Give Me Your Goddess!

[Carmelo]

I am doing a working for a friend of mine and rather than go with the generic lady, I want to go to a Goddess. The working that I am doing is one of protection and peace of mind in which I will be blessing objects to retain this energy/power. So, what I need from you is what Goddess do you use for this purpose.

Any help is appreciated.

[Aidron]

I am doing a working for a friend of mine and rather than go with the generic lady, I want to go to a Goddess. The working that I am doing is one of protection and peace of mind in which I will be blessing objects to retain this energy/power. So, what I need from you is what Goddess do you use for this purpose.

Any help is appreciated.


First of all, you should never use deities like you would select the most appropriate tool to fix something around the house.

Secondly, if you do not know which deity to use, I suggest you not even bother including one. It is extremely unwise to work with any deity that you do not have a great understanding of.

[Carmelo]

Understandable. But I wanted to find a Goddess and get to know her before I actually did the ritual. I tend not to just use one that I don't know during a ritual and seeing as to how my knowledge of Gods and Goddesses is limited to the few I have worked with, I would also like to expand the Web of Gods/Goddesses that I work with. That being said, if I do not find one that I can work with, then I do go with the generic term of Lord and Lady.

Thank you.

[LittleRhiannon]

I tend not to just use one that I don't know

One does not "use" gods, whether one knows anything about them or not. They aren't spirits are your beck and call, and they aren't tools.

I would suggest that you utilize your own will and energy for protection instead of demanding the aid of powerful beings if you don't already have a relationship with them.

[Cathubodva]

Well, why dont you start by choosing a pantheon that you like or feel drawn to, like for instance, the greek or roman pantheon. Then you read a book on their mythologies, see for yourself the role of the Goddesses there, and there meditate on your request to find a Goddess that is willing to give you a helping help on the matter?

You may not have the answer you wish, but doing things this way, maybe one of them will be willing to help.

[Dextra]

LittleRhiannon, thank you so much for your lack of help and respect. You and Aidron just came in with claws out, rather than offer assistance. This is why I can't even stand being here anymore. I came in to check the thread for him since he can't get to a computer right now, and the only responses he gets is a couple of elitist, snobbish retorts, and one honest answer.

Maybe you didn't think the way he asked his question. Maybe because he's not a well-known poster. Whatever it is, it's completely unappreciated. I used to love this place. Anymore, I just get more and more disgusted with it every time I come here.

[forest_ranger06]

LittleRhiannon, thank you so much for your lack of help and respect. You and Aidron just came in with claws out, rather than offer assistance. This is why I can't even stand being here anymore. I came in to check the thread for him since he can't get to a computer right now, and the only responses he gets is a couple of elitist, snobbish retorts, and one honest answer.

Maybe you didn't think the way he asked his question. Maybe because he's not a well-known poster. Whatever it is, it's completely unappreciated. I used to love this place. Anymore, I just get more and more disgusted with it every time I come here.
still, you din't USE gods or goddesses...i back LittleRhiannon on this...

[LittleRhiannon]

LittleRhiannon, thank you so much for your lack of help and respect. You and Aidron just came in with claws out, rather than offer assistance. This is why I can't even stand being here anymore. I came in to check the thread for him since he can't get to a computer right now, and the only responses he gets is a couple of elitist, snobbish retorts, and one honest answer.

Maybe you didn't think the way he asked his question. Maybe because he's not a well-known poster. Whatever it is, it's completely unappreciated. I used to love this place. Anymore, I just get more and more disgusted with it every time I come here.

I don't feel I was terribly disrespectful. I didn't call names or behave rudely. I may have been snippy because I was rather offended at the implications of the question.

I also don't feel I was unhelpful. I offered advice (as did Aidron) - to use their own energy to do the spell since they didn't at the time have any relationships with a particular goddess.

I didn't mean to be elitist, though if showing respect for the gods is elitist than I suppose I fit your definition. I *was* honest in my answer, just because you don't agree with me doesn't mean I wasn't honest.

