Love Letter to Ala

Beloved Goddess,

I write to you, though we have not been formally introduced. A friend of mine from Ghana spoke of you and told me of your goodness. 

I honor you, as earth mother, as She Who dances the seasons into being and lays them to rest, along with the children of the earth. Veda said she would ask you to bless me and grant me good luck. I wish to thank you for your kindness. I have performed the native cleansing ritual that I may have joy and an abundant harvest in all that I do. 

In your honor I have rooted a yam. The vine is healthy and growing very fast. Its leaves are shades of green and purple and I am most delighted to see it grow so quickly. Is this a good omen and a sign of your blessing? 

Once it is of goodly size I will plant it in a hanging basket and enjoy tending to it on the back patio, along with blooming geraniums, daisies and multi-hued impatience, late spring and through the summer. 

If ever I go to Africa I will bring a clipping and plant it there as a token of my deep appreciation of your generosity and loving energy. How deep and dark, like the fertile womb is your essence. Each cycle of the crescent moon I will think of you and light a votive candle for luck. Please bless the family of Veda, daughter of Ghana. She has been kind to me.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

LOve Letter to Nerthus

Beloved Goddess,

Before sunrise this morning we lit the big bonfire we gathered in your honor last night. We sat around its warmth until the sun rose high in the morning sky. Sipping warm cups of herbal tea we sang your praises.

Later in the day we turned the soil and left offerings of sweet milk, in hopes that your blessings would help our garden grow and produce a healthy, nutrient rich harvest. 

Nerthus, I honor the gifts you give to us, of prosperity, health, energy and peace. I enjoy each and every season and journeying upon the sacred cycles of life and letting go. I am grateful that it keeps spinning and bringing new birth after death. There is so much to bear witness to, so much magick and mystery and wonder to marvel over... so much goodness in everything to focus only on the sorrow. 

As my birthday - and a new beginning fast approaches, please show me ways to be even more authentic, more in harmony with nature, and in alignment with the holiest of holies. May I ever be mindful of all that is given to me, and thankful for the journey ahead. May I walk my path of beauty as a goddess, with gracious compassion for others and a generous spirit of love and kindness. 

Thank you,

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to White Shell Woman

 

Beloved Goddess,

On the wings of wind and dreams and a spirit bird, I heard your message. You spoke of all the things I've been hoping for - unity with Great Mystery, joy and freedom - and the wild promise of overcoming every obstacle in my way with courage and wisdom.

White Shell Woman, how bright and beautiful is your protection. How calm and quiet are your ways. I am proud to call you sister, and find strength in your example.

After the rains cleared this morning, I sat still contemplating the beauty of this life - of the earth mother and suddenly appeared from an opening in the clouds: A double rainbow! Each colour was so brilliant and richly hued. Violet and blue and green, especially. I don't ever recall seeing them so vivid before. I felt such depth of gratitude. A promise was given and received.... My eyes got lost in the colours... riding along its length and stayed there until it faded from sight. Then, I closed my eyes and saw it for a little while longer...

Earlier this week, an eagle flew overhead, gliding in circles on the air currents. I would have missed it had it not called to me with its high pitched whistle. I looked up and it looked down on me; its wings spread long and strong across the azure sky. We talked for a short while before it flew up out of sight - too high for me to see... But, it gave me your message before it continued on its journey.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Hara Ke

Beloved Goddess,

Sweet water Goddess, She Who brings refreshment to us all, how I have awaited your return! The rains you sent are most welcome! I love the sound that announces your arrival and I still get excited - just as I did when I was a little girl! 

The sweetness you bring to the earth is felt in the depth of my own being - in the most exquisite ways. 

It was late at night when your train arrived. I was in bed, sound asleep, when the storm woke me. Much like the Spring awakens the earth, the sound of thunder and pouring rain called to me in the dreamtime and sang to me until I returned! Naked, I got out of bed to open the window, so you could enter my room and fill me with your precious energy of rebirth and regeneration. 

Hara Ke, I know so many who complain when you visit. Please ignore them. For the life of me, I do not understand their feelings or thoughts regarding you! How is it even possible for anyone to dislike you? I do not know! You are the essence of life itself!! We owe our very life to you! 

Goddess, I welcome you with open arms. I open my heart to you; and you know that the moment I hear of your arrival, I overflow with joy and rush to be near you! I adore the soft and gentle as well as the heavy rains, alike. I invite you to stay for days - weeks if you will! 

