This month's altar celebrates the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Selene, whose Roman equivalent is Luna. Selene later became identified with Artemis and Luna with Diana. In western mythology, the moon and its phases have always been a powerful symbol of the Divine Feminine.
On the silver beaded altar cloth representing the full moon, flanked by silver candles, there are three representations of the Moon Goddess. A statue of Selene is crowned with a halo containing the waxing, full, and waning moon phases corresponding to the manifestations of the Triple Goddess -- the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone -- and to the three stages of women's lives as well.
Selena is my most recent goddess statue. I found her three months ago in a spirituality store here in Edmonton.
The second representation on the altar is the Moon Goddess as the waxing crescent Maiden moon. She is a weatherized ceramic piece designed to be placed outdoors, ideally perhaps in a round Moon Garden consisting entirely of white flowers? I acquired this piece at least 25 years ago at a craft sale.
The third represenation of the Moon Goddess is a beautiful brooch handmade by artisans in Bali and given to me by my mother and sister for my 50th birthday nearly 20 years ago. Set in sterling silver, the Goddess's serene face is carved from polished white bone, her headdress and earrings contain amethysts, and her body is made of semi-precious gemstones -- paua shell from New Zealand, a round rainbow moonstone, and purple charoite from Siberia. Isn't she gorgeous?
As well as the Full Moon, today marks the beginning of Passover, which begins this evening and runs until April 9th. I wish Passover Blessings to all my Jewish readers! Enjoy your Passover Seder!
[Photos #1-#4 © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026;
Photo #5 is courtesy of the internet]
1 comment:
Your altar looks lovely and serene. The brooch is stunning!
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