Ganesh
Hindu god with elephant head, remover of obstacles. Born from Parvati, beheaded by Shiva, restored with elephant head. Guards thresholds, invoked at beginnings. Patron of arts, sciences, intellect. Rides mouse showing power over obstacles.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Mercury
- Elemental Correspondence
- Earth
- Zodiac Affinity
- VirgoSagittarius
Offerings
- Offerings
- Modak sweetsCoconutFlowersIncenseActs of learningBeginning new projectsRemoving obstacles for others
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- GaneshaRemover of ObstaclesLord of Beginnings
- Gender Expression
- Masculine
- Titles
- Remover of ObstaclesLord of BeginningsMaster of IntellectThe Elephant-HeadedGuardian of Thresholds
- Symbols
- Elephant headMouseBroken tuskLotusModak
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneJoyful respectful petitionAddressLord GaneshRemover of ObstaclesMaster of BeginningsRelationshipBenevolent helper and teacherWarningMay create obstacles if lesson needed firstResonanceThose beginning new ventures needing clear path
- Modern Practice
Invoked at start of ventures, for obstacle removal, education, writing, commerce. Patron of students, writers, business. Teaches wisdom, perseverance, that obstacles serve purpose.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- Obstacle removalBeginningsWisdomWritingCommerceEducationThresholdsSuccess
- Mythology Summary
Hindu god with elephant head, remover of obstacles. Born from Parvati, beheaded by Shiva, restored with elephant head. Guards thresholds, invoked at beginnings. Patron of arts, sciences, intellect. Rides mouse showing power over obstacles.
Details
- Secondary Planets
- Jupiter
- Correspondences
- ColorsRedYellowOrangeWhiteScentsSandalwoodRoseJasmineMetalsGoldCopperAnimalsElephantMouse
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