The "Anima Mundi" has been defined in philosophy as the universal soul. Plato believed that the Anima Mundi acted to the world, as the human soul acts to the human body. He spoke of the cosmos as a living being, with a body, soul, and spirit. The "Anima Mundi" was thus called, The Soul of the World.

Some say the profoundness of the soul was minimized by the philosophy of Rene Descartes, in the 17th century. He removed the soul from nature, by stating that all of nature was a machine, including the human body. Science attempted to understand how the body worked, but not why. Western thinking perpetuated this idea by separating science from religion, and allowed science to define the world by it’s own terms. We neglected our souls, and were not conscious of the souls in others; the souls which make living things alive.

We must understand that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves; that we are not only part of a living, breathing earth, but part of a universal consciousness. Eastern philosophies have always believed this.

The "Anima Mundi" pours forth her blessings upon the world. May we all learn to do the same.

The legendary figure of Lilith has become a symbol for women’s unity. Lilith is a symbol of women’s equality, freedom of choice, freedom of expression, and sexual freedom. As with any legendary and mythological female figures, Lilith has been associated with the dark side.

Through art and literature, there is evidence of Lilith’s development dating back to Sumerian civilization. She is mentioned in the Talmud, the Zohar, and various Jewish Legends. One popular version of Lilith’s origin was written in the book The Alphabet of Ben Sira (900 CE). God created Lilith as a wife for Adam. Both were created from the earth, as equals. Conflict arose when Lilith refused to lie beneath Adam. She would not be subservient to him. When Adam insisted that beneath was her place, she uttered the ineffable name of God, grew Owl-like wings and flew from the Garden of Eden. Three angels were sent to retrieve Lilith, but she refused to go back.

What happens to Lilith next is confusing. Mythology, Mysticism, and Folklore do not lend themselves to easy interpretation. It is said she becomes the wife of Sammael, the angel of death. She is a seductress who enters men’s dreams as the succubus. Like the Hindu Goddess Kali, she is as much feared as revered, for she is a symbol of power and fury, fueled by unbridled passion, free will, and an intensely dark feminine nature.

The Lilith symbol is not for everyone. The imagery is strong, unpredictable, and frightening, but also raw, real, and powerfully honest.

"I am Hecate, Goddess of ancient Greece, guardian of the unconscious, mistress of the night, the dark side of the triple moon Goddess. I am Hecate, Queen of all witches, sorceress, seductress, psychic, crone, hag. I ride through the night sky, bathing the landscape in supernatural light. I am Hecate, I command earth, sea, and sky, I control the lunar cycles, I control your menstrual cycles; I am the ultimate feminine."

As the triple-goddess, Hecate represents maiden, mother and crone; mind, body and spirit; and birth, life, and death. 

Hecate is associated with the dark side of the moon; but this is the true moon. The moon has no light of it's own, only reflected light from the sun.  Like the moon, Hecate is dark. She symbolizes the dark within us, the part of our psyche we refuse to acknowledge. We ignore the wisdom, the strength, and the truth of Hecate, because our fear of the darkness is so strong.

In Western society we value beauty, youth, and money above all else. We hide our elderly, our sick, and our poor so we can pretend to be immune to such human conditions, but Hecate reminds us of the truth.

Hecate sees through the facade of societal amenities. Hecate is not deceived by social standing, education, or titles and wealth. She is impressed only by what is in the heart. She is patroness to those on the outskirts of society. She believes not only in second chances, but thirds and fourths. Her mantle of healing covers the forsaken, when the rest of society turns it's back

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"I am Artemis, daughter of Zeus. I am strong and swift. I run in the woods, wild and free, doing what I please. I am the ever-youthful female spirit of adventure; young and old, no challenge is too great for me! I am the protectress for all women and of the virgin girls. I am called upon to ease the pain of childbirth. I am the Goddess of the Moon and Goddess of the Hunt."

Lean and muscular, beautifully athletic, the perpetual tomboy; this is the image of the Goddess Artemis. She is also a triple-moon Goddess known as Luna, the heavens; Artemis on Earth; and Hecate in the underworld.

Her strong association with the moon and the corresponding lunar cycles makes Artemis the Goddess of female secrets. She also has a strong solar connection because she is the twin sister of the Sun God - Apollo. This is part accounts for her fiercely independent and self-sufficient nature. This balance of sun and moon, and male and female energies keeps Artemis grounded as the representation of the Goddess earth. As Goddess of the hunt, Artemis uses her "moonlight vision" the ability to see clearly through a hazy, muted wilderness.

Women who follow the Goddess Artemis develop their own "moonlight vision" which can manifest in vivid dreaming, allowing illumination for the journey within. Explore the moon Goddess in all phases of her glory and worship the moon Goddess Artemis within you.

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The Three Graces are daughters of Zeus and Oceanus. They are called the "joyful ones", the ever youthful companions and attendants of the Goddess Aphrodite. They were named "Thalia" she who brings flowers, "Aglaia", brilliance and splendor, and ‘Euphrosyne", meaning joy and happiness.

