Category: Goddess

Goddess

Spider Grandmother

The Awakened Sage

Spider Grandmother is a creator deity in many of the Southwest Native American cultures, most notably from the Hopi and Navajo. She is depicted either as a wise old woman weaving a web or in the form of a spider who lives underground. She is seen as being an Earth Goddess who’s connected to fertility, creation, beauty and wisdom.

She is said to have created the universe and passed down the art of weaving, pottery and agriculture to her people. She weaves her web to connect everything together and to teach people about the interconnectedness of all things. Spider Grandmother is known from the myth with Tawa, the Sun God, who she created the world and all the people with. Together they are said to have formed people out of clay, breathed life into them and then gave them souls.

She’s also a guide and protector who teaches people how to live their lives in harmony with the universe and the ebbs and flows of life. She guides people to create balance in their lives by accepting and understanding the roles they’ve been selected to play. She teaches us that actions have consequences, the effects of which can reach far and wide, reminding us that everything is connected.

Signs that Spider Grandmother is Calling You

Spider Grandmother will show up in your life when you’re in need of higher wisdom, divine guidance and understanding. She can also bring you the inspiration to create something or just to get in touch with your own natural creative abilities. She is the spiritual teacher who will appear in your life when you’re ready to attain more knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment.

Some well-known symbols associated with her are spiders and spider webs along with the act of weaving. She is said to have taught the Navajo people how to weave beautiful, intricate patterns onto their colorful fabrics. Another symbol connected to her is the spiral which represents the cycles of life and the inner journey of transformation. If you see these symbols showing up in your life a lot, it may be a sign that she’s communicating with you.

Spider Grandmother can help you to create more balance in your life by teaching you about the body-mind connection. How taking care of your needs in a holistic way, body, mind and spirit, can create inner harmony. She can also help you to create more beauty and harmony in your life by teaching you to weave the web of your life in a way that aligns with your authentic self.

Working with Spider Grandmother

There are many ways to work with Spider Grandmother and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork and/or items such as southwestern patterns, spiders and spider webs, symbols of the spiral, etc. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Spider Grandmother, Goddess of Creation, please help to create a life for myself that aligns with heart, mind and soul.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Spider Grandmother you can leave things like cornmeal, an intricately woven piece of fabric, jewelry, art, flowers or even something you make yourself.

You can even do things like learn how to weave or carefully release spiders back outside. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with Spider Grandmother and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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The Morrigan

The Awakened Sage

The Morrigan is an Irish Goddess associated with battle, sovereignty, fertility, magick, prophecy, shapeshifting and death. Her names translates to mean Phantom Queen or Great Queen. She is one of the “Tuatha De Danann” or “People of the Goddess Danu” who are a divine, magical race.

The Morrigan is seen as a fierce, warrior Goddess and is connected to the death which occurs on the battlefield. She is known from the myth involving Cú Chulainn who is a demigod, warrior and hero. In the myth, she comes to Cú Chulainn when he’s resting after a battle and offers her love to him. He rejects her advances and then she declares him her enemy and swears to destroy him in battle. In the myth she is depicted as a woman with red hair, red eyebrows and wearing a red cloak while riding a chariot.

The Morrigan is a shapeshifter and can take on the form of different animals such as a crow, eel, wolf and white cow. She can also appear as a beautiful woman or a hag. She was known to sometimes take the form of a crow and fly above warriors during battle, signifying their death. The Morrigan is also a Goddess of sovereignty and guardian of the land who would give her approval to kings before they were allowed to rule.

In Irish mythology her mother is seen as being Ernmas, who is a Goddess of the earth, the land and fertility. The Morrigan is also connected to the Goddesses Badb and Macha who are portrayed in some myths as her sisters.

Signs that The Morrigan is Calling You

The Morrigan will show up in your life when it may be time for you to stand your ground, fight for what you believe in and embrace your independence. She can also appear in your life when you’re in need of change and need to get in touch with your inner strength. You may also be awakening to your own power as well as your mystical and intuitive abilities.

She is deeply connected to magic, prophecy and fate and can symbolize a time in your life where destiny is at play. This may be a time where you’re developing your intuitive abilities and possibly even learning a form of divination to help you communicate with the divine. Symbols associated with her are crows and crow feathers, swords, the shapeshifter, the number three and white cows. Seeing any of these symbols repeatedly can be signs that she’s trying to get your attention.

