Most people think of Stevie Nicks when they hear the name "Rhiannon", and it's as good an introduction to Her as any.
Rhiannon is a Welsh goddess whose name is a derivation of Rigantona, which means "queen". And She is royalty, but She does things Her own way. She fell in love with a mortal and was willing to do whatever She could to make that union work.
Rhiannon is also associated with Epona, since They both are affiliated with horses.
When you think on Rhiannon, remember that Welsh women, both divine and mundane, are independent and fierce. Rhiannon will fight for those She loves, and She is not above using trickery to get Her way. She may seem capricious, but She is playful and joyous, loyal and true. She is generous and bountiful, but remember that She expects you to work as hard as She does on your behalf. No undeserved gifts from Her!
The faeries remind us that everything is within our grasp. All we really have to do is believe, truly believe, and the universe will give us what we need. The catch, of course, is true belief, but once you've achieved that, the faeries will help you choose wisely, because you'll have the universe at your beck and call.
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Artemis and our bodies
Artemis guards women, and promotes feminine independence.
Too often, it's hard for women to stand up for themselves. We're taught from an early age not to be rude, to treat others gently. We're told we're the fairer sex, the weaker sex, that we need to be nurtured and protected because we're incapable of doing these things for ourselves.
Artemis says Not So. We are capable of taking care of ourselves, and we don't need permission to do so. We are both gatherer AND hunter, protector and defender, and She would have us remember that.
The faeries remind us that our bodies are essential to our balance, and that we need to maintain them. But that's not the only part of being body-aware. We need to listen to our bodies. They'll tell us what we need, and equally importantly, what we don't need.
Treat your body with respect, and never doubt that you are strong and powerful and independent.
Too often, it's hard for women to stand up for themselves. We're taught from an early age not to be rude, to treat others gently. We're told we're the fairer sex, the weaker sex, that we need to be nurtured and protected because we're incapable of doing these things for ourselves.
Artemis says Not So. We are capable of taking care of ourselves, and we don't need permission to do so. We are both gatherer AND hunter, protector and defender, and She would have us remember that.
The faeries remind us that our bodies are essential to our balance, and that we need to maintain them. But that's not the only part of being body-aware. We need to listen to our bodies. They'll tell us what we need, and equally importantly, what we don't need.
Treat your body with respect, and never doubt that you are strong and powerful and independent.
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