Vesna is the Slavic Goddess of Spring and fertility. The name Vesna in the Slovene language translates to literally mean “Spring”. Vesna is known as a beautiful and youthful goddess with flowers in her hair and long flowing locks that reach down to her knees. Sometimes she is portrayed scantily covered in leaves while holding […]
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Demeter, Goddess of Agriculture and Grain
Yesterday was the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Also known as Mabon, this seasonal point marks the first day of Fall. From now until Spring the days will grow short while the nights grow long. In honor of the Autumn Equinox, I decided to paint a picture of the Goddess of the Harvest, Demeter. […]
Prayer Cards, Now Available in the Devotional Art Shop {Tara Reynolds}
Prayer cards are now available in the Tara Reynolds devotional art shop! Do you prefer to recite your own personal prayers in honor of your deities? These prayer cards have a blank back for you to write your own prayers on them. Writing and reciting your own prayers adds meaning to your rituals and makes […]
Ixchel, Mayan Goddess of the Moon {Tara Reynolds}
Ixchel (pronounced ee-shell) is a Mayan goddess of the moon, water and the earth. Her name is said to translate to mean “Lady Rainbow”. She is a Mother Goddess associated with fertility and procreation and was one of the most important deities in the Mayan pantheon. Ixchel is the consort of Itzamna who is the […]
Tending the Altar and Altar Cleansing Rituals {Tara Reynolds}
The altar is the place you go to honor and pay homage to your deity. It’s the place you go to pray, perform magical rites and connect with the energy of spirit. The altar is a sacred space and it should be treated as such. Over the years I’ve read about many different ways one […]
Honoring the Goddess the Creative Way – Goddess Mandala Coloring Book {Tara Reynolds}
The Goddess Mandala Coloring Book is finished and available for purchase! This project was definitely a labor of love and a beautiful journey. It’s been so great to be able to connect with each Goddess through each mandala that was created. Many of the Goddess mandalas were inspired by the Goddesses you asked […]