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figures can be classified as having a dominant (or operative) aspect and recessive
(promised, or in some cases past) aspect. Future and past should not be taken literally,
mythological Goddess figures are always whatever they are eternally, they do not
tend to change (ie age).
Maiden Goddesses possessing their operative in the Huntress or Warrior aspects most
often have a promise of Crone. Maiden Goddesses expressing their dominance in
beauty and/or love usually have their recessive aspect as Mother. For example,
Athena is a Maiden Goddess with Crone attributes (the combination produces many
Mother-type qualities, and this results in the Crone aspected Maiden being the most
complete of the Mythological Goddesses, with the exception of Earth Mother
Goddesses.) Aphrodite is of course a Maiden Goddess with Mother attributes.
Similarly, Dark Mother Goddess figures mostly find their promise in Crone and Light
Mother figures their recessive in Maiden. Crone recessives work the same way,
although sometimes it takes a bit of close examination to find the "hidden" aspect.
One should note that this is not a formula, rather a tool to assist in examining and
understanding Goddess figures and creating one's own personal spiritual link with
Goddess. It is also a useful consideration when invoking a specific Goddess with
purpose in ritual. The purpose of this course has been to open avenues of approach in
discovering and developing a relationship with Goddess. For me personally, I do not
"believe" in the reality of mythological Goddess figures as they were presented, but I
do believe they are a valid way to establish communication with Goddess. I also
believe Goddess will appear in whatever form we are most ready to accept. The real
Goddess, by my belief is an entity beyond my comprehension, perhaps composed of
light, most assuredly unlike anything I could ever imagine in true form. However, I
do find mythological Goddess figures highly useful for ritual, and of some help in my
personal relationship with Goddess. I hope you will too.