Every woman has a Goddess archetype within herself. The dominant archetyes will vary from woman to woman, soul to soul but there is one infamous Goddess who lives within us all. While she goes by many different names she is best known as Aphrodite Goddess of love & beauty.
Aphrodite is everything beautiful. She is the star filled sky on a full moon night, she is the sunset over the ocean, she is the meadow of wildflowers. She is the Goddess who whispers hopeful messages to you on your darkest of days. She is beckoning you to activate her as she is the creative force that lives inside of you, so you may enjoy life as the sensual experience it is. Aphrodite's is the voice many of us have dorwned out due to trauma or shame. She represents a woman who sees, and owns her divine beauty. A woman full in her power, a woman not ashamed to be the beautiful creation she was made to be.
By aligning with the divine feminine energy, you awaken to the importance of self love. Self love is the only true foundation in which you can build the life you desire upon. Self love as a lifestyle assures that you will always honour your highest good. Sometimes we know what we need to do but ignore the nudge: this can mean leaving a bad relationship, a job, or giving up addictions like booze, junk food or reality TV. By activating your inner Aphrodite you will learn that your sensual nature is the fuel to your soul's fire.
Sensulity often gets confused for sexuality and while sex can be a beautiful sensual act there are many more aspects to living a full sensual life. Sensuality is pleasure; pleasure comes in many forms. Once you activate Aphrodite she will assit you in living a mroe pleasurable life. She can serve as a muse for creative projects such as painting, photography, music, creating courses even starting a business. She is abundant with passion. Come to her with what you desire to create and allow her to assist you. Now, let's get to know this Goddess with the following ritual...
Please note: there are not any rules governing how you work with the Goddess other than always setting the intention that your work serves your greatest good & the good of all your relations. You always want to remain in energetic integrity. However, the best time to perform this Goddess ritual is on the full moon. The full moon is when our life, love & purpose are most illuminated.
If you have a bath, surround it with candles, crystals (especially rose quartz, rose petals & anything else that feels sacred to you. If you have epsom salt add it in with a sensual scented oil such as rose (Aphrodite's favorite flower) or Ylang Ylang, an Aphrodisiac.
If you do not have a bath you can simply take a shower bringing in any crystals you have with you if you feel called to. You are encouraged to still light candles & enjoy & savor your bathing time.
Turn down the lights. Whether you are submerged in water or there is water running over the curves of your flesh, take a moment to feel into the water. Take notice of how it carresses you, cleanses you, it does not judge you or turn you away, it loves you, it desires to serve you. As you wash your body like you've done a thousand times before, allow your hands to slow down, to also caress your flesh. It is likely that your inner bitch will start nagging, pointing out everything wrong with you, this is when you allow Aphrodite to step in. If you look at paintings of her, she was curvy and supple, with smaller breasts. She is the average woman just like you. The difference between us and Aphrodite is that she owned her beauty. She does not allow anyone to make her feel less than. She is a woman who knows and lives her worth. Feel your curves, the perceived lack or too much of. Recognize your body for what she is, a living breathing miracle, the house to your soul, your sacred temple. Allow your hands, the water, and Aphrodite to work together washing away any shame or pain held within your divinely designed body. You may want to cry, allow yourself to cry, but keep loving on yourself. Feeking the beauty of your breasts, your hips, your thighs. Close your eyes and drag your hands over your face, brush your lips with your fingertips. Acknowledging that no matter what your form is, you are Aphrodite and she is you.
Once you feel you are clean not only of the day, but of negative thoughts about yourself apply your body oil, lotion or whatever it is you use saying: I awaken Aphrodite, I embrace my divine beauty, I love myself. No matter how silly this sounds say it over and over again until you FEEL it! Afterwrd, go into a room where you can be alone, if you do not have a sacred space or altar, simply go somewhere quiet. You will need a piece of your favorite chocolate, a candle (any color will do but red is the best for this ritual as it is associated with love & passion. If you can play music on your phone without checking notifications, great. If that is too hard, find music from another source or sit in silence to be distraction free. Just be sure to limit EMF exposure at the time you awaken Aphrodite. Lastly, bring a journal or a piece of paper.
Light the candle with a clear and strong intention you can create your own but an example would be, "I awaken Aphrodite inside of me. I activate her knowledge, her guidance, her beauty, her passion and sensuality. I ask her to help me on this Self Love Journey. " Allow yourself to feel her energy fully, for if you call and if you believe, she will appear. Ask to feel her fully, to understand sensuality deeper than sexual desire. Place the piece of chocolate in your mouth, close your eyes, let it slowly dissolve in your mouth. Take notice of how this feels, what pleasure it brings. Chocolate is an Aphrodisiac and who doesn't love chocolate? But right now FEEL the chocolate. The sweetness, the bitterness, the pleasure without guilt of giving yourself something sweet. Allow yourself pleasure without judgment or guilt.
When you are ready, open your eyes and write a love letter to yourself. That's right, to you. This exercise will likely be hard for some. If you find yourself resisting, then you need this. Tell yourself all the things you love about you, all the things that make you proud to be you, and if you are ready all the things you forgive yourself for. At the end invote Aphrodite into your life, ask her for whatever it is you need i this moment right here and now. Embody her for you are her, she is you.
