Love Letter to the Camenae

 

Beloved Goddesses,

You have been so good to me. 

Because of you, I have been abundantly blessed. You have always known both my past and my future. And though I may not yet know all, you gave a promise to be with me every step of the way; you keep it well. You foretold the fates of my precious children, reassuring me that I could be free to love them without fear of loss. You tell my fortune in every dream, with each breath and beat of my heart. It was you who taught me the arts, and the beauty of the written word. For this, I am forever and deeply grateful. 

I honor and respect your integrity and the wisdom you share with me. It was your tender care and knowledge of midwifery that enabled me to bravely forgo the mainstream ways so that I could experience my own power and magick during natural childbirth. I still draw from that deep well of magick whenever I feel weak, weary or helpless in any situation. I return to that divine place within myself and remember in an instant, just how fully loved, connected, guided and protected I am. You allowed me to prove to myself just how skilled and capable I am to carry and give birth to life! And, to myself and my dreams... 

I have been given the wisdom, grace and patience required of a soul midwife. How blessed I have been to witness those beloved ones departing this realm and how honored I am to have been able to guide them in reuniting with their own spiritual essence and let go without fear, without struggle, without regret. In guiding their path, my own was make clear. Thus, my faith in the Camenae is boundless. 

Please honor me now, sisters, as I come to you with a humble petition. I ask that you enhance my own prophetic knowing of the Mysteries and reveal the fullness of the Sibylline oracles to me, that we all may bless during Megalesia and always. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Asherah

 

Beloved Goddess,

Mother of All Wisdom, teach me to remember. Teach me to awaken to the inner voice of holy wisdom that dwells within my heart. 

Proprietress  of Universal Law, show me the way to walk and talk with integrity and calm confidence. Remind me of who I am when I forget.

While on my morning walk, I found a little piece of wood in the shape of a goddess; I picked it up and asked the wild forest if I could please take it. Without a sign of objection I carried it home with me. 

After taking a shower and anointing my body with lavender and frankincense, I slipped into my white lace wrap and unrolled my yoga mat before lying upon it. Eyes closed, I placed the little wooden goddess over my third eye. Silently, I called to you, Asherah. Soon after, a brilliant violet light began to pour into my third eye chakra and spread through my body. I lay there bathing in your presence for a long while. 

Empowered, I claimed: 

Abide in me holy wisdom, that I may be made aware; that I may have access to all wisdom in every needed moment. 

I felt you enter my heart and filled it with a bright light. The cool warmth of it radiated from within me and filled the room with a sweet glow. From every pore light seeped out and covered my body in a honey like aura. Soft hues of pure light - white, gold and pale violet shone brightly. It was so beautiful. I am blessed by your love and wisdom.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly 

Love Letter to Rinda

Beloved Goddess,

I laughed with pure delight when I saw this poster. Are you sure you didn't model for it?! It's a perfect likeness of you! But, only in looks. Though you always win, as a strong and positive force for change- you are gentle. 

I am constantly inspired by you, Rinda! You teach divine submission by example, which is so helpful as in the past, I held on stubbornly to old, outdated ways of being and seeing. Yet, I've been able to let go of old habits, thoughts and possessions more easily ever since you reminded me that: The sacred act of surrender isn't a weakness; rather it is a necessary part of gracefully accept personal transformation. 

I hope that you will continue to inspire me, and help me find ways to let go of what was and what no longer serves the changes I am preparing to receive. 

With your blessings, I'm ready to release the idea of aging - and all the fears related to it; as well as all sad or negative thoughts and all limitations that keep me from my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual growth and rebirth. I'm open up in new ways, and I am truly ready to welcome and bring into my life all that I long to be and do. 

Please:

Help me to see from a higher perspective. 

Help me feel safe taking up space. 

Help me to give birth to my soul self, that I may finally begin to manifest and live the life as I dream of. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Laufey

Beloved Goddess,

Just a little note to let you know that I'm so excited about your visit, today! What fun it will be watching old movies and spending time together -laughing and sharing ideas like we always do.

