 Nine Goddess MandalaThe main inspiration for this piece is the Nine Morgens of Avalon, the 9 aspects of the Morrigan and there are also many 'Nine associations with other deities.
As I walk around this Mandala with my eyes, heart and mind, I see passageways through different phases and essences of life, what guides us and inspires us, and I love how the women interact with each other. There are 3 silver women, 3 gold women and 2 bronze women, also depicting 3 maidens, 3 mothers and 3 crones... |  Goddess Wheel of the Year MandalaMandala (Sanskrit: मण्डल Maṇḍala, 'circle') is a spiritual and ritual symbol representing the Universe.
This Goddess Wheel of the Year Mandala celebrates the 8 Pagan festivals, the Seasons of the Goddess and the Earth.
The Pagan festivals are Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasadh,Autumn Equinox, Samhain and Yule.
This piece was created in ritual and gives a feeling of life, protection and love and makes a great altar piece and a beautiful reminder of the changing seasons. |  Elen of the Ways'Will you follow me through the trees?
Amongst the shining, dappled leaves
Will you walk with me by the stream?
And wear a mantle of apple green
Will you leap with me through the fires?
And dance towards your heart's desires
Would you follow me where I lead?
Through woodland dell and sleepless dream'
Laura Daligan |
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 The MorriganThe Morrigan has many guises, from Warrior Queen, to Lover, from Faery Sorceress to earth Mother. She presides over life, death and rebirth and facilitates the awakening of the warrior within...
This painting was my first of the Morrigan, and is still an ever magical presence as Her lips smile and twist, as Her eyes dance. She always speaks to me loud and clear, usually accompanied by Crow Caw... |  Call of the Morrigan
Crows call - I feel the storm
Coming.
You who are one who are many who are all
Who hear my longing, those who heed the call
Those who call themselves mine
You who are one who are many who are all
You who are blood who are blade
You who are grass where the bones are laid
You who are one who are many who are all |  MedusaHail Medusa ~ Serpent Queen
Goddess of Life
Goddess of Death
And the Roads In-between
Force of Nature
Door Keeper
Snake Healer
Blood Bringer
Mysteries Unfold
To those who Dare to See
Behind your Mask of Old
The Keys to Restore the World.
Far from the popular vision of Medusa as a Snake Haired Monster, I wanted to depict her pre - Greco roots as a beautiful Snake Goddess of the Dark Moon... |
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