Altars as spring awakens
Photos of altars at our house in the season of Brigid and the first hint of spring.
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Goddess in the Garden in Sacred Nova Scotia
The rebirth of the green is always welcome in spring; however, this year I felt I was worshipping the sight every blade of grass and bud, as they emerged from ground and tree. After a very snowy and long winter … Continue reading →
Sophia: Goddess of Wisdom, Bride of God
by Caitlin Matthews Sophia, or “wisdom” in Greek, has been revered in many forms throughout history–from the Dark Goddess of ancient Anatolia; to her Egyptian, Greek, Celtic, and Cabalistic manifestations; to her current forms as Mary and the orthodox St. … Continue reading →
Dakini’s Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism
by Judith Simmer-Brown The primary emblem of the feminine in Tibetan Buddhism is the dakini, or “sky-dancer,” a semi-wrathful spirit-woman who manifests in visions, dreams, and meditation experiences. Western scholars and interpreters of the dakini, influenced by Jungian psychology and … Continue reading →