My passionate lovers,
At a time when hearts are still tingling with the magic of Valentine's Day, I invite you to delve once again into the depths of love and beauty, but this time by exploring the very essence of the goddess Venus...In a previous post, we explored the myth of Aphrodite, the Greek equivalent of Venus, and now we turn to the goddess worshipped by the Romans. Like Aphrodite, Venus is associated with romantic love, fiery passion and bewitching beauty. She is depicted as a divine figure of great grace and seduction, arousing desire and admiration in all those who have the privilege of contemplating her splendour.
Alaaaa, imagine for a moment a world where every breeze carries the intoxicating scent of love, where every ray of sunshine gently caresses your skin like a benevolent caress. You can forget all your worries and concerns just for a moment while you read this blog, and do something good for your spirit, can't you?
A little history: in Roman mythology, Venus is much more than just a divine figure, she is an incredible source of inspiration and fascination. Her captivating stories have fuelled the imagination of generations and generations, and her presence continues to shine brightly in our modern world...
She is the muse of artists, the muse of lovers, the muse of us all. When we're touched by grace, when we feel that magical spark of love, it's Venus dancing in our hearts, reminding us of the infinite beauty we all have within us. You deserve love too, vibrate with it and you'll see the magic, it's so wonderful, no, I'm not selling dreams but experience, because in your profound transformation you understand so many things!
That's why it's so important to know who we are, to understand our essence, our energy and everything else...
As you know, I love sharing. It gives meaning and I must admit that this romanticism has allowed me to slip away from this completely crazy world that has lost all its reason...
You know, Venus is much more than just a goddess of love. She also embodies fertility, prosperity and victory, making her a revered figure in many aspects of Roman daily life. Majestic temples were dedicated to her, where the faithful came to offer prayers and sacrifices in the hope of winning her favour and protection - it's just amazing the power she embodied in her time.
One of the most famous stories about Venus is that of her passionate love affair with Mars, the god of war. Their tumultuous affair has inspired memorable tales, magnificent works of art and legends that have survived down the centuries. Their love embodies the fusion of passion, desire and strength, beauty and courage, creating a mythical union that continues to fascinate and inspire.
To plunge even deeper into the spellbinding mystery of Venus, I've selected an emblematic work for you:
Sandro Botticelli's famous painting from around 1483-1485. This captivating work captures all the aesthetics and idealism of the Italian Renaissance. It shows Venus, the goddess of love, lying asleep on a bed, while Mars, the god of war, lies beside her. The scene is enveloped in fascinating symbolic and mythological details.
For me, contemplating this work is always a moment of admiration and fascination. It's an invitation to be transported into the wonderful world of Venus and Mars, where love and passion reign supreme. This painting subtly expresses universal themes such as love, passion, desire and harmony between opposites.
As we look at this work, we are plunged into the very heart of human duality, where the forces of love and war exist side by side in a fragile yet powerful balance.
Do you also believe that opposites attract, or do you think that's more myth than reality? Tell me in the comments!
It's a real hymn to the complexity of our emotions and the richness of our human experiences...
Let's open our hearts to the love that surrounds us...
My mantra for 2024: Sacred Feminine Energy, let's work on ourselves because everything is within us! Already the end of this blog! So my friends, let's never forget that love takes different forms and that it deserves to be celebrated every day of the year, not just on Valentine's Day. The power of Love and Beauty, embodied by divine figures like Venus and other Goddesses, continues to illuminate our lives. Let's keep our hearts open to the love that surrounds us, knowing that the most miraculous and varied energy of love is already present within us, ready to be shared with the world.
My mantra for 2024: Sacred Feminine Energy, let's work on ourselves because everything is within us! Already the end of this blog! So my friends, let's never forget that love takes many forms and deserves to be celebrated every day of the year, not just on Valentine's Day. The power of Love and Beauty, embodied by divine figures like Venus and other Goddesses, continues to illuminate our lives.
Let's keep our hearts open to the love that surrounds us, knowing that the most miraculous and varied energy of love is already present within us, ready to be shared with the world.
In other content, we'll explore together the various types of love and how they manifest themselves in our lives. Stay tuned to find out how family love, friendship, romantic love and much more enrich our lives throughout the year!
With all my love,
Moon, 🌙
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