Gems of the Goddess
GODDESS OF THE WISHING WELL
We’ve all done it as a child. Thrown pennies into a fountain while making a wish, little did we know, we were making an offering to a wonderful Celtic goddess. Her name is Coventina, and the wishing well was made in her honor. The main well or shrine dedicated to her is locate at Carrawburgh, on Hadrian’s Wall in Britain. The wells represented the earths very essence and womb, where the Celtics believed Coventinas presence resided most. She also resides in all rivers, lakes, and streams. Since she is a water goddess, she’s also great for inspiration and divination, all the aspects of the divine feminine.
Coventina stands among rivers and water, holding a vessel with water pouring from it. With this depiction she’s also associated with abundance, prosperity, and new life. What a perfect goddess to learn about before the new year! She was called upon by her followers for small wishes, or before they were about to embark on a new journey within their life. Coventina was asked to bring good luck to their endeavors.
CONNECTING WITH COVENTINA
Try throwing a coin into a stream or fountain. Better yet a well if you can find one. Ask for what you hope to manifest within the next year. Coventina would also encourage everyone to start taking the necessary steps towards purification. This means, purifiying yourself through change of diet, with less intake of harsh chemicals and preservatives, as well as purififying your thoughts. To purify your thoughts basically means positive thinking about situations and most of all others. It’s hard to think purely about someone who is negative, but all you have to do is send them love and forget about it. Just simply move on, because dwelling on it with stressful thoughts and anger can have a negative effect on your body and long-term mood. Don’t hesitate to ask Coventina for help with this.
SYMBOLS AND THINGS TO PUT ON YOUR ALTER
Cauldron, cup, coins, broaches, wells, water, blue, springs, creeks, nymphs, mermaids, bronze