Friday, August 31, 2007 at 1:01am
The A-Z of goddess energy (Part 2)
Column: Outing the Goddess Within
From Abundance to Zest, I have put together 26 attributes that are represented by the archetypal goddess role models. Following on from Part 1 of this guide, herewith are the L - Z range of qualities that you can aim for in order to shine with a goddess glow.
Lightness: Carry no baggage in order to travel light. Unclutter your surroundings, clear out negative energy and welcome in radiant new light. Amaterasu is a shining example of how adversity can help us to "blossom and bloom" more at times. She will help you look for the lesson to be learned when the adverse times arrive.
Magic: "Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble," says Hecate, the crone witch goddess whose mysterious magic steers you in the right direction at times of crossroads. Her catalytic energy lets you seem a dream but prove real — all you need to do is believe, and bewitch those around you with your biggest smile.
Natural: Wild women do, and they don't regret it. Get in touch with nature, that is. Diana resounds with the places in your inner psyche, the part of you that hungers for more than daily routine. Quench the needs of the wild-child within — feel the grass under your bare feet and the sun on your face as you get back to nature, and being natural.
Optimism: Having faith that everything will be OK and having courage to see it through — optimism changes what appears to be fate and allows you to be bold and restructure, to investigate your beliefs and to follow your heart. Use Pele's volcanic energy to keep you fired up and rearing to meet your challenges.
Playfulness: Play is a perfect way to keep your inner child healthy and happy. Allow yourself time to daydream; give yourself permission to play outdoors; and make sure you go to bed each night knowing you have been spontaneous that day, and that you have allowed Baubo's infectious energy get you giggling countless times.
Quiet: Time for introspection, relaxation, observation and calm makes you more receptive to the calming influence of Oshun. She teaches you to "go with the flow" of your instincts to find inner tranquility. Just as water ebbs and flows, be generous with your time for yourself during an "ebb," and for others during a "flow."
Relationships: Friendships, colleagues, soul mates, family and even strangers. We juggle hundreds of relationships in our lives, and they are rarely easy. Venus is the flirtatious influence on our romantic lives, Juno presides at home, Artemis promotes the sisterhood, and Kwan Yin gives us the compassion we need to deal with everyone else.
Self-acceptance: How to love those thighs? Take a big dose of Venus, goddess of beauty and love, and use her energy to foster a healthy self-esteem and noble sense of self-worth. Double up with Lilith, Diana or Ishtar to develop an honest projection of sexuality, and call on Gaia for grounded acceptance of your place in the world.
Transcendence: Transcendence is having the grace to rise above the daily bunkum. Invoke Kwan Yin's limitless capacity for compassion in order to learn tolerance, and use Spider Woman's wisdom to be thankful for all challenges sent your way — they serve to help you go beyond your limits and become a stronger, well-balanced person.
Understanding: Everyone has their own cross to bear. Put judgment of others aside, and instead call on Isis' higher intuition to become more perceptive and compassionate to their needs. Practice kindness and spiritual intelligence, and listen well to what those around you are saying.
Vitality: Goddess-inspired women glow with inner health and well-being. Gaia gives you vitality, health and sustenance, while Ishtar and Rhiannon give you a clear awareness of your self-worth. Call on Diana to get motivated and active, and use Yemaya's healing powers that are carried in water.
Warmth: Be a magnet for positive energy by emitting warm energy yourself. Shine with an abundance of love, and give it away as much as you can. Be honest, make eye contact, share experiences, nurture your goals and others'. Be the embodiment of Isis' feminine divine, and welcome Kwan Yin's weightless and free gift of love.
Xpression: Self-expression, articulation and communication are all attributes governed by goddesses such as Rhiannon and Athena. They all help you to put into words what it is you wish for, then to ask for it. As long as you believe you deserve it, their energy will help you manifest your dream.
Young at Heart: Perpetuate the circle of life and enjoy a cycle of constant rejuvenation and renewal. Energies ebb and flow, but don't despair if you find yourself low. Call on Persephone to help you break free of destructive habits and take charge of your life with renewed vigor and restored innocence.
Zest: Passion for life, love and everything in between drives us to achieve the A to Z of goddess attributes. Use Kali's unwavering strength to power your way forward, and Freja's passion to win the battles you may encounter on the way. Be inspired by Aphrodite, and embrace Eostre's passion for the new direction your life is taking.
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Anita Ryan-Revel is the creatrix of Goddess.com.au, a content-rich website aimed at helping you connect with your beautiful, sassy, intuitive, lovable, sacred and authentic self. She has incorporated her journey into hundreds of articles, countless websites and numerous books, one of which is "The Goddess Guide to Chakra Vitality." You can read more of her columns here. © Copyright 2007 by Anita Ryan-Revel.
