Freya Shakti
Emerald Rose Lyrics
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Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan
Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon,
Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan
High, raising up the Goddess
Oh, fill my soul
High, raising up the spirit
She is a woman crowned with a crescent
She is the mother of all that lives
She is the Earth that is spinning in starlight
She is the Goddess of all that is
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I know a woman stirring a cauldron
She is the source of the heart's deep core
I love a maiden dancing in moonlight
She is the key to the ancient lore
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Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon...
The lyrics of Emerald Rose's "Freya Shakti" celebrates the divine feminine energy that cuts across cultures and geographical regions, represented here by an assortment of goddesses - Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon, Rhea, Maat, and the Morrigan. These goddesses are embodiments of different aspects of the same feminine divinity that pervades everything, and through their names, the song invites listeners to connect with this energy in whichever form they are comfortable with. The chorus, with its repeated exhortation to raise up and fill the soul and make it whole, is a call to connect with this energy and let it flow through one's being.
In the verse, the song points to the different ways in which the divine feminine manifests itself in the world. The first line invokes the image of a woman crowned with a crescent, a symbol of the lunar aspect of the goddess, the nurturing mother of all life. The second line expands the scope to the whole Earth, which is seen as a spinning body bathed in starlight, a reminder of the cosmic dimension of the divine feminine. The verse concludes by reiterating that the goddess is the goddess of all that is - an all-encompassing identity that encompasses everything visible and invisible in the world.
In the second verse, the song becomes more personal as the focus shifts to the singer's own experiences of the divine feminine. The singer knows a woman who stirs a cauldron, a reference to the goddess Cerridwen from Welsh mythology, who is associated with the cauldron of inspiration and transformation. This line thus invokes the transformative power of the feminine, the energy that allows one to access the deepest corners of one's being and bring forth new insights and understanding. The second line speaks of a maiden dancing in the moonlight, a traditional image of the goddess as a youthful, carefree presence that inspires creativity and joy. Together, the two lines suggest that the divine feminine can reveal itself to us in many ways, and that we should be open to its presence in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Freya, Shakti, Hathor, Rhiannon,
Acknowledging and praising the different representations and manifestations of the divine feminine, including goddesses from different cultures such as Norse, Hindu, and Celtic traditions.
Rhea, Maat, the Morrigan
Further honoring and recognizing powerful goddess figures from Greek, Egyptian, and Irish mythology.
High, raising up the Goddess
Elevating the divine feminine and recognizing its importance and power.
Oh, fill my soul
Expressing a desire for spiritual fulfillment and connection with the divine.
High, raising up the spirit
Recognizing the importance of spiritual connection and upliftment, in addition to honoring the divine feminine.
Oh, make me whole
Requesting a deeper, holistic connection with the divine that will bring a sense of unity and completeness.
She is a woman crowned with a crescent
Describing the goddess as a powerful, lunar figure who embodies the cycles of life and the divine feminine.
She is the mother of all that lives
Recognizing the divine feminine as the source of all life and creation.
She is the Earth that is spinning in starlight
Associating the goddess with nature and the vast cosmos that surrounds us.
She is the Goddess of all that is
Summarizing the goddess as an all-encompassing figure who represents the divine and sacred in everything.
I know a woman stirring a cauldron
Referring to the archetype of the wise woman or witch who holds mystical knowledge and power.
She is the source of the heart's deep core
Recognizing the wise woman as a source of emotional and spiritual nourishment and guidance.
I love a maiden dancing in moonlight
Celebrating the youthful and free-spirited nature of the maiden, who embodies joy, playfulness, and feminine power.
She is the key to the ancient lore
Viewing the maiden as a symbol of the sacred feminine, who holds the key to unlocking the mysteries and wisdom of ancient traditions.
Contributed by Reagan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.