There are several pagan symbols that have historically been associated with femininity. One of the most well-known symbols is the Triple Goddess symbol, also known as the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. This symbol represents the three stages of a woman's life: youth, motherhood, and old age. The Maiden is representative of youth, new beginnings, and independence. The Mother symbolizes fertility, nurturing, and creation. The Crone represents wisdom, transformation, and endings.
When working on the part of the exhibition themed around 'magic and malice', the Museum team was keen to learn as much as they could about modern witchcraft and practice from people who themselves identified as Witch, Wicca or who use magic in their spiritual practices. By including these voices directly alongside the Museum perspective in the exhibition, we were able to highlight the voices of people whose perspectives and beliefs are not often seen in museum displays. To gain this further insights into Modern Paganism and Witchcraft, the Museum partnered with UK-based witchcraft membership organisation Children of Artemis and some of its long-standing associates.
Laura Daligan is an artist, workshop creator and Pagan Witch who is currently doing an MA in Viking Studies at the University of Highlands and Islands. For the Feminine power exhibition, which explores the spiritual beliefs of both past and present communities, it was particularly important to consult with those whose contemporary spiritual practices and beliefs are represented through the objects and artworks on display.
The Crone represents wisdom, transformation, and endings. Another pagan symbol associated with femininity is the Moon. The Moon has long been associated with feminine energy and cycles.
INFOGRAPHIC: Wicca, Druidry, Paganism, Asatru, What Are They?
Most wiccans believe in a horned male god and a moon goddess.
The only wiccans who do not believe in both the goddess and the god are those who belong to the Dianic Wicca. They believe in the existence of only the goddess.
Some wiccans believe that the god and the goddess are equal. However, other wiccans believe that the goddess is more important than the god.
Druidry
Druidry comes from the legends around King Arthur.
One of the clearest connections between Arthuriana and Druidry is the Loyal Arthurian Warband, a Druidic group that uses Arthurian symbolism as part of its environmental movement.
There is no one set of beliefs that Druidry follows, so there is a large range of various beliefs.
Paganism
Polytheism
Pagan religions recognize a several of divine beings, however they do not all believe there is an underlying connection.
Nature-based
Pagan religions believe in the divinity of nature, which they view as a form of the divine.
Sacred Feminine
Pagan religions follow the female divine principle, identified as the Goddess beside or in place of the male divine principle, as expressed in the Abrahamic God.
Asatru
A polytheistic religion that worships a wide variety of gods and goddesses.
The most well-known are Thor, Odin, Freyja, Frigg, Freyr, Tyr, Loki, and Heimdall.
Sources
- https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidry_(modern)
- https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asatru
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paganism
It symbolizes intuition, emotions, and the cyclical nature of life. In paganism, the Moon represents the Goddess and is seen as a source of feminine power and wisdom. The spiral is another pagan symbol often associated with femininity. This symbol represents the journey of life and growth. It is believed to embody the sacred feminine energy and is often associated with fertility, creativity, and transformation. The spiral is a symbol of continual change and evolution, reflecting the cyclical nature of life. Additionally, the pentacle is sometimes seen as a symbol of feminine energy in paganism. The pentacle, a five-pointed star enclosed within a circle, is often associated with the element of Earth and the Goddess. It represents the balance of the natural world and the connection between the physical and spiritual realms. The upward-pointing pentacle is seen as representative of feminine energy and the divine feminine. Overall, there are several pagan symbols associated with femininity, including the Triple Goddess symbol, the Moon, the spiral, and the pentacle. These symbols represent different aspects of feminine energy, including youth, motherhood, wisdom, fertility, creativity, and intuition. They are believed to embody the power and essence of the divine feminine and are often used in pagan rituals and ceremonies to honor and connect with this energy..
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