Mystic Mala

03/20/2024

Hygieia, the goddess of health, reminds us to embrace of archetypal quest for wholeness of mind, body and soul and well being. Adorned with a simple garment Hygieia was often represented as youthful, radiant and smiling, attributes that are companions of health. Traditionally she is holding or feeding a serpent, a motif that links her to an ancient tradition of woman healers, herbalists and midwives.
Hygieia represents health as the alignment of body and soul, heart and mind, outer success and inner peace. One at the expense of the other constellates dis-ease in the temperament that may manifest as a physical symptom, mental anguish or emotional pain. Hygieia is the personification of healers and calls us into the inner sanctuary of the soul to enjoy respite. On a divinatory level Hygieia will be chosen when the healing of a situation is imperative. Rational healing is not the only answer. It must be accompanied by attending to the root cause, which ultimately is illness in the soul. In a psychological sense Hygieia is soul of health, the urge to attend to psyche and its needs by nurturing our deeper urges and impulses. Embracing the serpent is then a metaphor for nurturing the dark and mysterious aspects of the soul and attending to the unconscious.

Hygieia in the signs and houses of our chart can indicate gifts of healing and healers wisdom as well as areas where we are prone to illness or imbalance. Hygieia draws our attention to the fluctuation of feelings and moods as there is a strong connection between the way you feel and your own physical and mental health. Out tendency to absorb the atmosphere around us and not express our feelings, especially in the liminal state of being the world is currently in, leaves us weakened and prone to feeling unwell. Hygieia’ s placement can give us clues as to the best ways we can optimize our gifts and gain equilibrium rather than imbalance.

Within us all are things lost and undiscovered that need to be reclaimed. Hygieia urges us towards a spiritual devotion to our mind, body and soul’s wholeness. Through connecting with Hygieia, we discover our dedication to well-being and health, our gifts and natural talents therein, and clues of our soul’s true medicine.

If you aren’t sure where your Hygieia is (or even what that means), I am creating Goddess Reports all weekend as a pay-what-you-will offering. That primary post can be found at the top of my page (SheWhoIs), or DM me for details.

XO

“Hygieia - Goddess of Healers and Well Being”
Mixed Media
2023

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03/20/2024

"the stars incline but do not compel". Love this.

In Greek mythology, Ariadne was known as the clever princess of Crete, famed for her role in helping Theseus navigate the labyrinth and defeat the Minotaur. She also possessed exceptional weaving skills, creating intricate patterns that mirrored the twists and turns of the labyrinth itself.

Ariadne's story holds profound significance, symbolizing the journey of navigating complexity and finding one's way through the maze of life. In astrology, Ariadne's placement in a woman's chart offers insights into her spiritual path and feminine wisdom.

For example, if Ariadne is found in the Seventh House, the effects or lessons for the native might involve navigating relationships with a sense of intuition and cunning, much like Ariadne guided Theseus through the labyrinth. This placement could not only prompt the individual to trust their inner guidance and weave intricate patterns of connection and understanding within their partnerships, but also show where and how it affects her personally, depending on her placement in house and sign.

Ariadne's presence in a woman's chart offers a glimpse into her own path as a spiritual being and woman, empowering her to embrace her intuition, creativity, and ability to navigate life's complexities with grace and skill.

Through connecting with Ariadne's archetype, we gain insights into our own journey of self-discovery, weaving together the threads of our experiences to create a tapestry of wisdom and understanding. Knowing the wisdom of these asteroid goddesses and their effect on our lives is why I create these reports - and am offering them all weekend at a price *you* choose. See pinned post for details, or DM me for more information.

“Ariadne”
Mixed Media
2023

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08/02/2023

07/10/2023

Wise.

10 THINGS TIME HAS TAUGHT ME

1. Most of our life is spent chasing false goals and worshipping false ideals. The day you realise that is the day you really start to live.

2. You really, truly cannot please all of the people all of the time. Please yourself first and your loved ones second, everyone else is busy pleasing themselves anyway, trust me.

3. Fighting the ageing process is like trying to catch the wind. Go with it, enjoy it. Your body is changing, but it always has been. Don’t waste time trying to reverse that, instead change your mindset to see the beauty in the new.

4. Nobody is perfect and nobody is truly happy with their lot. When that sinks in you are free of comparison and free of judgement. It’s truly liberating.

5. No one really sees what you do right, everyone sees what you do wrong. When that becomes clear to you, you will start doing things for the right reason and you will start having so much more fun.

6. You will regret the years you spent berating your looks, the sooner you can make peace with the vessel your soul lives in, the better. Your body is amazing and important but it does not define you.

7. Your health is obviously important but stress, fear and worry are far more damaging than any delicious food or drink you may deny yourself. Happiness and peace are the best medicine.

8. Who will remember you and for what, become important factors as you age. Your love and your wisdom will live on far longer than any material thing you can pass down. Tell your stories, they can travel farther than you can imagine.

9. We are not here for long but if you are living against the wind it can feel like a life-sentence. Life should not feel like a chore, it should feel like an adventure.

10. Always, always, drink the good champagne and use the things you keep for ‘best’. Tomorrow is guaranteed to no one. Today is a gift that’s why we call it the present. Eat, Drink (or don’t) & Be Merry.

Donna Ashworth
From ‘To The Women: words to live by’
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IMAGE OF THE FABULOUS ALI MACGRAW ❤️
By Edith Young
Donna Ashworth

05/02/2023

So true!

Death is a profound teacher, but no one wants to enroll in the class.

03/22/2023

New challenge for me. Hand stamping on metal. Holy crap. It is not as easy as I thought it would be. 🥹

03/17/2023

Compassionately curious

via

03/12/2023

When it snows in spring but you can’t live without gardening, you can still get creative in the garden... 🌨🌷🌻🌹🙌

Thank you Happy Gardens for this wonderful snow garden photo! 🙏

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01/25/2023

not easy to do.