A lot of Pagan paths are Goddess-centered, sometimes seen as a rebuttal against the God-centered churches. But as Pagans, we also understand that balance in all areas of our life is important, and even necessary to our personal growth.
Today's topic is the balance between the God and Goddess in our own journey. Are you more attuned with the Lord or Lady? Do you follow a path that focuses on one more than the other? Or have you found a good balance between the 'two halves'?
I'm a stickler for balance and equality(I'm a Libra, go figure) so I honestly try to achieve a balance between Gods and Goddesses. Because of this I've always felt a little irked by such a focus on the Goddess figure. Growing up I was annoyed with mainstream religion because of the focus on a male figure. Switching to Wicca and some Pagan beliefs it seemed to be the opposite. They focus on the female figure and, oh yeah, there's a male figure too.
In the end I've kind of forged my own path, trying to get that balance I want. Looking at the Canaanite beliefs it seems there is a balance there but there isn't enough information to see for sure.
As for attuning with them.....Oddly enough I feel more inclined towards the Gods rather than Goddesses, if I like it or not. XD I'm a bit of a tomboy in general and it seems to reflect in other aspects of my life. I do fight against it in a sense so I guess you could say I'm working on it. lol.
I think it's that way for a lot of people - working more with the God/Goddess depending on the personality. I have a really hard time working with the God. I just don't relate that well. That doesn't mean I don't try and give him credit where it's due. The sabbats kind of wouldn't be the same without him. :)
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