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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Tara
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
Tara (most widely known in
her incarnations as the White Tara or the Green Tara) is often represented as a beautiful,
light-skinned, slender and elegant woman. She is often pictured with her male
counterpart, a Buddha. When depicted as Green Tara, her skin is often painted in shades of
green. Many of her goddess symbols allude to her "all-seeing"nature by
showing eyes painted on her forehead, palms, and feet . . . meant to imply that all of her
acts are performed with awareness and wisdom.
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Goddess Symbols of Tara
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Star, third eye (in the
middle of the forehead), seven eyes (including eyes in the palms of the hands and soles of
the feet), full moon, lakes, rainbows, and the number 3, 7, and 11
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| Animals: |
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Owl, raven, sow,
and mare
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| Plants: |
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Lotus blossom, either open
or closed and any orange flowers
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Incense (especially Green
Tara incense), rose, musk, jonquils
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| Gems
and Metals: |
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Diamonds, rose
quartz, pink tourmaline, emerald ( any pink or green stones)
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| Colors: |
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All colors, but especially
white and green
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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