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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Psyche
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.
Psyche is often represented by symbols
associated with her brave search for truth and understanding. It is not surprizing that
many of our icons representing spirituality and healing are derived from the ancient
goddess symbols of Psyche.
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Goddess Symbols of Psyche
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| General: |
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Waterfalls, crescent
moon (waning), grain, eye, three stars (representing body/life/soul), perfumed oil, and
pottery jars
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| Animals: |
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Butterfly,
eagle, sheep and ram, mice, ants, and fish
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| Plants: |
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Willow, flowering
almond, ivy, blackthorn, reeds, sweet
alyssum, lily of the valley, water lily, figs, and melons
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Floral
scents, almond, lily of the valley, and mulberry
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| Gems
and Metals: |
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Crystals
of all types, amethyst, obsidian, moonstone, tourmaline, rose quartz, and platinum
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| Colors: |
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Black,
light blue, blue, purple, silver, and sea green
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that
accompany
them. |
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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