Your God/Goddess

[Snugglepuff]

So, I just wanted to start a little thread on your God or Goddess or both.

I myself have had a strong connection with Isis... I think she is the epitome of what a woman should be - strong, loving and protective.

It took me a while to get a connection with any God at all, but I eventually found a companion in Cernunnos really. Completely different kinds of Gods - one Egyptian, the other Celtic. But I'm eclectic what can I say??

Hoping there's a good number of Pagans out there....
Let me know why or how you have found your connections....

Hannah x

[nativeastral]

l was going to mention athena or [minerva in roman terms], who sprang from her fathers [zeus] forehead, signifying intelligence and reason; her symbol is an owl for wiseness; strangely, whilst reading another thread here mentioning the illuminati l googled and came up with this

Owl of Wisdom: Illuminati, Bohemian Club, Schlaraffia, James Gordon Bennett Jr. | Terry Melanson

but my interest was in the significance of the asteroids in astrology, the goddess attributes in both male/female; more symbology just to complicate and explicate the complexity/development of the human psyche

Astrology & Horoscopes by The Astrologer - Free Horoscopes and Astrology

needless to say, for me the significance was that l was a second daughter, expected to be a son, and so l did feel close to my father, wanting to be as good as a son [not that he minded!]

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by nativeastral

l was going to mention athena or [minerva in roman terms], who sprang from her fathers [zeus] forehead, signifying intelligence and reason; her symbol is an owl for wiseness; strangely, whilst reading another thread here mentioning the illuminati l googled and came up with this

Owl of Wisdom: Illuminati, Bohemian Club, Schlaraffia, James Gordon Bennett Jr. | Terry Melanson

but my interest was in the significance of the asteroids in astrology, the goddess attributes in both male/female; more symbology just to complicate and explicate the complexity/development of the human psyche

So would I be right in thinking that you observe more of the Roman deities??

I'm a bit mix and match really... I found it hard to connect with a male deity - maybe out of fear I guess. I'd been so close to Jesus/God for so much of my life and then felt so betrayed by it all. I felt like I'd been lied to. I genuinely thought that if you're a good person, God will protect you and your family... that didn't happen. Originally, I was mad at God, but then I came to the conclusion that he didn't exist...

[nativeastral]

Originally Posted by Snugglepuff

So would I be right in thinking that you observe more of the Roman deities??

I'm a bit mix and match really... I found it hard to connect with a male deity - maybe out of fear I guess. I'd been so close to Jesus/God for so much of my life and then felt so betrayed by it all. I felt like I'd been lied to. I genuinely thought that if you're a good person, God will protect you and your family... that didn't happen. Originally, I was mad at God, but then I came to the conclusion that he didn't exist...

no, only because l got into greek mythology via astrological/kabala archetypes; my daughter is called rhianna, a celtic horse goddess [rhiannon], not because l have any welsh in me, but because of fleetwood macs song!! it also connected with rhea, greek primordial goddess born of ouranus and gaia, consort of kronos [saturn] and mother of zeus [jupiter].

another goddess l 'connect' with, inasmuch aspire to, is kwan yin.

have you read any feminist christianity to reconnect with it?

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by nativeastral

no, only because l got into greek mythology via astrological/kabala archetypes; my daughter is called rhianna, a celtic horse goddess [rhiannon], not because l have any welsh in me, but because of fleetwood macs song!! it also connected with rhea, greek primordial goddess born of ouranus and gaia, consort of kronos [saturn] and mother of zeus [jupiter].

another goddess l 'connect' with, inasmuch aspire to, is kwan yin.

have you read any feminist christianity to reconnect with it?

Actually, I was quite unaware it existed. I don't think my problem with Christianity came from a lack of strong female characters. It came from my Mum really... she became terminally ill at one point. It made me angry and I lost all faith, in anything.

Lol, I think I'm going to stop trying to categorise you, I get the feeling you're uncategorise-able - and that's a good thing

What bits of astrology are you into? I did attempt to when I was very young... I had a small collection of tarot cards, some runes and booklets on astrology but I lost them... it would have been nice to read them all when I was a little older and had a bigger attention span lol!

I will have a search anyway for some feminist Christian stuff - I like to broaden my horizons but it's not something I'm looking to reconnect with ever again.

[nativeastral]

wow snuggle you seem pretty categorical about that one; maybe get into mystical christianity? [christ consciousness within?].

l only tune into the moon phases nowadays, and where the outer, transpersonal planets are in relation to my chart. l decided not to get too heavily involved as l knew it would take over the spontaneity of nowness and how l saw and acted in 'my' world though a friend [a gambler] chided me for not using the lucky transits for betting; maybe he has a point cos l'm skint!

l like tarot as a 'guardian angel' or higher self, affirming the background intuition trying to get through to consciousness, in quiet moments [usually in anquished angst moments which thankfully are less common!].