Stay and watch me dance in the street! Watch me embrace every single drop that kisses my face, my hair, my body... my soul. Cover me with your kisses until I'm dripping wet with love of you!

Come with me by the rivers edge and let's watch the waterfalls spill over with joy, too! They sing so loudly, so beautifully. How we love when you visit. I love sipping warm jasmine tea with you, or curling up to read a book while you're tending to the garden. It's pure delight watching you shower the trees with your cleansing love. 

As I curled beneath the warmth of the covers there in the darkness listening to the story you were telling of your long journey, I fell back to sleep. As I dreamed the two dragons who stand in attendance with you in the land where precious souls await rebirth, spoke to me. They whispered secrets that burned my ears and showed me where you kept the key to my happiness.  Also, my grandparents and Daddy hear that I was there and came to greet me. It was so wonderful seeing them again. And, James Phoenix, let me kiss and hug him for the longest time, promising to come see me in my waking life as soon as he was able.

Sweet Goddess, please know that I heartfully await their return. I can hardly wait to see them again here on earth- even though I may not recognize them as they once were. I will love every one I meet just incase it's one my soul knows intimately and shall remember for all time.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Hera

Beloved Goddess,

Have you forgotten me? I have been celibate for over seven years, Hera, as you instructed, waiting for my true love to find me. Does he not exist? Or, was it just a way for you to get me to focus on my own self and be my own true love? Or, is it because I'm now too old, and have missed my long hoped for fate?

I know!

You've told me many times that true love is hard to find... that love between a man and a woman isn't all it's dreamed of to be. 

I remember... You told me of Zeus (aka Jupiter) and how he broke your heart more often than not... But still - you loved him. And, he loved you, you said, despite his unfaithful lust for other conquests.

(Hera, how can that be true love? I'm still not sure why you endured his heart-breaking ways that only led to aggravation! But even still... I want a man of my own. One different than the rest - better than the ones I've loved before. Someone true and deep and poetic. Someone big, and tall, and strong and wise and playful... Someone sensual, and kind and loves to garden and make things.... And ooh!!! someone with a million aspects, just like me; someone perfect just for me. I know just what you're going to say... 

Okay. I'll keep waiting.

In your honor, I have bathed my body in the oil of myrrh and washed my hair with rose water. I planted seeds so that bright red poppies will grow and bloom this summer in the garden along side of the stream; where the daffodils are growing sweet and yellow in little clumps beneath the tall oak trees. 

Secretly, I hope that by the time they show their pretty scarlet petals, my love will show his strong and handsome face to me... and when our eyes meet, may we both remember that our souls are one - only slumbered this long life time waiting for each other. And, rejoice that we at long last have found the other, and happy we will grow our love strong and true to last a hundred other lifetimes, too.

Grant me my hearts desire, dear Hera and I will build an altar for you in the wild oak grove. And even when I am very old, I will visit you there and leave offerings of love as a gift of gratitude for the love you give to me.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

 

Love Letter to Aditi

 

Beloved Goddess,

Come near to me. Sail your boat upon the waters of my soul, into the center of my heart.

Aditi, She whose name means Unfettered; She of infinite sky, of boundless time and space, Beauty is your aura and prosperity your blessed grace. You grant me infinite blessings of protection and luck. Thank you for watching over me, guiding my heart and keeping me safe.

How sweet the butter you sent, thick and golden hued! Enough to last for many moons. I am honored by thoughtful gifts. In your honor I have lit 12 butter lamps and sat in joyful contemplation of my spirits song- that which lives beyond the flesh and bone of my body. For hours I watched the flames flicker until they were softly extinguished... 

Some flames burned tall, reaching for some unseen height. The others were crescent shaped or round like the phases of the moon. I was told that this reveals mental clarity, a peaceful soul and magickal properties... Thank you for these gifts of spirit. I am honored to receive. 

Yet, Devi, She who rules over divination- reveal something more... Please grant me knowledge of what's to come. Will there ever be a true love for me in this lifetime? I hold such depth of longing within... The little girl I once was had this same burning question- still unanswered, and still I wait. 

If he is to be mine, please give me a sign. Show me where to be, what to do, how to prepare or open myself for the blessing of his love. Time is nothing to you- but it is passing quickly for me. If I am to enjoy him in this lifetime, he must arrive before too long, as I am soon to be sixty-one. I know you wish to grant my hearts desire, and so you will. 

Thank you.

_Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Hu Tu

 

Beloved Goddess,

On the dawn of this early spring morning - I listened to the rustling of the leaves in the trees and the soft twitter of birdsong and thought of you....

