The Mythology
Minerva (pronounced mi-ner'vah), the Roman and Etruscan Goddess of intelligence, creativity, wisdom, domiestic skills, and handicrafts was the patroness of artisans, of all people whose handiwork was guided by their minds. Her very name comes from the ancient root for "mind". Minerva appears here with her sacred tree, the olive. She wears an aegis, whis is a breastplate edged with snakes and an owl on her headdress which identifies her as a Goddess of death and the deepest mysteries.
The Lessons of this Goddess
Minerva has come to tell you it is time to examine your beliefs
and change them if they do not nurture your wholeness. How are
old, outworn, unhealthy thoughts undermining your life, your
energy, your happiness? Do you believe what other people think
and/or say about you? Aer you still running the tape of negative
messages your parents or caregivers gave you when you were
a child? Do you believe the worst of yourself, or the best?
Are your beliefs too rigid to permit and support your evolution?
We all are born with a story. It is our choice whether we want to
live the story we were born with or create one that nourishes all
we want to be. The Goddess says that wholeness is nurtured when you
see yourself with all your parts - both dark and light - and choose
your beliefs to serve your highest good.