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Let the Goddess Guide You to a Fruitful New Year

Posted by February 4, 2012

With the first month of 2012 almost complete many people are digging into the New Year and have already forgotten their New Year’s Resolutions that they made around December 31st 2011.

New Year’s Resolution failure happens to everyone because many people make unrealistic resolutions that they can’t possibly keep and when the brand new year starts they are faced with the reality of their dull lives and the truth that they can’t possibly meet those resolutions that they set.

What’s The Solution to the Problem?

It doesn’t matter if your resolution is to pay off your loans, find a new job, or travel to Paris France in 2012, the only way that you’re going to accomplish those resolutions or goals is by having a plan to accomplish them.

Your plan must first of all be realistic. For example: you can’t possibly say that your resolution is to pay off your car loan in three months unless you’re willing to use all of your income to paying it off and not eat for a while.

The steps to your plan must be real, legitimate steps that you can realistically accomplish without putting a strain on your finances (and forcing you to take on new bad credit personal loans) or other areas of your life.

Get a Buddy to Help

Let’s say for example that your New Year’s resolution is to lose 30 pounds this year. One of the best ways that you can stay on task and accomplish this resolution is by finding a buddy or friend to help you stay motivated and on track to completing this important resolution. It gets even better if your buddy has a resolution of their own because, both of you can help each other to stay on track and come up with creative ways that each of you can use to accomplish your resolutions.

Be Content to Take Baby Steps

True success in anything can take a lot of time and the average person who makes a New Year’s Resolution doesn’t want to accept this. The sooner that you accept that success takes time, the better.

You should be happy and content with accomplishing little, measurable “baby steps” every single day, week or month towards accomplishing your resolution because, taking measurable steps and showing progress will set you apart from the vast majority of people who set New Year’s Resolutions every year and by the end of January they aren’t making any progress towards accomplishing them.

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Goddess Themed Jewelry

Posted by November 3, 2011

Is your wife or girlfriend a goddess? Maybe your mother or grandmother? At least one of them put up with you for a good 18 years or more after all. Or at least is that what you tell her? You can drive the point home with goddess themed jewelry.

Which Goddess Should It Be?

In Greek mythology there were so many goddesses it’s almost impossible for one person to keep track of them all; they span the alphabet from A to Z. Some of the better known or possibly applicable goddesses in a certain situation could range from:
• The first wild girl: Artemis

• The goddess of wisdom: Athena

• Wife of Zeus: Hera

• Goddess of agriculture: Demeter

• The Olympian goddess of hearth and home: Hestia

• Goddess of the Moon: Selene

• Goddess of skill and wisdom: Athena

• And of course probably the most well known goddess of all time: Aphrodite-goddess of beauty and love

How to Incorporate a Goddess Into Jewelry

A great way to invoke favor for your favorite female (and probably a little for yourself as well) is with a sterling silver talisman with an engraved blessing on the back; and on the flip side a natural stone Cabochon with the symbol of her favorite, or most appropriate, goddess. The blessings can range from some of the following:

• Guide this woman; Wisdom to this woman

• Love to this woman; Protect this woman

• Bless this woman; Joy to this woman; or Strength to this woman
If you already treat her like a goddess, this is a sure way to seal the deal. If you don’t; you might want to think that over. Goddess symbols are also available in lovely, flowing female forms made of pewter for a bracelet, necklace or choker. Earrings are available as well.

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Natural Skincare For The Goodness In You

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Doesn’t it feel nice to go all natural sometimes? There’s a reason so many people like the natural look and feel. Often too much can look and feel overwhelming. However, when you stick to the basics sometimes you get it right. This is the mentality behind natural skincare products. And if you are not sure why these products are so great for you, listen up. These natural products promote a better you.

No Harmful Ingredients

One of the reasons so many people buy natural products is because they have no harmful ingredients. A lot of the regular skincare items are filled with ingredients that can be harmful to the skin. Some examples include mineral oil, dioxane, fragrances, parabens, and alcohols. These all can have negative side effects and they do not promote healthy looking skin. Instead, they work to make the product have a longer shelf life and serve other purposes that serve the maker of the product more than it will serve you and your skin.