Wait until you see what fresh and beautiful things I've prepared for our Al Fresco lunch! (We can go on a picnic if you want)And, you will be delighted to know that I remembered your favorite dessert!! We can 'ooh and ahh' over it while making new plans for April.

While talking with Aphrodite the other night about your upcoming visit, she said your name means 'wooded isle'! Who knew?! Yet, that's so fitting, as you always want to spend as much time as possible wandering through the forest when you come, and like me, you love water (we practically live in the bathtub, don't we?)! Why don't we go to the bath house while you're here? My body will love a good soak in the hot springs...

Your visit couldn't be more timely, Laufey, as the energy is high-charged and I'm feeling it intensely! It's as if every thing has become an omen saying: 'Open to the possibilities"... My inner child is craving a happy, lighter vibe; and I truly need some magickal, sensual and creative new changes in my life. Something playful and sexy, please! Honestly, I should have said some one... (I just envisioned your brow lifting in question - ha!) We'll discuss that when you arrive! (Though I'm sure it won't be a surprise to hear me give voice to my dreams and secret longings... I love how we can confide in one another).

I'm finally opening up. I am seriously ready to entertain the idea of a mutually pleasurable and harmonious relationship with a big, tall, sweetheart of a man. I'm actually fantasizing about meeting my true love... Can I please have a combination best friend - tantra lover - life mate?

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Luna

Beloved Goddess,

Your power is great: unseen force that moves within my body and the body of water on Gaia. Your power is not the power of the masculine, but the power of the feminine. Not power over, but power to change; to hold and let go. Power to live and dream. Power to rise and fall like holy breath. Power to become what we were born to be. How wonderous is your energy! 

Thank you for shining light into the dark recesses of my consciousness. By doing so, new aspects of myself are regularly revealed, my awareness is more nuanced, hidden mysteries are unveiled, and my path of beauty is illuminated from within! 

This month began with a fierceness, teeth sharp and fate uncertain, but it is ending with such gentleness it feels so good to my psyche; healing and restoring my sense of hope.

She Who Changes, please continue to show me the way to be in harmony with my sacred cycles. Now that I no longer bleed, teach me to look within and find my inner flow with the sacred spiral dance. Reveal all ancient wisdom buried in my bones, in my body. Please guide me to listen and discover the unique pattern of my eleven moon centers. 

Grant me the wisdom and the creative instinct to trust my inner voice of knowing. Allow my innate inner guidance to shine light on my dark shadows, that I may reclaim my unknown aspects so they may be holistically reunited with my authentic self. 

During the next few days, as the moon wanes, growing ever darker until the new moon, show me where to look within to find the blockages to my progress and the detours to my purpose and empowerment. Help me to look at my self without fear, shame, guilt or denial. Help me to see and acknowledge all that is undesired and hidden within me so I may love it unconditionally, set it free, transform it, or simply bless it and let it be- allowing it time and space needed to grow and become what is meant to be.

Luna, Goddess of Emotions, Mistress of my Dreams, Queen of the Night, You Above - Always watching over me - I offer blessings and gratitude for your wisdom and sacred cycle. 

Thank you for being a constant in my life... Thank you for teaching me that change is the only way I can embrace growth and self-awareness. 

Thank you for being my wise grandmother, always gentle and full of magick. 

Your bright light as well as your darkness has taught me to be brave, has kept me living in harmony with my own inner ebb and flow, and has allowed me to release and manifest over and over again, recreating my self and the life I want to live in a myriad of ways. 

Lady Luna, your great beauty and steady grace is a shining example of the power of being woman. Following your lead, I have found comfort within when I needed protection and silence, and have been gently encouraged to shine my own light sharing what I've been taught; I honor the sacred mysteries. You are my dearly beloved, and I adore you!

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Ahurani

 

Beloved Goddess,

I woke in the wee hours of morning before the sun. Laying in bed, in the dark, thinking of you- of your many graces... and the way that you silently demonstrate goodness. How lovely you are! And, how generous and kind.