Empress Earth - all that has transpired in the realm of ecology, nature, earth- the whole of this planet... and tears streams down my cheeks. How beautiful you are - how luscious, rich and sensual. The pure magick and mystery of your being is exquisite beyond compare and yet, how many turn their eyes away, ignore, ravish, defile, pollute and destroy you without a thought, a care, or moments hesitation. 

And, still you are here, holding holy space for us, breathing into our lungs, sheltering our bodies, giving so freely of yourself to nurture, comfort, nourish and sustain us all - the good and the evil. 

My heart swells with love for you - for all you represent; for all you are in your holiness; for all you do and endure for the love of us all.

Mother - please forgive us. Forgive us our deaf, blind and shameful neglect, disregard, greed, and selfish ways that bring you harm. Ooh holy of holy ones... forgive us for bringing you deep sorrow and pain when you deserve only the highest praise, the lowest bows and the most sincere worship and awe. 

Today is your birthday, and few will notice. Few will walk upon your precious body and feel the sacredness beneath their feet. Few will eat from your garden and rejoice in the great abundance. Few will drink from your waters and acknowledge the gift of life. Few will bow their head in prayer and silently beg your forgiveness for trespassing against you, nor dance with thanksgiving for your continual grace, fertility, care and providence. 

Happy Birthday beloved Mother. In your honor, every day, I will walk, and eat, and drink, and dance, and pray for us all. I will kneel and kiss the earth beneath my feet. In humbleness, and with the deepest gratitude and compassion for you and for all you give unconditionally give and do to hold and support us. For all that you are, far beyond our knowing. You deserve more than I can ever give in return, more than I can ever repay, more than I can ever consciously have words to say...

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly 

Love Letter to Chihnu

Beloved Goddess,

Along with this letter, I am sending the finest silk yarn I could find - in hues of red, pink, saffron, teal and silver. I hope you are pleased when you feel how soft and strong they are, and the way the vibrant colours glow as if lit from within! They're going to make such a beautiful kimono! I envision peonies...

I am truly looking forward to your visit mid April, and can hardly wait to hear the latest news from Lyra. Some say that we (our entire galaxy) is headed your way! I don't know how long it will take to arrive, but I know that you travel fastest than we and can be here in a blink of an eye, if and when you desire.

I am excited to hear more stories about why your constellation is named after a harp, and about your home- Vega. My dear friend, Twinkles, came from there, but she doesn't tell me stories of home, the way you do...

Chihnu, will you please teach me how to sew a garment without leaving a seam! I can't even imagine how you do so! 

Yes, I've been weaving the way you taught me to, and I can hardly wait to show you what I've made! Truly, you have been such an inspiration. It's my wish to be far more creative in the months to come... You should see my vision board; full of craft projects and all the thick velvets, heavy satins, and silk embroidery thread I've been gathering to make a gypsy crazy quilt.  I hope to have it finished by the first winter after I move into my dream home... (I haven't manifested it yet...)

Ooh! I almost forgot! Will you please bless the creativity charm I made from yellow ribbon? I already guessed that you would when I spoke these words with every single braid:

One, Chihnu's power absorbs;

two, inside the magick's stored;

three, the magick's alive in me;

four, I bear Chihnu's creativity!

I know it's silly, but still, it means a lot to me, as I so want to be as skilled as you are, in my arts and crafts! You're my example of excellence! 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to the Whale Goddess

 

Beloved Goddess,

Though my life hasn't been on shaky ground in well over a year, I still contemplate what you are trying to tell me. Sometimes, even as far inland as I am, I think I hear your song; so deeply mournful - it echoes through my body. My heart feels you moving beneath everything I know of life...

During meditation - you swim to the surface of my consciousness on the back of a huge killer whale and I leave this earthly realm for a while and ride away with you. He protects me while I am far from home, and in time, he will lead me back (he told me so!). 

Like us, I think he, too, has a romantic heart and a love of travel. Sometimes while we are surfing through the ocean depths, I hear his thoughts of family - community; always his thoughts are in harmony with nature.

This morning, while waking from a dream, I had the faintest memory of you - of Orca, and it seems there was talk of rebirth. This message keeps coming to my awareness, for over a decade, but especially since the beginning of this year. If you know something about it that I do not, please enlighten me. If you know how I should best prepare please let me know. I am both excited and a little anxious.

After all these years, Lady of the Depths, I still do not know your name, only that you watch over me in the most gentle and comforting ways.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly  

p.s.

