before they poured the steamed herbs over themselves , ariana prayed for the goddess to give them guidance divine goddess , mother nature , who generates all things and brings forth anew sun which thou hast given to the nations ; guardian of the sky and sea and of all good powers ; through thy influence all nature is hushed and sinks to sleep agan , when it pleases thee , thou send forth the glad daylight and nutrient life with thine eternal securety ; and when the spirit of woman passes to thee it returns .