It also avoids the unwise mixing of some cultural energy. I believe there is a One from which everything filters down. When working within a coven, most likely you will find yourself working with the non-specific Lord and Lady or with a set of god and goddess different from your personal deities. She may unconsciously attract destructive relationships or potentially controlling partners. The Goddess of Witchcraft’s sacred number is thirteen. Each god is part of the male half of the One, and each goddess is part of the female half. ( Log Out /  Pairings that would be unbalanced include two warrior deities like Athena and Thor, for example. ( Log Out /  You can choose your personal deities yourself. More often than not, a specific goddess may make herself known to you that you can’t ignore. Some Wiccans believe that gods and goddesses are archetypes of nature or human experience. She hears Persephone’s cries but does nothing, herself, to help and, furthermore, does not seek help from others. I'm not sure yet what I believe, but I sure as heck know what I don't believe. I'm a mom, wife, needleworker, knitter, wannabe writer, and most of all a spiritual seeker.

Water Witchcraft, Water Magic, Water Magick, Water Witch, Sea Witch, Sea Magic, Ocean Magic, Ocean Witch, Water Priestess, Sea Priestess, The Water Witch Learn Water Magic Working With Water Spirits Water Magic 9 month Course Mentoring Protection Magic Class Image by Banana-Jam on Deviant Art (Click Image) Basics Goddess of the underworld Concerned with the world of… Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, are typically connected with the waning part of the year. From Witch to Wicca by Leslie Ellen Jones, Phoenix from the Flame by Vivianne Crowley, Importance of Duality in Solitary Practice, Steele Wizard Tarot’s Extra Major Arcana Cards, Research their whole pantheon, myths, and culture, Don’t be afraid of worshiping the non-specific Lord and Lady, Be very, very careful when mixing pantheons. Pingback: 4SJ2014 – Opening Gathering – November 2013 | My Spiritual Journey. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The goddess, Hecate, strongly associated with the dark side of the moon and with witchcraft – was the only one to witness Kore’s abduction. The best advice I can give for working with deities is this: If you would like to read more about the general male and female divine, please see my essay Deity Concepts. If this is not something you are willing to do, than it is perhaps best and safest to work with a generic Lord and Lady until such a time as you are ready to do the work required. Some Wiccans believe that all goddess are one goddess and all gods are one god. My personal beliefs are mostly like the first group, but a little bit like the other two groups. I will write posts with more information on Demeter and Hades which will follow after what the “Goddess Knowledge Card” has to say about Persephone.)

However, Persephone was obligated to return each Fall to spend four months of each year in the underworld as consort to Hades because she had eaten pomegranates from the underworld. It is wise to work with traditional pairs, like Isis and Osiris, or Zeus and Hera. I do not believe that all gods are one, but rather each is a facet of the whole. At the beginning I didn’t quite agree with the description but as I read more and more I could see how she fits into my personality.

Doings Things in 13’s. I used this link as a reference. Using a group deity pair or non-specific deities helps the group of focus on their task without having to juggle possible conflicts between person deities. Filter by post type. I’ve heard of Persephone and know the basics of her story. Image by Banana-Jam on Deviant Art (Click Image). working with persephone < > Most recent. When working within a coven, most likely you will find yourself working with the non-specific Lord and Lady or with a set of god and goddess different from your personal deities. Persephone came in as a close second on the Goddess Archetype quiz I completed as part of my 4SJ. If you feel yourself drawn strongly to a god—seeing pictures of them everywhere, dreaming of them, etc.—then that is likely them calling to you. A lot of the challenges that Persephone faces are what I’m working on currently with my mental health so I do believe she has some important things to teach me.

First, the One splits into male and female, and from these two energies come the rest of the universe. Difficulty explaining her reasoning as it is an intuitive perception. And, really, it is nice to know the person next to you is visualizing the same deity, rather than trying to guess who it is they are seeing. Concerned with the world of spirit, the occult, matters associated with death. She is mystical, visionary and often possesses spirit guides. Your personal deities may also choose you. This is usually called have patron and matron deities, and they become your main focus of worship and magic working. Humans, baffled by the universe, need ways to explain how it functions. Create quarter calls, Circle castings, invocations, etc.

They are projections of human need and emotions which have taken on life. Most popular Most recent. There is a general belief amongst many Wiccans that there is one Source and from it come the Lord and Lady, that is, the male and female forces of the universe. Choosing a pantheon to work with will require study and dedication. PERSEPHONE Although Persephone is best known as Demeter’s daughter, the maiden who was abducted by Hades, lord of the underworld, the Greek version of her reflects the usurpation of female mysteries by a patriarchal mythology.

They believe that each separate goddess or god is an aspect of the One goddess and One god. This is a not an idea that any ancient culture shared, but if we are honest with ourselves, we know that Wicca is not about reconstructionism. Change ), Moon Sign| Waxing Gibbous in Aquarius (2° 55′), 4SJ2014 – Opening Gathering – November 2013 | My Spiritual Journey, My Inner Journey Walker | Past Life Wild Woman, Workshop: Attune to Self Through Nature and Herbs. Kore was ultimately allowed to rejoin her mother, who had arranged Persephone’s release. That is still some of the most important work you can do.

Kore, the Maiden, Persephone (or Demeter), the mature Woman, and Hecate, the Wise Crone. Pomona is associated with fruit orchards and the bounty of trees in fall. ( Log Out /  Kore was extremely unhappy in the darkness of the Underworld and missed her mother, Demeter. Persephone came in as a close second on the Goddess Archetype quiz I completed as part of my 4SJ. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I’ve never related to Persephone – her story interests me but I’ve not had any run ins with this Goddess before (which I guess isn’t surprising since she’s not the type to assert herself).

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I've heard of Persephone and know the basics of her story. When you have discovered or chosen your personal deities, your rituals can be tailored to them. If you want to honor her, perform ritual steps in thirteen steps. Study and invoke any or all of the following: Medea, Circe, Cybele, Artemis, Diana, Persephone, Demeter, and Dionysus. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. As an unconscious protective measure, she may choose a safe alternative in a younger, non-threatening partner whom she can mother. No matter which theory resonates with you, it is much easier to work with a small number of deities within a pantheon than it is to try to understand and work with the whole. that reflect the culture and pantheon they originate from. This doesn’t mean you don’t need to research their myths and pantheon.