Gnostic Woman is a journey to recover the fragmented soul from the alienation of the modern world. It is a re-enchantment and restitution of the feminine body and soul.
Cultivating an awareness of what obscures our essence and committing to a path of inner work, Gnostic Woman focuses on integrating aspects of the feminine that have been lost, banished, or exiled over the past few thousand years.
This work also speaks to the feminine principle in men; both men and women have suffered the loss of feminine wisdom.
Gnostic in this context refers to inner knowing ‘gnosis’ rather than any historical religious sect, however an exploration of the gnostic texts is included in this work. Bearing in mind that almost all history, teachings, religion, and culture has been filtered through an androcentric lens, the prospect of resurrecting a feminine gnosis is vital and exciting.
Unlike some of the ancient Gnostics, ‘Gnostic Woman’ includes an embodied awareness and celebration of spirit in matter- immanence and transcendence. Making the body a home, and a strong vessel for the soul and spirit, is an important step to finding the gold within.
Astrology is a language which once learned, offers guidance for the journey through life.
Astrology, mythology, and archetypes can help us to attune to our soul’s unique code.
Working with astrology in this way is an alchemical process: once we begin to interact with the symbols and images of the psyche, their power- or medicine- is revealed and strengthened. The relationship between inner and outer becomes more integrated as body-mind-spirit are reconnected through the wisdom of the soul.
Working with the breath in a pattern of connected breathing opens the space for healing at the deepest level.
Breathwork can lead us to the softness of the heart and de-armour defences that have outlived their purpose.
The demons that we call upon Kali to help us slay are not necessarily external, they are also the demons we have inherited through our blood lines and DNA. Though she destroys, Kali is ultimately a loving mother who liberates her devotees. She guides us back to the truth of the heart and away from the distortions of the mind.
Lost or stolen children appear to have been a popular musical and theatrical theme at the end of the 19th century. In Ireland “The Stolen Child “by W.B. Yeats was published in 1889.
The sacred power of the feminine is transmitted through the land and begins to rise at Imbolc. In different times this energy was valued as a gift that could be channelled through human women; the energy was holy and worked within sacred rites. This power still moves through the land and our bodies, how we harness it, and what we do with it are important considerations.
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