This is a surprisingly "pretty" version of this Goddess (or female archetype, as she's more of a folktale), who is normally depicted as a child-eating hag who lives in a house on chicken legs and flies around in a pestle. Still, even in the folktales she is acknowledged as someone who doesn't conform, and who is a source of wisdom. I like the fact that she is clearly a crone, but no less strong and beautiful for it.
She is the wild energy of the crone who lives outside the village, respected and feared for her herbal lore and other knowledge. She pays no mind to traditional authority structures, and is more interested in the natural world than in human politics and prejudices. I love her amazing red robe that seems to be almost alive, shining with golden, magical creatures.
Is there someone in your life who expresses this energy? What wisdom do you need to experience today? What can you do to get in touch with your own wild side?
0 comments:
Post a Comment
Got something you'd like to say about this post? Add your comments here.