The goddess Tripur Sundari represents the power of Beauty or pure perception. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder meaning that when we feel good everything looks beautiful. True beauty is always in our experience when we remain connected to Ananda, the bliss of the Self. Tripur Sundari is the very energy of youth, the little smile that so easily joins us when we feel inner peace. Tripur Sundari or Shodashi is the third mahavidya, the power of attraction, which comes with this being immersed...

The Hindu Goddess Tara represents the power of Sound (& Silence), which leads us across the waters of our emotional turmoil. Tara is the second Mahavidya that represents the Big Bang, the original soundless sound, the very faculty of hearing. Tara meditation may involve listening to the sound of silence, which is always present as the background of all sounds. Tara is also Mantra Shakti, the power of the original vedic sound frequencies that connect us to the Self. Mantras, whether...

The Hindu goddess Matangi represents the inspiration that comes from within, the power of true intelligence that this somewhat off-worldly artist lets emerge as art, music, poetry, literature, etc.. Matangi is daughter of Matang, who was from the lowest cast. Thus goddess Matangi knows impurity, darkness and suffering. Matangi’s art, music, poetry will reflect that, lifting us up from the mud, inspiring us to see beyond material existence and seek self-knowledge. Her art is more recognizable...

The Hindu goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the power of Space, which is Love. Space is the element of Akash, the 'dark matter' from which all elements in the universe emerge as space condenses ultimately  As mother nature Bhuvaneshwari gives space to all, loving unconditionally every creature. Yet every being also gets its own space where the goddess' blessings are abundant. To find and protect our space we also need to be selective in who we connect to. Even if we can love everybody unconditionally...

The Hindu goddess Chinnamasta represents the power of Lightning, which is the famous Kundalini energy. Chinnamasta typically separates her head from her body, which means to separate consciousness from the bodymind. Thus she can drink from the neutral Sushumna channel and awaken the Kundalini energy. The Kundalini will thus rise in the spine and elevate our consciousness so that ultimately the Ego can be killed, to be reborn from the ashes in its divine form.  Chinnamasta is also very much...

Goddess Kali is the first Mahavidya, a profound mystery, the power of Now or Eternity. Kali leads us beyond the fear of death, assuring us of eternal life. This goddess is always shown sticking our her tongue, laughing at our fear of death, while showing skulls and blood. Kali Ma is the mother of all, she is the life force or prana. Manifestation starts with Kali which is time, because for something to change, time has to be. Thus Kali Maa is also named the firstborn goddess. Kali represents...