Goddess Signs: Which One Are You? [Paperback]

Angelica Danton (Author)

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Publication Date: May 8, 2004

Angelica Danton is a friendly guide on the road to self-discovery, helping women tap into their own goddess power. A professional astrologer for twenty years, she has discovered a fascinating correlation between the Chinese zodiac and characteristics of ancient goddesses. The result is twelve Goddess Signs that help women understand their goddess potential.

Learning the characteristics of each Goddess Sign facilitates insight into relationships, work, health, childhood, and spirituality. Recommended magical symbols, lucky numbers, colors, ritual robes, tarot cards, incense, and herbs are also included for each sign.

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About the Author

Angelica Danton has studied and taught in the metaphysical field for over twenty years. She is also a regular radio broadcaster and speaker on new age topics. She holds a degree in Arts from Monash University and a  degree in Law from Melbourne University.

Angelica is a professional astrologer, palmist, tarot reader and numerologist with an extensive international client base. She holds many testimonials as to her accuracy. She comes from a family of intuitives.

Angelica is a regular writer for a number of publications, including the best-selling Womans Day magazine. She is a consultant on many metaphysical topics for the media and conducts workshops on the Goddess.

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PART 1
Moon Goddess Women

CHARMS AND SYMBOLS
Tarot card: The Moon, which represents the emotions
Moon phase: Waxing
Celestial bodies: Neptune, the moon
Herbs and plants: Aloe, camellia
Colors: Whites, creams, greens
Crystals and gemstones: Moonstone, clear quartz
Incense: Lemon balm, sandalwood, gardenia
Lucky day: Monday
Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 11, 20
Ritual colors: Whites, blues, silver
Ritual robes: Cotton, chiffon, light fabrics
Magickal symbols: Mermaids, shells, fish, keys
Goddesses: The moon, the maiden, the virginal, the feminine
Theme song: “(What a) Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong

ASSOCIATED GODDESSES FOR THE GOAT WOMAN
Flora: Roman goddess of vegetation and fertility who was also the original
nymph. She is usually portrayed surrounded by fresh flowers.
Sedna: North American goddess of water and the sea. Once a beautiful
maiden, she became the ruler of the oceans. She guards the waters
and is honored by fishermen.
Oxun: African goddess of the water in all forms. She is usually depicted
beautifully adorned as a stunning young woman sitting at the
foot of a waterfall. She was regarded as a patron deity and goddess
of beauty and femininity. She also held court over mediumship
and hidden knowledge.
Freya: Scandinavian goddess of beauty. She often took the form of a shegoat
to cavort on earth.

POSITIVE TRAITS
unsophisticated passive
feminine diplomatic
unaffected caring
sensitive idealistic
ethereal nurturing
thoughtful spiritual
passionate perceptive
refined intelligent
discerning loving

NEGATIVE TRAITS
insecure touchy
ungrounded manipulative
vacillating naive
acquiring calculating
unrealistic fussy
impractical critical
finicky overanalytical
detached cold
weak indifferent


FAMOUS GOAT WOMEN
Julia Roberts • Nicole Kidman • Barbara Stanwyck • Jane Austen
Evita Perón • Whoopi Goldberg • Catherine Deneuve • Kate Hudson
Katharine Hepburn • Jennifer Love Hewitt • Pamela Anderson • Laura Dern
Mira Sorvino • Judy Davis • Veronica Lake • Simone de Beauvoir
Christina Ricci • Heather Mills   



GOAT WOMAN'S NUMBER

1 Sprightly and vivacious, you like to take the lead and be noticed.
Try acting!
2 Docile and refined, you love to empathize with others. A marvelous
counselor.
3 You can make a wonderful creative writer or thinker. You need to
teach others.
4 You may need to build a castle, but not in the sky! There is a
determined streak in you that inspires others.
5 Personality and natural style are yours. You work best in a busy
but free environment.
6 You have the Earth Mother strongly represented in you. You need
the security of family.
7 You are a highly sensitive, insightful Goat. Use your discernment
and travel overseas.
8 Natural resilience and toughness balance your other Goat qualities.
You can help to reform life for others.
9 Visionary Goat! You like to look at the big picture.

THE NYMPH!
The Goat woman is an exquisitely feminine creature in the classic romantic mode.
No matter what her age, her goddess energy is forever linked to the fragile, emerging
maiden full of wonder and promise. In this sense, she emulates both the
moon goddesses and the nymphs of legend. Yet the goat in myth and legend has
been associated with the god Pan and is one of the major symbolic animals of the
earth's energy in its positive and negative aspects.

The Goat woman carries herself with refinement and dignity and creates an
almost otherworldly aura about her. Although she is distinctively gentle to the
point of fragility in appearance, she shows strength and valor in her undertakings.
Her sensitivity makes her a fabulous creative artist or entertainer.

