The Mythology of the Zodiac: Virgo Myths

20/08/201803/09/2018 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

We leave behind the roaring lion and embrace the humble virgin. As a mutable earth sign, Virgo strives to bring order and perfection to the world through the alchemical synthesis of paradox. She carries fire and grain and embodies the secrets of life, the cycles of nature and the force that makes things grow. Virgo… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Virgo Myths

The Mythology of the Zodiac: Leo Myths

20/07/201820/08/2018 Jessica Davidson5 Comments

Out of the watery depths of Cancer springs a roaring Lion. As a fixed fire sign, Leo takes the natural creative impulse of life and gives it focus and stability to share it with the world. True creativity involves an heroic quest of self-discovery powered by the inner sun and the desire to find out… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Leo Myths

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Cancer Myths

21/06/201820/07/2018 Jessica Davidson6 Comments

We leave behind the mental chatter of Gemini and enter the deep waters of Cancer. As a cardinal water sign, Cancer is concerned with emotional security and achieves strength through surrender. Water takes the form of whatever container it flows into, and will flow around obstacles or slowly wear them down. Water doesn’t resist; it… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Cancer Myths

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Gemini Myths

21/05/201821/06/2018 Jessica Davidson3 Comments

From the earth of Taurus springs the butterfly mind of Gemini. As a mutable air sign, Gemini provides the ability to know and understand reality. If Aries stands for the subject and Taurus stands for the object, then Gemini is the relationship between these two: the knower and the known giving rise to a third,… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Gemini Myths

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Taurus Myths

16/04/201805/06/2018 Jessica Davidson3 Comments

After the excitement and energy of Aries, we come down to earth with Taurus. As a fixed earth sign, Taurus provides the physical container for the unborn potential of Aries to manifest. It stabilises and grounds the creative spark in the present moment, burrowing deep into the soil of life. The Taurus bull is a… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Taurus Myths

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Wonder Woman: the Descent and Return of the Goddess

02/04/201802/04/2018 Jessica DavidsonLeave a comment

In the post on Aries Myths we met the Sumerian battle goddess Inanna: a fertility goddess and force of nature with roots that extend back into prehistory. She’s not a figure you would expect to pop up in a Hollywood movie, but then along came Wonder Woman. Unlike many superhero movies, it isn’t afflicted with… Continue reading Wonder Woman: the Descent and Return of the Goddess

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The Mythology of the Zodiac: Aries Myths

19/03/201805/06/2018 Jessica Davidson8 Comments

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and marks the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere. This is the start of the astrological New Year, so what better time to begin a new series on the myths behind the zodiac. Aries – as cardinal fire – is all about new beginnings. Aries is a… Continue reading The Mythology of the Zodiac: Aries Myths