Just as the Goddess Aphrodite is present in our psyches when we appreciate beauty, the Graces-also inspire us to manifest our inner beauty through creative and artistic endeavors.

The Graces are present when we care for and respect our bodies. They enliven our feminine spirits to reflect glowing skin, and shining hair, and a zest for life. They are present when we dress for a special event, or ready ourselves for our lover, just as they attended Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Sensuality.

These Goddesses possessed grace of movement, grace of manners and grace of love. They were also called the Goddesses of dance. Invite The Graces to dance within you by adorning yourself with the pendant of the "Three Graces" and experience your own beauty and the beauty of the world around you.

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The “Seven Goddess Pendant” symbolizes the seven Greek Goddesses in the petals of a flower.  At the center is a seven-pointed star, symbolizing the sparkling light of the Earth Goddess, Gaia; who gave birth to us all.  From the stars bursts forth the seven petals, each signifying one goddess. The petals interlace, representing the overlapping of Goddesses within us; their strengths and weaknesses apparent in different phases of our lives.

The Pentacle has been used and worn as a powerful Protection symbol for thousands of years. It's meaning has roots in philosophy, religion, alchemy, magic, and mysticism. The five points of the pentacle can represent the four elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. The fifth point of the pentacle represents the fifth element, Spirit. In Hindu philosophy, this element of 'spirit' is called Akasha. It is the substance upon which reality is impressed.

In ancient Chinese philosophy, the flow of yin and yang are responsible for the creation of the five elements. The five points of the pentacle symbolize the element of fire (which creates earth), earth (which creates metal), metal (which creates water), water (which creates wood), and wood (which creates fire). The pentacle has had different meanings throughout history; Celtic priests called it "The Witch's Foot," the Druids considered it a sign of the 'God-head,' and it is also known as the "Seal of Solomon." Many believe the Pentacle to be a sign of protection against demons and a symbol of safety. The Greek philosopher, Pythagoras, thought the symbol represented the harmony of mind and body and considered it a symbol of good health. In Gnosticism, it referred tot he five elements of Fire, Water, Air, Wind, and Light. In Christian iconography, the pentacle is associated with the five stigmata of Christ.

In rituals of magic, the pentacle is used in ritual oaths; with the point down denoting 'Black Magic' and the point up denoting 'White Magic.' Drawing the sign of the Pentacle in the air, starting at the top and leading to the bottom, is used as a banishing ritual to ward off negative energies, evil vibrations, and psychic attacks. Understanding the history and philosophical importance of the Pentacle will help dispel the fear and negativity some associate with this symbol.

This delicate Talisman combines the protective power of this five-pointed star with open flowers of the Goddess. The pentacle calls upon the life giving forces of the Goddess while conveying its protection upon the wearer. It is worn in respect and honor to our Earth Mother.

Brigit, the great triple Goddess of the Irish Celts known as Brigantia in England, Bride in Scotland and Brigandu in Celtic France. Brigit is identified with the Earth herself and with the soil of fertility.

In folklore, Kakabel is a powerful angel whose name literally means "Star of God." Kakabel is in charge of all the stars and Constellations! Among the holiest of Angels, Kakabel reigns over 365,000 lesser spirits. To some he is considered a fallen angel, because he falls in love with earthly women and teaches Astrology to Mankind!

Kakabel's Star is surrounded by the characters of celestial writing. This writing was derived from the constellations, and is a secret alphabet still used in high degrees of Free Masonry. This type of magical alphabet is used to transmit secret or confidential information in the form of cryptogram. It is said that powerful Mystics of the Middle Ages developed this system of Cryptography to conceal the secrets of the human soul!

The Central Star in this design is a Celtic rendition of the hexagram of Solomon, a six pointed Magical Star. Six has also been referred to as the Sexual number. Not surprisingly, the hexagram was a favorite symbol of the Greek Goddess of Love, Aphrodite.

Kakabel's Star explodes with Ancient Magic and Mystery and imbues us with the Miracle and Wonder of the Angels.

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Nine - the most magical of numbers - wear this magical amulet and invoke the mysticism and power of all the Goddesses. This amulet reflects the changing light of the Moon and enriches the illusions, thoughts and dreams of female nature, allowing free expression of your romantic, intuitive and artistic self.

The Moon rules the number nine, together representative of the dark, Yin, passionate, female nature - A truly feminine piece.

In Vedic Literature (ancient Indian texts), Laksmi is the embodiment of the Auspicious Qualities of food, royal power, noble rank, universal sovereignty, holiness, luster, kingdom, fortune, bounteousness, and beauty. She is worshipped in late autumn at the festival of “Divali” where her followers ask for blessings of fertility, prosperity, abundant crops, and good fortune for the coming year. In Indian mythology, the God Vishnu is said to have churned the milk ocean into chaos, in order to extract the essence of immortality. The milk ocean or primordial waters yielded this valuable essence, which is said to be the Goddess Laksmi. She is Creation, she is the transformation of formless waters into organic life.