Phases
of the moon circle around a woman as she lifts up water in her cupped
hands. The salmon, wolf, and owl accompany her, representing wisdom,
instruction, and the ability to see what is hidden. Humans are so cut
off from nature; we love to surf the internet for lovely pictures or
watch the latest wildlife show on public television, but rarely do we
get out in it. Even more unlikely is that we would ever consider nature
had something to teach us. Behind this woman is a carving in stone,
the Venus of Laussel created approximately 23,000 years ago in France.
The horn with the 13 notches she holds represents the full moons in one
year; her hand on her belly indicates she knew intimately how her body
was connected to the lunar phases. The lessons and insights nature
offers us are hidden in plain sight; the natural world only requires
that we spend time there without expectation or prejudice to discern its
wisdom. Patience and an open mind will be rewarded.
From the Goddess Oracle, "Lilith: Power:"
From the Goddess Oracle, "Lilith: Power:"
I've
often heard Lilith described as the "bad girl of the Bible." Why was
she bad? Simply because she chose to follow what she felt was right,
rather than listen to what a man told her to do. I shudder when I think
how many times young females hear, "Now be a good girl. Mind your
teachers (parents, preachers...)." Heaven forbid that we decide that we
can think for ourselves. Even as an adult woman, I still feel twinges
of the past when I tell someone "no" or insist on doing things in my own
way. Lilith reminds me that it's time to reclaim our power and our
brains.
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