I'm throwing my message (in this wine bottle) out to sea in hope that you will find it... If you do, please send one back to me...

Love Letter to Tashmit

 

Beloved Goddess,

With folded hands, I often stand before you, in awe and silent prayer. Ooh! Vast Eternal and Timeless She, bring hope and unity to us all.

She Who Listens to my prayers, I know you are receiving my messages and I am grateful always for your loving kindness, and caring attention. There are days, but mostly nights, when I see into the ancient past and find you there among the people, hearing what we had to say. You always answer 'yes'...

It takes only a moment to speak a prayer, and yet, how often I do not. Please remind me to keep in close communion with you as I truly wish to be closer to you, than I allow myself... Queen of my heart, teach me to be in full alignment with love and wisdom. Teach me to listen and hear the wisdom hiding in my blood and bones. Help me to hear the voices of my ancient grandmothers, and remember what they say to me...

Please hear this prayer and grant my petition:

Lady of Wisdom, Tashmit, I come to you for guidance. Shine on my path today, that I might see others in an equal light, that I might speak truth and kindness, that I might walk the Path of Beauty with a loving heart and peaceful spirit. 

Hear the voices of your people raised together today in oneness; hear our prayers. Let us find unity in diversity; heal the world; let us know peace and guard it as sacred. 

With a thankful heart, so be it.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Kishi Mujin

Beloved Goddess, 

Greetings, Compassionate Lady, and blessings to you... 

Mother, thank you for wrapping me in your gentle embrace when last we met. I can feel the warmth and safety of your love and protection embracing me, still. 

You wisely instructed me to be mindful and to  diligently practice bringing myself and my life into balance, and so I have. Where there was deep sorrow I now feel inner peace; where there was too much busy-ness, I now honor my need for rest, and even at times, do nothing.

Today, in honor of the Japanese custom, I did a thorough spring cleaning and washed the floors, baseboards, countertops, walls and doors with a natural cleanser I made with pine needles. My home not only smells clean, all heavy, and any ill-intentioned energies have departed. 

To further bring in your blessings, I bundled a small gathering of pine needles and tied them with a thin red silk cord, which I then dipped the sweet little pine-needle brush in holy water and sprinkled it on the thresholds of both front and back doors, banishing any evil energies from lingering near by or entering my home. Then, upon the altar, I burned pine incense and the smoke wafted slowly down the hall and out the open window in the bathroom. It was a sight to behold! 

And, as I prayed before the altar, I sprinkled the holy water with the same little pine-needle brush to clear my aura while reciting these protective words you taught to me: 

Away all negativity, darkness flee!

Kishi Mujin's light dwells within me!

 

While I meditated, the fragrance of pine seemed to clear my thoughts, and allowed me to enter into a still, quiet place deep within... It was sublime to commune with you in the space of being-ness and nothingness. Afterward, I felt lighter and brighter; and my home still feels alive with new energy. 

I owe this blessing to you!

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Tara

Beloved Goddess,                                                         

I received your message, reminding me to: Reach for the Stars! Is that your tongue in cheek way of saying I should pay more attention to you? Either way, Star Goddess- indeed, it is time!

Earlier today, I read: Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground. This came just as I had been contemplating how I might believe in myself more fully and in more expansive ways, while also grounding in nature- spending more time with the Earth Mother...

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Tara, I want everything in my life to align with who I am as a woman- on Universal, spiritual and creative levels. I'm at a massive precipice of change. Something huge is on the horizon. I feel myself being called to die to the old; the lies, the fears, the past - so I can enter into a new era - a spiritual rebirth! I feel peaceful, yet also, a sense of strong, powerful energy force leading me to my greater destiny. Unknown, though it may be...

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Tara, I feel your energy trickle into my soul. When I look to the stars, to You- my own heart guides me toward living my life in wild beauty... being who I came here to be- expressing my soul essence with unbridled liberty! I feel a great release taking part within me, a letting go of the old way of life, and expanding on cosmic, collective levels. 

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Ooh beautiful and bright Star, I've been here with you and with Gaia since the beginning. I remember witnessing the flowers - the roses birth for the first time on her luscious, ripe body - their petals opening in a song of pleasure - orgasmic blossoming....

