Goddess Inspiration Oracle: Fortuna

From now through September, I’ll be featuring a Goddess Inspiration Oracle card every Monday as a countdown to publication. The Roman goddess Fortuna suggests the possibilities that the world offers us.

KEYWORDS:
surprise
luck
changes

Intially considered a fertility deity, the goddess Fortuna reigned over the laws of chance. Fortuna was honored throughout the Roman empire in numerous incarnations, all made specific to the supplicant’s needs. For example, newly married women honored Fortuna as the goddess Fortuna Virginensis. They offered her the garments from their bridal night so that she might smile upon their unions.

Generally considered benign of favor, Fortuna was later viewed as unpredictable in her inclinations. In medieval manuscript paintings, Fortuna is traditionally depicted blindfolded, suggesting the arbitrary and sometimes surprising nature of chance. She was also shown with two faces, one smiling and the other bearing a frown.

Text and art adapted from the Goddess Inspiration Oracle, published by Llewellyn Worldwide. All content © Kris Waldherr 2007. All rights reserved.

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Draw strength from Diana, the beloved Roman huntress. Channel your anger wisely with help from the Hawaiian fire goddess Pele. Consult Anuket for prosperity. The Goddess Inspiration Oracle makes it easy for women to tap into the sacred wisdom of these powerful deities.

From Abeona to Zhinu, eighty goddesses from across the globe are represented in this deck. Each card features a striking portrait of a deity, her attributes, and a message inspired by her unique story. It’s an ideal instrument for creating affirmations, sparking creativity, gaining fresh perspectives, and uncovering insights related to health, love, creativity, motherhood, and other issues specific to women. The guidebook offers in-depth descriptions of each goddess, keywords associated with her, and practical suggestions for working with the cards.

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