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I am a Counseling Psychologist (M.Ed.in Counseling Psychology), trained Hypnotherapist, and Biofeedback therapist, with a specialization in women's emtional, social, intellectual and spiritual health and well-being; and a particular interest in Depth and Transpersonal Psychology.

I've studied many different Spiritual systems and traditions, including Tarot, Astrology, Kabbalah, LDS (Mormonism), and I am a Third Degree High Priestess of Wicca (five "steps" from Gerald Gardner, the originator of modern Wicca), with Clergy and Elder credentials through the Covenant of the Goddess (www.CoG.org) - an international, legally-recognized organization of Wiccan covens, clergy and solitary practitioners, with local "Councils" in most cities.

I've been a published author of articles on spirituality, ritual, magick, and the Goddess; and a featured speaker and ritual leader at Wiccan-Pagan festivals and conferences, with over thirty years experience teaching University and Community groups and leading workshops and seminars on personal development and Spirituality.

I've been interviewed by both print and broadcast media as an expert on Goddess Spirituality and Wicca.

I've always loved writing and am thrilled to find this great site, devoted to writers and readers!

I also love to hear from people who enjoy my articles, so please don't hesitate to email me - Gaia_d@yahoo.com with your questions, comments, etc.

~Gaia-Dianne

Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Reflections: God as a woman

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On God as Female: WHY WE NEED GODDESS - For thousands of years and throughout nearly all early cultures, God was female - After all, only females give birth to and nourish new life from their own bodies. Before men's part in procreation was recognized, women were the life-givers and life-sustainers. Archaelogical evidence indicates that there are images of femininity which seem to be representations of the Divine Feminine, going back to 30-35,000 BCE - (See for example: http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d10/asb/anthro2003 /legacy/goddess/mothergoddess.html It's only been in the last 1500 year...

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