Like a shooting star across the heavens, watch me release all the unnecessary self-doubt, low self-worth and fragile self-esteem stories that others have used to define me, to limit me; the stories that have been telling me who I am or can be all my life. But no longer! That old energy now scatters across the sky; what was once used to control me is merely a streaming fading light- The tail end of the co-dependent burden I've been carrying for lifetimes... In my innocence trying to heal what's broken, keep the peace, healing those who are wounded and were wounding me; I release it!  It doesn't belong to me - they own it and they can heal their own wounds... It's no longer up to me to fix them. I didn't break them - only myself against their hardness. 

I reclaim my power. I let my ego die! I sink into the depths of all these feelings, even as the emotions feel so uncomfortable- as I know that the more I open - the more I can allow, the easier my birthing process will be. I've given birth before - babies, dreams... I can birth myself with ease. 

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Goddess, the artwork you sent resonates so profoundly. Not only are you beautiful, but you speak to my soul! Thank you for knowing me to the depths, for showing me all the ways you and I are connected; that my power is always within me! Each symbol has personal meaning and speaks of where and who I am on my life path journey. 

The dragonflies (all is illusion); butterflies (transformation - emergence); the spiral (birth path) rainbow (hope); the sprinkling of stars (soul wisdom); lantern (inner light); the lotus and columbine flowers (blossoming, but also - faith, inner peace, aspiration, risk-takin, endurance, ascension, peace and good-fortune, purity, rebirth, self-regeneration, enlightenment)! Every single symbol is a gift. Thank you.

Thank you for reminding me that by just being myself, I am birthing my highest potential - my soul purpose! 

My mystery is my magick. 

My magick is my power! 

I am no longer playing small and staying safe. I am emerging fully aware, aligned and mindful of my power! Realizing that I am fully capable of being responsible and able to stand in a sacred space of love, self-respect, and autonomy for myself as I live powerfully and purposefully. Feeling your presence with me helps me every step of the way as I approach a whole new chapter of my life, and every aspect of my self. 

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May my rebirth reveal my truest, most authentic soulful self. May my freest, most divine self where everything that holds me back/down no longer exists, shine bright. In my new reality, I am liberated from all the controlling powers that would rob me of my connection to Source. I am reclaiming my inner Queen! I am reclaiming my true self as a radical reflection and revolution of the Divine Feminine. I am Goddess! Let me shine like shine as bright as you!

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly.

Love Letter to Semele

 

Beloved Goddess,

Why must each young woman learn these difficult lessons on our own? Why do not the wise women share their trials so we may learn by their errors? If only you would have come to me when I was sixteen, and told me what would happen were I not more self-aware. But no... I, too, had to learn for myself what it is to be young and deeply in love with a man larger than life. I know how glorious it feels to surrender to his will, to be wanted and adored, to be held, and loved, and possessed by his beauty, strength, power, knowledge and raw sex appeal. But, also what it is to be burned; utterly destroyed by his true nature. To have your child ripped from your lifeless body! And, to die to all you know of love and life; left without a choice... to dwell in the underworld....

Ooh! I know why we give our self to him - mind, body and soul- willing to do anything to please him; but also how foolish is it to be involved with a married man in the first place! How naïve and stupid a young woman can be- And, how easily deceived by the woman who knows your man more than you. How that woman, his wife, suffers greatly and is tormented by his selfishness and heartless neglect. How she can become callous and jealous in her want for justice, in her vain attempt to reclaim him, and his love and attention. 

Like you, I have learned, how the life altering blessing and the love of a child can be far more precious than the love of a man; and often the saving grace we need in life after much sorrow or torment. Semele, mortal woman- flesh and bones like me and any other woman... You became Goddess! Please share the wisdom you gained after heart-ache, after a journey to hell and back. Reveal the path of joy, playfulness and pleasure that can take its place. Show me how to ground myself in the good earth - and how to be true to myself. Show me how to manifest true love in my life; I've waited for so very long...

As if in a dream, I heard you say: 

Sit with me on the cool, sweet earth. 

Slip off your shoes and place your feet on the soil.... Can you feel the magick stirring beneath the surface? Can you imagine yourself rooted as strong as a tree? Can you imagine yourself blossoming as wildly as a meadow of flowers in Spring? 

This is the gift I give to you: Come here, often. Listen to your own inner wisdom. Be open to joy. You are your own true love. You are a Goddess! Never give yourself away for the love of any man. Be true to your own self... Love yourself fiercely! A man worthy of you will be drawn to your strength, your laughter, your wisdom and your inner beauty.

 

Wait. He will come. 

Ooh, Semele. Goddess of the land. I felt your energy beneath my feet, rising up through my legs, up though my spine, opening my heart wider than ever before, shooting from my fingertips and out my third eye. A deep sense of renewed life stirred wildly within me! It  felt as though pure love merged with my blood and filled me with a bright, white, lightness! I sat there, in bliss for hours, in awe of your gift. 

