August Magazine 2014 Becoming Psychic Magazine February 2014 | Page 16

Carrie Kirkpatrick
author of 'Goddess Enchantment – Magic & Spells'

Hathor, Goddess of Love
The Goddesses are real, tangible and powerful energies that can be called upon to aid you, assist you and inspire you. Ultimately, Goddess magic works. Don't be afraid to ask for what you want, or more importantly for guidance and inspiration to know
exactly what you want. The results will be both rewarding and empowering.
There are many reasons why Goddesses are so popular in the modern spiritual world. For many, it is a case of redressing the
balance after centuries of patriarchal religion and they feel drawn to rediscover the ‘old ways’, hearkening back to a time when
there was not just one God, but a multitude of Gods and Goddesses that governed all aspects of life. Many people have discovered the Goddess as a result of their personal quest for self development and empowerment. Ever since the Goddess movement
took off during the middle of the Twentieth Century, many women and men have become increasingly interested in exploring
the concept of the Divine Feminine.
Some people identify with only one Goddess, Mother Nature, the Earth. Others like to find the Goddess within themselves, to
empower themselves and stand in their own power, maybe for the first time in their lives.
Priestesses, tend to find their path to be a more devotional one, acknowledging individual Goddesses, seeking them out in the
mythology of ancient times. Some Goddesses of the world are still very much alive within their cultures, whilst others have
been long forgotten by their people and eagerly await their rediscovery.
Gatherings are frequently held of women and men celebrating the Goddess in ritual and song, awakening the Goddesses of
many cultures and finding them alive and vibrant. If you are interested in exploring your spirituality then the Goddess energies
are a good place to start. Their energies are accessible and responsive, benevolent and kind.
Working magically with the Goddess energies is effective because, quite
simply, it works and they offer their protection to your workings. When referring to magical practice, it is the ability to influence one's external surroundings with one's mind that is meant, also known as projecting one's
True Will. Others refer to this as Cosmic Ordering or The Law of Attraction.

The main point of any magical practice is to enhance your life, to be the best
that you can be and to fulfil your true purpose in life, once you have discovered what that is. This is often referred to as finding your 'True Will'.
Knowing what you truly want is the key, and if in doubt, connect with one
of the Goddesses and ask to know what it is that you truly want. Then,
once you are clear about your intentions, there is nothing stopping you from
attracting them toward s you. You can confidently create a sacred space, call
upon the deity, and ask for what you want, making sure you ask accurately
for exactly what you want.
Working with the Goddess energies in magical practice adds power to the
wishes and spells. Invoking the Goddesses also provides some extra guidance or insight into your own perceptions of your situation.