Passion

"Passion" 12" x 16" Oil on canvas. She is a leader, decisive and confident attracting others through her brilliance and warmth. She encourages you to take risks, be unique and ignite your inner fire. She celebrates the gift of her menstrual cycle, honoring it as a time of being more psychic and intuitive. For more information on the historical significance of women's menstrual blood click here for an article by Adelheid Ohlig titled, "Women's Blood Mysteries". "Passion" is inspired by the following Fire Goddesses; Brigit a Celctic Fire Goddess associated with light, inspiration and skills associated with fire like weaponry, Pele the Hawaiian Volcano Goddess, Hestia Goddess of the Hearth and Oya the African Fire Goddess.
Click here to read more about the African Fire Goddess Oya from The African Realm of the forgotton goddess

For a list of names meaning fiery, fire, blaze, flame, burning, etc. click here.