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The Goddess Path Issue #034
Prosper
November, 2005
This Issue: Table of Contents
1. Some Girls Have All the Luck
2. Hecate, Samhain, and Halloween
3. Sass Up Your Chakras
4. Lakshmi, Goddess of Good Fortune
Dumb
Luck??
I don't think
so. Though, to paraphrase Rod Stewart: "Some
girls do, at times, seem to have all the luck, and some
girls seem to have all the pain".
When I hear of a
person's success and achievements, I hate to think that it
is anything so simple . . . and that the person's earnest
efforts had very little to do with the positive outcome they
are currently enjoying. In fact, one can find countless
examples where the elements of being goal-oriented and
persistent had considerably more to do with the attainment
and rewards they have received.
But so often there are those who, try as they may, never
seem to get ahead. Why, when they worked so hard and so
well, are they unable to harvest the fruits of their
efforts?
Why are the unfortunate left with only tricks while
others gather all the "treats"?
This month we look to some extraordinary goddesses for
the answer.
Hecate, Halloween, Samhain,
and All-Souls Day
What do the goddess Hecate, the pagan
Celtic Harvest Festival called Samhain, and the Christian holy day
"All-Souls Day (also called All-Saints Day) all have in common? You
guessed it . . . they all contributed to the customs of the upcoming holiday
of Halloween!
Unlikely bedfellows, perhaps, but
history is often full of surprises. You can use this link to read the
fascinating story of the
History of Halloween
at the Goddess Gift website.
Read the story of the Greek goddess
Hecate here.
Prospering isn't all hard
work! And, as any of the 'good fortune goddesses' will
tell you...maintaining an attitude of 'Wow!' goes a long way
in bringing positive things into your life.fe.
I just had an email from one of my favorite
goddess friends.
"Just
when I think things couldn't get any more wonderful, I've
just found out my book is being stocked at Amazon", Anita
writes. Her delightful little book is now available in the
Northern Hemisphere, so check it out . . .
According to Anita, healthy
chakras make for a life filled with vitality, love,
prosperity and joy. This book contains information and practical tips and tools to sass up your energy
centers.
Anita (the decidedly and
delightfully 'original' Aussie goddess, talented writer, and
bon vivant) tells you everything
you want to know about chakras and the the divine energy
they bring into our lives.
Lakshmi, Goddess of Good Fortune
Wouldn't it be nice to get a little help with
your finances, a job, success,
happiness and love this year?
"This is my favorite time of year because
the Lakshmi comes alive during the Hindu
holiday of Deepavali (or Diwali)",
says
Rev.
Laurie Sue Brockway, an interfaith minister and
non-denominational wedding officiant,. She is author of A Goddess
Is A Girl's Best Friend: A Divine Guide To Finding Love, Success
and Happiness (Perigee Books, December 2002) and Wedding
Goddess (Perigee Books, Spring 2005).
We are delighted
to have this opportunity to "pass the rattle" to Laurie Sue,
who has agreed to share material that has been adapted from her forthcoming book about Lakshmi, Goddess
of Fortune. She writes:
Each year, around the new moon in
October or November, Hindu
people celebrate this Goddess of Fortune
and invite Her into their homes,
attempting to secure Her favors for the
year to come. This year, in most places
in the United States, it begins on
October 30 and runs through November 2,
with be a
comfort and a healer; she brings a sense
of greater fortune even in the darkest
moments. She is a powerful cosmic
connection; a divine female who looks
like us, and offers a sense of courage,
of hope, of power.
Lakshmi is a goddess who brings all good things to light and to life!
She has one of the most colorful creation myths of all the deities in
the Hindu pantheon. It is said Goddess Lakshmi was born, fully-grown, on
a pink lotus that rose from the milky sea. She was immediately
be-decked, be-jeweled and worshipped by the gods and sages. They prayed
that she would come to their abodes, and to their worlds, for they
believed that where Lakshmi is you will also find riches and
fulfillment.
Read more
about the
goddess Lakshmi
, how to invite her and her 'boons' into your life, and get ideas about how to celebrate her sacred
holidays.
Navaratri, October 3-12 2005:
The Goddess Lakshmi is celebrated in image, song,
worship and prayer in October during the sacred
Hindu holiday honoring The Mother, called
Navaratri. This nine day celebration also honors
the Goddesses Durga and Saraswati, (and in some
locals Goddesses Kali and Parvati), from October 3
through October 12th in the United
States. Lakshmi’s special days of honor – Sri
Lakshmi Pooja -- are October 6 through October
8.
Deepavali, October 30-November 2, 2005:
Worshippers around the world clean their homes
spotless and light oil lamps to invite the Goddess
to their abode on this holiday. The celebration
begins on October 30 and runs a few days, through
to November 2 this year. Lakshmi is honored in all
day pujas on Deepavali day, November 1.
Progress Report:
Things are looking up. Here's a link for those of you who like to read
our monthly
progress report in full.
In the spirit of the holiday,
Seek good fortune in all that you
embrace.
Prosper,
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