The Athena woman who is out in the world can get caught up in the power games of business, law, or politics, and can find that she is always working, “talking shop,” or bringing work home from her office. She may feel after a while that her mind never rests—“the wheels are always turning.” When she realizes how all-consuming her work is and feels a need for more balance, Athena as Goddess of Crafts provides a psychological way to get her mind off business. Most dear to Athena of all the crafts was weaving. An Athena businesswoman told me when she took up weaving, “It’s the most calming
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