 

As I prayed and meditated I was ever mindful of the wonder of water. And, when light began to brighten the sky, I looked out the window and saw that it was raining! 

How pleased, O Humid Immaculate One, you are! And, how pleased am I. Also, how grateful that you chose to visit your blessings upon me today! Thank you.

Oh, Lady of Wisdom, Persian Goddess of Water, how deep my love for you flows. It has been so my entire life here on earth. Your beauty, magick and sweetness restores my body, mind and soul. How grateful I am for you. 

In your honor, I will bathe in fragrant waters (without sea salt) this day. Then, dress in the colours of blue, white and turquoise that you may know I am aligning my energy with yours. I will wear my amethyst pendant and allow my hair to spill long and free down my back to welcome good health, luck and longevity. 

Water is holy! Water is our most precious resource, and thus, I bless every glass I pour with love, joy and wholesome well-being. I envision the water entering and filling my body and every cell within with love, joy and wholesome well-being. Such strong magick is water! I use mine for the highest good of all. 

Knowing that every drop of water on our planet is the exact same water our ancestors drank and bathed in, makes it rare, and precious, and somehow unifying- We are one with the water! I am grateful for the blessing that it provides us; that it is mutable and changes with the power of our thought and intention.

After breakfast, I stand under the patio holding my kitty and small rain drops kissed my face and his. I gave gratitude and sent blessings to you, to the earth, and to us all.

May all the waters be blessed. 

May we all honor and respect the gift of it and use our power to protect and keep it pure. 

Goddess of my heart, Ahurani, Sister of the earth and sky, be with me always.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly 

Love Letter to Mujaji

 

Beloved Goddess,

After living in arid conditions for the last 30 years, I give praise for the humid conditions that embrace me, now... How thankful I am for being called home to the sweet waters of sky and earth. My spirit rejoices!

Your dark beauty has been hidden within my primal soul for eons - keeping me moist and hydrated despite the harsh words, the mean powers and all the lifelessly dry moments that I endured needlessly, and for far too long. Your mysterious and magickal ways have kept me in balance when I could have waivered precariously swinging wildly up and down, wrecking havoc on my inner sanctum. Thank you for holding me in this sacred space, for granting me whatever I needed on unseen levels. Thank you for leading me where I can be restored, refreshed, renewed and rebirthed!

How grateful I am that you are blessing me with the sweet, cleansing, restorative essence of rainwater! You know how much I love the storm - the sound of thunder and the smell of rain. There is something so empowering in the fertile wetness of the earth that invigorates and inspires me. 

Majaji, restore the soil of my soul that I may reap a bountiful harvest of productivity and balance in all areas come autumn. 

While it gently rains, as the day begins, I stand on a little patch of soft moss grateful that there is such lusciousness everywhere around me. I am thankful for the waterfalls, not only for their powerful beauty but also for the negative ions that give- that make me feel so good, hopeful and excited.

Mujaji, flow through me.

Mujaji, cleanse me.

Shower me with your life force energy that I may be empowered in fertile, creative and magickal ways. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly.

Love Letter to Vâch

 

Beloved Goddess, 

Earlier this day as I spoke your name, while placing a coral gold rose upon my altar and lighting Palo Santo with the intention of purifying my sacred space, and body, mind and heart- your image appeared before me; as clear and vivid as if you were here with me.  

O Divine Voice of my Soul, along with your presence, was a sweet fragrant scent of myrrh,  of frankincense, or maybe ylang ylang… I'm not certain- it was there, but all too fleeting! 

वाच् Offerings: protection and purification were felt as I embodied your power to banish any lingering shadows of fear or separation from love; to do away with all low energy negativity within the wholeness of my being. Here, in my heart, entered the lightness of your presence- a pure gold light glowing outwardly from within me - and filled the room with a soft aura of unconditional love.