The current twenty-first-century confusion over male and female roles and
what part each should play has assisted the rise of ultrafeminine Goat women
artists like Julia Roberts and Nicole Kidman. These Goat leading ladies stir up
memories of feisty maidens of old and create a romantic link to the past while
demonstrating the Moon Goddess's evocative emotions. Nicole Kidman's portrayal
of a fragile yet determined woman in Moulin Rouge artfully illustrates the
Goat woman's powerful yet elusive femininity, while Julia Roberts dazzles us with
her on-screen versatility and womanly charm.

Literate, clever, refined, and perceptive, the Goat woman sees deeply into the
heart of the matter and comes up with some incredible insights. Take a look at
the feminine wisdom shown in almost every Jane Austen novel and you will
appreciate the understanding the Goat woman has of the feminine psyche. (You
will also appreciate her romantic concept of heroes!)

The Goat woman often seeks a life of peace, surrounding herself with loved
ones in an idyllic country setting like Austen's novels. The reality for her, however,
is probably a hectic and busy lifestyle that leaves her longing for serenity.

A Goat woman can be hypersensitive and is one of the touchiest, most delicate
of the animal signs. Her tendency to become dependent on her loved ones and
those close to her should be tempered with a development of her creativity.

The Goat woman, despite her talents, often suffers painful periods of low selfesteem.
Those close to her should help her balance these times carefully before
they overwhelm her.

The younger Goat woman tends to operate on a very emotional level. This tendency
may cause her to become very dependent in an unproductive relationship
or obsessed with a failed passion. There is, deep inside her, a desire to believe passionately
in the romantic hero concept, and to fantasize that any man she is interested
in will fulfill and complete her life. This can lead to sharp disappointments
when reality is revealed, and it may be difficult for her to accept human nature.
Although her appearance is ultrafeminine and her manner gentle and reflective,
the Goat woman is capable of quite a good deal of manipulation and planning.

She is formidably ambitious. She has very powerful desires and passions firing
just below her feminine surfaces and she can be determined to achieve her
desires regardless of the consequences. She can be physically driven and often
possesses a strong sexual drive.

She generally prefers classically handsome and dashing mates, and usually has
a number of dalliances in her life. If she does settle down, it will happen more by
accident than purposeful design.

The Goat woman's nurturing energy causes her to collect strays and attracts
mates with a desire to be looked after. These mates, seeking motherly comfort,
will often carry emotional baggage into the relationship. The Goat woman often
takes on a healing role in such relationships, only to discover the issues are too
deep for someone as close as a mate to solve.

It is important for a Goat woman to avoid situations where she is manipulated
or controlled by an overly possessive partner. Her strong link with the powerful
emotional element of water makes her susceptible to codependency. She also
needs to develop emotional detachment and remove her rose-colored glasses long
enough to allow her intuition to come to the fore. Like her other Moon Goddess
sisters, she must learn to be herself and not mirror only the desires of her partner.
An important part of a Goat woman's development is the realization of who
she really is. If she begins to appreciate the goddess energy within her, she will
realize that we are here to fulfill ourselves. Partnership is a wonderful thing, but it
is not all life has to offer. We are mainly here to learn, and the best study environment
is often where we are not distracted.

In many cases, the Goat woman's karma or fate is to experience a series of difficult
relationships before she finds her real soul mate. Yet her romantic nature
refuses to accept defeat. Goat woman Katharine Hepburn loved her partner
Spencer Tracy passionately through many difficulties but retained her own life
and artistry.

It is vital for the Goat woman to ground herself in life by developing her potential
and her practical sides. She must avoid escaping into fantasy too often. In this
way she will find true fulfillment and become a wonderful force!

GOAT WOMAN AND LOVE
The powerful depths of the Goat woman's emotions link her symbolically with
the element of water. Water has long been seen as an expression of the emotions
in dreams and visions. In ancient Greek legend, the water nymph was a feminine
creature who could not survive without the water around her. Likewise, the Goat
woman needs to be emotionally sustained if she is to be fulfilled.

The water nymph was said to have the power to heal, prophesy, and inspire.
The Goat woman, too, may find this power within herself. She can, therefore,
learn of the potential of her innermost feelings and their effect on others by associating
them with the power of water. She essentially represents a nurturing and
delicate energy to a...

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (May 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738704695
• ISBN-13: 978-0738704692
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Original Perspective On Chinese Astrology and Goddesses, May 2, 2004

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goddess Signs: Which One Are You? (Paperback)

Goddess Signs - Which One Are You?

"The wonderful secrets of your animal sign can help you to realize your true potential and develop more understanding of your fellow human beings. Your Goddess Sign will give you an even deeper knowledge of your spiritual purpose and your karma (or your own soul's pathway), while at the same time revealing fascinating insights into your relationships." --Author Angelica Danton

Like most people, I've been fascinated by systems designed to tell me more about myself: Why am I here? Why do I do the things I do? Am I unique...or are there others similar to me?

In her brand new book Goddess Signs: Which One Are You?, author and professional astrologer Angelica Danton gives an original perspective on the link between Chinese astrology and goddess spirituality. Based on decades of research, she realized there was a fascinating correlation between the 12 animal signs of the Chinese Zodiac and the characteristics of ancient goddesses.

