“Dark” gets
a bad rep in today’s world. Spiritually, thanks to certain popular religions
and fiction, dark is often associated with evil. When people say something is dark, it is usually not something
admired. It’s equivalent to “negative” (another misunderstood word) or “malevolent”.
The reality
is, dark is simply the counter-balance of light. The absence of light is dark;
the absence of light is not inherently evil. Light is the obvious, what’s
visible and out in the open. Dark is what’s under the surface, what’s hidden,
what’s unknown. Perhaps it is this fear of the unknown that leads people to
fear the dark, but it doesn't have to be that way. As a Wiccan, we strive for
balance—and balance means facing both the light as well as looking into the
shadows.
What’s in
the shadows? Look at the scholar’s robs, the black belt—in the darkness we find
wisdom. mastery. Strength. Working with the dark is not letting your most evil
impulses and qualities go unchecked—it is actually learning to take your
darkest impulses and qualities, taming them and learning to use them to bring
yourself more into balance. Trying to bury them down in the dark doesn't make
them go away.
My Tip for
You Today:
Consider connecting with a dark Goddess, for it is the Dark
Goddesses who are best equipped to guide us into exploring and mastering our
dark sides.
Begin by
looking into dark Goddesses—Kali, Lilith, Inanna, Hecate, etc.; as you begin
learning about them you’ll find yourself drawn to at least one of them. At that
point study up on Her so you learn how to properly honor her, approach her, and
so you’re ready of what she may expect from you. In time you may begin praying
and worshiping her, and invite her into your life.
Do you feel
the call of a Dark Goddess? Tell us about it.
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