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Pagan Portals - Aphrodite: Encountering the Goddess of Love & Beauty & Initiation Paperback – September 1, 2020

by Irisanya Moon (Author)
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Aphrodite is an often misunderstood goddess, one who is easy to relegate to the love goddess role, but she is a goddess who also shows up as an initiator and, some might say, troublemaker. In this book, we seek to explore the complexity of a goddess who was born on sea foam and who inspires beauty and love, all the while offering a hand toward each one of us to celebrate our full hearts.
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...."I have a confession, and it is something I've not really talked about directly. I've had an attraction to Mediterranean Goddesses of love and sex ever since reading Jane Meredith's excellent book, Aspecting the Goddess. I picked up this book because I am reading around this topic and actively seeking inspiration. It's part of a personal process to try and heal. I was taken with the way Irisanya talks about Aphrodite as a Goddess of heart healing.

What affected me the most was the content in this book about beauty. There's a lot of exploration of what beauty means and how it might manifest in our lives and how we might work with that. Not beauty in the narrow, conventional ways in which mainstream western culture defines female beauty. Something wilder, more expansive, loving and inherently magical. This book has caused me to ask some serious questions about the role beauty plays in my life and the changes I need to make. I'll be back on this topic.

I still don't know whose temple I would dance in if there were temples I could dance in. I'm still looking for a name, a sense of connection, a deity associated with the landscape I inhabit. I may never find that, but the looking is important to me all the same. This book has been a useful part of my journey. It wasn't written for me, I am not seeking a relationship with Aphrodite, but even so it has given me maps I can use on my own journey, and it has taught me things about love and beauty that I really needed to hear." -Nimue Brown, author of Pagan Dreaming

Irisanya Moon's passion for and knowledge of Aphrodite shines through in this book which is a beautiful mosaic of compelling personal stories, research and hands on tools. Pagan Portals: Aphrodite shows us that the Greek Goddess of Love is far more multi-faceted than she is typically made out to be. The author provides the reader with a multitude of techniques for getting to know Aphrodite better, including methods for writing personal devotional chants, altar and offering ideas, and powerful immersive exercises. This book is a treasure for both long time Aphrodite devotees and those just beginning to hear the call of the Goddess of Love. - Robin Corak, author of Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power

Irisanya brings her own personal interactions along with the ancient myths and stories of this fascinating goddess. Full of interesting details and suggestions on how to work with this many faceted goddess, this book is a must have for anyone wishing to embark on a journey with Aphrodite. -Rachel Patterson, author of Moon Magic, The Cailleach and the Kitchen Witchcraft series

Aphrodite: Encountering the Goddess of Love & Beauty & Initiation is a loving, sensual, beautiful reading experience, and Moon's inviting style woos the reader into a joyful place, a world of love and loveliness accessible to each of us: "For what is the world without love? How can we live without love?" Through Aphrodite, one can allow love to infuse oneself and one's world, perhaps even to banish the dark in which we have been imprisoned. -Katherine Krestman, M.A., Authoress and Cosmic Explorer | Coreopsis Journal of Myth & Theatre Spring 2023

About the Author

Irisanya Moon (she/they) is an author, witch, international teacher, poet, and Reclaiming initiate who has practiced magick for 20+ years. She has taught in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, bringing her blend of grounded, graceful, and radically authentic facilitation to inspire transformation and liberation at the personal and collective levels.

She has written several books: Pagan Portals (Reclaiming Witchcraft - 2020, Aphrodite - 2020, Iris - 2021, Norns - 2023); Earth Spirit (Honoring the Wild - 2023, Gaia - 2023); and Practically Pagan: An Alternative Guide to Health & Well-being - 2020.

Plus, she has written essays, articles, poems, and blogs for Witches & Pagans, Pagan Dawn, Coreopsis Journal, Moon Books, Revelore Press, Llewellyn, Epona Muse Publishing, and more. In 2023, they self-published a book of poetry, wrecked: the insistence of grief.

Irisanya cultivates spaces of self-care/devotion, divine relationship (whatever that means to you), and community service as part of her heart magick and activism.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Books (September 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1789043476
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1789043471
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 0.25 x 8.56 inches
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Irisanya Moon (she/they) is an author, witch, international teacher, poet, and Reclaiming initiate who has practiced magick for 20+ years. She has taught in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, bringing her blend of grounded, graceful, and radically authentic facilitation to inspire transformation and liberation at the personal and collective levels.

She has written a number of books:

Pagan Portals (Reclaiming Witchcraft - 2020, Aphrodite - 2020, Iris - 2021, Norns - 2023)

Earth Spirit (Honoring the Wild - 2023, Gaia - 2023)

Practically Pagan: An Alternative Guide to Health & Well-being - 2020

Plus she has written essays, articles, poems, and blogs for Witches & Pagans, Pagan Dawn, Coreopsis Journal, Moon Books, Revelore Press, Llewellyn, Epona Muse Publishing, and more.

In 2023, they self-published a book of poetry, "wrecked: the insistence of grief."

Irisanya cultivates spaces of self-care/devotion, divine relationship (whatever that means to you), and community service as part of her heart magick and activism.

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I heard the call of Aphrodite, and this book found me. I'm grateful that I purchased it because it's truly helping me get closer to Aphrodite. Its contents have been invaluable in deepening my connection with the goddess of love and beauty.
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L. F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong introduction to Aphrodite and love
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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The Pagan Portals books are great introductions to goddesses and gods. This book on Aphrodite made me want to learn more about her and her magick. The information, personal stories, spells, and rituals were helpful in building a relationship with Aphrodite, and getting to know her. I am inspired to learn more!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Love
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Loved the book very informative
Gives a lot to think about...gives ways to be closer ..to build a relationship ...love it
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Sabrina Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars So Detailed!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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I have purchased other books on Aphrodite in the past and felt like absolutely everything important about Her was missing. This book was thorough in describing just how beautiful and complex Aphrodite is, for she is not simply beauty as we know it for face-value, She is the beauty in every moment of our lives. She is love, and the longing for love. She is procreation and manifestation. She is of many many names and aspects. This book respects Her and honors Her.
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Katie Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars She is Beauty
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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There was a great balance here between research/information and personal experience on the part of the author. I could literally feel the love as I read this book and it touched on things that I have already come to know.
If you are looking for an awesome introduction to Aphrodite, this is it.
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Sunflowerchild
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2021
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I haven’t finished it yet but so far I love this. I started working with Aphrodite and this book has info on how to start and their own experience with Aphrodite, it’s a good book if you getting started on research on her and her lore.
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Jasper Roane
5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever...read this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
If you've ever had a crush on Her Majesty Aphrodite but didn't know how to get her number, read this book. If you've ever gazed at her side-long in the club but thought, "she's too cool for me," read this book. If you need a little extra love in your life from a being who is a wellspring of affection and good boundaries and imperfect feelings but don't know where to start, read this book. If what you want is actually a dive into language and history and culture, read this book.
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Lucas Valente
5.0 out of 5 stars A book filled with beauty
Reviewed in Brazil on January 28, 2023
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I highly recommend it. My favorite parts were related to the ideas the writer gives to connecting with Aphrodite and Her epithets.
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Sarah Graham
3.0 out of 5 stars Good intro
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2021
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It was a great introductory book and an easy read.
Definitely a starting point to spark the desire to seek Her out more
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