Antevorta
ORIGIN:
Etruscan
Feast: 11 January, 15 January
Antevorta is the spirit of the future. Her sister, Postvorta, is the spirit of the past. They are traditionally invoked together: as long as you know what’s going on in the present, the two sisters can provide any other needed information. They travel in Carmenta’s entourage.
• Antevorta has dominion over childbirth and women’s reproductive organs and disorders: invoke for healing and protection.
• Antevorta, meaning “before change,” is also known as Prorsa or Porrima, indicating “head first” or “straight ahead,” the correct position for a baby’s birth: request her help if a baby is not in correct position.
FAVOURED PEOPLE:
Diviners, fortune-tellers, meteorologists, all who earn their living via predictions
ICONOGRAPHY:
She is depicted with her sister in an image reminiscent of Janus: each sister faces in a different direction. One looks forward (Antevorta); one looks back.
PLANET:
Moon
ELEMENT
Water
SEE ALSO:
Carmenta; Janus; Postvorta
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses– Written by :Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.