Category Archives: Goddesses

Spirituality of Menopause

For many months, I have been studying Menopause. Today was the day to finish the poem, a culmination of my learnings and reflections. Menopause is such a beautiful, empowering, freeing time for women. I have been enjoying and savoring it … Continue reading

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Sitting with Lilac

Lilacs are my favorite flower. The smell is pure heaven and a fleeting middle-late May bloom. I spend a pleasant day on my rocking chair, reading, writing and rocking outside all while inhaling lilac. Ahh. Enjoy the poem. Sitting with … Continue reading

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Isis – 27 Tarot NaPoWriMo

In 1975, the first American live-action superhero television series with a female lead came out. It was “The Secrets of Isis.” I was pretty little but remember Isis spinning around in her white gown with cool jewelry. In ancient Egyptian … Continue reading

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Lakshmi – 20 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Today I joined my first Sadhana spiritual exploration women’s circle offered by the Women’s Wisdom School; it’s international. Since Mari from Belly Dance group referred me and the Sadhana uses goddess myths and wisdom tools, it felt like a Lakshmi … Continue reading

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Ostara Incubation – 17 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Happy Easter, Happy Ostara. An ancient holiday that has held onto bits and traditions through the centuries. Birds turned into hares with colored eggs. Egg a symbol of fertility. Estrogen, Maiden Goddess Eostre, Eastre, Easter marries the Greenman, spring’s rebirth, … Continue reading

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Full Moon in Libra – 16 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Day 15 of National/Global Poetry Writing Month (AKA NaPoWriMo). It is always fun to do a little research to inform a poem. Tonight’s Full Moon is in the Libra constellation known for balance and harmony. Libra’s ruling planet is “steady … Continue reading

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Inanna – 15 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Day 14 of National/Global Poetry Writing Month (AKA NaPoWriMo). Tarot card prompts. From a young age on, I have been interested in ancient history. One of my favorite college electives was “Ancient Near Eastern Religions.” We read Gilgamesh, and I … Continue reading

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Freyja – 10 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Since I am 54% genetic Scandinavian, the Norse Myths and culture resonates with me. Women were not marginalize in Norse Myth nor history. In fact, Viking wives ran the farm and family. Feminine power is different than masculine power. This … Continue reading

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Tara – 9 Tarot NaPoWriMo

Day 9 of National/Global Poetry Writing Month (AKA NaPoWriMo). Tarot card prompts The Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr was my first deck. I found it at an estate sale and loved the energy it carried from women who used it … Continue reading

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High Priestess – 7 Tarot NaPoWriMo

This card is from a friend and Healing arts practitioner, Madam Eliza,  who is an intuitive Tarot card reader (she offers Reiki, Guided Meditation, Hosting of Women’s Circles, and in-home plant care and guidance). Liz says this is her favorite … Continue reading

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