The Hindu goddess of prosperity, abundance, wealth, good fortune, happiness, generosity, and courage. The consort of Vishnu the preserver deity, She is said to be the very embodiment of beauty.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
Although a few old books...