The Forgiving Goddess encourages us to let go of resentment, grudges, or guilt. It asks us to examine past hurts and offenses, and consider how forgiveness might liberate us from emotional burdens. The challenge lies in genuinely offering forgiveness without allowing oneself to be further harmed or taken advantage of. It is about finding the strength and wisdom to move past the pain without holding onto resentment.
Upright
Embracing compassion and understanding, releasing grudges and offering second chances.
“Whom have I yet to truly forgive and what’s holding me back?”
Shadow Side
Repression. There is a potential to bury feelings without truly forgiving or processing them, leading to suppressed resentment.
“Where in my life am I nurturing resentment and why?”
All Goddess Cards
1. Goddess – Caring (Primary: Compassion, Reversed: Indifference)
2. Goddess – Forgiving (Primary: Forgiveness, Reversed: Resentment)
3. Goddess – Understanding (Primary: Comprehension, Reversed: Misunderstanding)
4. Goddess – Compassionate (Primary: Kindness, Reversed: Cruelty)
The Goddess Archetype
The archetype of the Goddess signifies femininity, creativity, fertility, nurturing, and power. When associated with the four aspects – Caring, Forgiving, Understanding, and Compassionate – the Goddess archetype provides a framework for exploring the ways we express or suppress these characteristics.
Drawing upon these four aspects of the Goddess in shadow work enables us to examine how well we integrate these traits into our lives. It helps us face any deficiencies or overcompensations in these areas, leading to healthier interactions with both ourselves and others. It is important to remember that this journey towards self-understanding and self-improvement is a continuous process, a dialogue between the conscious self and the shadow within.
When The Shaman Appears
When combined with the Shaman cards, the Goddess archetype is given a transformative pathway, leading the seeker from raw intuitive insights to actionable spiritual rituals and practices:
Goddess & Shaman Healing
Together, these cards herald a period of deep emotional and spiritual healing. Where the Goddess touches upon intuitive understanding and emotional nurturing, the Shaman’s healing emphasizes transformative practices and rituals.
Goddess & Shaman Blessing
The Goddess’s inherent nurturing energy coupled with Shamanic blessings speaks of a period where protection, positivity, and growth are abundantly available. It is a reminder that the Universe’s blessings are flowing towards you.
Goddess & Shaman Peacemaker
Drawing these cards together underlines the need for harmony, be it internal or external. While the Goddess calls for inner balance and emotional peace, the Shaman as a peacemaker implies actively seeking reconciliation and equilibrium in one’s surroundings.
Goddess & Shaman Ritual
Here, the Goddess’s intuitive nature combines with shamanic rituals, emphasizing the importance of incorporating tangible practices to honor and enhance the divine feminine’s energies within.
Goddess & Shaman Ceremony
This pairing signifies milestones, transformations, and rites of passage. While the Goddess marks the emotional and spiritual significance, the Shaman’s ceremony denotes the tangible acts or rituals to be undertaken.
Goddess & Shaman Prayer
United, these cards highlight a period of deep reflection, supplication, and dialogue with the divine. They call the seeker to seek solace in sacred communication.
Goddess & Shaman Service
Together, these cards focus on the outward expression of the divine feminine. They speak of using one’s intuition, compassion, and strength to serve others and the greater good.
Goddess & Shaman Magic
This powerful combination is a testament to the wonders of the unseen world. While the Goddess taps into the mystical essence of the universe, the Shaman’s magic emphasizes harnessing this power in tangible, transformative ways.
In essence, when the Goddess archetype intertwines with the Shaman cards, the journey encompasses both introspection and outward spiritual practices. This melding ensures a holistic approach to understanding and embracing the divine feminine’s energies.