As the beautiful music of Niyaz playing Love and The Veil danced about me, drawing my attention back into the altar room, I invited you to help me retain this holy heart center. I soulfully desire to not just 'let go' of all that is not for my highest good at this time - but to release it once and for all time! 

I asked of you:

May all that is not for my true self, my soul growth and divine heart focus gracefully and harmlessly depart my awareness, my body and my unconscious daily routine. And, be replaced with your power, your beauty, your wisdom and grace that I may practice my chosen daily sadhana, speak confidently in honor of my voice, and manifest the life I am here and purposed to live.

Just after speaking this prayer aloud, a small shift was tangibly felt (like a tiny jolt on the right side near my hip)…

Moving with the flow of the music and your energy, quietly entering into a meditative state, I serenely began cleansing, organizing, and rearranging miscellaneous items in my room, followed by a want to cleanse myself - my aura. Thereby releasing the angst I have been feeling, witnessing and holding in my awareness in recent months. Taking a deep breath, it all just fell away!

The final shift was experienced as the sound of music -ancient and haunting- continued pulling me into a very calm inner space.  Where the rest of the residual energy had just departed... From here, I was able to restore full sanctity to my space, my body, my life.

Vâch Devi, Goddess of Communication, I pray, please strengthen mine. Allow me to speak with others in the most loving, soulful, intelligent and well received ways possible; that healing may occur for us all.

Hearomg me, Mother of the Vedas, you kindly offer the mantra that reaffirms, shelters and sustains my soul.

Mala in hand, O bestower of mystic speech,  I began chanting to you:  

Om Aim Sarasvatyai Namaha 

64 times I sang-

Oom eye-m suh-ruhs-vuht-yeye nuh-muh-huh.
Oom eye-m suh-ruhs-vuht-yeye nuh-muh-huh.
Oom eye-m suh-ruhs-vuht-yeye nuh-muh-huh.

. . .

Such depth of nourishment restore me- mind, body and soul. As I chanted, I felt your wisdom, intelligence, knowledge and creative energy fill my mind and flow through my mouth. The healing force, always at work within me, suddenly make itself known. I felt the mantra supporting my growth, saying 'yes' to all my prayers, uplifting me, removing fear while holistically healing and restoring me to the highest version of my sacred self here on earth - in this space! It was magickal and deeply meaningful. 

I felt you settle gently and graciously within me, and here you remain, still. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

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Love Letter to Nut

 

Beloved Goddess,

O star spangled Queen of the Night, you stretch your beautiful body across the sky to protect and shelter me as I sleep. 

As I dream you watch over me... lifting me into the other realms where the sweetest dreams are made and come true.

Last night, I dreamt I visited you- so high in the starless night I became afraid, until you found me and wrapped me in your arms and held me close to your milky breasts. Nestled there in the milky way of my mothers love, I felt at home - the heart of home that I cannot recall knowing before. Is this is the sacred place I have long dreamed of? Somehow knowing it and longing for it even without remembering where it was, or that you were my Mistress.

Nuit, Goddess some name Nut, how I love you and find great comfort knowing you watch over us all so faithfully, so lovingly. Divine Mother, how you bless us, and give us sweet rest when the day is done. How you create a soothing space for lovers to meet and bask in the love of one another. 

The gentle winds that blow all night long sing lullabies to babies, young and old. How sweet your song- as it lulls us into the land of Nod, as it carries us across the starry sea, the great divide between the tangible and luminal worlds. Somewhere far, far away from where we dance and eat and work and weep you bring us home. How kind and gracious are your blessings of healing and good health. 

Sometimes, when it's dark and all the world is quiet; and everyone is fast asleep in their bed, I awaken at 3am -the hour of blessings- and smell the soft, earthy fragrance of musk and honey....
Then, when morning rises bright in the sky and you have drifted far away, I blink and find my eyes full of stardust. Closing my eyes I seek to find you with me once again.... but find only the memories of dreams that you have given me. For this I am thankful. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Leshachikha

 
Beloved Goddess,

While walking this morning, I felt your presence all around me. Were you the leaf that fell from high above and brushed the length of hair before falling at my feet? I hid it soft and green between my breasts, just in case, to keep your protective energy with me the whole day through. 

