As the Wheel of the Year continued to turn, winding toward the longest day of the year, Summer Solstice, the energy of Gemini came into play. The focus migrated to communication and rapidity of thought. What better time to revel in a little facile repartee than the good ole summertime? This is not August with its shady oaks and mint juleps. The essence of this configuration involves flexibility, adaptability, and curiosity. Even in the summer heat, there is a quickening—of thought, of action, of discourse. Tempers may fly and wits definitely do. We change our minds easily and are sometimes torn between two or more courses of action or points of view. I honor the Navajo goddess Changing Woman as 2015 patron goddess of Gemini.
Changing Woman is represented by the restless moon, “fickle” orb, as John Keats calls her. She changes each night, from dark to full and back again to dark—all within 28 days. She is a young woman, then a lush ripe woman, then an elder wise woman, and at last young again. She does not die but merely morphs into different forms. She has a sister called White Shell Woman, and sometimes they are considered twins. Changing Woman was beloved of the Sun. He shone his rays upon her, and she conceived and bore twins—Child of Water and Monster Slayer. Those boys fought and defeated the vile monstrosities that roamed the earth in ancient times. Changing Woman loved the animals of the forest and plain. Ever curious and striving to use the energies within and around her, Changing Woman created humankind from the skin of her body. She gifted humans with rain, dew, sweet scented flowers, succulent fruits, bountiful animals, prayer sticks, and beautiful gemstones.
Changing Woman was a much beloved goddess, and under other names, appeared in multiple Native American pantheons. She loved the magic of nature and luxuriated in her floating home on the western sea, surrounded by her beloved animals—including buffalo and deer—and all manner of turquoise, carnelian, red jasper, and other fine jewels.
May we all be blessed by the beauty, curiosity, and creative power bestowed by Changing Woman.
Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic with Paranormal Fantasy Romance
Thank you for another great post! Thank you for your wishes and may they be valid for you too! Have a lovely week!
I’m glad you enjoyed reading about Changing Woman, Carmen:)
Such an intriguing post. I’ve read a good deal on Native American culture and always find their legends and folklore fascinating. And I love Keats’ reference to the moon as a “fickle” orb. Happy Summer, Flossie!
I agree with the fascinating aspect of Native American myth. Yes, Keats had a way of turning words into magic. Thanks, Mae.
another intriguing post. I have never heard of Changing Woman it is cool to learn new things each week
I like to learn new things too– keeps us going! Thanks, Cathy.
Very nice portrayal of changing women. I resonate
I thought you might, Ronnie, with her quickness.
Loved this, Flossie. I don’t know many of these legends and they are fascinating. Thanks so much for sharing.
I am so drawn to the Greek, Celtic, and Norse but also love the Native American ones. Thanks, Daisy.