The Goddess Guide: Exploring the Attributes and Correspondences of the Divine Feminine

by Priestess Brandi Auset

Introducing the most complete cross-reference ever for the universal worship of the Divine Feminine. The Goddess Guide is indispensable for anyone who's ever wondered which Goddess to invoke for a particular ritual, blessing, prayer, or meditation. Easy to use and comprehensive, this essential book provides instant, at-a-glance info on more than 400 goddesses from diverse cultures, belief systems, and traditions around the world. All goddesses are clearly organized according to: Names - Attributes - Colors
The Four Elements - The Sabbats - Geographical Regions
Feminine Aspects (Maiden, Mother, and Crone) Whether you are a beginner or a long-standing practitioner who seeks a deeper connection with Goddess energy in your life, this guide to the Divine Feminine deserves a special place on your bookshelf.

Genres: Goddess, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Paganism, Reference, Feminism, Wicca

336 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009

Reviews

[Alanna-Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazingly comprehensive reference list. I was looking for more correlations between goddesses and specific animals - some were mentioned, but I’m not sure how exhaustive that aspect is. If you are looking to learn in-depth mythology and practices for each goddess, this book is NOT for you. Otherwise, as a database-like collection that is cross-referenced by several attributes, this book is absolutely incredible. I took this out of the library, but absolutely must get my own copy for reference. Huge gratitude that this book exists.

[Denielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this is a great reference for anyone wanting to find goddess correspondence and short bios of each goddess. Great resource. Should belong on every witches bookshelf.

[Ulvhud · Rating 2 out of 5]

Non c'è molto da leggere: è unicamente una lista di ogni divinità femminile esistente.
La prima contiene due informazioni in croce per ogni nome, tratta direttamente da Wikipedia (a livello di approfondimento siamo lì). La seconda parte divide le dee in base alla loro sfera di influenza. La terza per il colore, le corrispondenze etc.
Ok. Ho capito. Ma l'ho trovato piuttosto svilente.
In primis per il divino, ristretto a una lista della spesa da cui puoi prendere per confezionare il tuo rito ad hoc.
In secondo per il praticante. Davvero, praticante, necessiti di una lista non approfondita per capire se Freyja è una dea adatta a un rito di bando? Davvero, praticante, credi di poter invocare senza un motivo e senza un alleanza uno spirito (figuriamoci una divinità)?
Non mi ha entusiasmato. È totalmente distante dalla mia personale concezione del divino, della spiritualità e della magia.
Due stelle per lo sforzo di dividere il tutto - suppongo che per chi sia alle prime armi possa essere utile per orientarsi.

[Maria Isabel Chang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great glossary to get back to, but definitely not a book...

[Alexandre Bruyea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very basic look through of a bunch of different goddesses and good if you are looking into where to start and who to research.

[Emily Frame · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exactly what I was looking for! Encyclopedia style directory of goddesses from all different cultures with paragraph or less descriptions.

[Jenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This truly is an excellent guide, and easily organized to see goddesses grouped in various categories. Are you looking for goddesses who manifest attributes of light and maiden? They are listed. Goddesses from various regions and cultures of the world? They're in there too. 80 goddesses are described in a paragraph which offer a springboard for learning more about them. I find that some internet searching rounds out their stories and offers a more complete view of the complexities of the divine feminine, a trait shared by all females and in need of exploration and acceptance of individuals and the world at large.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book for anyone with an interest in goddesses. Particularly helpful if you want some background knowledge as only a brief description of each one is given. They are sorted into lists according to geographical region, colour, element, and attributes. Helpful for locating and categorising.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not a book that I read cover to cover but one that I know I will refer to countless times. Excellent resource

[Kat Doll · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a reference book than a reading book.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Informative