Magu

An Embroidered Silk ‘Longevity’ Panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century. Estimate $10,000-15,000, from the Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Auction, New York, 18 & 19 March 2014, depicting Magu and a Deer (Lot 425). In ancient China deer were regarded as ‘immortal creatures,’ believed to have a lifespan of five thousand years. They inhabited the abodes of immortals and gods, and served as mounts for the god of longevity, Shoulao, and were companions of Magu, the goddess of immortality; often serving as her draught animal.

AN EMBROIDERED SILK 'LONGEVITY' PANEL
QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

worked in satin stitch with an image of Magu the goddess of immortality, a hoe suspending a basket of flowers slung over her shoulder, a peach in one hand, and a deer by her side, the details highlighted with couched gold-wrapped threads, mounted as a hanging scroll
Height 50 1/2  in., 128.2 cm; Width 28 in., 71.3 cm

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Magu. An ancient female immortal, also called “the Hemp Lady.” Revered by the Complete Perfection sect of Daoism. Portrayed wearing a tiger-head pouch, a sword, and a head dress symbolizing the freedom of heaven, with wild hair and bird-like fangs.

Ma Gu (Hemp goddess) is a legendary Taoist immortal associated with the elixir of life, and she is a symbolic protector of females. She is described as a beautiful young woman with long birdlike fingernails.

Magu gathering medicinal herbs, u.d. China

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Shaman Questionairre

1.      When did you become a shaman?

2.      Are you a hereditary shaman or a trained shaman?

3.      How do you communicate with spirits?

Do you…them?

 Hear-

 See-

 Feel-

 

   Who do you communicate with?

Gods-

Goddesses-

Angels-

Fairies-

Mountain Spirits-

Other-

5.      What traditions do you follow?

Korean shamanism-

Buddhism-

Other-

6.      How do you practice divination?

7.      Do you use astrology? How?

8.      Can you tell me anything else about:

Being a medium-

Dreams-

Your daily practice-

Meditation-

Protection Against Negative Energy-

How do you go into a trance?

Intro

This blog will be dedicated to beliefs, mysticism, travel, medicine, the goddess,and  alchemy, as well as travel. I will include information surrounding the Shamanic Goddess, Chen Jinggu, the Lady of Linshui, and her spirit medium cult. Chinese female shamanism will run throughout, like NuKua the Snake Goddess.

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