Natural Skincare Products Have Better Ingredients

On the contrary, natural products are filled with ingredients that benefit your skin. They are natural ingredients. Many times these ingredients are plant based. And although the ingredients may seem unique, they are also extremely beneficial for you. They typically are filled with vitamins and antioxidants that are great for your skin. Many times they promote collagen production in the skin. In addition, they promote a more youthful appearance. This is why they are so popular and why natural skincare products are among the faster growing products in the cosmetics industry.

If you are unsure what is natural, read the label. Most companies will specify if they are natural. And if you are unsure, stay away from harmful ingredients. If you do those things you will be good to go!

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Divorce and Empowerment: How the Goddess Helps You Cope

Posted by August 29, 2011

When men go through a divorce, they enjoy (more or less) a sardonic support group known as Guys. Guys will offer each other comfort, if not actual advice, dropping such philosophical gems on the divorcee as you’re better off or at least you’re single again. Gratifying, yes; soothing, perhaps, but not overly helpful. When it comes to women, they are often fortunate to have a “sister circle” of support that brings benefits far exceeding the superficial.

A Belief System to Behold

In such circles of support, each woman is considered to be a Goddess, and they can turn to each other for help in the most troubling of times. Women have a great way of filling each other’s emotional sails. They prop each other up in the worst of times, and it really is a belief system that they deploy, with many a divorcee finding herself carried along as if on a sea of hands, above the fray, as it were.

The Pack that Has Your Back

Goddesses and their fellow girlfriends also have the comfort of turning to each other with the kinds of anecdotes that simply cannot (or should not) be shared with family members – even those of the same gender. And, whereas men may take the “lone wolf” approach to re-entering the dating scene, Goddesses stand together and guard the female divorcee’s vulnerable side until they know she has her feet back under her.

This informal sorority is empowering to women who may feel as if they are at their lowest point – and it happens on many a plane of well-being. Book or movie groups are popular among social Goddesses. They offer a distraction from the pangs of reality, and provide a forum for support and networking. Goddesses often make for good gym partners, muscling the divorcee along in her quest for a singles-compatible body. Most of all, Goddesses offer a newly-single women plenty of feedback as she begins to come out of the grueling divorce process. Hail Goddesses (married or otherwise)!

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A Basic Witchcraft/Nature Goddess Glossary

Posted by March 12, 2011


Witches, or goddesses of nature, speak in a distinctive language, as well as think and act in a manner different than the rest of ordinary individuals. Many of these terms are erroneously labeled “new age” terms but they originate from the language of witches. Some of these words and their meanings are:

• Charge–a command that is given by the High Priestess or the Goddess

• Fairy ring–a natural place, usually deep in a woods, where witches perform spells

• Wand–a rod or small staff imbued with magical powers

• Sabbat–a term used to denote a one of eight seasonal festivals

• Triple Goddess–the most important female goddess in the Wiccan religion

• Coven–a group or gathering of witches

• Chakra–this is where spiritual energy initially enters the body

Other Important Terms

Rituals are occasions when a group or a person acting alone utilizes traditional or handed-down practices which promote the ability to concentrate all of one’s energies towards a specific purpose. This purpose is usually manifested in the form of a spell which is meant to heal, empower, transform or protect. Sometimes the act of “smudging” is performed before a ritual, which is a purifying preparation borrowed from Native Americans. It involves tightly wrapping a bundle of sage, lighting the sage, and then wafting the smoke around the person or coven performing the spell. Purifying eliminates any negative energy that may be hindering the complete presence of positive, natural energy. Also, it is standard practice to “devoke” when casting a spell, which means you are thanking a deity for attending the ritual and inviting him or her to either stay or leave, depending on what they want to do.