Later, when I returned home, still trembling with a sensation of having floated all the way- I place flower seeds upon the altar, for your blessings. As soon as spring arrives I will plant them in the garden and watch my dreams come true. I know that as I witness each flower grows and bloom I won't have much longer to wait. Like a honey bee drawn to the fragrant opening petals, my man will find me. 

I drink a toast of sweet red wine in your honor and in deep gratitude and appreciation for all you've shared - for the gifts you've given.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Lilith

 

Beloved Goddess,

She Who refused to subordinate herself to a man, She Who knew she was equal, and had enough self respect to remain true to herself and her desires. 

Through the ages, Lilith, men have said you were the most beautiful, and in the same breath, the most evil... all because you stood up for yourself. 

I never understood the injustice of it all - why you were banished from the Garden. Yet, because you were, all women are part demon if we disobey - and all women, like me, most likely felt the vile unfairness of it since they were little girls. 

Queen: She Who knows the truth of herself, and of me, I often think I hear you calling my name. And, I wonder, if you and my Inanna are one in the same? So many aspects of the Holy She... so many facets of the Divine Feminine. We - are a kaleidoscope of love and wisdom. We have depth beyond the ocean. We have height beyond the cosmos and yet, we are labeled as unhinged if we speak our Truth - if we walk in our power (not power over - but power to Be)! 

Be Bold! I remember you saying to me... Stand up for what you believe, no matter the cost! And, though I wanted to, I was afraid... Afraid that I, too, would be banished into exile. Yet, your unbridled courage and sensual autonomy has been my strength, and so, this is the year I vow, in your honor, to stand in my power! You are a beautiful, strong, wise and brave role model for all women. When we dare to look behind the veil, when we dare to dig deeper than the surface fear based truth we're made to believe... we see the Truth! 

I see you, Lilith. I stand in solidarity with you. You lead the way for all women to reclaim true liberation - 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

End Note:
In 365 GODDESS, Lilith is assigned to February 29, Leap Year - which occurs only every 4th year (in order to make 'right' the Gregorian calendar). In ancient times, the lunar calendar was used, and remains the true calendar - honoring the energies of both light and dark - the mystery and magick of woman. Though I am certain Patricia Telesco meant no disrespect, I can't stand the idea of Lilith being kept in the liminal hidden space. She has been labeled 'evil' long enough. So, I honor her today instead of Bona Dea (which means Good Goddess). 

In this small way, I intend to bring balance to this division between good and evil - as women, like the Goddess, is often labeled good or evil depending on whether we obey or disobey the male 'God'; who by the way, has no such label, despite his words or deeds. 

Love Letter to Luonnotar

 

Beloved Goddess,

Daughter of the Earth, your abundant creativity is prolific... Holy Mother, mine, thank you for sharing it with me. With Spring comes my birthday and your gift of the refreshing east winds; bringing with them all the inspiration and magick needed to fuel my imagination. 

This new year I dedicate to the Divine Feminine, and vow to create something (ie: a poem, painting, collage, cake, dance, song, etc.) each and every day in Her honor. As a gift not only to the rebirth of my inner authority and sovereignty - but for the rebirth of woman world-wise! (oops!) I meant world-wide. Yet, may it be the beginning of a new era of wisdom, too! May all women awaken to the wisdom and power that dwells within her - in her own body - mind - heart and soul.

Creatrix of the Cosmic Egg, will you please guide my path - daily? Help me to birth my authentic essence. Allow me to emerge from this age old paradigm of conditioning, of control, of never being 'enough', of always being 'less than' perfect just the way I am... that began before I was ever born, yet which unknowingly, my Mother, still tries to keep me prisoner of (and herself most likely, too). And, still to this day, it causes me to often forget who I am! And, makes me neglect, curse and hate myself.  Help me break free of the shell that keeps me small. Grant me strength, courage and perseverance that I may continue until I have reclaimed my liberty. Help me to grow into the fullness of my wholeness and into the fullness of my potential.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Laka

Beloved Goddess,

You are so beautiful, generous and kind. What a unexpected delight it was the day you lovingly placed three leis over my head, draping them upon my shoulders- How pretty the flowers were! White, yellow and fuchsia... The fragrance of each lei was exquisite, but jasmine, plumeria and orchid together couldn't be described any other way, than heavenly! 

