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Lady of the Lake Oil
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The story of Viviane, the High Priestess of Avalon, the Lady of the Lake, is a powerful archetype of feminine wisdom, intuition, and spiritual leadership. Viviane is deeply connected to Avalon, a realm of magic, sacred mysteries, and healing. She brings valuable lessons and guidance for women in today’s world, particularly in navigating the complexities of life, embracing their inner power, and using intuition as a guiding force. Here's how Viviane's myth can serve as a guide for women at this moment in time:
Embracing Feminine Wisdom and Intuition Viviane is renowned for her deep connection to the mystical and unseen realms, often using her intuition and wisdom to guide male leaders. In today’s world, women are often called upon to trust their inner voice and lean into their natural intuition, especially in personal and professional challenges. She teaches that feminine wisdom is powerful and should be honored as a source of guidance and decision-making, whether in leadership, family life, or personal growth.
Balancing Power and Compassion Viviane balances strength and compassion, using her influence to guide and protect those she cares for. In a time when women are increasingly stepping into positions of power and leadership, her example reminds them to balance assertiveness with empathy. Her ability to wield power without losing her compassion is a model for how women today can lead—being strong yet nurturing, assertive yet compassionate, and using their influence supporting and uplifting others.
Navigating Mystical and Practical Realms As the High Priestess of Avalon, Viviane exists between worlds, acting as a bridge between spiritual and earthly realms. For women today, this represents the importance of balancing spiritual and practical aspects of life. In modern society, many women are called to balance careers, families, and personal ambitions with spirituality and inner fulfillment. Viviane’s role encourages women to honor both aspects of their lives—to seek spiritual wisdom while remaining grounded in everyday responsibilities.
Guardianship of Sacred Knowledge Viviane is a guardian of the sacred mysteries of Avalon, including the powers of healing, transformation, and magic. This guardianship reflects the responsibility women have to protect and pass down their knowledge, whether that knowledge pertains to spiritual practices, cultural wisdom, or life experiences. Viviane reminds women to honor their own wisdom and to share it with others—especially with younger generations. Her role as a teacher and guide suggests that women today have the power to mentor and support those around them by sharing the sacred knowledge they carry.
Owning Personal Power Viviane is a figure who represents autonomy and self-determination. She is not bound by traditional roles or expectations but instead chooses her own path and exerts her influence from a place of personal power. For women today, Viviane's story is a reminder to claim their own sovereignty, to make choices that align with their truth and values, and to reject societal pressures that might limit their potential. She encourages women to stand firmly in their power and create their own destinies, just as she shapes the future of Camelot by her actions.
Embracing Transformation and Change Viviane is often associated with water, a symbol of emotional depth, fluidity, and transformation. Her role in Arthur’s rise and eventual downfall reflects the natural cycles of change and transformation that life brings. For women, especially in times of transition or upheaval, Viviane’s story offers the guidance to embrace change as a natural part of life.
Connecting with the Divine Feminine Viviane is a powerful representation of the Divine Feminine, embodying the qualities of nurturing, wisdom, and spiritual connection. In today’s world, where patriarchal systems dominate, her myth encourages women to reclaim their connection to the sacred feminine—to honor qualities like intuition, emotional intelligence, creativity, and nurturing. This connection can empower women to heal themselves and others, aligning with the deeper currents of life and nature. Standing in Integrity and Truth.
Viviane is often portrayed as a protector of truth and justice, guiding Arthur to take the path that will best serve the greater good. For women today, this reflects the importance of standing in integrity and truth, even in the face of societal challenges or personal difficulties. She reminds women to stay true to their values, advocate for fairness, and seek the greater good in their actions. In a world where truth can often be obscured, Viviane’s myth calls for clarity and honesty in both public and private life.
A Guide for Modern Women - Maiden The myth of Viviane, the High Priestess of Avalon, offers timeless wisdom for women today, encouraging them to trust their intuition, embrace their personal power, and navigate the balance between the mystical and practical realms. Her guidance emphasizes the importance of feminine leadership, nurturing one’s spiritual life, and standing in integrity. Viviane’s myth inspires women to be both healers and leaders, to protect sacred knowledge, and to transform the world around them through wisdom, compassion, and strength.
