Goddesses for Every Day: Exploring the Wisdom and Power of the Divine Feminine around the World

Loar, Julie

ISBN 10: 1577319508 / ISBN 13: 9781577319504

Published by New World Library, 2010

About this Item

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Seller Inventory # S_471794033

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Goddesses for Every Day: Exploring the Wisdom and Power of the Divine Feminine around the World
• Publisher: New World Library
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1577319508
• ISBN 13: 9781577319504
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Throughout time, people have turned to goddesses as symbols of what they seek — from abundance to healing, from protection to passion. Building on the resurgence of interest in the Divine Feminine, Julie Loar presents the qualities and origins of an international array of these deities, along with powerful suggestions for putting their attributes to practical use. In a daily-reflection format, she gracefully aligns the goddesses with the cycles of nature and the signs of the zodiac.

If you are struggling to attain a goal, call on the Nepalese goddess Chomolungma, as the sherpas climbing Mount Everest have done for generations. Or, for good luck, invoke the Roman goddess Fortuna, the inspiration behind gambling’s wheel of fortune. With 366 goddesses to choose from, you will find a deity to call upon for every aspiration and need.

Reviews

From Athena to Zaramama, 366 models of the divine feminine are assembled in an enriching collection that introduces a new goddess every day. Loar is known for her Atlantis Rising astrology articles, so it isn't surprising that the zodiac informs her yearly arrangement of goddesses. But there is a twist: in lieu of traditional astrological signs are "goddess signs" corresponding to a feminine mythic symbol. For instance, the goddess sign for Taurus is the tree of life, representing goddesses of abundance and fertility. The entry for each goddess explains her traditional role and appearance along with a key word and a contemplation to help readers think more deeply about her. Many entries come from Egyptian or Greek mythology, but Caribbean, Celtic, African, Native American, Indian, and Aboriginal deities also join the gathering. Each goddess is presented as a living tradition, whether she represents love, the sun, or war. Hopefully, Inuit marine goddess Sedna doesn't mind that her entry falls on leap day. (Dec.)
(c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.