Watching you dance the hula and telling the story of your people was hypnotic and enchanting. Your grace and sensuality was both natural and intoxicating. Please teach me to dance as you do, to move my body with such seemingly, effortless ease - to love my body enough to be that comfortable and in harmony with its rhythmic sway. How I long to have known your sacred way of life since birth. The old ways are wise and mysterious. Such depth of love! I found my heart and home with you...

I remember what you said to me, so today, I will take up the sacred task of gathering the treasures of my personal legacy so that my grandchildren and those of the next seven generations will know who we are and what we stand for. So that they will remember from whence they come and where they are going - all the while remaining here - at home - in the peaceful center of their own pure heart.

Thank you,

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Oba

 

Beloved Goddess,

River Queen, please help me learn to go with the flow when dealing with the odd behavior of others, and help me get into the flow moving my body on a daily basis. Let me open fully to the energy flow of my chi - my divine essence and energy. Allow me to be in the state of grace that I may follow and fulfill my soul purpose and mission. 

Oba, you are so graceful and lovely. May I please be more like you, in a healthy place with life and time, itself. May I learn to trust myself in ways I have not yet been able to so that I can manifest all that I need and want to live in this lifetime. May I be a blessing to myself, my children and to the collective. Like all rivers, lead me to the Source of my being, my knowing, my highest good. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

A Love Letter to Asherah

 

Beloved Goddess,

Show me a glimpse into my future. Is there something I must do to ensure a good outcome, my desired journey? Or, is this my lot in life? Am I the one to take care of others at the cost of my dreams, my own life? I will not spell it out, as you know of what I speak - you know me, the way my life has been since I was a little girl. And, you know my Mother - even more than I... 

Help me to be like a tree. Allow me to be firmly rooted in love; strong, and yet, flexible, that no matter how harsh the winds may rage or blow, I am steady; unharmed. 

Help me to stand tall and confident, and as straight as you in my body, in my heart, in my Truth. 

Please grant me your kind support and wise insight, especially when dealing with those who like to tell me what to do and think, the ones who want to control my every deed and word. 

Help me to be diplomatic, calm, patient, kind, wise and compassionate, but also unwavering, fierce, and brave enough to make things awkward, if it means others become more aware, enlightened, more open, understanding, honest and alive. 

Keep my efforts just, and my intentions good, that I may always walk my path of beauty with purpose and passion, unafraid of what others may think or say! Make me fearless in my expression and authenticity, Make me bold yet also gentle and understanding. Make me a force to be reckoned with as I stand in my inner power and live my sacred mission with divine direction, discipline, self-confidence, and with an unwavering soulful voice. 

Thank you,

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Kali

 

Beloved Goddess,

I knew you first as loving Mother; a gentle protectress, a sure comfort and loving presence. Someone I ran to when I felt afraid; both seeking and finding certain peace in your soft embrace.  Mother, you were She Who calmed my racing heart and soothed my furrowed brow whenever I woke from a nightmare. So devoted to my need, you always came to me with endless compassion each and every time you heard me crying in my sleep. Ever ready to slay the demons hiding under my bed. Always willing to fight battles for my honor, for my privilege to keep the peace. Ever my faithful nurturer!  

No longer that shy little girl, I am a woman, grown. Now, whenever I confide in you some heartbreaking betrayal, a short-lived torment, or just a hint of trembling from a wrong done me, you become ravenous! Ravenous!!

Honestly, Kali, though I am still sometimes afraid of the dark unknown, I am secretly more afraid of you than my own silly fears! There is so much about you that terrifies me! I cower when the disembodied primal fears are revealed within myself. I shiver when I hear the skulls at your waist rattle. I silently scream whenever you look in my direction! I even quietly whimper, and want to close my eyes to avoid looking at you; naked, bloody and wild eyed! What has become of my dear sweet Mother? Why must you be so fearsome? And why must I be so weak, and still afraid of shadows? Were you always this scary? Have you changed? Or, have I? Was I sleeping? I didn't notice... When did you become the bloodthirsty embodiment of destruction? You have always been the fearless force against all evil, but why must you sever heads and parade them about with pride? I understand why you feel the need to trample Shiva - but why must you appear just as evil as the forces you annihilate? And, what is it that makes my face feel like a contorted mask of harsh judgment and serious repulsion even while writing this letter to you? Why is this so? Where did my precious Mother go?

Yet, I can't help wondering, is it only myself that I truly fear? Mother, it's not really you that frightens me- just the things you do... 