LADY OF THE LAKE: Avalonian / Celtic – High Priestess of Avalon: Viviane, Nimue, Morgaine, Co-Viana, Vi Vianna, no matter what name you call her, the Lady of the Lake is the incarnation of the Goddess ruling the Isle of Apples and holding the mists apart between worlds for the seeker to ask entry. Just as the Merlin is the chief over the Bard Druids, the Lady of the Lake is the High Priestess overseeing the training of Druid priestesses in the skills of wort cunning (herbal healing). Goddess of Fay or elfin heritage, she is the mistress of healing and sweetwater portals.
Companionship alignments: Merlin (Myddrin), Lancelot, Arthur Pendragon, the Dagda, Lugh (her uncle), Gwydion (her GrandFather), Arianrhod (her GrandMother), Excalibur (Caliburn the Fiery Serpent), the Green Knight, Herne and Morgan Le Fay, Aquamarine, river stones, fossils, blue moonstones, ancient serpents / water snakes, snowy owl, salmon, feral cats and sparrowhawks. Her blend combines the healing of her sacred herbs, blue vervain, yarrow, mugwort and violet flower.
Nurturing capacities: As High Priestess of Avalon she presides over all initiates into the healing arts and she nurtures their progress with skill for wort cunning. Inspirational influence: A hypnotic presence while performing her healing or divination crafts, the Lady of the Lake urges the student to pay attention and to open their own extrasensory skills.
Healing gifts: Perhaps the finest kind of nutritionist, the Lady of the Lake grew her food, her healing plants and her fruits for distillation. She tended the sick through the villages and countryside and the People understood her as eternal, immortal, salvation, the end of the disease in the community. Herbalism was her finest skill. She will guide you in the garden and the recovery room. Her dark side manifests as hypocandria.
Creative drive: Call on the Lady of the Lake to help you with your dream journeys and to define the symbols that appear there for you. As a water nymph, she brings you a new conscious awareness to penetrate the dreamtime!
Leadership qualities: As a High Priestess presiding over accolade priestesses, the Lady carries the responsibility of integrity balanced with kindness.
Paradigm Shift skills: Look to the Lady of the Lake for special help in marshalling your awareness and relationship with the earth elements. As a fairy folk or Fay, she exists within the elemental community. Call on her to guide you to the elementals and a new relationship with the Earth Mother.
Embracing Feminine Wisdom and Intuition Viviane is renowned for her deep connection to the mystical and unseen realms, often using her intuition and wisdom to guide male leaders. In today’s world, women are often called upon to trust their inner voice and lean into their natural intuition, especially in personal and professional challenges. She teaches that feminine wisdom is powerful and should be honored as a source of guidance and decision-making, whether in leadership, family life, or personal growth.
Balancing Power and Compassion Viviane balances strength and compassion, using her influence to guide and protect those she cares for. In a time when women are increasingly stepping into positions of power and leadership, her example reminds them to balance assertiveness with empathy. Her ability to wield power without losing her compassion is a model for how women today can lead—being strong yet nurturing, assertive yet compassionate, and using their influence supporting and uplifting others.
Navigating Mystical and Practical Realms As the High Priestess of Avalon, Viviane exists between worlds, acting as a bridge between spiritual and earthly realms. For women today, this represents the importance of balancing spiritual and practical aspects of life. In modern society, many women are called to balance careers, families, and personal ambitions with spirituality and inner fulfillment. Viviane’s role encourages women to honor both aspects of their lives—to seek spiritual wisdom while remaining grounded in everyday responsibilities.
Guardianship of Sacred Knowledge Viviane is a guardian of the sacred mysteries of Avalon, including the powers of healing, transformation, and magic. This guardianship reflects the responsibility women have to protect and pass down their knowledge, whether that knowledge pertains to spiritual practices, cultural wisdom, or life experiences. Viviane reminds women to honor their own wisdom and to share it with others—especially with younger generations. Her role as a teacher and guide suggests that women today have the power to mentor and support those around them by sharing the sacred knowledge they carry.
