| ~ Fertility Moon is our section on alternative approaches to female fertility as an honoring of the divine feminine energy in both men and women
~ A lot of research has been done on the finds of ancient goddess statues including the beautiful Venus of Willendorf and the Venus of Laussel
~Many an explanation is offered as to their meaning and significance for women today introducing a wide variety of viewpoints
~ It is interesting to see how people interpret different ideas 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
Willendorf Goddess
The Venus of Willendorf
The Venus of Willendorf Goddess Picture
~ Willendorf Venus is a famous example of a Paleolithic fertility symbol
~ it is thought to be made c. 24,000-22,000 BCE from Oolitic limestone
~ this goddess statue depicts a woman with wide hips sometimes aptly named l 'child-bearing hips'
~ archaeologists believe the venus of willendorf found was used as a fertility symbol or even a fertility amulet by a paleolithic woman
~ What is thought to be a stain of blood -red ochre in colour was found on the willendorf goddess statue
~Her vulva, breasts, and swollen belly are very pronounced.The emphasis given to the "Venus" of Willendorf's vulva and the indication of a blood substitute suggest that the venus may have served a ritualistic purpose in connection with female menstruation.
Fertility Spell Invocation
~ Invoke the Spirit of your favorite Goddess to assist with your conception
~Print a picture of the ancient fertility goddess and add to you fertility journal
~ listen inside yourself to find the right words to ask the fertility goddess for assistance in conceiving a child
The Venus of Willendorf Photo
~ Blood has been known to symbolize fertility as in menstrual blood or the lifeblood
~ Ancient Mesopotamians are also believed to have made fertility charms out of clay dolls, smeared with the menstrual blood of the woman wishing to increase fertility chances
~ The original Venus of Willendorf currently is housed in the Natural History Museum of Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum, Wien)
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~ 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
From Birth - to Puberty to Menstruation to Child Birth to Crone Wisdom
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