The Morrigan is a Goddess of death and can help the soul transition by acting as a guide. She was known to appear to warriors in battle as an omen of their imminent death. She can be symbolic for the ending of one life, or chapter, and the transitional period between the old and the new. If she starts to appear in your life she may be guiding you towards great change and transformation.

Working with The Morrigan

There are many ways to work with The Morrigan and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork, candles and symbols of crows, an athame, Celtic knots and symbols of divination. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “The Morrigan, Goddess of war and sovereignty, please lend me your strength to fight for justice.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with The Morrigan you can leave things like wine, whiskey, mead, bread, beer, cheese or even something you make yourself.

You can even do things like learn a form of divination or start a magickal practice. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with The Morrigan and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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Goddess Hekate

The Awakened Sage

Hekate is a Greek Goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, crossroads, the moon, the underworld and liminal spaces. While she is viewed as Greek some scholars dispute her origins, as evidence suggests that she may have originated from Thrace or Caria. The name Hekate, or Hecate, roughly translates to mean “worker from afar”.

Hekate is seen as a chthonic deity and is connected to the realms of earth, sea and sky as well as the underworld. She is known from the myth of Persephone and Demeter where she helps to guide Demeter through the underworld. She is a Goddess who can travel between the realms as she can inhabit the liminal spaces and different planes of existence.

Hekate is often depicted as a triple formed woman holding flaming torches with dogs flanked at her side. She is also known for her many epithets including Kleidouchos (key bearer), Enodia (of the crossroads), Phosphoros (light bearer) and many more. In Greek mythology her parents are seen as being Asteria, Goddess of the stars and Perses, God of destruction.

Signs that Hekate is Calling You

Hekate will show up in your life when you may be at a crossroads and need to make a decision. She can also come in when you may need to let go of something or are trying to navigate dark or trying times in your life. Her flaming torches can light the way and her wisdom can help to illuminate something to you.

Hekate is also a psychopomp as she helps to guide souls to the afterlife. She is deeply connected to spirits, ghosts, necromancy, magic, witchcraft and night. She is also associated with many different animals such as dogs, snakes, frogs and the polecat. Seeing any of these symbols can be signs that she’s trying to get your attention. If you feel called to start practicing magic, witchcraft or divination these can also be signs that she’s calling to you.

Other symbols such as keys, the triple moon, torches, knives and Hekate Wheels are also associated with her. Hekate is a Goddess of wisdom as she knows the mysteries of life and can access many different realms of existence. If she starts to appear in your life she may be acting as a teacher for you in order to help you increase your level of wisdom, insight and knowledge.

Working with Hekate

There are many ways to work with Hekate and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork, candles and symbols of keys, dogs, snakes and/or the moon. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Hekate, Goddess of the Crossroads, please help me to choose the right path for me.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Hekate you can leave things like wine, honey, cheesecake, eggs, garlic, flowers, incense or even something you make yourself.

In the ancient world people would honor her by leaving food at a crossroads which was then eaten by the poor and unhoused people. So you can even do things like donate food and drink to the poor or homeless people in your area. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with the Goddess Hekate and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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Goddess Yemaya

The Awakened Sage

Yemaya is a Yoruban Orisha associated with the ocean, motherhood, protection, fertility and healing. Yemaya is seen as the “Mother of All Things” and is known for her nurturing, life-giving energies. The name Yemaya, or Yemoja, roughly translates to mean “Mother Whose Children are Fish”. She is seen as a Goddess connected to women, children, women’s mysteries, pregnancy and childbirth.

Yemaya is a member of the Seven African Powers which are a group of powerful Orisha’s that rule over everything that humans need. She is the daughter of the God Olodumare who is a creator God seen as the “Supreme Being”. Yemaya is often depicted as a mermaid and is connected with the tides of the ocean which also connects her to the Moon.

Yemaya is associated with birth and new beginnings and because of this she’s also connected to the New Year. In Rio de Janeiro Brazil many people gather at the beach on New Year’s Eve to honor Yemaya. People will dress in all white and give offerings of little boats filled with candles and flowers to the ocean in honor of Yemaya.

Signs that Yemaya is Calling You

Yemaya will show up in your life when you’re in need of mothering and need to feel loved, nurtured and protected. She can bring you the strength to honor your emotions and let them flow through you in order to bring about inner harmony and balance. Yemaya can also bring you creative inspiration, insight, wisdom and inner healing.

