154: Lighting the Way and Companionship with the Goddess Artemis

In this episode I channeled the goddess Artemis to discuss the divine feminine, retelling the ancient stories of the goddess, and fears of connecting to the goddess realm. Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, and of chastity and childbirth. She was identified by the Romans with Diana. Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. She was a skilled archer and a fierce protector of her forest domain.

Artemis was one of the most popular goddesses in Greek mythology. She was often depicted as a beautiful young woman with a bow and arrow, accompanied by a pack of hunting dogs. She was known for her independence, her strength, and her love of the wild.
Here are some of the things Artemis was known for:

• Her skill as a hunter: Artemis was a skilled archer and huntress. She was able to kill any animal with a single arrow.
  
  
• Her love of the wild: Artemis loved the wilderness and spent most of her time in the forest. She was known to protect wild animals from harm.
  
  
• Her independence: Artemis was a fiercely independent goddess. She did not want to marry or have children. She preferred to remain a virgin and devote herself to her hunting and other pursuits.
  
  
• Her protection of women and girls: Artemis was a protector of women and girls. She was often invoked for help in times of danger or distress.
  
  
• Her role in childbirth: Artemis was also associated with childbirth. She was sometimes called upon to assist women in labor.
  
  

Artemis was a complex and multifaceted goddess who was revered by many. She was a symbol of strength, independence, and the beauty of the natural world. She continues to be a popular figure in mythology and art today.

In this episode Hermes as Hermes Trismegistus dropped in for a quick discussion. Hermes Trismegistus, also known as "Hermes the Thrice-Great," was a legendary figure of Hellenistic Egypt who was considered to be the founder of alchemy, astrology, and other occult sciences. He was syncretized with the Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god Hermes, combining their attributes and symbolism.

Hermes Trismegistus was said to have lived during the time of Moses and was believed to be a great sage, philosopher, and priest-king. He was credited with writing a vast corpus of works on various subjects, including philosophy, theology, alchemy, and astrology. These works, known as the Hermetica, were highly influential in the development of Western mysticism and occult traditions.

The true identity of Hermes Trismegistus is unknown, and there is no historical evidence to support his existence as a real person. However, he remains a significant figure in the history of esoteric thought, and his teachings continue to inspire practitioners of mysticism and alchemy.

As always, thank you for listening.