Venerating The Goddess
Ninshara, the hidden goddess of protection and nurturing, embodies a unique balance of compassion and self-reliance. As a deity who values personal strength and determination, she does not readily bestow her gifts upon those who fail to help themselves. Instead, Ninshara manifests in moments of dire need, appearing to those who have fought valiantly but stand on the brink of defeat. Her divine intervention allows these individuals to survive seemingly insurmountable odds, but only after they have demonstrated their own resilience and will to live. For her devoted followers, the Moon Guard, Ninshara's compassion extends further. Through prayer and devotion, they may receive visions of those she has aided or gain insights that help restore balance to their communities. This subtle guidance reflects Ninshara's role as a hidden goddess, one who works behind the scenes to empower and protect, while still encouraging her worshippers to rely on their own strength and wisdom in daily life.
Veneration and Personal Elements
Venerating Ninshara involves recognizing her as a protector, healer, and avenger of those who have been wronged. Devotees honor her through rituals, symbols, and acts of kindness that embody her principles of resilience, grace, and compassion.
In her hand, she firmly holds a wooden scepter, beautifully carved and ornate. This isn't just a symbol of her authority but also her protective nature. It's a testament to her readiness to defend, to stand up against injustices, and to shield those who seek her refuge.
Veneration Practices
Moon-Aligned Rituals:
Ceremonies timed with lunar cycles, especially during the full moon and new moon.
Nighttime rituals to harness her enhanced lunar powers.
Personal Altars:
Home shrines with her image or symbol, often adorned with a mirror.
Lighting of candles, especially white ones, for five days when making requests.
Ritual Baths:
Sacred bathing rituals using ingredients like sunflower petals, honey, cinnamon, and perfume.
These baths would be used for purification, healing, or to invoke her blessings, especially for love and protection.
Offerings and Prayers:
Devotees might offer milk baths, gold items, jewels, or soft furs.
Prayers for protection, healing, love, and justice, especially for women who have been wronged.
Symbolic Practices:
Use of her sacred number, five, in rituals and offerings.
Incorporation of water elements in worship, reflecting her connection to Oshun.
Meditative Practices:
Moon gazing as a form of connection and meditation.
Visualization of her form, especially her eyes reflecting lunar wisdom.
Protective Rituals:
Invocations for her protection, especially in times of danger or injustice.
Use of her symbols (like the scepter) as protective talismans.
Healing Ceremonies:
Rituals focused on emotional and physical healing, particularly for women.
Use of her nurturing and loving aspects in therapeutic practices.
Empowerment Rituals:
Ceremonies to invoke her strength and fighting spirit, especially for those facing adversity.
Community Service:
Acts of compassion and protection for the vulnerable, in her name.
Support for mothers and children as an extension of her nurturing aspect.
Personal Elements
The below elements have been associated with Ninshara.
Elements, Herbs, Shapes, Symbols, Numbers, and Crystals Aligned with Ninshara
Colors:
Ivory: Symbolizes purity, renewal, and the nurturing glow of a pregnant woman.
Gold: Represents divinity, power, and prosperity.
Black: Mirrors the void of the new moon, embodying mystery, hidden strength, and the unseen.
Elements:
Shadow: Represents mystery, secrets, and the unseen.
Moon: Signifies cycles, rebirth, and the silent strength of femininity.
Water: Denotes healing, emotional depth, and adaptability.
Herbs:
Mugwort: Associated with dreams, visions, and lunar magic.
Nightshade: Symbolizes protection and the ability to traverse between realms.
Willow Bark: Known for its healing properties and connection to moonlit waters.
Lavender: Represents peace, purification, and emotional soothing.
Shapes:
Crescent: Represents the waxing and waning phases of the moon.
Circle: Symbolizes wholeness, cycles, and continuity.
Spiral: Denotes growth, evolution, and eternal life.
Symbols:
Veiled Moon: Symbolizes Ninshara's hidden attributes and mysteries.
Open Hand: Represents protection, healing, and generosity.
Raven: A bird of prophecy, transformation, and connection between life and death.
Numbers:
Seven: Alludes to the seven divine gifts bestowed upon Ninshara.
Three: Represents the trinity of her essence – protection, vengeance, and healing.
Nine: Denotes completion, fulfillment, and the culmination of her journey from human to goddess.
Crystals:
Moonstone: Promotes intuition, emotional balance, and healing.
Obsidian: Represents protection, grounding, and revealing hidden truths.
Selenite: Known for its cleansing and rejuvenating properties.
Amethyst: Aids in emotional healing and amplifies the energies of other crystals.