A wound to the Divine Feminine aspect of yourself can manifest in many different ways. For women, this wound can manifest as shame of feminine qualities such as menstruation, curvy figures and being emotional or sensitive. As men, this wound can manifest in the suppression of your feminine qualities such as sensitivity and intuition. Because […]
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Vesna, Slavic Goddess of Spring {Tara Reynolds}
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 […]
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 […]
What it is to be a Modern Day Priestess {Tara Reynolds}
The word priestess carries much weight behind it. Being a priestess today is much different than it was a couple thousand years ago. In the ancient world being a priestess meant that you lived your life in service to the deity you worshiped. Many times a priestess would reside at the temple and her sole […]
Zenobia, Warrior Queen of Palmyra {Tara Reynolds}
In honor of Women’s Herstory Month, I wanted to write about Zenobia, one of my favorite warrior queens in history. Zenobia was born Around 240 CE in the Palmyrene Empire, which was known as Roman Syria. She was thought to be of Arab descent and claimed to be related to Queen Cleopatra and Queen Dido […]
