Anu/Ana
An Irish Mother Goddess, though She is sometimes seen as the Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess. She is the Goddess of abundance and fertility, which is why I often refer to Her as Mother Earth. She can be invoked when one needs to feel comforted and loved, almost like a close sister. It should also be mentioned that there is debate among those who study Celtic mythology as to whether Anu is one in the same as the Goddess, Danu. I personally see Her as the sisterly form of Danu. **shrug**

The Morrigan/Morrigu
The Morrigu is the Celtic Threefold Goddess of war and the destructive aspect of the Goddess. Remember that in order for life to be created, some things must die. It's the cycle of life, but I digress. I've read various articles concerning Morrigu, some of which say that She is the sister of Macha and Badb (two other war Goddesses.) Other sources say that Badb and Macha are part of Morrigu, along with Their sister, Nemain. Here's how I see it: Badb, Nemain, and Macha, being sisters with similar aspects, make up the Goddess known as the Morrigu. In other words, They collectively make up this particular Goddess. From personal experience, I'd exercise caution in calling upon all three aspects at the same time. They are quite a force to be reckoned with in and of Themselves! Call upon the Morrigu to honor the waning Moon and for protection in times of danger. She WILL come through for those who need Her courage.

Danu/Dana
Danu is my most beloved aspect of the Goddess. When I first studied Paganism, I came across Her name and a feeling that I cannot describe came over me. To this day, I call Her "Mama Danu" or simply "Mama." She is the primordial Mother in mythology. Her namesake was bestowed upon one of the most legendary tribes in Celtic mythos: the Tuatha De Danaan (the Children/Tribe of Danu.) Unfortunately, many scholars will say that Danu gave Her name to this tribe and that's that. I vehemently disagree, but I'm obviously biased. She rules over everything: rivers, magick, luck, success, justice-you name it. ;o)
To say that the Goddess, Danu, is benevolent is an understatement. She heals all pains within the heart. Call upon Her, even when you are drowning in your deepest sorrow, and She will help and comfort you. As a Mother Goddess, one can pray to Her for the conception of a child or for help during childbirth. She is abundance and wisdom and Divine warmth.
Like every mother, Danu fiercely protects Her children. Swift justice is met to those who harm Her beloved, be they human, animal, or plant life. Sometimes, She is equated with the Morrigu.

Yemanja/Yemaya/Imanja (AKA Nuestra Senora de Regla in Cuba)
On the other side of the world resides the followers of Yemanja. A Yoruban (a tribe in the southwestern area of Africa) Goddess (or "Orisha" in Yoruban) of the seas and motherhood, Yemanja is VERY powerful. One of Her most well-known "faces" is that of Olokun. Olokun is often portrayed as a beautiful mermaid with a snake wrapped around one hand and a mask in the other. As Olokun, She is the Orisha of the deep areas of the ocean.
According to Migene Gonzalez-Whippler, some of Yemanja's other aspects include the violent Okkuti, the lake-inhabiting Malewo, the ancient Awoyo, amongst others. Personally, Olokun is one of my favorite aspects of this Orisha. My wonderful friend, Nicole, once gave me a beautiful necklace that held the image of the lovely Yemanja-Olokun. Little did my friend know that the medal was EXACTLY how I saw Yemanja, all the way down to the dreadlocks! See? Yemanja has a wondeful sense of humor.
In my personal experience, I've found Yemanja to be the Orisha who helps women who are survivors of rape, incest, and sexual abuse. I learned this when I came across an old story concerning Yemanja. You see, Yemanja Herself was brutally raped by Her own son, whom She placed the curse of death. She Herself went to the top of a mountain to die. She died, giving birth to fourteen Orishas. From Her body were the first humans created and the waters of the Earth formed. Knowing that many of Her children have experienced the same, horrible things, She curses those who rape and attempt to destroy the lives of Her children. At the same time, she brings comfort and healing to those who survive such atrocious acts of violence. So, to Mama Yemanja: Hekua, Yemanja, hekua! (Blessings, Yemanja, blessings.)

Cerridwen
Yes, yet another Celtic Goddess! Cerridwen hails from Wales where She rules over death, scrying (using water, fire, mirror, etc. for the purpose of divination), herb lore, and the sacred Cauldron of Rebirth. As a college student, I've "worked" with Her for years in order to attain good grades. In the event that you wish to cast a spell for good grades, to aid in your studies, whatever, I highly recommend invoking Cerridwen, for She brewed the famous potion in Her cauldron that (accidentally!) transformed a young boy named Gwion into the legendary bard, Taliesin.
Cerridwen has given me the divine smack upside the head during study time on more than one occasion! She makes sure that I remain focused on the subject at hand, which helps a lot when you're a student. ;o) Be careful, though; you don't want to space out too much when you study. She'll remind you that She's present when You need Her help. :o)

Kuan Yin/Kwan Yin/Guan Yin
One of the most revered and beloved bodhisattvas in Buddhism. Kuan Yin is known as "She Who Hears the Cries of the World," thus establishing Herself as a Goddess of unconditional love, compassion, and mercy. Frankly, Kwan Yin is to Buddhism as to what the Blessed Virgin Mary is to Christianity: They are both wonderful maternal figures Whose worship seems to surpass those of the Buddha or Jesus, respectively.
Should you ever be in so much emotional pain that you can physically feel the torture, call upon Kwan Yin, for She will hear you and heal you. Her presence is so powerful that one can almost smell the sweet perfume of the lotus flower on which She sits.