[WandererInGray]

Carmelo,

Can I ask what the protection and peace of mind is for? That may help in suggesting a Goddess for you to work with. :)

[Stellaera]

Well, I suggest you work with a few deities that you really like maybe two goddesses and two gods. Make sure that they all belong to the same pantheon, don't mix and match. I think you might be interested in the Egyptian goddesses called Isis, for she is the mistress of magick and the triple goddess in essence. Personally I like Selene, Greek goddess of the Moon because she is my patroness. Just try to get in tune with these gods by meditation, dreams, or day-dreaming. I really hope I have helped out!

[Fang of Loki]

I have to agree with Dextra.

You both kept harping at Carmelo because he threw the word "use" into his question. You both knew exactly what Carmelo was asking, you should have just answered his question.

[flar7]

perhaps some believe that they can use gods or goddesses, thats not our call to say whether they can or cant.

Lets stick to the topic people.

[CaitrionaMorgaine]

I am doing a working for a friend of mine and rather than go with the generic lady, I want to go to a Goddess. The working that I am doing is one of protection and peace of mind in which I will be blessing objects to retain this energy/power. So, what I need from you is what Goddess do you use for this purpose.

There are many ways you could approach this:

I usually make a list of attributes that I want to emphasize in my working. For this ritual I might start with protection, which could mean a deity of war/warriors/battle, or a hearth deity for protection of home, ect. For peace of mind, I might go with the thought that knowledge is power and that knowledge might give you peace of mind--so a deity associated with knowledge could be appropriate. Does that make sense?

If you feel drawn to a particular culture and want to honor that, you might invite deities from that pantheon to aid your working. Since this working is for another person, I would consult with that person so that everyone knows exactly what deities are going to present.

Use those keywords to find information on deities that are associated with those qualities. Knowing what pantheon you want to work within might narrow down your search a bit.

Best of luck!

Avalon's Blessings, ~Rhiannon

[Carmelo]

Carmelo,

Can I ask what the protection and peace of mind is for? That may help in suggesting a Goddess for you to work with. :)

She really feels that a lot of bad turns of events in her life are due to her ex-husband doing a malicious spell she had seen him use. I thought, at first, that it may just be bad luck and that she needed to think positively, but after talking to her and hearing her voice quiver and see her visibly shaking, I decided to give her what help I could. I decided that protection against the unseen would be helpful and peace of mind to calm her nerves since I do also think that she is bringing some of this on herself by worrying about it and adding power to whatever may, or may not, be lurking.

So, any help you could give me would be helpful.

[DandelionDame]

This isn't a God or Goddess answer, but I really think she might benefit from carrying some Hematite and some Wormwood (cut and dried - available from most health food type stores, or of course, online) on her. Hematite repels unseen bad energy and Wormwood is the ultimate banishing herb. Just make sure she charges them with her intent of keeping away the unhelpful energies being sent at her. They're good on their own, but charging them gives them an extra oomph of intent.

Wormwood could just be tied in a little bundle of scrap cloth and carried in her pocket or where ever she's comfortable keeping it. And Hematite is so pretty it can be worn anywhere!

Good luck - this sounds very unpleasant.

She really feels that a lot of bad turns of events in her life are due to her ex-husband doing a malicious spell she had seen him use. I thought, at first, that it may just be bad luck and that she needed to think positively, but after talking to her and hearing her voice quiver and see her visibly shaking, I decided to give her what help I could. I decided that protection against the unseen would be helpful and peace of mind to calm her nerves since I do also think that she is bringing some of this on herself by worrying about it and adding power to whatever may, or may not, be lurking.

So, any help you could give me would be helpful.