Or were you the deer that looked up while grazing as I approached? Perhaps, you were the forest itself as I felt you everywhere, with every step I took. 

So, with every step I sang to you. 

Oh Leshachikha, Ooh, gentle Lady of the Forest, O Fairy Mother- birth me again and again and again- that I may ever be close to your heart. May I ever be... close to love, to nature, to Thee.

Thank you, fair lady, for being a guardian spirit keeping me safe as I wander far from home. You have a dwelling place within my heart, always. 

Some say you are yet still sleeping... If this is true, I scattered handfuls of wildflower seeds in the big open field near the waterfall, so flower blossoms will greet you all along the path on your way to visit me. 

Sweet Goddess, I will happily prepare a place for you to visit. A fairy grove with a secret entrance into the trunk of a strong old tree is ready for you to move in... Soft sweet moss lays everywhere upon the earth, there, and little lantern shaped flowers of the brightest yellow, and tiny wild orchid like flowers in the most vibrant lilac hue spill across the earth in green patches. The birds love it there, as do I. 

Please. Where did you hide the winter seeds? I thought we would use them to make a loaf of bread. Let me know, and we can eat some fresh from the oven with homemade grape jam and sweet clotted cream.

A little bird just came and interrupted my writing - she told me that you left a small gift for me beneath the pear tree - I immediately ran to find it in full white bloom! When, only yesterday, it was not!! What a magickal surprise. So beautiful... and as I looked around, I saw that they were all in bloom! Magnificent! Spring has officially arrived. Ooh! And, what a sweet, little holey stone, you've left for me. How ever was it fashioned that the hole is in the shape of a heart?! I absolutely love it - and you!

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Cybele

 
Beloved Goddess,

I am now dwelling in the Enchanted Forest surrounded by mighty pine trees, one of which I feel is your beloved Attis. 

Earlier this morning, just after the sun rose, I built a small altar over his roots. Upon the little moss covered altar I placed a meteorite stone, dark and heavy it was, to represent you and let him know that you are ever with him. This crystal is a spirit stone that brings me into a heightened state of awareness, opening and enhancing my metaphysical abilities, such as clairvoyance, telepathy and foresight. I feel that you have a part in this, so I'll leave it there until the new moon. Also, I left a key there, too, that love, health and victory may be unlocked within us all. 

Later this afternoon, I will plant the astilbe cuttings I was given as a gift near the purple spotted dead-nettle I remember growing there last summer. I think you will like the way the purples and mauvy-pinks look together. Afterward, I will shove the cast iron candle holder into the earth, and when it's warmer, some night in the coming weeks, I'll place a votive  candle in it and let it flicker and burn itself out with a prayer for you and your true love. 

Perhaps, I'll dance beneath the tree barefoot upon the earth and feel strength and courage enter into my body, that I may never become hopeless while here in this world. Though I have the heart of a lioness and my rising sign is Leo, I need courage that I may not be shy, that I may boldly pursue my dreams and stand up for all that I believe. That I may be brave when I feel afraid, and alone on this journey.

Mother, please help me learn new concepts that I may be aware of the changes happening all around me. Help me to open my mind and heart to new ideas, that I may be more creative and receptive to your wisdom. Help me to use my voice to communicate better with others. Open my third eye fully that I may see the sacred path I am to follow. Also, please help me to see and understand the wisdom of beings on other dimensions that I may help others to awaken and be empowered as we walk the path of beauty.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly 

Love Letter to Tamra

 

Beloved Goddess,

Ancient ancestress to all the birds, is it true that women use to be birds? I feel on some level this is so, as I know I was born to have wings!

Even in my dreams I fly - or find a way up into the sky-upon the back of a black Pegasus, in the arms of my daddy long ago, or while sitting in a porch swing... 

