Hera, the revered queen of the Olympian gods, embodies sovereignty, commitment, and the complexities of partnership. Often overshadowed by tales of jealousy, her narrative invites a deeper exploration of divine feminine power and the sacredness of vows. Through her, we examine the balance between autonomy and union.

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.

Hathor, a highly revered deity in ancient Egypt, embodied love, beauty, music, fertility, and pleasure, appealing to both women and men. Worshiped primarily in Dendera, her influence spanned from protection to afterlife care. As the wife of Horus and daughter of Ra, she symbolized maternal nurturing and divine queenship. Hathor’s legacy, including her connection to cosmetics and festivals, remains a significant part of Egyptian spiritual heritage.