alive. By the 6th century AD the cult was extinct...OR
WAS IT?
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a bit differently, She is here and very much alive!

Continuation of Cybele Worship at the Restored Phrygianium on Vatican Hill

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The shrine of the Phrygian goddess Cybele, was situated in an unidentified place near the
Vatican Basilica. It had to be closed following the measures taken by the Emperor
Theodosius against pagan cults in 391 and 392. Among the numerous inscribed altars found
there is this altar dedicated to Cybele and Attis, with the sacred pine of Attis, a bull and a
ram, a souvenir of the sacrifices made, together with various cult objects. The precise date of
its dedication is inscribed on it, 19 July 374 A.D.

A Ritual To Create Stability in a Relationship

Take an iron key (or a piece of iron and an old key bound together.) Hold them in your
projective hand. Visualize the key being filled with radiant red light (love’s color). Say:
Cybele, let this key to our hearts be filled
Love and devotion here instilled.
Wear the key on a long chain so it rests over your heart chakra.
Key amulet made by OceanPhoenix (gifted to her sister-in-law)

Prayer to Cybele
To the Great Mystery which is within and without,
Honor be to the Spirit of Life.
May it flow like a river
Through the channels of our hearts
And branch out across the earth.
Let us find healing at the peaceful waters
And learn the love that empowers.
May the love grow as the flame
That brings light into the darkness
And melts hatred and fear,
And may we burn forever bright.
May we know the strength of our souls,
Know the worlds within us
As we know we are cells of a greater whole.
Two-fold in one, We are many fold in one.
Ah-ho, so mote it be, AMEN.
---Prayer courtesy of Joan Ann Lansberry
Bast (pronouced bahst) is an Egyptian goddess, with the face of a cat and body of a woman.
She may also be seen as a cat. She is believed to be daughter of Isis and Ra. She is the
goddess of joy, music, dance, fertility, happiness, sorcery, wisdom, perfume and spiritual
love. She protects her followers and is a goddess of healing. Her symbols are the lion, cat,
sistrum, color green and malachite is her stone. During Bast worship in Egypt it was a crime
to kill a cat and was pushible by death. Cats were held sacred and once a cat died it was
mummified.

Bast is a goddess of the sun and the moon both. To some she is seen as a dark moon
goddess, an extractor of revenge able to deal retribution and terror beyond the grave and on
into the next life of those that deserve such a terriable fate. The earliest known portrait of
Bast comes from around 3000 B.C.E. She was worshipped in the city of Bubastis. There was
an annual fair held in respect and celebration of the goddess, her worshippers would march
up and down the Nile with flutes, castanets and wine. They carvered figures of cats in their
worship to her, thousands of statues and figures have been found in the ancient city.

There have been no intact discoveries of life size or larger

statues of Bast. Many smaller representations of Bast have
been found. This does not however mean that none were
made in her worship and kept in her temples. According to
Greek historian Herodotus, a statue of Bast was in the main
temple room in the shrine at Bubastis. This statue was
carried out by the people durning their Bast festival. Bast
was a very important goddess for the people of Bubastis. In
the ruins of her temple there is a large cemetery where the
sacred cats where bruied.
Statue of Bast with offering bowl
by Tranquillity Fearn

Divination and Ritual:

This is a way to ask Bast for guidance.

Needed:
Candles (Green and Gold or Yellow)
Incense (Sandalwood or Patchouli)
Malachite or Catseye
Green ink (made from grinding mint and mixing with a small amount of water, allowing to
sit)
Divination bowl (non toxic glass or pottery type bowl)
Writing tool to apply the ink (toothpick works well)
Water
Outline:
Light candles
Purify with the incense
Cast circle
Invoke Elements/Directions

North/Earth:
I welcome thee North,
Land of the Nile.
Fertile fields that grow,
Stretching mile by mile.

East/Air
I welcome thee East,
The warm summer breeze.
The breath of the goddess,
That touches with ease.

South/Fire
I welcome thee South,
Flames of the fire.
Hot desert sun, Bast holding a sistrum which is a type of rattle.

Growing with desire.

West/Water
I welcome thee West,
Eternal waters flowing.
River of the Nile,
Currents swift and knowing.

Cast your circle, invite the directions and ask Bast to join you in this ritual. Take the toothpick
and inside the divinging bowl right the question that you wish to ask Bast. Put the stone in
the bowl and then pour in water. Think about your question and looking to the bowl. The ink
will dissolve into the water. Drink the water. Open the circle. Place the stone under your
pillow, go to sleep. When you wake write down any dreams you have, meditate on them to
find the answer Bast has for you.

Triple Goddess
Brigit
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The Welsh and Irish goddess of healing, smith craft, poetry, inspiration, queen ship and healing, she
associated with fertility and the birth of lambs in the spring. The goddess of fire, wells, springs and o
The oystercatcher bird, shamrock, the rowan tree and the scallop shell were sacred to her; she is the
whistling, and she is sometimes depicted with a caldron, symbolizing inspiration.

