It's Time

You can threaten a village wise woman with death and torture and she may say "jesus is lord" to survive, but you can never know what's really in her heart...that, I feel, is how the goddess survived centuries of history and hatred.   ― Dianne Sylvan

Long ago, all women were dreamers and healers.

Caroline Manière

We had a profound and conscious relationship with our beloved Mother. 
We knew magick, and how to work with Her natural forces: 

Earth, Air, Fire, Water. 

We heard Her voice. 

We felt Her wisdom. 

We channeled Her power.

We honored the cycle of life and death. 

We remembered from whence we came - Her womb. 

We embraced our hopes and envisioned mystery's unfolding dream.

We knew to where we must willingly return - Her tomb. 

We were fearless and saw the beautiful truth of our shadow self. 

We were part of the precious and fragile fabric of life. 

We were cognizant of the gifts given to us.

Caroline Manière

We knew the cause of suffering. 

And, we found ways to alleviate pain and resistance.

We assisted the birthing process. 

We assisted the dying process.

We knew that both were holy purposed.


Yet, something went askew. 
We were silenced. Our bodies pillaged. Our wisdom denied. 
Our blood tainted. Our sexuality shamed. Our power feared. 
Our spirits wounded. Our dreams were shattered.

The Emperor - reversed
 representing domination,
excessive control.

As we attempted to gather the broken shards of who we are,

we learned to keep secrets. 

As we contrived to heal our disbelief, our severed memories, 

we learned to hide. 

As we struggled to regain what was stolen and lost at great cost,

we learned to pretend and acquiesce...

But in the hidden places within, nestled in eons of sorrow 
and secrets, sequestered in the dark unknown, 
we found our truth unharmed. 
We found our inner voice. We found our inner knowing. 
We discovered that we are stronger than ever before. 

One by one, we gather our power. 

Caroline Manière

Now, as we expand our consciousness, 
we reach beyond the realm of man and call to Spirit. 
SHE hears our prayers. 
SHE knows our voice, 
it has been on Her lips from the beginning. 
SHE has seen and born witness to our lifetimes 
being of service to mother earth, to mankind... 

SHE smiles as we dance with each season, 
just as our mother taught us. 
SHE beams at the way grandmother moon guides us 
to flow with Her cycles of change. 
SHE rejoices that we are learning to trust the rhythm 
of life, death, rest and rebirth.

Feminine Medicine by Caroline Manière

SHE calls us Daughters of the Earth and Sea and Sky.

SHE knows the reasons why we cry. 
SHE knows the reasons for all things. 

SHE holds us in Her sacred space, 
safe in the cosmic universe of LOVE.

SHE calls to us. 

SHE whispers to our secret heart, 
our soul being, and our intuitive mind.... 
SHE asks that we remember HER. 

SHE says:

 It is time to heal and dream again.

 Reclaim the feminine power that the masculine aspect 
of self has slain. Resurrect ME within yourself. 
All that lies dormant, is ready to be reborn through you.

Can you hear my whispers, daughter? 
Can you hear my voice?

May we all hear Her whispers to awaken.

May we all heed Her call to reclaim our divine feminine essence.

May we all remember who we are.

May we all honor from who we came and to whom we shall return.

Lovingly,

Leesa | The Gypsy Priestess

Durga The Invincible

Durga (Sanskrit) दुर्गा

Where the Wild Things Are by Brooke Morgan 

Embody the Goddess Durga 

when you need to summon a fierce protector, 

or the power of a serene, beautiful presence. 

Do not fear Her darkness, nor Her dreadfulness. Embrace Her. 

Allow Her to intervene and bring new energy and awareness. 

Trust that She offers gifts that will sustain you.

Durga 

(speaks)

Beloved daughter, sister, mother, mine ―

 

Within you is the power I possess. 

Within you are energies 

which may frighten you, 

they are so strong. 

Do not push them down or silence their expression. 

You must give them voice.

This is my gift to you; A resource: 

When you feel overwhelmed with powerful emotion, 

return to Me, 

to the still darkness 

within you 

and I will reveal places that still hurt 

and have not 

yet healed. 

Listen. 

Be brave, my darling and compassionate 

with yourself 

- body and spirit. 

Know that I am here to guide you. 

Channel your emotions to purge yourself of negativity 

and 

use their positive power for good in your life. 

Manifest your true desires.

Maa Durga by Soumen Saha

The Goddess Durga embodies the divine feminine creative force, known as Shakti. Allow Her to flow through you and assist you in giving birth to and manifesting you dreams. Call on Her when you are in distress. She redeems.

My prayer:

Durga,

Divine Goddess

Hear our prayers when we are troubled.

Hear our prayers when we are stressed.

Hear our prayers when we are afraid.

Redeem us.

Durga Power Yantra

Infinite blessings.

Listen...

Have faith in your own abilities to overcome and flow 

gracefully through all weirdness in your life.

Lay upon the altar all that you do not get... 

everything that makes no sense; 

all that troubles or disturbs your sense of well being.

Take a deep breath and BREATHE it out. 

Let it go.

Open your third eye and imagine something better, 

more beneficial, healing, and inspiring. 

Choose that! 

And don't let go.

Promise to do something that makes you feel centered 

within your own beautiful, strong, wise essence.

That dark, still, holy place within? 

Dig your fingers through the dirt there 

and plant your dream seeds... 

Water them, (with tears if need be) 

and 

SHINE your own light upon them. 

Watch them grow!

Promise today, 

that you will act true to who you are 

and honor your own needs. 

Listen. 

What is calling? 

What is begging for your attention? 

What feels neglected, weary, empty or lost? 

Nurture it. 

Love that within yourself.

At some point before you fall asleep tonight, 

sit quietly - alone... close your eyes. 

Can you see it? 

That spark of divine light that is brighter than any star! 

Fragile yet invincible? 

Love that more. 

Reflect that and allow it to illuminate YOU! 

When you look into the depths of your soulful eyes... 

you will see it there. 

(It can sometimes bring a sudden rush of tears to your eyes - 

it's that precious!).

And remember. 

you are more beautiful, 

more beloved, 

and more wonderful than you know. 

Hold on to these words. 

Let them be the soul food you need to flourish and thrive.