There is a great thread going on over at Street Prophets called What do you call the Deity and why?. It is a terrific multi-faith discussion on Deity and I wholeheartedly encourage you to check it out. Many of the site's prominent pagans have given their two cents, but it's wonderful and fascinating to see such a diverse community come together to participate - and have so much fun - on this topic.

I wanted to share two of my favorite comments from the thread.

This devotional offered by Keir:

O cosmic Birther of all radiance and vibration! Soften the ground of my being and carve out a space within me where your Presence can abide. Fill me with your creativity so that I may be empowered to bear the fruit of your mission. Let each of our actions bear fruit in accordance with our desire. Endow me with the wisdom to produce and share what each being needs to grow and flourish. Untie the tangled threads of destiny that bind me, as I release others from the entanglement of past mistakes. Do not let me be seduced by that which would divert me from my true purpose, but illuminate the opportunities of the present moment. For you are the ground and the fruitful vision, the birth-power and fulfillment, as all is gathered and made whole once again. So Mote it Be...

This description of the Great Mother by Quotefiend:

I see a big woman, with strength of arm and leg, large breasts, a mass of riotous long, curly hair that has all colors in it, and has a life of its own, skin the color of burnished copper, a big smile, and twinkling eyes that are very deep green. She wears a flowing garment made of spidersilk, that shifts in color with the seasons. Her smile lights up the world. Plants grow where She walks. Birds attend Her. Stars sing of Her. She cradles me in her arms--and with her cloak of starlit skies, She will carry me safely at my death.

You can just see her, can't you?

Brightest blessings and warm wishes for a safe and happy weekend.

Posted by Angela-Eloise at 8:47 AM