Brigit's feast, Imbolc, is celebrated on the first of February. Imbolc, the day of union between Goddes
who tended Her undying fire until almost modern times. No man was allowed to pass beyond the he
universal Celtic fertility day, the Goddess Brigit kindles the fire in the Earth, preparing the way for Sp
nourishes. Imbolc is the first day of Spring, mid-way through the dark half of the year. Brigit, Goddes
preparing it for the reemergence of green things.

This stirring of new life is manifested by the first flowing of milk in the udders of ewes, a few weeks b
for use, household fires and the fire of the smith's forge are blessed by the Goddess. Brigit's Crosses
of the mound in which it hibernates, and it's behaviour is thought to determine the length of the rem
bride, virgin or maiden aspect and is the protectress of women in childbirth.

Imbolc also is known as Oimelc, Brigid, Candlemas, or even in America as Groundhog Day. As the fou
comes out of its mound in which it hibernates and its behaviour is said to determine the length of th

As Muse, she inspires bards with the spirit of truth.The Celts held poetry in great reverence as it was
preservation of history. Her name derives from her worship by the pre-Christian Brigantes, who hono
shares attributes with the ancient Greek triple goddess Hecate. She is Ruler, Bringer of Prosperity; h
blacksmithing and the twin serpents connoting medical skill. As Guardian of the forge and consort of
Land Who knows all herbs, She is the greatest of healers.

Her Irish consort was the Dagda, she is a daughter of the Daghda. As an individual, In pre-Roman Br
like so many Celtic Goddesses, she has some riverine associations. She was conflated into Christian
included parts of Spain, France and the British Isles. Unable to eradicate the cult of Briget (pronounc
was a nun who founded a convent at Kildare. The convent was known for its miracles and evidences
sprang up in Her footprints, eternal Spring reigned in Her bower.
Like the Arthurian Avalon, or "Isle of Apples Brigid possessed an apple orchard in the Other world to
which means "one who exaults herself is Goddess of the Sacred Flame of Kildare (derived from "Cill
to be the White Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess. She was Christianized as the "foster-mother of
Dougal the Brown. She sometimes also is associated with the Romano-Celtic goddess Aquae-Sulis in
The crone Cailleach drank from the ancient Well of Youth at dawn, and in that instant, was transform
Wells were sacred to her because they arose from oimbelc (literally "in the belly), or womb of Mothe
the apple and oak trees, Brighid often is considered the patroness of the Druids.

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nature at the end of winter

The Snowdrop is Brigit's flower, appearing at Imboic, the Festival of the Maiden Goddess.
Imbolc is the Maiden Brigit's Festival in which the Light of Illumination from Her perpetual flame is br
Small honey and barley cakes are eaten and milk drunk in Her honour. On the first day, the ears of c
the dried stalks are burned, the flame releasing the life back into the earth. The ashes are spread up

The Sacred Flame of Brigid continues to burn brightly at Kildare, Ireland. For thousands of years it bu
Priestesses dedicated to Her. Each Priestess tended the flame for a day, and on the twentieth day, th

Prayer to Brigit
Brigid...Brigit...Bride...Brigantia...Brigindo
Great Goddess of Healers, Poets, Mystics, and Smiths
Your Sacred Fires burn brightly upon Sacred Altars
Deep in the Earth, Your springs of Inspiration flow
Your Sacred Cauldrons are filled with Herbs for Healing
Forge hammers spark with craft, as Smiths work in Your Honour
Words and Song flow from the hearts of Poets and Musicians
Healers are again turning to Your Sacred Ways with Reverence
Mmay Your Sacred Wells overflow with the Essence of Your Presence
Mmay we always to use the Gifts You grant us . . . with Wisdom
Fill our hearts with the Courage & Kindness of Your Sacred Heart
© Silver Wolfwinds 2007

BRIGID
Triple Goddess of Healing, Smith Craft and Poetry

By Linda Perfect
A Level I Order of the White Moon Final Project

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the author.)

My reasons for choosing Brigid as the focus for my project are threefold.
The first is that I come from Irish ancestry so have a natural connection with Celtic
culture.
The second reason is that She is inspirational to me, her bright flame draws me, helps me
to shape my life. I love her connection to fire, creativity and to healing and protection.
My third reason is that I have a deep personal connection to her; my birthday is near
Imbolc, Her time for celebration. She is Goddess of Druids and Bards and I have walked
the Druid path for many years. She is Protectress of Mothers and Children and much of
my life has been of mothering and children. She is also Goddess of Seers and for much of
my life Divination has been a part of my service to Goddess and humanity.
Background and Symbolism

Brigid has Her origins in Irish culture during the Iron Age of the Celts. But Her influence is
widespread; with evidence of Her worship in France, Wales, Italy and New York. She is
predominantly viewed as Irish.
Legend tells us that she was one of the Tuatha de Dannan, daughter of the Goddess Danu
and Dagda, who was known as the Good God. Her people were said to have come from
the Otherworld, known for their magical powers, beauty and longevity, they became
known as the Fair Folk. But there are many versions of Her story. One is that she is the
daughter of the Dagda and the Morrigan, Goddess of War. Another says Brigid and the
Dagda chose to create order in the world and populate it with the Children of Danu.
Her time is early Spring and Her festival is Imbolc, at the beginning of February. She is the
Light upon the Waters of the melting ice, at the time when sheep come to lamb, Spring is
born and the milk of Nature’s kindness flows once again across the Land. Sheep are
among her totem beasts and she blesses all farm animals. She is also associated with
swans, serpents and salamanders
Though originally a pagan deity, Brigid was “adopted” by the Christian faith and there are
a multitude of churches dedicated to the one they call Saint Brigid. She is also known as
St Bride, Brid and Brigitte. As well as churches, spiritual groups, women’s groups and
secular charities have all been set up in her name. Brigid is also associated with the
Roman Minerva and British Brigantia.

