Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings for an example of a situation archetype. And that Goddess is no other than myself: not myself in my ego dream of separation and division, but in her true guise as the Mother itself. Beyond divinities and symbolism, Mother consists of this mysterious union of existence, consciousness, and ineffable joy that the Advaita philosophy calls Sat Chit Ananda. Love, Joanna, Wonderful Sundari, I love this type of exploration into the Devine feminine. We may hope for some voice of higher wisdom, and we may get one, but in one way or another, it’s really just our inner selves that we are talking to. This might sound a little extreme, or even faintly negative. As such, she is the ultimate reality: another way of experiencing the Lord Shiva. Ramakrishna is a great saint of modern India and a fervent devotee of Mother Kali. The Goddess is not only offering the other god the Fruit of Life but also a refreshment of Energy. Thank you so much for the encouragement :). Both Starbird and Bogue also make a connection with the mysterious ‘Dark Madonna’, who appeared in Europe around the 12th century, right after the French ‘heretics’ known as the Cathars were killed off. As I watched from the upper balcony, she shot a quick glance around at the assembled shoppers. These are all good points — and yet, the presence of the divine in one’s life is as powerful and potent an expression of our humanity as is our reason and our human love. It is one of the terms or metaphors used when discussing the divine. Our lives are devoted to fantasy and make-believe: the fact that we believe in the roles and dramas we enact is all the more reason to stop, look, and listen. Personally, I like to experience the spiritual reality as a feminine presence, as Devi, especially in two forms: as Mother Kali and as Tara, the liberator and protector. Sexual Meridian Influence on Growth Spurts. All multicellular beings have been born from mothers. One’s Goddess archetype — similar to an astrological sign — at the very least offers a conduit to conversation and understanding about ourselves and the world around us. We can never quite tell if they are really looking at us or not. There are five types of the archetypal Siren – the Goddess, the Competitor, the Companion, the Sex Kitten and the Mother: 1. More will be coming now . Hecate (Marvel Comics) Nyx (Marvel Comics) Folklore/Mythology. is the union of manifestation and the un-manifest source. It is an illusion that I am the agent of my life. Our Connection with God: A Very Personal yet Universal Journey, Mary Magdalene: The Myth and the Mirror (essay 1), Mary Magdalene: The Gnostic Mary Magdalene (essay 2), Journaling to Manifest the Lost Goddess in Your Life, Mary Magdalene, Dark Madonnas As the Archetypes of the ‘Other’ Goddess, The Secret Traditions of Gnosis and Tantra. I do believe, however, that perhaps we should take notice of the goddess who was edited out of history but has managed to resurrect herself through the ages, hiding in plain view as the Dark Madonna, with the uninitiated believing her to be the Virgin Mary while the ones who know the ancient truths recognise her as the Cosmic Goddess, in her most recent incarnation of Mary the Magdalen. Chanting, japa, or repeating mantras in ritualistic worship are not things that appeal to everyone. If you are interested, you can also check the blog on the Knights Templar and Goddess Connection: http://www.joannakujawa.com/the-secret-of-the-knights-templar-and-the-goddess-connection/ one of us as a mother. This inebriating darkness is my beloved Kali….” Reality with attributes, saguna brahman, has been unanimously declared by the Vedas, Puranas, and Tantras to be Mahakali, the primordial energy of awareness. So, who or what is it that we invoke, when we invoke the divine Mother? mindful the strength of the shadow grows, the closer we are to the light. Thanks vor allem your words. Who can say what the Mother truly is? Printable Inspirational Quotes About Life. By Kenzie Reiber and Jordan Drexler. are just a little exercise to cleanse the mind, I have enough of it. But, as I watched the black woman dancing, a story came into my head from a biography of Vivekananda. I am so glad you connect to this ?. Archetype of the Goddess A great deal has been made by some authors of the enormity of the difference between the man and the woman. That last line of Gururaj deserves some careful meditation. Gururaj would sometimes talk about Vivekananda, and even once claimed to be an embodiment or reincarnation of Vivekananda. The Power Of Negative Thinking & How To Think Positive. Ramakrishna is a great saint of modern India and a fervent devotee of Mother Kali. They can be from literature, films, or songs - anything of your choosing as long as you can provide a detailed example of the archetype. We have all given birth to other beings. Ultimately, she is time, space and causation. She thought it might be the two dancing apprentices, but they were far from the real thing, like ordinary devotees next to a master. She exists in images and statues to be worshiped and meditated upon. Isn’t that just like all incarnations of divinity? wouldn’t the good catholics of Poland be surprised! Kali is related to Kala, or time. Joanna We may develop trust issues or suffer emotional traumas or a stunted ability to love others. But, as I watched the black woman dancing, a story came into my head from a biography of, . Devi is a metaphysical reality. The Divine is represented in such figures as Christ, Goddess, Buddha. The Buddhists like to say that there have been so many incarnations of every being in every conceivable situation and circumstance, that in the countless eons of time, every one of us has been a mother to every other one of us. No sooner does he think this, however, then the voice of the Mother comes to him and admonishes that it is She herself that restores or destroys her own temples, not any work of the ego or the human will. To have a human mother means to have a relationship to a person who brought us forth out of her body, who cared for us when we were at our most helpless and vulnerable. Many people have issues or problems with their parents, or have misgivings about the mothering role that they themselves are expected to play. She is love and forgiveness personified — the ideal mother, lover and friend. For Goddess Archetypes N-Z Here you will find information on the following archetypes: The Nun, Prostitute, Queen, Rescuer, Scribe, Servant, Shape-shifter, …