Today's Goddess: Hermaphroditos

Father's Day ( United States - Variable Dates)

Themes: Balance:Masculinity :Femininity: Honor:Reason: Leadership

Symbols: Two-sided Items:Yin/Yang Symbol

About Hermaphroditos: This androgynous deity was once the son of Hermes, but he loved the nymph Salmakisso much that the lovers became one body and soul, neither the male nor the female being discernible . In this form, Hermaphroditos reminds us that the Goddess is also God, blending the best of both sexes together into powerful, productive energy.

To Do Today: A the midpoint of the year, we take a moment's pause from the Goddess to honor her consort and the half, the God, represented by Fathers everywhere. Take time to thank the men in your life and pamper them today. Ask Hermaphroditos to show you the Goddess within them, and how God and Goddess work together, making each person unique.

In magic traditions, the God aspect is the conscious, logical force of the Universe who offers us the attributes of leadership, reason and focus. This persona and energy is part of the Goddess - one cannot be separated from the other. This is a good day to look within yourself, find both aspects of the Divine and concentrate on bringing them into balance. If you are normally headstrong, back off a bit. If you're normally a wallflower, get daring! If you like to plan, become spontaneous and so forth. Hermaphroditos will show you the way!

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By Patricia Telesco~ From "365 Goddess"  and Granny Moon 's Morning Feast