Reclaiming the Sacred Blood: How Ancient Cultures Honored Menstruation
Did you know the average woman spends nearly half her life shedding her uterine lining? Too graphic? Too uncomfortable to say out loud? That discomfort is no accident — it’s the byproduct of a long history of patriarchal conditioning, designed to make us feel ashamed of our bodies’ most natural and magical functions. But here’s the truth: it wasn’t always this way.
Before the Fall: The Serpent as a Sacred Symbol of the Goddess
Before the serpent was cast as the villain in the story of Eden—slithering with deceit, whispering temptation—it was revered. Long before the rise of Abrahamic religions, the serpent was a potent, sacred symbol of the Goddess, divine feminine energy, and the mysteries of life, death, and rebirth. To reclaim the serpent is to reclaim a part of ourselves that was once honored but has since been distorted.
Before Eden: The Tree of Life and the Forgotten Goddess
Long before the story of Eve and the serpent entered the cultural imagination, the Tree of Life was a sacred symbol deeply intertwined with the divine feminine. Far from being a site of shame, temptation, or exile, the tree was revered as a source of life, nourishment, and cosmic wisdom. It was tended not by a patriarchal god, but by goddesses — creators, guardians, and embodiments of the sacred cycle of life and death.
The Forgotten Divine Feminine Within the Sacred Trinity
When we hear the phrase “Holy Trinity,” many immediately picture the Christian trio: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—an entirely male-coded structure. But what if I told you the trinity wasn’t always so patriarchal? Long before it became a tool of religious hierarchy, the concept of a sacred three was deeply rooted in the mysteries of the Goddess and the balance of divine energies.
Embracing the Dark Feminine: Deities to Work With for Shadow Work, Power, and Transformation
The Dark Feminine is a force of mystery, destruction, rebirth, and untamed power. She is the goddess of the night, the keeper of forbidden wisdom, and the guide through the underworld of our own souls. Working with dark feminine deities can help you embrace your shadow, reclaim your strength, and transform your spiritual practice.
Understanding and Balancing Divine Feminine and Masculine Energies Within
As we delve deeper into the realms of divine feminine energy, it's essential to explore its counterpart: divine masculine energy. Together, these energies form the foundational pillars of existence, weaving through every aspect of our lives and the universe itself. Understanding their dynamics, their interplay, and their balance is key to harnessing their full potential within you.
Divine Feminine Energy in A Patriarchal Society
In a world that often prioritizes the logical and the practical, we can sometimes lose touch with the aspects of feminine energy within ourselves. You might have been told to be more assertive, more rational, to hide your emotions or your intuitions. These messages can disconnect us from our inner power. But the divine feminine invites you to remember—to remember the part of you that knows, that feels deeply, that creates effortlessly. This is how we shift from a patriarchy to a matriarchy.