Angelica Danton has studied and taught in the metaphysical field for over
twenty years. She is also a regular radio broadcaster and speaker on new age
topics. She holds a degree in Arts from Monash University and a degree in Law
from Melbourne University.Angelica is a professional astrologer, palmist,
tarot reader and numerologist with an extensive international client base.
She holds many testimonials as to her accuracy. She comes from a family of
intuitives.Angelica is a regular writer for a number of publications,
including the best-selling Womans Day magazine. She is a consultant on many
metaphysical topics for the media and conducts workshops on the Goddess.
The story of Goddess Signs
Myths and legends have always fascinated me, and my favorite legends were
always those involving the ancient Gods and Goddesses. As a child, I would
rush to the library to get the latest books on the gods. It didn't matter to
me if I read about Norse, Roman, Greek, or Chinese myth - all were
fascinating. The energy of the divine was always slightly larger than life,
and the morals contained in these fabulous stories from every country on
earth instinctively felt like truth to me.
Even then, I realised that on one level these stories were fantasy. On a
deeper level, however, I understood that they were moral stories and that I
had much to learn from and see in them. Nothing pleased me more than their
diversity, how one myth reflected the divine in one culture and the other
reflected it in another, perhaps on the other side of the world. Surely, I
felt, we are all interconnected no matter what race or culture we come from.
We are linked in the divine spirit somehow.
Later, as my interest in the spiritual realm grew due to the influence of my
family members, I also became fascinated with astrology. My grandmother,
Eileen, always bought almanacs for the astrological year and I quickly became
familiar with the intepretations of the signs. I noted from my readings that
celestial bodies such as Venus and Mars were mentioned in myth and in
astrology. I loved finding the meaning and connections in astrology and myth.
I also loved literature and poetry (which I was to study at some depth at
university), and noted how poets such as Shelley and Byron used concepts of
the gods to deepen their poetry. No matter what I read, I seemed to come back
to the gods.
At the age of 12, I declared to the family that I was going to be a pagan.
When asked why, I answered that as a pagan I could experience freedom of
thought and philosophy whereas a religion with a single god might limit me.
Finding the Goddess as a adult woman was a little different. I became aware
that identifying with the ancient goddesses freed us in many ways from the
stereotyped images we seem to have acquired in our respective cultures. I had
always looked to the gods and to the stars for answers, and over time I
became convinced that the Goddess could free me to experience myself in an
amazing and ultimately liberating way. I could express anger in a healthy way
and allow myself to feel it, if justified. Or I could be brave and remember
the power of the warrior Goddesses. I could have my own unique style and not
necessarily look or copy other women because each Goddess was unique and had
different powers and aspects. I need not look outside myself for approval
because the divine soul was within me, too. Finding the Goddess within myself
was a major part of my spiritual growth and development and helped me face
life's challenges in a new way.
I started doing readings at a local new age shop. This allowed me to connect
with many other women who felt the same way about the Goddess in their lives.
It seemed strange to me that more people in my country (Australia) were not
interested in writing about Her, although the word Goddess was being used to
promote everything from pop stars to perfume. A lot of women related to Her
and talked about Her energy in their lives … but few knew of published books
that discussed the Goddess energy level in Australia. Some pagan women
authors mentioned Her in books on Wicca, but these were mainly for overseas
audiences, or specifically for Wiccan groups.
As the Internet became more popular in the late 1990s, this changed. More
women seemed to be interested in Goddess concepts, but I felt that the real
meaning and energy of the Goddess was not coming through in everyday writing
for women. I understood (and of course respected) the fact that She is
important in the study of Wicca. But she also plays a role in so many other
cultures and religions that I felt her appeal should be emphasized no matter
what country, culture, or indeed belief system you come from. The Pagan and
Wiccan movements began the new interest in her, and that was great - indeed,
I personally relate to Her in this way. Still I felt it was my mission to
present her in yet another aspect - in the light of a new astrological
system.
To my understanding, the Age of Aquarius is a time of new thoughts and
systems of thinking that will ultimately lead to a new wave of consciousness
on our planet. Religion as it has been will change, and a different free
spirituality will emerge. This new spirituality will truly unite all peoples
as they realise that they are all potentially divine beings, and that they
are all more alike than they are different from one another. In the song
"Age of Aquarius" from the 60s musical Hair they sang, "and
the mind to liberation." To me, this means that in order to be original
and different we need to break free of outdated concepts and ideas in order
to realise our true potential.
As my understanding of Goddess power and my loves of pagan ritual and
astrology grew, I began to long for a view of the Goddess that was both
personalized and also showed her incredible diversity. Which type am I? I
felt I could sometimes identify with all of her aspects in different ways.
Which ones would be the best for me to work with in ritual, or invoke during
times of need?
The ancients felt a deep personal connection with the Goddess. But recently
she has become such an intellectual concept that we find it hard to make her
as much a part of our daily lives as she may have been in ancient Greece or
Rome.
Over time, as I began to do more and more astrology readings for friends, I
learned about eastern astrology and its amazing animal zodiac. Over time, I
began to see a connection between the animals and the Goddesses. How amazing,
I thought, that all these animals have been venerated alongside the Goddesses
by people all over the world. Maybe I could create a new system of astrology
linking these ideas and helping women tune into a more personalised energy of
the goddess by understanding their animal nature. This is how my book,
Goddess Signs, came to be written.
I divided the Goddesses into 5 major aspects: the Earth Goddess, the Moon
Goddess, the Sun Goddess, the Dark Goddess, and the Warrior Goddess. Each of
these Goddess energies expresses itself in a unique and powerful way in each
woman. To find out which one you are simply check your animal sign and find
out! Along the way, you'll learn how you relate to others, learn about your
animal sign energy, and discover special rituals to use your Goddess energy
for true empowerment. I also include a look at men and their divine energy
according to their animal sign, including some celebrity examples.
I have used this system in my readings and workshops and have been assured it
has aided many women. Any system of astrology that is understood and used in
the correct spirit is a powerful tool. I truly believe that we are the stuff
of stars, and that in a soul aspect we are all divine. When we lose our
ability to dream and see the beauty of myth and legend, we lose the most
important part of ourselves - our spiritual selves and the world of inner
truth. The beauty of astrology is its truth and its universality, surely
something we need to dwell on in this troubled and divided time. The beauty
of the Goddess myth is also her truth and her universality. So, in Goddess
Signs, I have tried to emphasize these connections.
I hope women enjoy my book and find their own truths in it. I also would like
them to explore further. Don't take my word for it! Test out my system and
see how it works for you. As a practising astrologer I can tell you that it
can definitely be of a practical help. Of course it is not exhaustive, and
many other systems can personalise the Goddess too. But what I love about the
Chinese Animal Signs is how we instinctively feel so close to the animal
spirit. I have always loved animals and bringing my two favorite worlds
together is a delight. I hope you enjoy it too!
Visit Angelica's website: http://www.angelica.com.au
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