Belief in and worship of the Divine Feminine, the ancient Goddess, stretches way back into the mists of time, when humankind started contemplating their role in the cosmic wheel. Rituals were performed to aid the hunt, so that there was enough feed so that people would not go hungry, and skins to provide the necessary shelter and clothing. Out of this need came the realisation and worship of the Goddess, who was the provider of all things.

The ancient Goddess is known by many names, and can be found in virtually every culture, religion and spiritual tradition around the world - however in some she has been overlooked and neglected for such a long time. Although times have changed since greatly since those of our ancestors, the importance and need for the Goddess is still within us. No matter where we go, the Goddess can always be called upon. We just need to re-teach ourselves how to reach Her again. By identifying the Divine Feminine, we open the path to deeper understanding for all beings, for she is the creator of all life. There are many ways to begin connecting with the ancient Goddess, the Divine Feminine - the following are just a few suggestions:

An altar containing many Goddesses from around the world

• Create a small altar dedicated to the ancient Goddess is a peaceful part of your house. The top of your dressing table or bedside table could be a great place to start.
  

• Look for a suitable statue of the Goddess/Divine Feminine in New Age or other spiritual shops. Asian grocers often have statues of Kuan Yin.
  

• Alteratively photocopy a picture from a book on myths or add a photograph of yourself, your mother (or another female relative) or even another woman you find inspiring (ie Mother Theresa).
  

• Add a candle that you can light when you talk to the Goddess.
  

• Leave a small offering or gift for the Goddess such as crystals, flowers, shells, etc.
  

• Write requests to the Goddess on pieces of paper which are then folded and placed in a special bowl or container to be disposed of once achieved.
  

• Meditate in front of your altar or turn the area into a peaceful retreat.

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ASSORTED GODDESS EVENTS

Throughout the year, The Goddess House encourages anyone interested in honouring the Great Goddess to join us in partaking in specific rituals and events. A small admittance fee is asked to help cover expenses incurred in order to offer these events to the public. If you are interested in attending any of these events, please contact us positions are often strictly limited.

• HECATE’S RITUAL AND SUPPER - 15 August 2009: The Goddess House will be holding a special ritual in honour to Hekate, the Greek Goddess of the Crossroads, that will be followed by a Greek inspired supper.
  Registrations now open - closing 31 July 2009.
  Limited number of positions available.
  For more information, please download this pdf flyer.
  

• EXPLORING EGYPTIAN GODDESSES - 17 October 2009: A special one day workshop looking at the ancient myths as well as reconstructing some of the ancient rituals honouring many of the Egyptian Goddesses.

• TRANSFORMING YOURSELF WITH THE DARK GODDESS - 21 November 2009: Due to the many requests received, this is a repeat of the May 2009 workshop. The Goddesses we will be working with during this workshop include Persephone, Pele, Oya, Lilith, Baba Yaga and Hekate. See below for more information.
  

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DARK GODDESS WORKSHOP

21 November 2009

Explore the realm of the Dark Goddess and transform yourself

Just after the November Dark Moon, The Goddess House offers a perfect opportunity for people to release all those things that are holding us back from progressing along our spiritual paths - in time for Summer and the festive season. This opportunity comes in the format of an one day workshop focusing on various aspects of the Dark Goddess. Throughout the day, you are invited to join us as we journey into the hidden depths of the Underworld in order to meet the Keeper of the Secrets and the Cauldron of Inner Knowledge, the Life Transformer, the Mover and Shaker, the Sorceress ... and all the other names by which the Dark Goddess has been referred to.

Altar dedicated to the Dark Goddess

While the aspects of the Dark Goddesses we visit from year to year change, the ultimate goal of this workshop does not – that of inner transformation – a personal alchemy so to speak.

In this workshop we will be working with Persephone of the Greek Underworld; the Hawaiian Lady of the Volcanoes, Pele; the Yoruban Storm Goddess, Oya; Lilith, the ancient Owl Goddess; the Slavic Crone, Baba Yaga; and Hecate, the Great Goddess of the Crossroads.

Please download this pdf flyer about this workshop or contact us if you have any further queries.

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THE SACRED WHEEL OF THE GODDESS

Another cycle of the Wheel of the Year has passed. In the Southern Hemisphere as the Sun is drawn away from the Earth, the boney fingers of the Death Hag can be felt. The autumn colours are nearly all faded and with the dropping of the temperatures, the mists start to arise more readily in the mornings, and linger longer. To celebrate this time of the year, we offer a seasonal excerpt from “The Gaia Tradition: Celebrating the Earth in Her Seasons” by Kisma Stephanich (Llewellyn, 1991) for your reading pleasure.

The Goddess House altar dedicated to the Green Tara

Previous excerpts are "Spring" (the Virgin/Maiden Goddess), "Summer" (the Mother Goddess), and "Autumn" (the Crone Goddess).

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AUSTRALIAN GODDESS CONFERENCE 2009

The 2009 Goddess Conference will be taking place from Friday, 30 October 2009 and will be continuing over the weekend until 1 November 2009. The venue is once again on the Gold Coast, with the theme being Magdalena: The Mantle of Sacred Woman’s Power. More information about this year’s conference can be found by going here. The conference is organized by the Goddess Association in Australia, (G.A.I.A.). More information about this wonderful organisation can be obtained by clicking on the image right. Frances, the visionary behind The Goddess House, has written an article detailing her reflection about the 2008 conference for "Insight" magazine. A .pdf version of this article can be downloaded here.

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ARTICLES ABOUT THE GODDESS

Take some time out for yourself and have a look at the following articles about the various guises of the Goddess that have been written over the years:

The Divine Feminine  |  The Triple Goddess  |  Kuan Yin: Mother of Compassion

Freya: Northern Love Goddess  |  Yemaya: Goddess of the Sea

Hathor: Mother of the Gods  |  Lakshmi: Goddess of Purification and Prosperity

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GODDESS E-BOOKS AVAILABLE

"EMBRACING THE GODDESS": This A4 sized e-book introduces the reader to the Ancient Goddess and her worship that stretches back at least 30,000 years. From the ancient past, various aspects of the Goddess from around the world are described in this e-book, as well as suggestions of how to set up a sacred altar in your own home and how to bring the Goddess back into your life. A sample of this informative e-book is available here.
Cost: $10.00 AUD.

"THE DARK GODDESS": A 37 paged A4 sized informative e-book that explores six Dark Goddesses - from Persephone (Greek Maiden Goddess of the Underworld) through to Kali (Hindu Mother of Destruction and Keeper of the Karmic Records) and Hekate (Pre-Greek Guardian of the Crossroads). Based on the workshop of the same name.
Cost: $10.00 AUD.

"WRITINGS OF A PRIESTESS": A 78 paged A4 sized e-book containing the retelling of myths, rituals, as well as personal accounts of a priestess's journey with and about the Great Goddess. Special sections dedicated to who the Great Goddess is as well as individual aspects including Athena, Epona, Kali-Ma, the Green Tara, Frejya, Erzulie Freda, and Yemaya. A personal account of an encounter with the hidden Dark Goddess, as well as uplifting insights into undertaking ritual.
Cost: $15.00 AUD.

20% of all proceeds are donated to charity.

Alternatively, you can contact us at The Goddess House for more information.