Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
The goddess Isis is often represented by symbols associated with her distinctly feminine but courageous and persevering nature, or with her association with death and resurrection. It is hardly surprising that many of our icons representing feminine strength and passionate emotions, including the image of Madonna and Child in works of art, are derived from the ancient goddess symbols of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
In the Book of the Dead, Isis was described as" who gives birth to heaven and earth, knows the orphan, knows the widow, seeks justice for the poor, and shelter for the "Some of Isis' many other titles were:
*" of "*" of the "*" One Who is "*" of Green "*" Brilliant One in the "*" Latin name was Stella Maris, or Star of the "*" Lady of "*" of magic, fertility, nature, "*" Mistress of the House of "*" Who Knows How To Make Right Use of the "*"-Giver of "*" of the Words of "*" Shining Over the "The symbol of Isis in the heavens was the star Sept (Sirius), which was greatly beloved because its appearance marked not only the beginning of a new year, but also announced the advance of the Inundation of the Nile, which betokened renewed wealth and prosperity of the country.
In the duality of our reality - Isis represents our feminine aspects - creation - rebirth - ascension - intuition - psychic abilties - higher chakras - higher frequency virbations - love and compassion. She is the Yin energies - the mother nurturer - the High Priestess - the Goddess of all mythological tales - to other female icons in the mythologies of creation. She is the essence of the feminine energy which is part of us all.
Correspondences, Symbols and Sacred Objects:
* FEAST DAYS: January 2, March 5
* GENERAL: Full moon, images of Madonna and child, rivers (especially the Nile) and the ocean, hair braids, cattails, papyrus, knots and buckles, stars, the ankh symbol, throne, the rattle, diadem headdress (circular disk with horns), cow, wings, milk, perfume bottles.
* ANIMALS: Sparrowhawk or kite, crocodile, scorpion, crab, snake (especially cobra), and geese
* PLANTS: Cedar, corn, tamarisk, flax, wheat, barley, grapes, lotus, balsam, all flowers, trees and all green plants
* PERFUMES/SCENTS: Tamarisk, lotus, balsam, amber oil, cedarwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, and sweet orange
* GEMS AND METALS: Silver, gold, ebony, ivory, obsidian, lapis lazuli, and scarabs
* COLORS: Silver, gold, black, red, cobalt blue, and green
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