Tag: Goddess of Wisdom

Deity of the Day for June 13th is Minerva Roman Goddess of Wisdom

Deity of the Day

Minerva

Roman Goddess of Wisdom

 

Areas of Influence: Minerva was the Goddess of wisdom and crafts.

Only in Rome was she worshiped as the Goddess of war.

This Goddess represented the application of intellect to everyday tasks. As the Goddess of wisdom she was accredited with inventing spinning, weaving, numbers and music. Her attributes were so numerous that Ovid described her as the “Goddess of a thousand works.”
She is also the patron of Goddess of medicine.

Origins and Genealogy: The name of this Goddess is said to be of Etruscan origin.

Her parents were Jupiter and Métis. Elements of the myths surrounding her birth however have been poached from Greek Goddess Athena, as she too is born fully grown, from her father’s head.

She was considered third among the Gods and Goddesses and was part of the Capitolian triad alongside Juna and Jupiter.

Strengths: Wisdom, creativity and strength.

Weaknesses: Out of touch with emotions.

Minerva’s Symbolism

The Roman Goddess of wisdom is depicted in full battle dress with a coat of mail, a helmet and a spear.

Sacred Animal/Insect: Owl and the spider.

Sacred Plants: Her sacred plants were the olive, mulberry and alder trees.

Festivals: The main festival celebrating this Goddess took place March 19th – 23rd.

A smaller festival occurred later in the year on the 13th of June.

Greek Equivalent: Athena

Minerva’s Archetypes

The Teacher/ Inventor:

The Teacher and Inventor communicates knowledge, experience and wisdom.

In it’s shadow aspect, the Teacher may manipulate and mislead their students by indoctrinating them with negative beliefs and destructive behaviours.

This is Minerva’s primary Archetype as she teaches humans how to spin and weave. She is also accredited in Roman mythology for inventing numbers and medicine.

The Warrior:

Archetype represents physical strength, and the ability to protect and fight for your rights and those of of others.

The shadow side of the Warrior reflects the need to win at all costs, abandoning ethical principles to prove your supremacy.

Although Roman mythology borrows heavily from it’s Greek counterparts, it is only in Rome that Minerva is worshipped as the Goddess of war, despite always being depicted in full battle dress. This is why I have ranked this Archetype as only of secondary importance for this Goddess.

How To Work With These Archetypes

The Teacher/Inventor:

This Archetype may suggest a love of passing on wisdom and learning to others.

This Goddess wise counsel can also be called upon to help you see a way through any present difficulties or to help you to master a new skill.

The shadow aspect of this stereo type is also a reminder that whenever we find ourselves in a teaching or mentoring role we must aim to be a positive role model, encouraging others to reach their full potential.

The Warrior:

If you are drawn to work with this Goddess you may require her Warrior spirit to help you to stand up for your rights and set firm personnal boundries. This Goddess can be a great stereotype to work with if you want to take control in your life, and wish to no longer play the role of the victim.

You may also wish to call upon this Goddess to champion the cause of others.

Conversely this Goddess may appeal to you if you have a very strong sense of self and are proud of the victories you have achieved. The shadow side may be asking you to reflect honestly on the cost of these victories. Have they been at the expense of others or your principals?

 

 

Source:

The Goddess-Guide.com

The Direction North & It’s Correspondences

North

The Wheel of the North- Wisdom, Practicality, Symbols, Ritual, Ceremony, Materialism and Prosperity, Sacred Knowledge, Teaching and Learning, Patience, Truth, Deep-level Ceremonies, Applied Theoretical Magick, Measuring and Plannin g Work, Responsibility, Codes, Authority, Deep Level Path or Earth Walk Work

Element- Earth

Energy- Steady, rhythmic, grounded. The heartbeat of Mother Earth.

The Journey- The Journey of Wisdom.

Traditional Colors– Green, Violet, Brown, Black, White, The deep blue of the earth seen from space, Purple, Gold

Sacred Spirits- Athena: Goddess of Wisdom, Demeter: Goddess of Grain and Abundance, Rhea: Mother of all deities, Herne: Horned God of the Green Wood, Pan: God of Joy on Earth, Ariel (Urierl): Archangel of the North, Keeper of the Sacred Wisdom, Ghob: Servant of Ariel, Earth Gnome, guide of the earth journeys, Gnomes: Elemental Spirits of Earth, ruled by Ghob, Agla: Elemental King of Earth.

Sacred Animals- Buffalo: For Wisdom and Practicality, Wolf: For Teaching Earth Wisdom, Owl: For Sacred Knowledge. Wisdom, Clarity, Purpose, Dragon: For Symbols, Ritual, Magick, Stag Deer: For Ritual or Ceremony, Authority, Magick, Heron: For Organized wisdom from intuition. Applied Measured Wisdom, Mythical Beasts: Of All types, For Learning the symbols of Wisdom, Moose: Practical Wisdom, Mountain Cats: Earth Walk, Teachers

Shadow Plants- Violet, Night Treasures, Owl Feathers, Night Birds

Sacred Plants- Oak Trees: For All magick, ritual, ceremony, Redwood Trees: For Sacred wisdom, Truth, Banyan: Luck, Prosperity, Evergreens: Ritual

Ceremonial Incense- Myrrh, Sagebrush, Patchouli, Magnolia

In the North We Work With- When we ride the wheel of the north, we must learn to weigh and measure our growth and progress on the path of the Shaman. It is in the north that we apply knowledge as well as recieve deeper wisdoms. We combine sacred wisdom with practical wisdom to enhance our journey.

Sacred Keys- Activating sybmols and spirituality. Patience: Grounding and personal pacing, Prosperity: Using Energies for material growth, Practical Wisdom: Using magick for daily application.

Sacred Minerals- Crystal Formations or Clusters: For gathering wisdom and energy, Dark Crystals: For Sacred Knowledge and Ceremony, Onyx: For Practicality, Jasper: For Earth Wisdom, Aventurine: For Prosperity, Green Jade: For Growth and Prosperity, Black Jade: For Patience, Deep Violet Flourite: For Ritual and Symbols, Royal Azurite: For Symbols, Marble: For Steadfast practicality, Amethyst: For Ritual, Wisdom and Ceremony, Geometrically shaped stones, Ores, Earth Rocks, salt and soil

Human World Helping Activities- Nature Ceremonies, Pagan Festivals, Shamanic Philosophies, Nature Retreats, Woodland Walks, Mountain Journeys, Cave Exploration, Medicine Helpers, Wiccan Guides.

Helping Thoughts- With Patience do I seek sacred knowledge and wisdom. With Practicality do I prosper. With Ceremony do I learn earth wisdom. With Ritual do I support my soul’s growth. With Symbols of Earth do I teach.