Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of Love

The sensual splendor of The Golden One

Aphrodite is the Greek Goddess of physical and romantic love, attraction, beauty, seduction, and mischief. The Romans referred to her as Venus, and scholars believe Aphrodite’s worship originated from the Mesopotamian Goddesses Astarte and Ishtar. We can find this same type of Divine Feminine energy in various Goddesses throughout many cultures – Oshun, Hathor, and Freya, for example. Often referred to as “The Golden One,” Aphrodite teaches the pleasures of being human, as well as dedication and love of the Self. She shows us how to be ‘golden’ in both our physical and spiritual lives. 

When we embrace Aphrodite, we are grabbing hold of passion and love in whatever forms we find it.