Embracing the Goddess Within

A beautifully illustrated guide to applying the ancient wisdom and energies of the goddess in daily life Goddesses of dozens of cultures are being rediscovered by the women and men of Western societies who are seeking new spirituality. In this masterfully illustrated follow-up to The Book of Goddesses, Kris Waldherr shows how to incorporate the powers and strengths of goddesses into everyday life. Readers will learn not only the symbolism, qualities, and mythic energies associated with each goddess, but also how to create personal rituals to access their ancient power and wisdom. Waldherr's book is divided into sections that illuminate each chapter in women's lives: Birth and Beginnings, Creativity, Love, Motherhood, Strength, Endings, and Transformations. Goddesses are placed into each category according to their archetypal qualities. Some of the goddesses described include: -- Gaia, the great Greek Earth mother -- Sarasvati, the Indian goddess of music, language, and scholarship -- Rati, the Balinese goddess of sexual pleasures -- Kuan Yin, the Chinese mother goddess of fertility, compassion, and mercy -- Freya, the Nordic goddess of creating and taking pleasure in beauty This gift book alternates pages of the author's illustrations and artfully bordered text to provide an inspirational framework as well as a self-help workbook for readers to explore the qualities of these ancient goddesses.