45. SELF-LOVE

DEEP MAGIC. SELF-DISCOVERY. AWAKENING.

I am attuned to my magnificence. I am free in my expressions. I find passion in all that I do.

Aphrodite was the Greek Goddess of love, pleasure, beauty and fertility. Worshipped widely as a Goddess of the sea, she is also closely linked to the Goddesses Venus, Isis, Ishtar and Astarte. Emerging from the foam of the ocean, it was said that a white rose was formed from the waves of her birth. When Aphrodite later lost her beloved, Adonis, a mixture of her tears and his blood produced a beautiful red rose, which has since become a universal symbol of the Goddess.

Aphrodite appears as a symbol of your inner divinity and the graceful, nurturing beauty that emerges through your self-love. She encourages you to step into your power and celebrate your magnificence. To reclaim your sovereignty and channel all that you do from the gateway of your heart.

Being open to self-love is truly an act of faith. It helps us navigate the world with a sense of peace and empathy for others, and enforces our own boundaries when we need them most. From this place of understanding, we may be less affected by criticism or judgement, because we know that each person is on their own journey towards self-love.

Self-love can help us transmute the moments of dissolution we experience into tenderness and growth. It is a compass for how we choose to interact on this planet, and a gentle ally that is always waiting at the sidelines. This wisdom may also blossom through those moments of trial and error, after being hurt or let down by others. Like the rising of a phoenix, self-love can be built from a splintered foundation - in knowing what we need and what does not work for us, through a process of elimination.

This is a relationship that takes tending, nurturing, and care. It can also point to a need for surrounding yourself with energies, people, and environments that add value to your life. This is a sacred balance that allows others to shine as well. It is time to bring even more inspiration and light into the chambers of your heart.

How can I luxuriate in my own self-care more?

SELF-LOVE • NURTURE • BEAUTY