Her origins in myth show her to have begun as a sun deity, but her sphere of influence has grown to include the moon. Kali: Mother of All Creation She is the Hindu goddess of the ever-cycling nature of creation and destruction. Kali can be called on to protect and defend women of any age.
If you are afraid for yourself, pray aloud to Kali in her destroyer aspect, which wears a necklace of skulls that will scare off any attacker. If someone is recovering from an abusive relationship, Kali can be called on to help with healing and renewing courage and self-esteem.
Kali is not to be feared, but respected and admired. She also invented the Sanskrit alphabet. An image of Kali in your office or cubicle will keep trouble at bay and keep you strong and active and fully in your power.
She sheds light on the world and on all of us, inside and out. Her mythology is that as a teacher of magic and all things supernatural, passing her special knowledge on to her students.
She is also a mentor, and her light illuminates our intelligence and ability to think clearly with logic. She is associated with Sophia and Mari-Anna. Having been redacted from all biblical texts, Shekina was veiled in obscurity until some medieval cabbalists rediscovered her.
Be very creative in designing rituals, altars, offerings and ceremonies honoring this deity, since you are rebuilding a lost part of goddess history.
Call upon your inner Shekina and inner knowledge for guidance in this highly original approach to ritual. In Roman mythology she stands for the secret name of Rome, which could not be spoken aloud, and thus she is depicted as a hooded woman with a finger to her lips. She is the primordial female creator: out of silence came the logos, or the word. The cult, rituals and folklore regarding Sige were held so strictly secret that we know nothing about them now.
But, since creation comes out of silence, there is complete creative freedom for you to recreate new myths, stories and celebrations for this obscure deity. Silent celebrations, quiet meditations and secret spells no doubt have the approval of Sige. Sunna: Shedding Light on the World She is the ancient Germanic goddess of the sun, proof that our big star is not always deified as male. Venus: Daughter of the Moon The Roman goddess of love, Venus is associated with ultimate femininity, ultimate sexuality, ultimate fertility and all that is beautiful.
The word veneration means to worship Venus, and she should be venerated in all the love spells of your own design as well as celebrations and circles taking place on her day — Friday. The lore and mythology of Venus is well known, as she has been imprinted on our consciousness as the beautiful naked nymph on a half shell rising out of a foamy wave of the ocean.
Honor her by creating venerable dances on the beach, and write love prayers and poems inspired by the love in your own heart. Summoning the Gods: Invoking Help from the Heavens.
Here is a selection of male deities to choose from in your ritual work. Included are some of the more commonly invoked gods, and also some rare and obscure powers to consider for ceremonies and incantations. Reading more about the history and folklore of deities will give you ideas and inspiration for rituals of your own creation. The namesake of a Celtic goddess, I love exploring myths of old and applying the wisdom to my modern way of life. Our forebears passed a treasure trove of knowledge to us.
Adonis: God of Truth and Beauty He is the god of love, and partner of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Adonis is also an herbal deity with domain over certain plants and flowers, representing earth, fertility and health.
He is often invoked for love rites and spells and can help the querent discover whether a potential lover is true or unfaithful. Ask Adonis for help with your gardens and for healing. He is a real helpmate. Apollo: Brother of Artemis He is the god of music and the arts and brother to Artemis, the Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt. Originally a corn god, Dagon protects against famine and is also a god for oracles. He can be called on in water, gardening, food rituals and the celebration of life.
Summon him for any new business and for rituals of prosperity. Many people keep Ganesha figures and images in their offices and on altars to ensure that he keeps obstacles at bay. Money spells and work-related rites are greatly abetted by the presence of this agreeable divinity.
Hermes is an important deity for astrologers and metaphysicians, as he is credited with the invention of alchemy, astrology and several other occult sciences. He is the psychopomp who conducts the newly dead to the Underworld. Early Christians and Gnostics saw Hermes as a precursor to Christ, a divine prophet, the revealer of mysteries, and the giver of enlightenment. The Hermetic Cross is an adaptation of the insignia of Hermes.
Hermes should be invoked if you are fashioning any rituals using the signs of the zodiac, foretelling the future or acquiring the deepest wisdom. Horus is often depicted with the head of a falcon and the body of a man. Janus has two faces, and was at one time identified with Jupiter. He is the gatekeeper of the year, as the divinity of the first month of the year, January. Lugh has his own festival, Lughnasadh, which takes place every year on August 1 to celebrate harvest time.
Develop your own rituals and practices based on a firm understanding of the underlying principles that make magick work. Read about the fascinating secrets of the Incas, Aztecs, and Maya. Study the legends of the Norse and the enchanting lore of the Celts. Experience the subtle wisdom and powerful magick of Africa, India, and China. Cernunnos is a strong symbol of masculine energy and power, as is Herne , the god of the hunt. Odin and Thor , both Norse gods, are known as powerful, masculine gods.
Brighid is known as a goddess of prophecy, and so is Cerridwen , with her cauldron of knowledge. Janus , the two-faced god, sees both the past and future. Because of his harvest associations, Osiris is often connected with the underworld. Anubis is the one who decides whether or not one the deceased is worthy of entering the realm of the dead.
The Norse Hel is often depicted with her bones on the outside of her body rather than the inside. She is typically portrayed in black and white, as well, showing that she represents both sides of all spectrums. The Morrighan is not only a goddess of war , but also of sovereignty and loyalty. Athena protects warriors and imparts them with wisdom.
Freya and Thor guide fighters in battle. Thoth was the Egyptian god of wisdom, and Athena and Odin may also be called upon, depending on your purpose.
There are a number of deities associated with the various times of the Wheel of the Year , including the Winter Solstice , Late winter , the Spring Equinox , and the Summer solstice. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance.
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