The year that I turned 15, the birds began to come to me for healing - just being held in my hands for a while could mend a broken wing. I am not sure of the power I possess, yet it has happened just so a handful of times. The first one brought to me, took the longest to heal: a big iridescent purple, green and black bird. The others brought themselves... they would call from the tall grasses or hop frantically in the forest to get my attention. They needed only an hour or two of quiet nesting in the palms of my prayerful hands before they took wing and flew from me into the wild blue yonder.

Please teach me their language, Tamra, as they often try to communicate with me, but I do not always understand. 

Today, as I scattered birdseed, a big black crow came to partake and recited a bit of poetry to me. I made a wish and almost instantly, he took flight straight up into the sky, carrying my wish to you! Please make my wish come true, oh beautiful lady.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Marzenna

 
Beloved Goddess,

Just as you oversee the earths transition from death to rebirth - please oversee mine. I am open wide for transformation - rebirth. 

I am in need of a beautiful change, one in which I move my body in joyful ways, one in which I belly dance and sing and grow lush gardens of flowers, berries and vegetables. One in which I not only write, but I paint and create, bathe and moon dance, make love and kiss the morning before the sun rises. One in which I publish my books and nap on a porch swinging bed, prepare feasts for my tribe to be eaten al fresco under the big old oak tree, and gather with moon sisters in the dark of the night. One in which I live by honoring each season as it begins and celebrate letting go as much as I do letting in. One in which I share wisdom with girls and young women, and make magick in the woods, near wild water, and in every area of my home. One in which I have my true love - a mystic of a man - a giant, strong enough to hold the hugeness of my soul, loving enough to ignite my inner flame so it burns bright for a hundred thousand lifetimes.

Marzenna, Goddess of Change, and Growth and Sacred Cycles, come, be with me, help me become the juiciest, healthiest, most beautiful and enchanting version of me that I can be. Help me to remember that we have known one another before this world was born. Help me to embody the divine feminine in the best ways possible for my soul mission here on earth.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Butterfly Maiden

 

Beloved Goddess,

Hopi maiden, remind me of the ecstasy of being free - the magick and mystery of allowing my own transformation to open me to new ways of living and being in this world - so that my life becomes a flower!

Show me how to be balanced in body, mind, heart and soul. Show me how to rebirth myself into my most authentic expression. 

Butterfly Maiden, every year I seek your wise counsel, and every year you find a way to grace my life. How beautiful and pure is your spirit. How sweet and kind to me, you always are. May the day come when I am free to travel this wild land with you- what fun we'll have just being carefree and happy, together. 

Sometime, soon, my beloved soul sister is packing up her home and moving closer to me. I am so excited... Please let her find a home that is in nature, near a creek, waterfall or stream- a place with wild and fruitful lushness; a land that has plenty of space, a huge sprawling house and perhaps a little cottage ideal for me to call home, too. I dream of gardens, of sacred space, of room for retreats and gatherings of all sorts. I dream of being the fullest expression of my divine essence. Please show me the way.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

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I've enclosed a small token of my love for you. 

Love Letter to Ishikore-Dome

 

Beloved Goddess,

Ishikore-Dome, shine your light reflected in the 8-petaled mirror upon my face, and into my heart that I may come out of my home cave (which I'm want to remain in writing both day and night) to experience the wonder of this day. As you know, today is my birthday, thank you for your best wishes that I shine my own light, that I explore and express my talents in new ways... How beautiful are your gifts to me: a feisty courageous spirit, a strong will, creativity, and a willingness to practice and take action on my dreams. 

Upon your altar I placed the magick mirror (a beautiful old woman gave it to me over a decade ago... Remember? -the one with the maiden laying beside the mirror as if it were a pond, gazing into its depths to see her authentic face) and seven small, silver candles. As I lit each one I spoke a blessing upon all the women and girls of this world, that they may be strong, wise, gentle, kind, confident, creative and authentic. I ask that you make it so.

Thank you,

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Isis

Beloved Goddess,

Mother Moon, thank you for your gifts of love, inner beauty and spiritual awareness. 

