The ninth house in astrology is about spirituality and higher learning. Here I have Juno in Capricorn, as well as the Goddess archetype. Juno has much to do with partnership, marriage, and childbirth. In Capricorn, she gave me the endurance to get through the difficult beginnings of these areas of life...in order to finally reach successful outcomes. With the Goddess archetype here, it's very clear that her wisdom is essential to my spirituality. The Goddess aspect of the Creator (and the many other names for the Supreme Being) has been subdued or often overlooked in the supplanting of the patriarchal culture over the once dominant Goddess worship of humanity's history. However, in learning more about it over the years...I have found a definite need to return to this kind of wisdom. But not in a one over the other kind of way. In my higher mind, aided by Juno, the marriage of the two is the key.
Even in the way I observe time with my calendar, the Moon phases mark my months. I look at life in a solar-lunar way that seems more natural to me than one or the other. For more about time, moon cycles, and the history behind humanity's changing times...read 'Dance of the Moon' by Dan Furst. It is an excellent book that details the importance of living in balance with both the feminine and masculine aspects of the Divine.
The ninth house is also the house most influenced by my Red Fox totem. So, I have written one poem about the triple goddess and one about the Fox. You may notice similar themes within them both, such as caring for offspring. It was actually experiencing motherhood that brought me closer to the Goddess within.
Goddess
By Felina Lune Kavi
The Lucinae,
Triple Moon Goddess,
Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Illuminate
The Great Mystery,
The womb of the unknown.
Maiden of the waxing moon
Brings the breath of life to Earth.
Midwife to new beginnings,
She blesses the sacred birth.
Mother of the moon at full
Creates the space to flower.
Nurturing life’s abundance
With Her maternal power.
Crone of the waning dark moon
Knows beginnings have their ends.
The wisdom of the Ancients
Releases what cannot transcend.
The Lucinae,
Triple Moon Goddess,
Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
Illuminate
The Great Mystery,
The womb of the unknown.
Fox Medicine
By Felina Lune Kavi
Emerging from her foxhole,
Mother Fox sniffs the gentle breeze.
Smelling safety in the southern wind
She flags her tail so her kits can see.
With a huff, their Father greets them
As the kits come tumbling out
They yelp raucously in the light of day
Smelling new food in his mouth.
As they tear into this novel gift,
Their parents watch with pride.
Weeks spent nursing in the den,
This is the first they’ve seen outside.
The Vixen hears the rustle of danger,
And tells her mate with a whispered ruff.
Father Fox calls once to the frenzied brood.
For now, they’ve eaten enough.
Into the foxhole, once again,
Snuggling warm by Mother’s side,
The young ones groom, or sleep
And dream about the adventure of outside.
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