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Aphrodite is the Cretan and Greek goddess of love and beauty.

Her name means “born from the foam”. Her birth place is thought to be the foam off of the islands of Cyprus or Kythira, Milos where he famed Venus de Milo was found, which is associated with her in modern times. The basic story goes that Aphrodite rises from the foam of the waves of the sea, enchanting anyone who sees her and inciting feelings of love and lust wherever she goes.

A temple to Aphrodite is on Kythira, an island she visited. The island of Cyprus has many places believed to have been enjoyed by Aphrodite when she was on earth. The most famous legend of Aphrodite is the beginning of the Trojan War. Aphrodite can be invoked for love, sexuality and passion (hence the term aphrodisiac). Aphrodite is especially potent in candle and mirror spells, romance and for love rituals involving the sea. Read the rest of this entry »

Birthstone:       Turquoise  is both a protective crystal and it enables verbal communication.

Birth flower:     Narcissus, also known as Daffodil (symbolizes respect, modesty and faithfulness).

Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December):  Ruled by Jupiter. A mutable fire sign, Sagittarius energy can be used for optimism, fresh perspectives, long-distance travel and house moves, creative ventures and expanding horizons.

Capricorn (22 December – 20 January): Ruled by Saturn. Capricorn is a cardinal Earth sign.  Use Capricorn energy for ambitions, perseverance, loyalty and for the acquisition of money.

All month:                    Look to the future

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The Earth Goddess (Gaia, Gaea, Ge) was the protogenos (primeval divinity) of earth, one of the primal elements who first emerged at the dawn of creation, along with air, sea and sky. She was the great “Mother of All”. The heavenly gods were descended from her union with Ouranos (the sky), the sea gods from her union with Pontos (the sea), the Gigantes from her mating with Tartaros (the hell-pit). Several mortal creatures were sprung or born from her earthy flesh.

Gaea is the name given her by the people of ancient Greece who worshipped her as the giver of dreams and the nourisher of plants and young children. The Romans called her Terra, Tellus, or earth mother. She was the eldest of all beings and the invulnerable, eternal goddess who was brought rich blessings to both the Upper- and the Underworld. Gaea has been known throughout human history as the patron goddess of all living beings on Earth.  She is the embodiment of the spirit of life, growth, harvest and renewal. Gaea is no longer worshipped or thought to be real in the monotheistic cultures of the present day.  However, whether people believe her to be real or not, when people refer to Mother Nature or Mother Earth, they are speaking about Gaea. Read the rest of this entry »