Sometimes, when you're not dancing like a wild banshee, and the blood isn't smeared across your face, I see you. I still recognize your deep love for me.  And, I see just how brave you truly are! I know without a doubt that you are protecting me; and on more levels than I am even aware. So, perhaps, it's a kindness that I am blind to all the evils of this world. Perhaps, it's out of sheer benevolence, that you do the things you do. Because you know the purity of my heart, Mother - you know just how tender and incapable I am of bearing the fullness of the evils rampant all about me - Is this why you purposefully frighten me with your façade of superficial horror and scare tactics?  To keep me safe! 

Kali, you are awesome! 

You shatter all illusion of time and death! Yet, my belly still tightens, making me feel sick to my stomach at just the mention of some of the unspoken atrocities others suffer. Atrocities far more vile than anyone can fully see, comprehend or grasp. Thank you Brave Mother for being a shield for the innocent, like me.
  
Let them fear me, I hear you say- Let them fear me, rather than die of shock, utter disbelief, unconscionable  revelation, and sad disillusionment. Let them fear me rather than know the true evil that wages war on the spirit of love, on the innocent children, on the romantic dreamers, on the not yet emotionally mature, and the weary hearted. Let them fear me, instead, the Mother who loves them forever and ever.

Mother, will I ever really grow up and be as brave as you? Will I ever see from a higher perspective and know that I have nothing to fear? That the gruesomeness of life is actually for our highest good? 

My own daughter understands you better than I. She calls you a Wicked Blessing. She says she sees you, as she does the time lapse films of death and decay - showing the dead returning to source for peace, healing, renewal and transfiguration. How wise she is.

Truly, I honor and deeply respect your necessary sacred mission- your dark wisdom, your Goddess-hood. I see through the horror you endure to protect me. Dark Mother, I know you are a cleansing force for love; it's only your actions - the killing, beheading, the blood in your mouth - the hunger for such heartless violence and wrath, that terrifies me! Although, I know and understand that you are correcting an imbalance, that you are defending the delicate, the innocent; and all your actions are acts of righteousness, I just stupidly question your methods... and who am I to do so? I who know nothing of the fullness of creation.

I know that you are not rampant chaos without a purpose. No, you are destruction for the good of all your children - tearing down what isn't serving us, so that life and goodness can flourish -  You are doing the nasty job that no one else is capable of - no one else has the fullness of love to do! 

A wicked blessing, indeed!

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Minerva

Beloved Goddess, 

Please help me prepare my home, heart and land for sowing your positive energy. I am in need of an abundant harvest - a 'forever' home of my own, a more expansive openness to receive true love, and gardens! How I crave gardens in honor of each season - gardens of flowers, fruit and nut trees, vegetables and berries. I long to dig my hands in the rich soil and be deeply grounded and connected with all that I am - my authenticity - my own precious vessel of love. 
I will plant geraniums of all colours in huge pots lining both sides of my front door in your honor, with this intent and prayer: 

Minerva, protect this sacred space

and all who dwell within -

and all who cross this threshold.

By your power and my will

and by the blessings of these flower -

now, only love, acceptance, balance and magick may enter and reside within. 

I saw an owl last night, its eyes bright and huge, staring down at me from a big old oak tree... I immediately thought of you - and felt that you had sent him to protect and watch over me. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Binah

Beloved Goddess,

Ooh Divine Spirit, I am just beginning to comprehend your holy place in the Qabalah, and though I do not yet fully understand, I know that I have always known you. You are as much a part of me as I am!
The 3rd Sephirah of Love, you are my light and guide. Come open the channels of energy within me so that I may generate love in its purest form; in emotional ways I have yet to feel or experience. 

Sister of my soul, I long to know you on more intimate levels. Reveal yourself to me. Divine Mother, lead me to attainment. You are my Source of understanding. My spirit expression of love and life.

The bees and the lilies are sacred to you - and to me. Messengers with wisdom sweet as honey; may the grace of the bees bring my first born, my beloved daughter, Lily, home to me. It's been far too long and I ache to hold her near to my heart as I once did before she was torn from my life. Shower her with blessings and let my love be a healing balm on her secret wounds and trauma from my anguish, and all my heartbroken tears. 

Binah, help me to comprehend the fullness of my purpose here, what I must do, what I am and who I am to become. Help me to find a way to generate more love in every action, word and thought. Grant me inner peace and the ability to discern with clear awareness all matters with ease that I may be secure in my unity with the Divine Feminine, Truth, peace and love. 

Thank you,

_Yours devotedly