Originating in ancient Mesopotamia, Inanna, also known as Ishtar, embodies love, fertility, war, and the cycle of creation and destruction. As Queen of Heaven and Earth, she reflects both fierce power and deep vulnerability. Her descent into the Underworld symbolizes profound transformation.

As the Mid-Atlantic bids farewell to summer’s heat and humidity, a cooler breeze signals the approach of autumn—a season rich with change and renewal. It brings to mind the cycles of life and death, growth and decay, echoing the story of Isis, the Egyptian goddess of motherhood, magic, and transformation. Her story is one of unwavering devotion and transformative power, guiding us to embrace our own cycles of loss and renewal with grace and resilience.