Elements

The four elements–earth, water, fire and air–are vital to the practice of witchcraft, since it is these ingredients which are absolutely necessary for the existence and sustenance of all living things. Each of these elements correlates with specific qualities that represent the physical world. Air stands for the abilities of the mind to analyze and comprehend the mysteries of the universe. Air indicates morning light, rationality, insects and intuition. Fire connotes fierceness of the will, passion, purification by destruction, sexual desire, snakes and the God. Water is seen as a cleansing and healing tool, along with influencing emotions, dreams, and the ability to love and grieve. Creation and nourishment are represented by the element Earth, as well as fertility, strength, abundance, all food and life, death, birth and the Goddess.

There are many other terms used by witches and those who follow the Wiccan religion which can be learned either by reading or asking experienced witches about their meanings.

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Hecate, Goddess of Witchcraft

Posted by March 9, 2011


Hecate (sometimes spelled “Hekate”) is the Roman-Greek goddess of witchcraft, magic and necromancy. Also related to childbirth, doorways, lunar myths and torches, she is today said to be a goddess of witches, also known as the “crone goddess”.  Hecate’s appearance as a major Greco-Roman goddess is seen in Hesiod’s Theogony written as early as 700 BCE, along with appearing in an inscription from late Miletus claiming her as the goddess of entrances. In Ptolemaic Alexandria, she can be seen as a three-faced goddess presiding over witchcraft, curses and magic. Zeus is said to have honored Hecate above all other goddesses and gave her anything she desired.

 

Appearance and Character

As an independent goddess who cherished her solitude, Hecate was said to resemble her cousin Artemis as a goddess who did not want to sacrifice her autonomous nature in order to be married. Hecate is described as a luminous creature preferring to walk alone at night, through cemeteries or under the moon’s dark phase. However, some legends depict her as being invisible or simply a “will-o-the-wisp” type of light. Her constant companions were her sacred hounds, who had three heads so they were able to see everywhere around them at all times. Sometimes Hecate herself was illustrated with having three heads, that of a horse, a snake and a boar.

 

Persephone

When Persephone was abducted by Hades, god of the underworld, Hecate remained her only confidante. Hades was thankful for Hecate’s companionship, since Persephone could not leave the underworld, and considered her an honored guest whenever she visited the underworld. Her ability to befriend Hades and safely come and go from the underworld probably contributed to her reputation for having the power to conjure up ghosts, dreams and predict the future. This also enabled her to adopt the role of “Queen of the Night”, someone who frequently traveled with spirits or social misfits. She thus became later known as a protectress of oppressed individuals, or those who have been forgotten by society.

 

Due to her intuitiveness and perspicacity, along with her tolerance of that which most people consider immaterial or unknowable, Hecate was regarded as having great powers. Some consider her one of the greatest goddesses to have existed in Greek-Roman mythology.

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Modern Witches

Posted by March 8, 2011


When someone claims to be a witch, they are usually referring to the fact they belong to the Wiccan religion, which employs all kinds of modern day witchcraft. Wicca originated in Great Britain around 1900, and was later mainstreamed during the 1960’s. Wicca is considered a “duotheistic” religion because adherents worship both a god and a goddess called the “Triple Goddess” and the “Horned God”.  Wiccans also practice a type of ceremonial magic, which is comprised of ancient rituals and spells handed down from past witches. This magic is now blended with a code of morality called the “Wiccan Rede”. In addition, Wiccans celebrate the changing of the seasons by participating in festivals called “Sabbats”.

 

God and Goddess

Wicca views the Triple Goddess and Horned God as complementing each other in a way that a sense of balance is maintained, similar to the Yin and Yang of Taoism. These figures are symbolically represented by the Earth (Earth Mother) and the Sun, with the Horned God being the sun, wilderness, sexuality and the cycle of life. He is frequently referred to by other names such as Pan, Atho and Cernunnos. Sometimes the Horned God is seen as the “Green Man” a traditional folk figure depicted in European architecture and art correlating with the natural realm of life. The Triple Goddess, on the other hand, is occasionally viewed as the Moon Goddess who oversees wisdom, virginity and fertility. She can also be portrayed as a triadic figure constituting the Maiden, Mother and Crone goddess which represents the life cycle of women.

