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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THE SACRED WHEEL OF THE GODDESS

Around and around the Wheel of the Year turns. Here in the Southern Hemisphere as one solar year comes to an end, another is reborn. While the boney fingers of the Death Hag can still be felt, their grip is slowly loosening as the Sun gains in strength. The green mantle belonging to Bride of the Spring is beginning to become more noticeable. To celebrate this time of the year, we offer "Summer" (the Mother Goddess), 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 Maiden Goddess), "Autumn" (the Crone Goddess), and "Winter" (the Winter Death Hag Goddess).

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AUSTRALIAN GODDESS CONFERENCE

The 2010 Goddess Conference will be held on the Gold Coast in either September or October 2010. More information about this 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  |  Embracing the 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.