| ~ Fertility Moon is our section on alternative approaches to female fertility as an honoring of the divine feminine energy in both men and women
~ Fertility and the symbols that are representing various stages of pregnancy, conception and indeed motherhood are dating back to the ancient times .
~ Women have depicted their fertile stages in accordance with the different moon cycles and carved special symbols as a reminder
~ It is interesting to see how people interpret different fertility symbols but in the end it is up to each individual to make up their own mind
~ Looking at ancient fertility symbols from goddesses to earth based items that symbolized the fertility of the land gives an amazing overview
~ After all without fertility of the land their is no fertility of the human .. mother earth provides a beautiful symbiotic relationship between herself and all her residents .. so tuning into the union of all provides a fertile ground for prosperity and health and indeed fertility for all
~ Choosing to connect with the whole, appreciating ones own place in the multifaceted wheel that spins its way through this universe provides an alternative viewpoint where each woman can find herself, her identity and awareness of her chosen experiences
~ What is means to be fertile is different for each woman - lets celebrate the differences and rejoice in honoring the ancient ways and learning from each other in these modern times of womanhood
Fertility Symbols from around the world
Cerne Abbas Giant
~ believed to be he is an ancient pagan fertility symbol
~ legend has it that a fertiltiy ritual on this ancient site can help increase the chances of conceiving a baby
read more Fertility Symbol Cerne Abbas Giant in Dorset ~ England Corn Dollies
~ Corn Dolly making is an ancient rural craft with roots as a pagan fertility symbol
view our fertility symbols corn dollies
The Venus of Willendorf
~ is a famous example of a Paleolithic fertility symbol
view pictures and Fertility Symbols for Venus of Willendorf
Shiela-na-gig
Shiva Lingham
~Shiva Linghams originate at the Narmada River one of India's seven holy sites. ~Lingham is the sacred Sanskrit word for phallus ( penis )
~ In Tantra, the lingham shape embodies the masculine energy; dynamic expression and knowledge.
~ The Yoni ( vagina ) depicts female energy; wisdom and intuition.
~the shiva lingham is a traditional phallic symbol representing the penis inserted inti the yoni (vagina)
~ The Tantric Shiva Lingham unifies the dualistic female/male world into harmonious balance.
Shiva lingham in Pashupatinath Nepal
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Vajra
~ since ancient times the vajra has been worshipped as a symbol of fertility
~ it is believed through the symbolic use of the vajra symbol the earth growns new crops, hers multiply through which the tribe feed itself and prospers
~ celebration fo male sexual power
~ it represents phallic strenght and qualities that exude frommanhood, power , potency and virility
~ it also is associated with creativity, courage, decisive action and the ability to handle events to shape and control powerful actions return from a fertility symbol list to list of ancient fertility goddess
~ I hope Fertility Moon will become a place where womanhood can be celebrated, fertility explored by honoring ancient traditions whilst celebrating a modern approach to Being a Woman - beautiful just as you are ~ Going full circle in Celebrating Womanhood
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