Courage arises when you are willing to leave suffering behind and open yourself to the joy of life.
Goddess Inanna's meaning: You are the hero of your own life
The Sumerian goddess Inanna is one of the oldest deities in world history and traditionally embodies many different meanings. She also represents a sense of duality, as she stands for both beauty and power, devotion and determination.
Her spirit animal is the lion, and in the context of this card, Inanna invites you to courageously face all aspects of your life and to no longer be afraid.
What if you realized that all the so-called monsters in your life were merely creations of your own mind? And that there was never a ghost under your bed—but rather a fear of your own greatness? Maybe your mind has told you many “scary stories.” But eventually, there comes a point when you realize that you are not your mind—that your consciousness is far greater than any story, and that you have the power to change any narrative—through a new awareness of yourself and who you truly are.
Inanna embodies your state of being when you’ve realized that there is nothing and no one that can intimidate you or hold more power in your life than you do. Understand that you hold the ultimate power in deciding what meaning you give to the things in your life.
Perhaps your life is similar to Inanna's, and you've already gone through many trials, challenges, or even difficult situations. But look where you stand now. Aren't you so much stronger than ever before? You've mastered everything in your own way. Recognize that you can always find the solution to everything within yourself and that your full strength was born from you and your life experiences. Strength doesn't always have to be physical strength or mean that everything always went perfectly. A win can also mean that you've grown internally. [...]
This is a text excerpt from the Alchemy & Goddess Oracle. You can find the full messages, reflection questions, 4 additional cards, and a grand spread method only in the card set with the companion book.
The message and image of this card are based on my original oil painting „Inanna & The Lion“ from the „Mythology“ series. If the message and image appeal to you, you have the opportunity here to bring them permanently into your everyday life:
