No matter which path we walk, the Power is one, and the manifestations, many. And so it is with these dark goddesses I have written of here. They are the many forms of the Great One, the great goddess, who was mother, warrior, enchantress and sorceress. She could be benign, as she could be terrifying… and just as she could lay salve to the wounded, she could destroy and annihilate those who walked against her. She arose from that source of primeval energy from which sprang the origin of creation; and she begat life. She was Consciousness. Light and dark were both part of her, and perhaps that is why, many who feared her power, called her a demoness. Wild, uncaring and flashing-- like the first fire from the chaos of all beginnings--she was the dark goddess. Her power was great- and her forms many, and with it, her invocation and her prayers.

The goddesses I have written of in these pages, come from lands which know harsh winds, scorching heat and wild terrain. If you would lay an offering before them, I give you a few ideas. However, you must know that these are not hard and fast rules and in the final analysis, what matters, is your inner intention and thought.

Would you like to offer food? Lay out a few dates and figs on a small stone plate. Keep a small stone bowl of water beside it.

If you would give flowers, see if you can get fronds of palm, or a lotus blossom.

You could offer perfumed oil with fragrances such as amber or jasmine, in a small quartz bowl. Vessels of stone, quartz, or carved animal bone or horn would be suitable for use when making offerings to these goddesses.

If you would play any music while meditating with these goddesses in mind, use music which comes from stringed instruments or drums. Let it be a steady rhythm. Drums, in a steady slow beat, would be suitable to start with. The clear chime of a bell would also be appropriate.

The best time for invocation for these goddesses is when the sun is high at noon, or at sunset.