Lightness: Carry no baggage in order to travel light. Unclutter your surroundings, clear out negative energy and welcome in radiant new light. Amaterasu is a shining example of how adversity can help us to "blossom and bloom" more at times. She will help you look for the lesson to be learned when the adverse times arrive.
Magic: "Double, double toil and trouble, Fire burn and cauldron bubble," says Hecate, the crone witch goddess whose mysterious magic steers you in the right direction at times of crossroads. Her catalytic energy lets you seem a dream but prove real — all you need to do is believe, and bewitch those around you with your biggest smile.
Natural: Wild women do, and they don't regret it. Get in touch with nature, that is. Diana resounds with the places in your inner psyche, the part of you that hungers for more than daily routine. Quench the needs of the wild-child within — feel the grass under your bare feet and the sun on your face as you get back to nature, and being natural.
Optimism: Having faith that everything will be OK and having courage to see it through — optimism changes what appears to be fate and allows you to be bold and restructure, to investigate your beliefs and to follow your heart. Use Pele's volcanic energy to keep you fired up and rearing to meet your challenges.
Playfulness: Play is a perfect way to keep your inner child healthy and happy. Allow yourself time to daydream; give yourself permission to play outdoors; and make sure you go to bed each night knowing you have been spontaneous that day, and that you have allowed Baubo's infectious energy get you giggling countless times.
Quiet: Time for introspection, relaxation, observation and calm makes you more receptive to the calming influence of Oshun. She teaches you to "go with the flow" of your instincts to find inner tranquility. Just as water ebbs and flows, be generous with your time for yourself during an "ebb," and for others during a "flow."
Relationships: Friendships, colleagues, soul mates, family and even strangers. We juggle hundreds of relationships in our lives, and they are rarely easy. Venus is the flirtatious influence on our romantic lives, Juno presides at home, Artemis promotes the sisterhood, and Kwan Yin gives us the compassion we need to deal with everyone else.
Self-acceptance: How to love those thighs? Take a big dose of Venus, goddess of beauty and love, and use her energy to foster a healthy self-esteem and noble sense of self-worth. Double up with Lilith, Diana or Ishtar to develop an honest projection of sexuality, and call on Gaia for grounded acceptance of your place in the world.
Transcendence: Transcendence is having the grace to rise above the daily bunkum. Invoke Kwan Yin's limitless capacity for compassion in order to learn tolerance, and use Spider Woman's wisdom to be thankful for all challenges sent your way — they serve to help you go beyond your limits and become a stronger, well-balanced person.
Understanding: Everyone has their own cross to bear. Put judgment of others aside, and instead call on Isis' higher intuition to become more perceptive and compassionate to their needs. Practice kindness and spiritual intelligence, and listen well to what those around you are saying.
Vitality: Goddess-inspired women glow with inner health and well-being. Gaia gives you vitality, health and sustenance, while Ishtar and Rhiannon give you a clear awareness of your self-worth. Call on Diana to get motivated and active, and use Yemaya's healing powers that are carried in water.
Warmth: Be a magnet for positive energy by emitting warm energy yourself. Shine with an abundance of love, and give it away as much as you can. Be honest, make eye contact, share experiences, nurture your goals and others'. Be the embodiment of Isis' feminine divine, and welcome Kwan Yin's weightless and free gift of love.
Xpression: Self-expression, articulation and communication are all attributes governed by goddesses such as Rhiannon and Athena. They all help you to put into words what it is you wish for, then to ask for it. As long as you believe you deserve it, their energy will help you manifest your dream.
Young at Heart: Perpetuate the circle of life and enjoy a cycle of constant rejuvenation and renewal. Energies ebb and flow, but don't despair if you find yourself low. Call on Persephone to help you break free of destructive habits and take charge of your life with renewed vigor and restored innocence.
Zest: Passion for life, love and everything in between drives us to achieve the A to Z of goddess attributes. Use Kali's unwavering strength to power your way forward, and Freja's passion to win the battles you may encounter on the way. Be inspired by Aphrodite, and embrace Eostre's passion for the new direction your life is taking.
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Anita Ryan-Revel is the creatrix of Goddess.com.au, a content-rich website aimed at helping you connect with your beautiful, sassy, intuitive, lovable, sacred and authentic self. She has incorporated her journey into hundreds of articles, countless websites and numerous books, one of which is "The Goddess Guide to Chakra Vitality." You can read more of her columns here. © Copyright 2007 by Anita Ryan-Revel.