The Maiden
The maiden is the first aspect of the triple goddess. The maiden is a young girl who is considered to be innocent and virginal, just beginning to make her way in life. She is often pictured like a nymph, innocent but very tempting, causing young men to chase her and seek her affections.
Age: From the advent of puberty until marriage and motherhood happen. Perhaps between 12 to 25 or so.
Represents: New life, magick, youth, excitement of the chase.
Moon Phase: Waxing moon
Colours: White, pink, soft yellow.
Invoke for: New beginnings, new jobs, new ideas, major life change, moving, beginning school, travel, relationships (love and friendship), first menstruation, pregnancy, birth of a child.
The Mother
The second aspect of the triple goddess is the mother, a woman in the prime of her life and the peak of her power. The mother has experienced childbirth and is often already mated. She represents the power of female intuition, the strength of a mother’s love for her children and the protective maternal instinct. Think of the mother goddess as the mother for us all, loving us, protecting us and helping to guide us along the way.
Age: From the beginning of motherhood up until the beginning of menopause. Usually characterized as a woman in her 30s or 40s.
Represents: Nurturing, caring, fertility, protective, justice.
Moon Phase: Full moon
Colours: Green, copper, red, mauve, royal blue, silver.
Invoke for: Fertility, childbirth, strength, blessings, protection (especially from men), guidance, marriage, finding/choosing a mate, gardening, animal magicks, choices, peace, intuition and psychism, spiritual direction.
The Crone
The last stage of the triple goddess is the wise crone. The crone has experienced many things throughout her life, and because of it she has strong intuition and has a wealth of knowledge. The crone protects the maiden and mother, as well as their children. She is at the gates of death and helps to guide us peacefully into its realm.
Age: A woman past menopause up until death.
Represents: Wisdom, death, intuition, revenge.
Moon Phase: Waning moon.
Colours: Black, grey, purple, brown, midnight blue.
Invoke for: Ending relationships, menopause, coming to terms with aging, divorce, rest before new goals, readying plants for winter, harassment, retribution, death of a person or pet, completion of the life cycle, moving, protection, understanding of mysteries, communication with spirits.
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