The Triple Goddess in my life- Artemis the Maiden
*This is the first in a series of three. In each, I will discuss the aspects of the Triple Goddess in my life. First I will discuss Artemis, the Maiden. Some 20+ years ago, I was initiated into my first coven. I was given a name by our Priestess, which would influence and reflect my spiritual path for the rest of my life. I was named, Artemis, after the Greek Goddess also known as the Roman, Diana. In my heart, I was overjoyed to be named for this Goddess, who I had been fascinated with since I was a little girl. Many of her aspects I felt strong connection to since I first became aware of her. Later I would understand them better and how the aspects of Artemis would wax and wane in my own life. The Greek goddess Artemis is often associated with the moon, especially the crescent or "new" moon. She often hunted in the forest, at night, seeing sharply through the darkness with just the smallest sliver of silvery light guiding her path. Artemis was called the "Goddess of