On this bright spring evening the Lenten Sugar moon still appears full, and its light is making love to everything in sight. Such an exquisite glow reflects from my skin...

O Queen of Sorcery, upon your altar I have placed in the east and the west, bloodstone and amethyst stones as guardians, representing your protection over me. In the center, a silver dish in the shape of the moon holds a candle with the flame tall and bright. Myrrh and cedar incense burns and their smoke gently spirals upward to you. With the feather of a hawk, I pull it towards myself that it may cleanse and empower my aura... I breathe in deeply and speak this prayer:

Isis, Goddess fill my soul with your attributes. Permeate the white fabric I wear that  I may embody your essence and energy in meaningful ways. The petals of five roses have been placed under my pillow that you may visit my dreams this night. Isis, Goddess Divine, show me a sign of divination that I may know how to proceed in the coming days.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly 

Love Letter to Anaïtis

Beloved Goddess,

O Humid Immaculate One, how welcome you are in the parched places of my soul. With gratitude I allow your wetness to flow over me, sinking into my very being, hydrating me in youthful, restorative and beneficial ways. Blessed Goddess, please renew my spirit, and grant me the gift of a sensual, creative, playful and loving relationship.

As the earth and heaven are married, bring all aspects- divine masculine and divine feminine within me- into balance. Make me whole that I may attract my most glorious mate on this new year of my birth. 

Bring blessings. Open me that your passion and energy may flow through me, and flower within me... that I may share abundantly with my one true love.

Anaïtis, as you suggested, I have mixed a bath potion of cinnamon, violet and vanilla. It's warm and spicy fragrance makes me feel sexy and beautiful. As I bathe with it, and adorn myself in your image, please bring my true love near, that we may gaze upon one another in excitement and soulful reunion; that our hearts, minds, bodies and souls may meet once again, and join in love for our mutual highest good in this life. May we be a blessing for one another throughout the years we share, and may we grow old together with the fullness of happiness, passion and harmonious pleasure.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Sheelah-Na-Gig

    Beloved Goddess,

Bodacious She! Ancient Mother, I love that you freak some people out! I love that you are brazen and old and wise and free!

Sheelah, why are so many afraid of the dark, mysterious, unknown aspects of the divine feminine? What wisdom had the people long ago who welcomed and embraced it, that we do not? Please enlighten us. We need your special blend of magick and Truth.

The sacredness of the yoni, as the pathway to life - the opening to the void, to the holy of holies.  Yet, modern men call your stone carved image on churches and other sacred spaces: architectural grotesques! How dare they! You who ward off evil, demons and eternal death.

There is deep magick in the vulva. I read that women in ancient times lifted their skirts and showed them to the enemy - which supposedly sent them fleeing in terror! What strange irony - that the modern day men are obsessed with the viewing of our magick portal, but only the young, hairless version, mostly. The natural, old or excessively bushy variety still has the power to frighten even the strongest man. Why?

Why is it that they both lust after and fear women at the same time? What power do we hold that still speaks some mysterious warning that most women no longer remember? Is this the reason rape isn't a sexual crime so much as it is a crime of control and power over? Men seek to tame us, to control and deny us our innate power!

Sheelah-na-gig, please return. Please invest every woman her goddess-given power that we may fully reclaim who we are, that we may remember what magick we possess and use it as we were born to do; Empower us old, wise one.

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Ostara

 

  Beloved Goddess,

Harbinger of my birth, I greet you joyously! Goddess of Dawn, I welcome rebirth into my life on every level. I am ready to release what has been and give birth to the new - everything that is in alignment with my highest good on my Path of Beauty.

This morning I awoke before the sunrise, took a shower with patchouli and myrrh soap, and dressed in white. I walked down to the creek and stood upon the earth with bare feet. It was chilly, but I felt so grounded - rooted in your love. Connected to your light energy, I actually felt some subtle stirring beneath the earth - Was that you?

