Freya & Damiana

Lisa and I decided that Freya was actually a better choice for Damiana. I think once you see what I've written about this sexy Goddess, you'll know why.

(All I can say, is ever since I wrote about this beauty, I've been wearing my amber necklace almost every day.)

Excerpt from The Faerie's Guide ot Herbalism and Green Magick

"When using Damiana for its aphrodisiac qualities, we suggest paring with Freya, the Norse goddess of sensual love and war. Usually depicted as a spectacular strawberry blond with stunning blue eyes, Freya’s unbridled sexuality was legendary and far surpassed any other exploits of Goddesses of Love or Beauty throughout the world’s pantheons. She was revered by women as the keeper of lust and sexual pleasure. Freya had many lovers, although she deeply adored her husband Od. In ancient times, monogamy had not been invented and infidelity was the social norm.

Outside of the bedroom, Freya still held considerable power. She had the right to claim half the souls of the bravest warriors who died in battle. Visiting the battlefield, she gathered fallen soldiers and took them back with her to Valhalla, to live in perpetual rest and recreation. When Freya and the Valkyries rode forth on their missions, their armor caused the beautiful flickering light that we know as the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. She wore a falcon cloak and rode in a chariot drawn by two large cats. Her magical necklace made by dwarves of amber and rubies was called a "brisling" or "brisingamen" made her irresistible.

Freya's passions were abundant, vigorous, and unrestrained. She reminds us to explore and acknowledge all of our emotions, longings, and traits. Clothed or not, she is usually shown in sensual poses. Since Friday was named after the Goddess Freya, try making your Damiana Liqueur on Friday to truly bring out the Freya in you.

In each one of us exists a powerfully sensual being. When she turns on her sex appeal, like Freya, none can resist her. Her passion cannot be contained – it knows no limits or boundaries and is free from all shame or condemnation. For not only does she possess alluring sensuality, she is also fierce and commanding. She is Divine. She is Deity. She is your Sacred Slut – your Holy Whore and you’ve ignored her for far too long. Are you cringing? Remember, if it were not for Her lustful energy, Her desire to couple, humanity would not exist. She is holy to all who live. And she’s waiting for you to take her out of the darkness and bring her to the light – to put her on her rightful pedestal where she can be admired and adored."

This excerpt is followed with a recipe and mediation for making Damiana Liqueur. I'll be testing the recipe in the month of February, near Imbolc. February was named after the Latin term februum, which means purification. Imbolc also celebrates purification, of which the ancient definition is "free from spiritual pollution." And sisters and brothers, I think our sexuality could all use a little purifying to return it to its rightful and sacred place in humanity. Don't you?