Yemaya’s sacred colors are blue and white and these colors are represented in imagery of her. If you start being drawn to these colors it could be a sign that she’s calling to you. Other symbols connected to her are cowrie shells, other seashells, mermaids, pearls, sea birds and ocean life. If you see these symbols showing up in your life a lot, it may also be a sign that she’s communicating with you.

If you feel called to spend more time near the ocean or just near a body of water this could be a sign that she’s guiding you. Other symbols of her are clam shells, coconuts, the number seven, dolphins, seahorses and peacocks. So if you start seeing any of these symbols repetitively it can be a sign that she is calling to you.

Working with Yemaya

There are many ways to work with Yemaya and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork and/or items such as cowries shells, other shells, pearls, colors of blue and white, representation of a mermaid, etc. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Yemaya, Mother of All Things, please bring me your nurturing, loving energy so that I may heal my emotional self.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined, you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Yemaya you can leave things like flowers, coconut, seashells, candles, fruit, fish and perfume.

In the practice of Santeria sacred beaded necklaces known as “Eleke” are created in honor of the Orisha’s using their divine colors. You can also make one of these necklaces yourself in honor of Yemaya using the colors blue and white. You can even do things like volunteer for a beach clean-up or donate something to protect ocean life. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with the Goddess Yemaya and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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Goddess Brigid

The Awakened Sage

Brigid is a Celtic Goddess associated with inspiration, fire, healing, creativity, poetry, smithcraft, sacred wells, rebirth and renewal. The name Brigid, or Brighid, means “exalted one” or “high one” and is Celtic in origin. She is seen as a Goddess connected to the hearth, home, the Sun and the beginning of Spring.

Brigid is one of the Tuatha Dé Danann which is a group of Gods known as the “Children of Danu”. She is the daughter of the God Dagda who is known as the “Good God” and mother to the warrior Ruadán who was slain in battle. She is most well-known for her connection to the festival Imbolc (Oimelc) which is celebrated on February 1st and signifies the arrival of Spring.

There is also a St. Brigid who comes from the Catholic church who also has a festival dedicated to her on February 1st known as St. Brigid’s Day. This Saint, who may have been a real person or just a figure in myth, is said to have founded a monastery in Kildare around 480 C.E. where a cathedral now stands.

Signs that Brigid is Calling You

Brigid will show up in your life when you’re in need of inspiration, rebirth and healing. She can bring you the power to reignite the fire within when you’ve been feeling down, bored, stuck or just uninspired by life. Brigid can bring you inner healing when you’re in need of self-love and self-care.

A well-known symbol associated with her is the Brigid’s Cross which is a four armed cross made from reeds, straw or rushes. It’s a symbol connected to both Pagan and Christian myth and is used for protection, warding off evil and blessings. Other symbols connected to her are the eternal flame, wells, lambs, serpents and snowdrop flowers. If you see these symbols showing up in your life a lot, it may be a sign that she’s communicating with you.

Corn husk dolls known as “Brideóg dolls” or “Biddy dolls” were made on Imbolc to represent Brigid and to help bring protection and blessings into the home. The dolls were then carried from house to house by children in order to bring blessings into the homes of the villagers. So if you start seeing any of these symbols it can be a sign that she is calling to you.

Working with Brigid

There are many ways to work with Brigid and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork and/or items such as a Brigid’s Cross, a Brideóg doll, candles, symbols of snakes, Spring, etc. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Brigid, Goddess of fire and inspiration, please help to reignite the creative fire within me.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Brigid you can leave things like candles, flowers, honey, milk, beer, water or even something you make yourself.

You can even do things like learn a new creative skill and/or make your own Brigid’s Cross or Brideóg doll. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with the Goddess Brigid and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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Goddess Isis

The Awakened Sage

Isis is an Egyptian Mother Goddess associated with magic, healing, wisdom, protection and fertility. The name Isis is the Greek form of the ancient Egyptian word Aset which means “throne” and so her name can mean “Queen of the Throne”. She is seen as a Mother Goddess with the power to heal the sick and is a great protector of women and children.

Isis is the daughter of the God Geb (earth) and the Goddess Nut (sky) and wife to the God Osiris (underworld) who is also her brother. She is most well-known for the myth involving the death of her husband Osiris and her resurrection of him. While Isis is mourning the death of Osiris she’s also using her magic to bring him back to life and after this she gives birth to her son Horus, God of the sky.