She is worshipped in all three of her aspects: as patron of poets, healers and smiths. She
is Lady of the Eternal Flame, Lady of the Waters, Goddess of Druids (who themselves
echo Her triplicates in their grades of Bard, Ovate and Druid).
Brigid is Goddess of healing, battle, leech craft, love and death. She is Goddess of the
Forge and of metals. She is Goddess of Painters, Poets and Prophets and Seers. She is
Goddess of the Oak. She protects children and challenges authority. She is Mother and
Midwife. Her name means Bright One or Exalted One.
She uses the elements of fire and water, she creates, destroys and regenerates.
She is worshipped at holy wells in a variety if rituals which may include lighting a candle,
reciting a prayer, walking in a pattern, giving an offering or drinking of the holy water.
She is at the core of the Druid Imbolc celebrations as The Light on the Waters, blessing
the snowmelt with her powers of healing and renewal as Spring slowly emerges from the
frozen time of Winter’s darkness, allowing all life again and the milk of nature’s kindness
flows once more over the Earth refreshing and renewing all life.

She is probably known best of all as the Keeper of the Eternal flame. As well as signifying
the need to perpetuate life, in this role. She also motivates us to keep our personal flame
burning, so whatever challenge life may throw at us we have the strength to carry on, for
it is only by doing so and nurturing the eternal quality of Spirit that we can achieve our
full potential.
The Harp is a primary symbol of Brigid. She plays the music of the Divine to inspire our
souls to create. She is the Muse that calls us to let our inner light shine out, to reach deep
into our spiritual source and bring forth it's beauty in whatever artistic form is right for
the individual.
As the Goddess of Smiths, her symbol is the Anvil.

The Anvil uses the element of fire to define and shape who we have the potential to be. It
is a heavy tool and can be dangerous, but inviting Brigid to shape us with her Anvil can
bring forth unrealised potential and creative transformation. But do not expect this
process to be easy, Brigid gives us challenges to overcome that we may become strong
and true.
Brigid’s cross is probably Her best- known symbol, it is made of rushes and originally a
pagan Sun symbol that has been co-opted by Celtic Christianity. The cross has rites and
myths associated with healing and protection, it is also a symbol of Brigid in her fertility
aspect; She who blesses the crops and the livestock, Brigid, who is Mother and Midwife
to all beings on Earth.
The Cross represents our nurturing aspect, as we tend to hearth and home, keeping the
eternal flame of life burning on Earth, turning with the cycles of Nature through birth,
growth, flowering, decay and regeneration.
Other symbols of Brigid are her Cloak- also a symbol of Protection, the Hawthorn, symbol
of fertility, and the Oak Flower, blossom of the tree of wisdom. Her flowers are
snowdrops and crocuses and the three-leafed shamrock symbolises Her place as a triple
Goddess.

Original Brigid Ritual

This ritual is one to be celebrated at Imbolc when the Lady of the Flame comes to cast
Her light upon the waters and melt the ice.
Intention: To align myself with Brigid's energy to renew, reshape and inspire.
Tools
White candle at the centre of my circle for Imbolc and 4 red and 4 orange tea lights for
her flames.
Rose scented incense stick
A lighter for the candles
An image of Brigid from one of my oracle sets
A bowl of water
Outline
Light central candle and stick incense
Purify and cast my circle
Invocation to Brigid:

Lady Brigid
I ask for your blessing
may the warmth of your Flame
melt the ice in me
may your healing waters
refresh and renew me
may the music of your harp
inspire me
may your anvil shape me
may your radiance
shine through me

Light the eight tea lights and place them carefully in the bowl of water
Lifting the bowl with the candles in
Singing Brigid chant to raise energy:

Lady of the Water

Lady of the Flame
Illuminate me with your light
Blessed be your name

When the song ceases, I send out the energy I have raised saying:

The Lady of the Flame shines upon the waters

 Ice melts and all flows again

Self-blessing: adding at the end: I dedicate myself to work in Her name for the highest
good of all, may none be harmed, so mote it be.
Grounding energy into the floor
Giving thanks to Brigid
Un-casting the circle
Placing the central candle (now unlit) on my altar and pouring out the
water into my garden so the energy of my ritual is poured into earth.

Brigid chant: (original)

Lady of the water

Lady of the Flame
Illuminate me with your light
Blessed be your name

Brigid Dedication (original)

Goddess of Smiths
shape me on your anvil
Goddess of Bards
inspire me with your song
Goddess of healing
bathe me in your healing waters
Triple Goddess
She that is all Women
I dedicate myself to you