Amanda Ahern
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Amanda Ahern
Sadhana Journal
by Amanda Ahern
Lakshmi is so often spoken of as the Goddess of wealth, yet her wealth is vast and multidimensional. In her eight sacred expressions — known as Ashta Lakshmi — she reveals the many forms of abundance that nourish and sustain a life of meaning, beauty and devotion.
These eight forms of wealth include spiritual trust, nourishment, courage, wisdom, dignity, creativity, success and material prosperity. Together they remind us that true abundance is not something to grasp or chase. It is something to recognise within ourselves, to cultivate with care, and to circulate with reverence.
For those who have walked the path of sadhana for many years, these reflections offer an opportunity to deepen your relationship with prosperity in its subtlest forms. For those who are new to these teachings, they offer a gentle doorway into understanding that wealth begins within the heart and radiates outward into every aspect of life.
As you journey through these questions, allow yourself to be honest and spacious. Where are you already richly blessed? Where might Lakshmi be inviting you to open a little more — to receive, to nourish, to learn, or to give?
Lakshmi’s presence teaches us that abundance flows where there is gratitude, integrity and a willingness to live in alignment with our
highest values. May these reflections help you recognise the fullness of your own wealth and honour it as sacred.
“Exploring what it means to live as the Goddess — a sacred feminist at work”
Amanda Ahern is an anthropologist, artist, author and yoga teacher, and deeply immersed and facilitating transformational work. With nearly five decades of experience in yoga, ritual, creativity and personal transformation, her work bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary life in a grounded and accessible way. Her book, The Way of the Goddess, is an interactive guide inviting readers into a living relationship with the Goddess through reflection, ritual and daily practice. She is also the creator of a series of Sādhana journals—four themed volumes and twelve individual Goddess journals—designed to support deep personal practice and devotional inquiry. Published through Sacred Shakti Publishing, her books and journals are practical tools for self-study, spiritual growth and creative embodiment.
A modern guide to ancient feminine spirituality
The Way of the Goddess
A doorway into myth, mantra, and sacred feminine practice.
Born from the first Shakti Salon, this book shares real stories, creative rituals, and lived experience—revealing how present and responsive the Goddess truly is.