So Isis is also connected to the power of resurrection and divine birth as she is mother to Horus who became King after avenging the death of his father. Due to this she is also compared to the Christian Mother Mary who gave birth to Jesus, who is also seen as a kingly figure.

Signs that Isis is Calling You

Isis will show up in your life when you’re in need of healing, nurturing, mothering and protection. She can bring you the strength and power to not give up in the face of adversity. Isis can also call to you in order to remind you of your magical nature or your innate magical abilities.

So if you feel drawn towards learning about or practicing magic in some way, this can be a sign that she is calling you towards a magical path. Isis is connected to symbols such as the Sun, rattles, thrones, knots and cows so if you see these symbols showing up in your life a lot it may be a sign that she’s communicating with you.

Isis is also connected to dreams and dream-work as ancient people would engage in the practice of sleeping in her temples in order to receive guidance and prophecy from her through their dreams. So if you start having dreams with messages or symbolism of Isis and ancient Egypt this can be a sign that she is calling to you.

Working with Isis

There are many ways to work with Isis and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork and/or items such as lapis lazuli crystal, incense, symbols of the ankh, pyramids, etc. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Isis, Mother Goddess of healing, please bring me healing energy so that I may experience a rebirth.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Isis you can leave things like flowers, incense, honey, milk, wine or even something you make yourself.

You can even do things like volunteer at a children’s hospital and/or women’s shelter. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with the Goddess Isis and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.

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Goddess Gaia

The Awakened Sage

Gaia is a Greek Goddess associated with the earth, fertility, abundance, grounding, nurturing and life-giving energies. The name Gaia translates to mean “land” or “earth”. She is seen as a Mother Goddess and the personification of the earth itself.

Gaia is a primordial deity and one of the first to be born at the dawn of creation. She is said to have emerged from Chaos which is the formless void that existed before the creation of the universe, immortals and mortals. Gaia is equivalent to the Roman Goddess Terra Mater who is seen as Mother Earth.

So Gaia is essentially seen as the mother of all creation and the first born deity. She has no parents which can signify her power as being a fully autonomous divine being. She gave birth to Uranus (heaven), Ourea (mountains) and Pontus (sea) and then married her son Uranus and gave birth to the twelve Titan Gods.

Signs that Gaia is Calling You

Gaia will show up in your life when you’re in need of nurturing, grounding and balancing energies. She can bring you back down to earth when you’ve been doing too much or dealing with lots of problems and challenges.

Being drawn to spending more time in nature or getting a lot of animal signs/omens can be signs that she’s calling you or guiding you in some way. If you feel called to start doing work to protect the environment or animals this can be her calling to you. Feeling drawn to things like gardening, doing outdoor activities or even eating healthy foods and doing a physical detox can also be signs that she’s communicating with you.

Gaia was also the original deity associated with the Oracle of Delphi where Gaia, instead of Apollo, would speak the oracles. So if you start feeling your intuitive senses coming to life, having prophetic dreams or are becoming increasingly more aware and sensitive, this can be a sign that she is calling to you.

Working with Gaia

There are many ways to work with Gaia and as with any Goddess or deity creating some kind of altar no matter how simple or elaborate is a great place to start. For your altar you can add statues, artwork or even items from nature and the earth itself like leaves, flowers, crystals, rocks, shells, bones, etc. This is your way of creating a sacred space to connect with her energy.

You can also call to her by saying a simple prayer like “Gaia, Primordial Goddess of the earth, please help me to ground myself so that I may achieve inner balance.” You can create your own unique prayer or invocation to her as well, whatever feels right to you. Once you have called out to her allow yourself to sit in quiet meditation for a few minutes so that you can start to feel and connect with her energy.

Pay attention to any messages, feelings or sensations that come through at this time and over time you will start to become more familiar with her energy. If you feel so inclined you can even write these things down in a journal which you can refer back to while you’re learning how to connect with Goddess energy. Always be sure to leave some kind of offering when working with any deity and with Gaia you can leave things like flowers, honey, shells, seeds, fruits, vegetables or even something you make yourself.

You can even do things like plant some flowers, create your own garden or volunteer at an animal shelter. Whatever is available to you and whatever you feel most called to in order to honor her energy. These are simple ways that you can begin connecting with the Goddess Gaia and with time and practice you’ll be able to recognize her energy more easily.

For more information about Goddesses and working with Goddess energy, check out my Goddess Guide Sheets or book a Goddess Message Reading with me.