Owning Personal Power Viviane is a figure who represents autonomy and self-determination. She is not bound by traditional roles or expectations but instead chooses her own path and exerts her influence from a place of personal power. For women today, Viviane's story is a reminder to claim their own sovereignty, to make choices that align with their truth and values, and to reject societal pressures that might limit their potential. She encourages women to stand firmly in their power and create their own destinies, just as she shapes the future of Camelot by her actions.
Embracing Transformation and Change Viviane is often associated with water, a symbol of emotional depth, fluidity, and transformation. Her role in Arthur’s rise and eventual downfall reflects the natural cycles of change and transformation that life brings. For women, especially in times of transition or upheaval, Viviane’s story offers the guidance to embrace change as a natural part of life.
Connecting with the Divine Feminine Viviane is a powerful representation of the Divine Feminine, embodying the qualities of nurturing, wisdom, and spiritual connection. In today’s world, where patriarchal systems dominate, her myth encourages women to reclaim their connection to the sacred feminine—to honor qualities like intuition, emotional intelligence, creativity, and nurturing. This connection can empower women to heal themselves and others, aligning with the deeper currents of life and nature. Standing in Integrity and Truth.
Viviane is often portrayed as a protector of truth and justice, guiding Arthur to take the path that will best serve the greater good. For women today, this reflects the importance of standing in integrity and truth, even in the face of societal challenges or personal difficulties. She reminds women to stay true to their values, advocate for fairness, and seek the greater good in their actions. In a world where truth can often be obscured, Viviane’s myth calls for clarity and honesty in both public and private life.
A Guide for Modern Women - Maiden The myth of Viviane, the High Priestess of Avalon, offers timeless wisdom for women today, encouraging them to trust their intuition, embrace their personal power, and navigate the balance between the mystical and practical realms. Her guidance emphasizes the importance of feminine leadership, nurturing one’s spiritual life, and standing in integrity. Viviane’s myth inspires women to be both healers and leaders, to protect sacred knowledge, and to transform the world around them through wisdom, compassion, and strength.
LADY OF THE LAKE: Avalonian / Celtic – High Priestess of Avalon: Viviane, Nimue, Morgaine, Co-Viana, Vi Vianna, no matter what name you call her, the Lady of the Lake is the incarnation of the Goddess ruling the Isle of Apples and holding the mists apart between worlds for the seeker to ask entry. Just as the Merlin is the chief over the Bard Druids, the Lady of the Lake is the High Priestess overseeing the training of Druid priestesses in the skills of wort cunning (herbal healing). Goddess of Fay or elfin heritage, she is the mistress of healing and sweetwater portals.
Companionship alignments: Merlin (Myddrin), Lancelot, Arthur Pendragon, the Dagda, Lugh (her uncle), Gwydion (her GrandFather), Arianrhod (her GrandMother), Excalibur (Caliburn the Fiery Serpent), the Green Knight, Herne and Morgan Le Fay, Aquamarine, river stones, fossils, blue moonstones, ancient serpents / water snakes, snowy owl, salmon, feral cats and sparrowhawks. Her blend combines the healing of her sacred herbs, blue vervain, yarrow, mugwort and violet flower.
Nurturing capacities: As High Priestess of Avalon she presides over all initiates into the healing arts and she nurtures their progress with skill for wort cunning. Inspirational influence: A hypnotic presence while performing her healing or divination crafts, the Lady of the Lake urges the student to pay attention and to open their own extrasensory skills.
Healing gifts: Perhaps the finest kind of nutritionist, the Lady of the Lake grew her food, her healing plants and her fruits for distillation. She tended the sick through the villages and countryside and the People understood her as eternal, immortal, salvation, the end of the disease in the community. Herbalism was her finest skill. She will guide you in the garden and the recovery room. Her dark side manifests as hypocandria.
Creative drive: Call on the Lady of the Lake to help you with your dream journeys and to define the symbols that appear there for you. As a water nymph, she brings you a new conscious awareness to penetrate the dreamtime!
Leadership qualities: As a High Priestess presiding over accolade priestesses, the Lady carries the responsibility of integrity balanced with kindness.
Paradigm Shift skills: Look to the Lady of the Lake for special help in marshalling your awareness and relationship with the earth elements. As a fairy folk or Fay, she exists within the elemental community. Call on her to guide you to the elementals and a new relationship with the Earth Mother.
