Tag Archives: Goddess

The Cycles of the God and Goddess Through the Wheel

Posted on August 19, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Cycle of the God and Goddess The Cycle of the God and Goddess within the Wheel is one that mirrors the cyclical nature of our spiritual growth and the life stages we move through in the course of our … Continue reading →

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The Cycles of the Wheel

Posted on August 11, 2014 by themagickalpen

To everything – turn, turn, turn There is a season – turn, turn, turn And a time for every purpose under heaven A time to be born, a time to die A time to plant, a time to reap A … Continue reading →

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Overview of the Lesson: 4-The Wheel of the Year

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Wheel of the Year….. There was three kings into the east, Three kings both great and high, And they hae sworn a solemn oath John Barleycorn should die. They took a plough and plough’d him down, Put clods upon … Continue reading →

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What is the Wheel of the Year?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by themagickalpen

The Wheel of the Year marks the Sun’s journey across the sky, the solstices, equinoxes and the Earth’s changing seasons. Each spoke of the wheel marks an important moment of progression and change in the Earth and in accord with … Continue reading →

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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 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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