As I stood there, I placed a symbol of all that I am ready to release (fear, lack, excess weight and skin imperfections) upon the earth and turned away leaving it there- without a single glance back. As I walked toward the east, I came across a small patch of daffodils; the first flower of spring! I picked one and walked home. Wrapped in a blanket, feet still damp from the dew, I sat on the porch swing and watched the sun rise.  It was so quiet and still. 

A small herd of deer came by, and nibbled on the sweet grasses sprouting down by creek. They saw me but didn't seem to mind my company. I felt their gentleness and sent them love. And, just as I was about to get up and come inside to make a cup of tea, I noticed that a tiny toad had been sitting beside me on the cushion! Once inside I looked up toad medicine and was delighted to see it was a gift and messenger from you! Was that your way of saying everything I've released is now leaving my life, gracefully, and harmlessly? I hope so. Symbolically, like you, toads represent fertility, rebirth, transformation, and love. 

I feel so blessed!

Whatever wonders are in store for me, I welcome them wholeheartedly! And, with a full heart I am grateful for you Ostara. 

Thank you.

_Yours devotedly

Love Letter to Gauri

 

Beloved Goddess,

Your beauty is breath-takingly golden! Yet, your kindness is even more bright and beautiful! It's difficult for me to look upon you, so radiant is your aura. You shine brighter than the sun and I am forced to bow my head each time I am in your presence. 

Maha Gauri, how pure and pale is your skin... so smooth and clear. Truly, you are more glorious  every time I see you! Please send me the recipe for your Turmeric bath. Though I have no hopes of surpassing your beauty, still, I'd like to look my best, and you did say that it has many healing benefits, as well. Do you also add milk to your bath? I loved how it felt when I was with you last, but I was submerged in the delightful aroma and sensual sensation that I wasn't paying attention to what you were adding to my bath water.

Precious Goddess, you are most kind, and so very dear to me. Each and every time I mention a need or some want, you are quick to help me find a way to have my wishes come true. Your love and attention humble and delight me. How blessed am I to know you!

I can't believe you sent you mirror to me! What a lovely and priceless gift. It's so pretty... and heavy with the ornate gold surrounding it. I've long admired it, but I never dreamed that you'd want me to have it. I will do as you instructed- each and every time I look into the mirror I will speak and think only love. It's not easy to do - but I am trusting you that in time I will actually love what I see. Could it really be true that in time I will love my own reflection? That, like you, I will actually love my body and face and hair and see only beauty; beauty as I see in you? If so, this is a gift I will treasure always, as I currently struggle to do so, especially when I am naked or without makeup. I am most grateful for all that you do for me, Thank you.

I am looking forward to your next visit as we always have so much fun staying up late, talking and laughing. I still laugh out loud when I remember what you told me about your beloved lion. He's adorable in his fierce loyalty and gentle devotion.

Ooh! I almost forgot. The sweets you sent were so exotic and delicious. I'm still enjoying them.

Thank you!

-Your devotedly

Love Letter to Anna Parenna

Beloved Goddess,

Enduring Year, you have gifted me another and this shall be my sixty-first! Ooh Kind Mother - the cycle of life continues to evolve and expand... so much has changed in my life - so much that it's barely recognizable. 

In your honor, I have created a circular garden altar, at the base of the oak tree. There on the trunk is a circle like indention that looks like a little window. I wish I had eyes to see within... as I can imagine the faeries that live there - and that wee view might show me their kitchen. I know that there must be tiny acorns and seeds upon their table. Every week I offer my hair that they may stuff their duvet and keep warm on these cold damp nights.

Though the altar simply resembles a fairy ring, at the moment, in time I want to plant small petaled flowers, and make a few charms and gifts to set upon it. And, as I know you will delight in this, I will do random acts of kindness in your name throughout the coming year. I'll write and tell you all about the things I will do to surprise and bless those unaware, but in need of love and kindness.

Until then, I hope you will continue to bless us all. We, the children of this earth, need you. 

Thank you.

-Yours devotedly