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by nativeastral

wow snuggle you seem pretty categorical about that one; maybe get into mystical christianity? [christ consciousness within?].

l only tune into the moon phases nowadays, and where the outer, transpersonal planets are in relation to my chart. l decided not to get too heavily involved as l knew it would take over the spontaneity of nowness and how l saw and acted in 'my' world though a friend [a gambler] chided me for not using the lucky transits for betting; maybe he has a point cos l'm skint!

l like tarot as a 'guardian angel' or higher self, affirming the background intuition trying to get through to consciousness, in quiet moments [usually in anquished angst moments which thankfully are less common!].

I have been told that there are versions of Christian witches... but its not something that appealed to me. It would have done when I was younger. Perhaps if I had discovered that before I would be one today lol. Magic is always something that has interested me.

I love the moon. I think it's just unlike anything else - so beautiful. It's my planetary sign apparently. Some people would see using your talents for betting as a bad thing but I think if you learn to use things responsibly, it's all good. Especially, if you're in need.... I did really think that's what magic is for - when you need it. The rest of it comes with nature.

I tend not to use tarot too much, just on the odd occassion. Not only because I need to learn the cards more but because I've never had anyone ask me do a reading (thankgod). I like shuffling them and feeling them in my hands though.

I remember in my old collection of astrology stuff I had some cute little rings that had different cultures on it - like the Chinese years and other stuff. I loved it I would like to get into astrology more, it just seems like such a mammoth task.
The Moon is reasonably simple, I've even got my waxing, waning and full moon down. Next stop - blue moons and black moons lol

Are there many other like minded people on the forum who post in here or are they all in hiding?? lol.

How long have you been into astrology??

[nativeastral]

so your'e a cancerian, all motherly and nurturing, and crabby?!

its a minority subject here, though l've yet to trail through previous threads in this alternative section for some gem posts methinks.

l've read up on astrology for more than 25 years, but very seldom pick up a book nowadays; l was always interested in symbology and universal archetypes, and cycles, as above so below, sychronicity etc.

do you do spells then?

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by nativeastral

so your'e a cancerian, all motherly and nurturing, and crabby?!

its a minority subject here, though l've yet to trail through previous threads in this alternative section for some gem posts methinks.

l've read up on astrology for more than 25 years, but very seldom pick up a book nowadays; l was always interested in symbology and universal archetypes, and cycles, as above so below, sychronicity etc.

do you do spells then?

Why yes, I am a crab

I was hoping for a bigger community in this area but you can't have everything I guess. lol.

25 years is some good going!! Ah, yes, the as above so below, different planes, what we do here affects us on this plane and on others... it's intriguing to say the least.

Well, I do spells when I am in desperate need, when I have exhausted every physical and emotional avenue possible. For instance, I've done a protection spell over my family as I worry about them everyday. And I've done a previous spell to help myself out of depression - whether that was psychological or not, I don't know, but it worked.

Do/does your partner/spouse/children know about your interest in astrology?

[nativeastral]

yes everyone knows l have regard for astrology, but l don't shove it as their eyes tend to glaze over; l certainly don't go around asking folk what sign they are unless the subject is brought up!

l don't think my children credit it; their education has evolved them into rational and pragmatic beings who think theres nothing beyond 'this' world here on earth, with no connection to cosmic happenings, but it will be interesting if that changes over the years.

l think intent is the key, whether in prayer, spells, invocation, meditation, focusing and concentration and allowing, thy will be done!

night night nice talking to you, time for by bedtime cereal!

[Francis king]

for me, it is Indra...

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by Francis king

for me, it is Indra...

Oooh could you tell me a bit about Her/Him? I've never heard of that one before!

[I, Brian]

Indra, female fire deity in the Hindu pantheon - very ancient origins, appears repeatedly in the oldest Vedic texts:
the vedas - hinduism - hindu, canon, themes,

[Francis king]

Indra - New World Encyclopedia

this tells u of Indra...

[Snugglepuff]

Originally Posted by Francis king

Indra - New World Encyclopedia

this tells u of Indra...

OK confusion, I Brian says Indra is a 'she' whereas your link refers to Indra as 'he'.

Could you also tell me why you have a connection with this deity, if that's not too personal? It's interesting to find out why people connect with the deities they do

I do think that there are alot of Gods/Goddesses that have been duplicated throughout time, just because of the different cultures. For instance, Zeus (greek) is the God of Thunder (and lightning I think), Jupiter (roman) is the same thing, as is Thor (Norse). From the link you gave, it would appear that Indra is also a God of lightning & thunder.

It's interesting to see different cultures associate Gods with the same aspects of nature.