There isn't one single "goddess of self-worth," but several goddesses across different mythologies embody aspects of it, with Venus (Roman) representing inherent value, Aphrodite (Greek) embodying self-love and beauty, Isis (Egyptian) offering empowerment, and Hera (Greek) teaching sovereignty, while Amaterasu (Japanese) focuses on self-esteem through inner light, and Lakshmi (Hindu) links prosperity with self-worth.
Narcissus as a Symbol
In some versions, Narcissus is not transfixed by his image out of self-love, but instead mourns his twin sister.
Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Auspiciousness.
Self-acceptance means that you allow yourself to simply be as you are. During this meditation, We will also call upon Goddess Aphrodite when we enter our inner temple. It is here in our inner temple where we are the most centered in our power.
Apheleia. In Greek mythology, Apheleia (Ἀφέλεια, Ancient Greek: [afélei̯a]) was the spirit and personification of ease, simplicity and primitivity in the good sense, "the good old days". According to Eustathius, she had an altar at the Acropolis of Athens and was honored as a nurse of Athena.
Charis (/ˈkærɪs/; Ancient Greek: Χάρις, or Kharis, "Grace"), is a goddess in Greek mythology. She is a member of the Charites (Ancient Greek: Χάριτες) — or Gratiae (Graces) in Roman mythology — who are goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, creativity and fertility.
Nemesis is a minor goddess in Greek mythology known for representing balance, justice, and vengeance. Her name translates to "she who distributes or deals out," highlighting her role in ensuring fairness and retribution.
Eusebia (Ευσεβια in Ancient Greek) is the goddess of piety, loyalty, duty and respect. She is a daughter of Zeus.
Oizys was the ancient Greek goddess of grief, anxiety, and depression. Her Roman name “Miseria” is where the modern term “misery” comes from.
The Goddess of Compassion: Bodhisattva Guan Yin
“She who observes all sounds of suffering in the world”—that is the meaning of the name Guan Yin. Bodhisattva is a title that refers to a rank of spiritual attainment that is above Arhat and below Buddha.
Tyche was one of the many gods of Greek Mythology. She was considered the Greek Goddess of Success, Fortune, Luck, and Prosperity. Greeks believed that she had the power to define the fate and fortune of people and also of entire cities; thus, she was highly revered.
Devi Lakshmi is the Hindu Goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), fortune, fertility and the embodiment of beauty. She is said to bring good luck and is believed to protect her devotees from all kinds of misery and money-related sorrows.
Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the consort of the god Vishnu. She is one of the most popular goddesses of Hindu mythology and is known as the goddess of wealth and purity.
Low self-esteem might begin with our having had negative life experiences, especially during childhood and adolescence. These negative experiences can influence how we see ourselves and we can come away with some negative conclusions about ourselves, which we call negative core beliefs.
Lakshmi (/ˈlʌkʃmi/; Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, IAST: Lakṣmī, sometimes spelled Laxmi), also known as Shri (Sanskrit: श्री, IAST: Śrī), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of happiness, fortune, wealth, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance.
/ˈkjuː.pɪd/ the ancient Roman god of love, represented by a naked baby boy who has wings and shoots arrows at people to make them start to love each other.
Yes, many Greek gods had male lovers, with the norm being bisexuality, though figures like Zeus (with Ganymede), Apollo (with Hyacinthus), Hermes, Dionysus, and the hero Heracles are famous examples, often involved in pederastic relationships or deep bonds that modern interpretation calls homosexual or bisexual. While gods like Ares, Hades, and Hephaestus had fewer or no male lovers, same-sex relationships were common across the pantheon, with Zeus often cited as the prime example of a powerful god with male paramours.
Phobos (Ancient Greek: Φόβος, lit. 'flight, fright', pronounced [pʰóbos], Latin: Phobus) is the god and personification of fear and panic in Greek mythology. Phobos was the son of Ares and Aphrodite, and the brother of Deimos.
In Greek mythology, Atropos was one of the three Moirae, the Fates, the female deities who supervised fate. Atropos was the fate who cut the thread or web of life with the "abhorred shears." She worked along with Clotho, who spun the thread, and Lachesis, who measured the length.
Aphrodite, the Most Beautiful Greek Goddess, Was Quite a Handful. The Romans knew her as Venus. Prostitutes considered her their patron. The poets called her the Lady of Cyprus.
In Greek mythology, Pistis (/ˈpɪstɪs/; Ancient Greek: Πίστις) was the personification of good faith, trust and reliability. In Christianity and in the New Testament, pistis is typically translated as "faith".
Introducing Sophrosune [So-fro-SU-nay], a goddess of Ancient Greece, who personifies virtues germane to us in recovery. She is the spirit of moderation, self-control, temperance, restraint, and discretion.
Klotho was one of the three Fates in Greek mythology. Klotho and her two sisters, Lachesis and Atropos, controlled the thread of life of each human being. Klotho was responsible for spinning the thread of life. She also possessed the power to choose who was saved or put to death.
In Greek mythology, Hygeia was the goddess of health. Her name has been associated with the word “hygiene” (the science of health and its preservation). Originally invoked as the protector of physical health, she later became the patroness of mental health as well.