Today I'm reviewing Your Goddess Year: A Week-By-Week Guide to Invoking the Divine Feminine by Skye Alexander.
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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am identify as a magical Buddhist. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I believe in spiritually and holistic wellness. I find that we can heal the world if we just sit down and and listen to the breath. I believe that magic, science and nutritional well being are the cornerstone to a well rounded holistic life. I have recently updated my site from Confessions of a Modern Witch to my new page To Live Whole. I welcome you to come along for my journey of health, wellness and self exploration.
I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 438,000 views.
As you know I'll be switching over to reviewing only e-copies of books shortly. I will miss handling the books but the amount of trash that I had piling up for all the shipping was just overwhelming. I will be doing a giveaway for the remaining physical books that actually arrive as well as asking my publishers to provide giveaway copies shipped directly to my winner's homes going forward for all giveaways.
My review copy as a medium sized soft cover book that would easily travel in a larger handbag or backpack. This book has an extensive index! I really love a good index. What good is a book if you can't fine what you're looking for. This one does not disappoint. I jumped in looking up a couple of my favorite deities and found them quickly. Never underestimate the power of a good index.
This book is divided up by the months of the year. Each month has an assortment of deities within. January contains Sophia, Skadi, Xi Wangmu, Athena and Brigid for example. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are some of the more common deities such as Kalli and Diana but other deities like Maeve, Tiamat and the Spider Woman were also represented. The author did a really great job going across several cultures to pull together an assortment of Goddess figures that can appeal to a wide audience.
I quickly jumped to my month to see what Skye Alexander had in store for those born in February. February (each month for that matter) begin with an brief introduction into the month. In my case a poem from Oscar Fay Adams was on the top of the chapter page with some beautiful birch trees in the background. We begin with Saraswati. The author provides insight on when we should invite her and provides a Herstory of the deity. She tells us about the symbols and corresponds as well as reasons to work with her. There is a section on how to invite her as well. For February we have four Goddesses presented each with the same outline as above. Joining Saraswati is Lilith, Nut and Aurora.
I couldn't review this book without seeking out Hecate. I found her quickly in this book thanks to that handy dandy index in the back. Hecate was found in October! Where else? She was joined by Frigg, Ma'at, Hera and Aphrodite. The author recommends we work with Hecate from October 30 - Nov 5. She gives us a brief history of Hecate and but refers to her as an elder Goddess. Despite all the drawings and writings of Hecate, people still like to refer to her as a crone. Hecate has never been anything presented other than a maiden. I would like to see this reflect more in this newly written books. I did like the way the author said to leave veggies as an offering. This appeals to the vegan in me, however we know historically that offerings to deities were less compassionate.
Overall I felt this is a great book for a house warming party or maybe for a graduation gift. It is certainly female positive in its language. I think this would be a great addition to any library focusing on female empowerment or a great way to bring the feminine divine anything any traditional magical library.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
Author Links - Link
Amazon Book Link
Amazon Author Link
Good Reads Book Link
Good Reads Author Link
My Good Reads Profile
My Facebook Page
Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am identify as a magical Buddhist. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I believe in spiritually and holistic wellness. I find that we can heal the world if we just sit down and and listen to the breath. I believe that magic, science and nutritional well being are the cornerstone to a well rounded holistic life. I have recently updated my site from Confessions of a Modern Witch to my new page To Live Whole. I welcome you to come along for my journey of health, wellness and self exploration.
I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 438,000 views.
As you know I'll be switching over to reviewing only e-copies of books shortly. I will miss handling the books but the amount of trash that I had piling up for all the shipping was just overwhelming. I will be doing a giveaway for the remaining physical books that actually arrive as well as asking my publishers to provide giveaway copies shipped directly to my winner's homes going forward for all giveaways.
My review copy as a medium sized soft cover book that would easily travel in a larger handbag or backpack. This book has an extensive index! I really love a good index. What good is a book if you can't fine what you're looking for. This one does not disappoint. I jumped in looking up a couple of my favorite deities and found them quickly. Never underestimate the power of a good index.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
This book is divided up by the months of the year. Each month has an assortment of deities within. January contains Sophia, Skadi, Xi Wangmu, Athena and Brigid for example. I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are some of the more common deities such as Kalli and Diana but other deities like Maeve, Tiamat and the Spider Woman were also represented. The author did a really great job going across several cultures to pull together an assortment of Goddess figures that can appeal to a wide audience.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
I quickly jumped to my month to see what Skye Alexander had in store for those born in February. February (each month for that matter) begin with an brief introduction into the month. In my case a poem from Oscar Fay Adams was on the top of the chapter page with some beautiful birch trees in the background. We begin with Saraswati. The author provides insight on when we should invite her and provides a Herstory of the deity. She tells us about the symbols and corresponds as well as reasons to work with her. There is a section on how to invite her as well. For February we have four Goddesses presented each with the same outline as above. Joining Saraswati is Lilith, Nut and Aurora.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
I couldn't review this book without seeking out Hecate. I found her quickly in this book thanks to that handy dandy index in the back. Hecate was found in October! Where else? She was joined by Frigg, Ma'at, Hera and Aphrodite. The author recommends we work with Hecate from October 30 - Nov 5. She gives us a brief history of Hecate and but refers to her as an elder Goddess. Despite all the drawings and writings of Hecate, people still like to refer to her as a crone. Hecate has never been anything presented other than a maiden. I would like to see this reflect more in this newly written books. I did like the way the author said to leave veggies as an offering. This appeals to the vegan in me, however we know historically that offerings to deities were less compassionate.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
Overall I felt this is a great book for a house warming party or maybe for a graduation gift. It is certainly female positive in its language. I think this would be a great addition to any library focusing on female empowerment or a great way to bring the feminine divine anything any traditional magical library.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Book |
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