Kali
This Goddess of destruction will kick your butt five times over before you even realize what has happened! ;o) A Hindu Goddess of destruction, She is one of the most frightening Goddesses in eyes of us Westerners: ebony-black skin, four arms, a necklace of skulls, blood, blood, and even more blood. She holds up the head of a demon while dancing on the supine body of Her famous husband, Siva. She is every shadow, every fear, every doubt multiplied by infinity, for She is the dark side. This does not mean She is evil, for, if She were, She would not have fought demons. She is death in the birth-death-rebirth cycle of life. As frightening as She is, Kali is also beautiful, for She is also an aspect of the Great Mother, Devi. Without Kali, there would be no life because death would be nonexistant. So, do not turn away from Her lest you are that which She considers a demon!

The Virgin Mary
You may be wondering why I've included the Virgin Mary in a list of Goddesses. At the risk of causing controversy, I'll do my best to explain why She can be considered a Goddess.
Like Kuan Yin, Mary is a powerful, feminine figure in Their respective religions. Both are seen as symbols of compassion, unconditional love, and empathy. Veneration of Mary seems to surpass that of Jesus at times, for there are many religious holidays in Her honor. Throughout the world, there are stories of Her appearing before the devout (i.e., Juan Diego in Mexico, the three peasant children in Fatima, Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France.) Shrines where She appeared to these people can be found all around the world and are frequently visited by those who pray to Her to heal sickness, mend broken hearts, and enrich the soul. The rosary is spoken, candles are lit in chapels, and tokens are often left for the Blessed Mother of God. Because of this, She seems to be elevated to the status of a Goddess, even though the Church will deny it. That's okay, though, for the Great Mother shows Herself in whatever form She sees fit. She has veiled Herself, therby preserving Her existence in an era of changing religious beliefs. Ave Maria.

Isis
One of the most popular Goddesses the world has ever known. She is the Great Mother Goddess of Egypt and the beloved Sister-Wife of Osiris. Isis is THE embodiment of all things feminine. When Her husband was brutally murdered and dismembered by Their jealous brother, Set, it was Isis Who scavenged for the remains of Osiris. Unfortunately, She couldn't find His phallus, for it had been consumed by a crab. Isis, however, fashioned another phallus for Her Brother-Husband. Osiris was resurrected through His wife and Isis later gave birth to Horus the Younger, Who would later take revenge upon Set for what he had done to His Father.
When one sees images of Isis holding Horus in the protective, nurturing manner that is well-known to all mothers, one cannot help but be reminded of our modern-day image of the Madonna. For example, various images of the Black Madonna (Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Czestchowa, etc.) echo those images of Isis and Horus.
As the Mother of humankind, She is the kind, nurturing Parent. She is One Who offers us a shoulder to cry on, soothing our pains, and enabling us to move on and grow mentally and spiritually.

Hecate
When one hears the word "Hecate," the first image to come to mind is the old Goddess of Witchcraft that is found in Shakespeare's "Macbeth." She is presumed to be a malevolent, ugly old Crone Who eats children and curses those who walk along the crossroads during the dark of the Moon. Nothing could be further from the truth. Hecate is portrayed in such a negative light because She is the antithesis of patriarchal religions that state that women are weak in mind and in soul.
So, if Hecate is NOT the embodiment of malevolence, then WHO is She??? Well, She is a pre-Olympian Goddess of the underworld, of magick, and of feminine wisdom. She is an old Woman Who was honored thousands of years ago and is still honored today by Witches, Wiccans, and other Pagans.
The Roman Hecate is known to be an aspect of Diana Trifomis, consisting of Diana, Proserpina, and Hecate. The Greek equivalent was Artemis, Persephone, and Hecate. Hecate is also considered to be a Triple Goddess unto Herself, for She is sometimes portrayed as having three faces, possibly symbolizing the crossroads and the three phases of the Moon.
Hecate can be called upon when performing "destructive" magick (that is, the removal of old negative elements in order to make a fresh start.) She can also be invoked when one is scrying with a cauldron (SEE 'CERRIDWEN' FOR INFORMATION ON SCRYING.) If you desire inspiration, you should leave her an offering of cakes, fish, and wine at the crossroads. This practice is referred to as "Hecate's Supper."
Like The Morrigu and Kali, please remember that Hecate is a very powerful Goddess and must be treated with respect and reverence. If She believes you to be courageous in seeking Her out, then She will reward you. Otherwise, it's best to make sure that you REALLY want to call upon Her specific type of energy.

Pele
A Goddess of Polynesia and Hawai'i, Pele rules over volcanoes. According to the late Scott Cunningham, Pele is a true Mother Goddess. Even though Her wrath brings about the destructive flow of lava, it is the same lava that creates new land. She is destruction and creation personified. Her home is Kilauea Volcano. It is the seaside near Her home where She reenacts Her long-time fight with Her sister, Na-maka-o-ka-ha'i (a Goddess of the Sea.) As Pele's lava flows, Na-maka-o-ka-ha'i's water of the sea tries to entinguish Her sister's flame. Because of this, it's NEVER a good idea to invoke a water Deity with Pele. If you do, prepare to find the smoking remains of your home.
Pele is a wonderful Goddess to call upon when you need extra energy, for She is indeed a Goddess of fire. Offer her o'helo berries. These are grown in Her own island of Hawai'i. If you cannot buy or cultivate these, then Yasmine Galenorn (a Witch who often honors Lady Pele) suggests using cranberries instead. You can also use a pumice stone as a symbol of Pele on your altar. HOWEVER, you SHOULD NOT take any lava from Hawai'i. That is, unless you are a fan of very bad luck and you would love to arrive to home to find the charred remains of your house. Aloha!