Despite my fascination with new astrological and personality systems, I was skeptical about this book only because my Chinese animal sign (Dog) never seemed to fit me. I would go to Chinese restaurants, see the Chinese Zodiac on the paper placemat and think "Ugh. That is so not me!" So when I read the beginning of this book and saw that there were five goddess types (Moon, Sun, Earth, Warrior, and Dark Goddess) I thought I'll look up my birthday on the chart, and if I'm not a Moon Goddess, I'm not reading any further...especially if I'm supposedly an Earth Goddess! (Hey, I'm not going to spend my time reading a book that doesn't even fit me...let alone write a review on it!) Somehow, I intuitively felt that I was a Moon Goddess. In fact, when I read another book several months ago that described several Goddesses, I felt an immediate connection to Selene (a Moon Goddess.)

So I took a gander at the chart in the book, and I was, in fact, a Moon Goddess Sign! If that author got that right (I thought), maybe I'll finally get some insight on what it means to be a Dog! And sure enough, I did. More on that later, though...

The introduction to this book has a brief description of the 5 Goddess types, including examples of famous women that personify a type and their patron goddesses. Here's the breakdown of Goddess types and Chinese animals:

Moon Goddess Women Goat, Dog, Cat
Sun Goddess Women Dragon and Rooster
Earth Goddess Pig and Ox
Warrior Goddess Tiger and Horse

Dark Goddess Rat, Monkey, Snake

Each of the 12 animal signs are given a thorough overview detailing the following areas of each type:

*Love
*Health
*Finances
*As a child
*Career
*Life in the 21st century
*Spirituality
*Ritual work

I have to say that 80% of the descriptions for my type fit me. The only parts that didn't fit were financial (I'm a spender...not a saver!), and some of the relationship elements. But now I understand where the "loyalty" fits in: that trait of the Dog always threw me for a loop, because I never considered myself particularly loyal. (You have to be trusting for that, and while I assume good intentions with others, I keep people at an emotional distance.) She explains that Dogs are loyal to their chosen family, which makes perfect sense to me. She even filled in the blanks about the emotional detachment, especially as a Metal Dog. (Metals are intellectuals and usually have the ability to detach well.) The author also gives an overview of the other elements: Wood, Earth, Water, Fire. As you can see, there are layers of complexity that you can use to get greater insight into your animal/goddess Sign.

For each Chinese animal sign, the author lists other correlations including Tarot card, Moon phase, celestial bodies, colors, crystals and gems, incense, herbs/plants, and more. Associated goddesses are described in greater depth, and numerological correlations are also listed. (For example, you reduce your birth number, and compare it to a chart.) If that's not enough, you also get a list of about 20 Positive Traits for each type, and 20 Negative Traits. Again, I found this to be very accurate. Finally, there is a compatability chart for each sign, rituals and tools, and a meditation unique to that sign's spiritual growth. For example, the meditation for Dog Women are for new friends.

At 265 pages, this book is chock-full of helpful information. And men, you're not left out, either! There is a section devoted to God Signs of men, including famous contemporary examples ncluding the likes of Keanu Reeves, Tobey Maguire, Johnny Depp, J.R.R. Tolkien, Peter Jackson, Bono, and more!) There is even a paragraph devoted for each of the possible combination of Goddess and God signs.

One thing that I am confused about, however: it's my understanding that there is a Rabbit and Sheep in the Chinese Zodiac. I've never heard of a Goat or Cat in Chinese astrology. Judging from the birthdate chart, it seems that Rabbit correlates with Cat, and Sheep correlates with Goat in Danton's system.

What I like most about this book is that it provides an original combination of Chinese animal sign and Goddess archetypes...something I've not seen before. A good deal of the information in the book was new to me, and I'm always delighted to stumble upon unfamiliar ideas--especially if the information is practical. You'll certainly learn more about yourself with this book, as well as how your animal sisters see the world.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking and fascinating, May 31, 2004

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karin lucas - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess Signs: Which One Are You? (Paperback)

I just got this book and I highly recommend it .I agree with Janet Boyers review .It is very original in the new type of astrology it uses .Already , my friends are asking me where I got it .Actually been given a copy from an American friend.

I love reading about anything to do with karma and spirituality and this is covered in the book too .I found the meditations and the rituals to be a lot of fun for eg I am a Warrior Goddess and I feel that I relate personally to that energy already

I think its outstanding because it rings true and empowers women to believe in themselves!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate and helpful, May 26, 2004

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lydia almond - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goddess Signs: Which One Are You? (Paperback)

I found Goddess Signs to be a wonderfully accurate and helpful book.A friend knows I love this books on astrology and the goddess and thought this one was great .I loved reading the relationship sections which I found very accurate and interesting !

I have travelled to Asia and the Cat is used in Vietnam in astrology instead of the Rabbit .Also in some cultures the Sheep is seen as the Goat .Recommend it for a good read!