Goddess of magic and the moon – Guardian of crossroads Guide through dark places Hecate, a goddess of night and light, presides over magic and spells. She is revered as a goddess of the moon, the sea, transitions, and the veil between the worlds. As a goddess of magic, Hecate was vilified by the church and patriarchy. However, she is…
Selene
Moon GoddessSelene was the ancient Greek goddess of the Moon, embodying its light and beauty. She was often depicted as a radiant woman riding a silver chariot across the night sky, drawn by two white horses or oxen. As the personification of the Moon, Selene governed its phases and was associated with the passage of time, cycles, and dreams. In…
Gaia
Goddess of the Earth Gaia is seen as the personification of the Earth itself and is often referred to as Mother Earth. While Gaia herself is specific to Greek mythology, the concept of an Earth goddess is widespread across many ancient civilizations. In prehistoric European cultures, there are indications of Earth Mother worship, though specific names and forms are not…
Demeter
With summer in full bloom we talk about Demeter, the Goddess of the harvest and agriculture. She represents the fertility of the earth, creation of the seasons, and the cycles of life. Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, the harvest, and fertility, embodies maternal love and the nurturing of life. Symbols like sheaves of wheat, cornucopias, and torches, represent her…
Athena
Athena was known as the goddess of wisdom, justified war, and crafts. She was often associated with attributes of strategy, skill, and intelligence in warfare, contrasting with her brother Ares, who represented the chaotic and violent aspects of battle. Interesting that ancient Greece designated male and female aspects of war. Athena was born fully grown and armored. And she was…
Artemis
This month, we meet the moon Goddess of the forest, huntress and warden of the wild. To many, Artemis is seen as a protector of feminine energy. Here are some links that might help you become more familiar with the Archetype of Artemis. Artemis is many things and was worshiped by different communities for different attributes. Some of them are:…