[Carmelo]

This isn't a God or Goddess answer, but I really think she might benefit from carrying some Hematite and some Wormwood (cut and dried - available from most health food type stores, or of course, online) on her. Hematite repels unseen bad energy and Wormwood is the ultimate banishing herb. Just make sure she charges them with her intent of keeping away the unhelpful energies being sent at her. They're good on their own, but charging them gives them an extra oomph of intent.

Wormwood could just be tied in a little bundle of scrap cloth and carried in her pocket or where ever she's comfortable keeping it. And Hematite is so pretty it can be worn anywhere!

Good luck - this sounds very unpleasant.


Thanks. I never thought about those minerals and herbs. I had made her a little talisman with some herbs in it, but not wormwood. Again, thanks!

[Cornflake_Girl8]

She really feels that a lot of bad turns of events in her life are due to her ex-husband doing a malicious spell she had seen him use. I thought, at first, that it may just be bad luck and that she needed to think positively, but after talking to her and hearing her voice quiver and see her visibly shaking, I decided to give her what help I could. I decided that protection against the unseen would be helpful and peace of mind to calm her nerves since I do also think that she is bringing some of this on herself by worrying about it and adding power to whatever may, or may not, be lurking.

So, any help you could give me would be helpful.

I would say research any fertility goddess. My goddess is Bastet who is a fertility goddess and a goddess of motherhood. She's also extremely violent when her brood has been attacked....she's a protectress.

In all events, I recommend starting with herbal/oil amulets to ward off the spell. Worry dolls work wonders too (speaking from personal experience) and scarab beetles. If all else fails, why not do a HUGE spell asking for the help from a few deities? It can't hurt to ask politely for help and they will help if they see it as a serious problems.

Best of luck to you.

[Khuinaset]

Well, I suggest you work with a few deities that you really like maybe two goddesses and two gods. Make sure that they all belong to the same pantheon, don't mix and match. I think you might be interested in the Egyptian goddesses called Isis, for she is the mistress of magick and the triple goddess in essence.

Isis is the Greek/Romanized version, Aset is the Egyptian goddess, and she doesn't have anything to do with any sort of triple goddess.

However, I'd still suggest Aset. She's very protective and fierce, and I have a feeling She would be happy to help. (assuming you're respectful and get to know Her first, I have no wish to get into arguments *shrugs* )

http://www.philae.nu/Aset/romanIsis.htmll

that essay explains the difference between the later version "Isis" and the original goddess Aset, and the rest of the site has a lot of good info on Her.

Along with hematite, I like tiger-eye as a protection stone. They make a nice combination :)

[flar7]

Thread closed due to bad manners by both sides.

[Kaylara]

Opened upon review... As long as you behave yourselves...

[Ben Trismegistus]

Well, you can "use" a god or goddess. A lot of rituals are aided by the invoking of certain deities who fit the particular aim of your ritual. This is not "manipulating" those deities, but rather asking their assistance in your goals.

In this case, I'd look into Quan Yin, who is a good all-purpose goddess when it comes to protection and peace of mind.

[WandererInGray]

*nods* I'd second the Quan Yin suggestion, Carmelo. :) Sounds like your friend needs a lot of comfort right now, and a goddess that is more "aggressive" might sound like a good idea, but I would hesitate to use one since the focus here really should be on your friend and her piece of mind.

Good luck!

[Ahautenites]

Ditto. Peace of mind isn't something that comes readily from the more aggressive gods.

[KissMeImIrish!]

I don't know if you would feel comfortable with invoking her, but have you thought of Mary, Queen of Heaven? (that would be mary, the mother of jesus ;) )She is my patron (for lack of better word) goddess, my 'motherly' goddess. If it's more comfort and 'peace of mind' your looking for as opposed to aggressive behaviour, she would be a good choice. To me, she is the ultimate mother goddess (loving, comforting,etc.) and I find her powers in these areas immense. A good way to invoke her help is by praying the "Hail Mary" (with a rosary if you have one) but the prayer can be used anytime with, or without a rosary, to great effect. I hope this helps a little!
Brightest Blessings,
KMII