 

Wiccan Magic

The majority of Wiccans see magic as a powerful force able to manipulate the natural world. Aleister Crowley once defined magic as “the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will”. It is thought by practicing Wiccans that magic is simply misunderstood and ignored by contemporary scientific thought.  It is not supernatural as many tend to believe, but rather a strong power which resides in the natural world waiting to be utilized by those who are aware of it. Also, a common belief about magic is that is it simply tapping into the full potential of the five senses and accomplishing unexpected results. However, other Wiccans state that they do not know how magic works but believe that it does produce a change in a condition based on the assumption that they have actually seen it work.

 

Wicca is an ancient and fascinating religion shrouded in centuries of rituals, magic and myths. It is also one of the fastest growing “religions” in the world today.

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The Goddess Aphrodite

Posted by March 7, 2011

There are many gods and goddesses that were named and worshipped by the Greeks throughout history, but perhaps one of the most popular goddesses was Aphrodite. She played a very prominent role in the tales of Greek mythology, and her worship still passion over her followers today.

 

The Worship of Aphrodite

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and sexual rapture. Today, her festival is called the Aphrodisiac, and it is celebrated in various centers of Greece. It is held to especial esteem in Athens and Corinth. Her priestesses were women who were known to represent the goddess, and sexual intercourse with them was considered a form of worship. Her various attributes are the dolphin, the dove, the swan, the pomegranate, and the lime tree.  She is said to be accompanied by the Graces.

 

Aphrodite’s Tale

Aphrodite’s name is derived from aphros, which means sea foam. This is because, according to Hesiod, she was born when Cronus castrated his father, Uranus, and threw the remains into the ocean. The water then began to churn and from it rose Aphrodite, who was then carried to either Cyprus or Cythera. The myth states that after her birth, Zeus feared the gods would quarrel over Aphrodite’s hand in marriage, so he married her off to Hephaestus, the smith god. He loved her so much, he made her a golden girdle, but it made her even more irresistible. Displeased with being the wife of a hard-working smith, Aphrodite had affairs with many gods and mortals. Her mortal lovers included the famous Adonis.

 

Though her tale may be regarded today as a controversial one, the Greeks adored Aphrodite and showered her with affection more than they did many other gods and goddesses. She remains a popular figure in myth, worship, love, and culture.

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Hecate: An Introduction

Posted by March 3, 2011

 

There are no greater mythical tales than those provided to us by Greek history. The Greeks named and worshipped many gods, and while some are better known, such as Zeus and Aphrodite, there are lesser known ones that are just as majestic. One of these gods, or rather goddesses, is Hecate.

Hecate’s Tale

Hecate was known to be the goddess of magic, witchcraft, night, the moon, ghosts, and necromancy. Her history states that she was the daughter of Perses, a Titan, and Asteria. Her power, reigning over heaven, earth, and sea, was said to have been given to her by her mother. Hecate’s main conquest is noted as having searched for Persephone, alongside Dementor, Persephone’s mother. She was said to have guided Dementor with flaming torches, through the night, until they found her daughter. Then, Hecate became Persephone’s minister and joined her in the underworld. In Greek paintings, Hecate is often depicted as a woman with two torches, wearing a maiden’s skirt and hunting boots. In statues, she was depicted in triple form, representing her as a goddess of crossroads.

Hecate’s Acts

Hecate is said to have two animal companions, a female dog and a polecat. The dog is said to have originally been Hekabe, a Trojan queen. Hecate was said to have transformed her into her dog state after the fall of Troy, when the queen jumped into the sea. The polecat is said to have been the witch Gale. Hecate transformed her to punish her for her incontinence.

Hecate was a prominent and powerful goddess, who was regarded by the Greeks as having a more wicked nature. Though she was said to dwell in the underworld, her powers were recognized in heaven and earth as well, and she remains an important subject in Greek history.

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