Category Archives: YAD-Lesson Three

Pantheons

Posted on July 23, 2014 by themagickalpen

Aphrodite (left) Museum Collection: Musée du Louvre, Paris, France , Aphrodite Frejus” Cernunnos (center) This image is derived from a carving on the Gunderstrup Cauldron, as well as other sources, however, I would like to note that Celtic scholar John … Continue reading →

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The Divine Couple

Posted on July 15, 2014 by themagickalpen

We know of the need for balance in all things and the attraction of opposites that brings about the greatest changes and births something greater than the sum of its parts as a result. The recognition of masculine and feminine, … Continue reading →

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Meditation:Foundations of Practice-Lesson 3

Posted on July 15, 2014 by themagickalpen

Sitting with Deity A Meditation of Opening This week’s focus is on simply opening to connect with Deity. If you have a specific Deity you wish to connect with or already have connection to, focus your intent on simply “being” … Continue reading →

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The God – The Youth

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

Image: Emily Balivet Solar Cycle Dawn The God in his form as the Youth correlates to Dawn. This is the energy of the renewed cycle of Light and the birth of the God at Winter Solstice heralds the waxing light … Continue reading →

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The God – The Father

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

Image: Helena Nelson-Reed Solar Cycle Noon The God in his form as the Father correlates to the noon day sun. He is vital, potent and has the strength of being able to provide what is needed to sustain life and … Continue reading →

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The God – The Sage

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

Image: Helena Nelson-Reed Solar Cycle Dusk The God in his form as the Sage correlates to Dusk, the setting of the sun and the fullness of experience of a whole day’s journey. The Sage sees the world in its primal … Continue reading →

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The Goddess – The Maiden

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Goddess in her form as the Maiden represents the potential held within. She is the newness of Spring and the inexperienced lover who yearns for the caress of the Young God.  The Maiden sees with the eyes of one … Continue reading →

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The Goddess – The Crone

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Goddess in her form as the Crone represents the depths of inner experience. She is death and decay, the shadow of self and the darkness that we avoid. But, within this death and decay lay the ingredients for renewed … Continue reading →

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The Goddess – The Mother

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Goddess in her form as the Mother represents the creative, both literal and metaphorically,  aspect of the Divine feminine. In this form the Goddess is the giver of life. The Mother is the nurturer and offers refuge or “tough … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Goddess

Posted on July 7, 2014 by themagickalpen

The undeniable empowerment of women and their mysteries of holding life within and birth, a monthly cycle that portends this creative aspect and the grace of the tides of the moon, her cycles and the affect on earth and human … Continue reading →

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