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Kali
Ma
Goddess of Change
Colors - black, white
Symbols - dance, iron, peacock feathers and honey
Aspects - courage, death and rebirth, change
Suggested Offerings
- honey, peacock feathers, Hematite
Most of us are acquainted
with Kali's form referred to as "Black Mother Time", the
uncompromising mother of death. It is very hard to understand the spiritual
significance of such a goddess without doing some research. Kali's name means,
"time". After learning more about Kali I have found new meaning in the
saying, "time heals all wounds." Kali reminds us that good really can
come of bad situations and stands at the ready to dance courage into our lives
at our request.
Kali's bloodthirsty
reputation reminds us of how life is full of a constant succession of endings.
Death and rebirth. Even now, seeing winter turn to summer, we are reminded of
that. It always feels good when we get into the rebirthing time of the year.
Kali also reminds us that
our lives will never change until we release (kill off) the outdated,
unproductive beliefs we have. These beliefs can be anything from how we view
ourselves to how we view religious dogma. We all carry around our own fears
sometimes called "demons".
Kali represents our fears.
Once confronted and faced down, she becomes our protector and a source of
comfort. Kali is often depicted with one leg raised, one arm over her head, in
the midst of a dance. She was known to wildly dance her victims to death. It was
commonly thought that Kali would resume her dance that eventually ends the
world. My husband David has written about this cycle called the Kali Yuga in his
*astrological newsletter and I have written extensively about it above. Kali, as
you may know by now, is the "Kali" in the Kali Yuga.
Kali is still one of the
most popular goddesses in
India
, her picture hangs in many homes there. Kali is able to take many forms
enabling us to understand the existence of multiple possibilities always
available to us during any situation. Kali's symbols are dance, iron, peacock
feathers and honey.
Kali's job is to usher in
sweeping changes.
Call on Kali for assistance by doing your own dance. Move the energy around
in your living space with some flowing, empowering music as you dance the dance
of life, courage and change. Afterwards, leave Kali an offering of honey and
flowers and thank her for dancing with you and for rearranging the strife you
are feeling in your life. Do this until the situation you want changed in your
life has done so.
Since Kali ushered in the Iron Age, it is important to have iron on her
altar. I used Hematite (iron) as well as an iron figure of her. Flowers on any
altar offer a nice balance. In Kali's case I used orchids as they are available
in some stores right now. The delicate strength of an orchid along with its
natural beauty is highly symbolic for Kali's altar. The orchid reminds us of our
delicate strength and beauty.
Along with the Hematite and orchids, I have also placed a feather, use a
peacock feather if you have one, and a small mirror on Kali's altar. Dedicate
your altar to Kali by lighting some incense and candles and sitting quietly in
contemplation for a moment. State your intent. Your intent can be about facing
your fears, learning more about the cycles I wrote about above, mourning a death
or celebrating new birth. Use your intuition to determine how Kali's altar can
best serve you. When lighting the candle(s) on your altar, allow it to symbolize
your own bright light.
As always, I wish you peace my friend.
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