http://goddess.moondance.org Celebrating Sacred Feminine Ideals Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:40:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In her book, Growing Up Without The Goddess, Sandra Pope's rich descriptions are palpable contrast to the stark abuse that wove itself through her life. The imagery draws the reader into a world at once beautiful and terrifying. Following the paths she walked, each turn vivid as ... http://goddess.moondance.org/2009/06/growing-up-without-the-goddess/ "To your man's body, your belly will rise, for he shall be eager above you." Genesis 3:16, as written by the original author, known only as J (for Jehovah). Compare this with the traditional version from the King James Bible: "And thy desire shall be to thy husband, and ... http://goddess.moondance.org/2009/06/adam-and-eve-caught-in-the-missionary-position/ There are unknown forces within nature; when we give ourselves wholly to her, without reserve, she leads them to us; she shows us those forms which our watching eyes do not see, which our intelligence does not understand or suspect. Auguste Rodin Under the Grand Portico Philaeby David Roberts Sand sifting ... http://goddess.moondance.org/2009/01/the-sands-of-time-and-timelessness/ Shakti: Realm of the Divine Mother Author: Mataji Devi Vanamali ISBN: 9781594771996 Genre: Goddesses, Hindu Publisher: Inner Traditions Price: $ 19.95 In the Devi Gita, Devi says: "I am the intelligence from which the universe emanates and in which it abides. The ignorant believe me to be nothing more than Nature or Prakriti, but the wise ... http://goddess.moondance.org/2008/12/shakti-realm-of-the-divine-mother/ Catholics (RCC) are in an uproar over Playboy's Mexican edition featuring Argentinean model Maria Florencia Onor draped in a white head cover that trails down her body, revealing a portion of her left breast. Her hands pantomime a mother holding her infant to her breast. The headline, "Te adoramos, ... http://goddess.moondance.org/2008/12/playboys-mother-mary-a-new-beginning/