The Sacred Feminine and the power of the body to be cyclic

The Sacred Feminine can be understood as a form of empowerment for women. Its practice involves the power of the body in connection with the energies of nature. To clarify the matter, astrologer and herbalist Giovanna Luz shares her knowledge, indicates readings and much more.

What is Sacred Feminine?

According to Luz, the Sacred Feminine “is a movement to rescue the inherent value of every woman”. This value is about “woman being the origin, for our bodies are divine instruments. It is natural that we have cycles, because we are part of nature.” In this way, “by respecting our nature, we do not impose a rhythm of others”.

In short, to understand the female body as a divine power is to be aware of its cycles, understanding that the creative energy is capable of welcoming and transforming. Read on and see a little more about the complexity involved in this philosophy.

Origin of the Sacred Feminine

Luz explains that “the origin of the Sacred Feminine is based on Celtic culture, that is, between 1200 BC and 1000 AD, when society still cultivated the sense of the feminine as a divine vehicle of life”. However, it is important to say that the first historical records were late and many of them underwent symbolic changes over the centuries.

This is the case of the sculpture ‘Goddess of Willendorf’ (carved between 28,000 and 25,000 BC) considered one of the oldest works of art of humanity. In her research, Eliana Patricia Grandini Serrano points out that, by paying attention to the “measurements of the arm, bust, belly and legs” of the aforementioned sculpture, it is possible to understand how prehistoric civilizations understood the female body: “it presents itself as a matron, creator of a matriarchal society.

Luz believes that this vision of women “connects the female body to the force of nature, land and water, as well as the naturalness of cycles”. In addition, the specialist states that “the movement of the Sacred Feminine does not belong to a religion, but seeks to rescue this origin, regardless of beliefs”.

She complements with a reflection: “certainly the presented paradigm opposes the ideas that preach the guilt of sin coming from the woman or the idea of ​​the perverse nature of the female sex”. These beliefs end up “fueling violence against women, gender inequality, femicide and the devaluation of female cycles”.

How to practice the Sacred Feminine

Many people think that the practice of the Sacred Feminine involves great rituals, such as planting on the moon or worshiping a goddess. However, this philosophy goes far beyond that. According to Luz, “the most important thing is to realize that we need to accept our truth and welcome our way of manifesting ourselves in the world without self-condemnation”.

“One of the biggest damages of the patriarchy era is making us think that we are wrong to be who we are, forcing an adaptation to an unnatural rhythm, that is, a behavior that is not in our nature, so we keep getting smaller to fit in boxes that are not ours”, explained the herbalist. In short, freeing yourself from these beliefs is a way of connecting with your sacredness, with your truths.

Archetypes of the Sacred Feminine

Every movement is composed of some guiding elements. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that, in its essence, the Sacred Feminine seeks to connect the woman’s body with the elements of nature. Knowing this, she understands what “archetype” is and its manifestations:

what is archetype

According to Luz, the word archetype “was theorized by the psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung. He believed that myths are the direct expression of the collective unconscious. Through them, it is possible to get in touch with the creative forces”. Thus, “the archetypes are typical images that present themselves to the psyche and form in the collective unconscious over the centuries. They manifest themselves in the form of figures, still, as forces instilled in the collective unconscious, emerging throughout our lives when we find ourselves in specific situations”.

It is worth mentioning that the archetype “is not an exclusive subject of the Sacred Feminine, but it appears with great force in this paradigm. From the experience in the movement, we experience several archetypal figures, such as the maiden, the warrior, the mother and even the old woman”. For example, even if you don’t have children, it is possible to experience the mother archetype as you experience creative energy, such as giving birth to beautiful text or visual art. Both activities start from the idea of ​​creation, a fruit of his own.

The archetypes show that all people live in cycles, and it is exactly this thought that governs the Sacred Feminine. “From the connection with the archetypes, we realize that we can be strong, fragile, creative and reflective. And that’s okay, because each phase has its shine and its beauty. Thus, we also welcome and respect the cycles of our body with love, as even nature has the cycle of the seasons”.

the phases of the moon

The Sacred Feminine observes the moon in its “cyclical, non-linear and changeable nature, as both our body and our mind change cycles”. In this way, she checks out the moon archetypes listed by the specialist:

• New Moon: represents the archetype of the Crone, because, in this phase, the moon reaches its apex of shadow. Thus, it can be understood as the death of the previous cycle and the beginning of a new one, that is, it is necessary to abandon the old to embrace new opportunities. In this period, the cleaning energy flows, the need for change. It can also be related to the menstrual cycle, as it is an introspective and reflective period.
• Crescent Moon: After cleansing comes expansion. This phase is an invitation to live and perform. It represents the vitality and archetype of the Girl who creates, takes risks, plays and experiences. It is the pre-ovulatory period and, at this time, it is common for women to produce more, have creativity for new projects and feel the desire to expand work and human relationships.
• Full Moon: is the maximum of light and expansion. It represents the Mother archetype, caring, magnetic, sexual and welcoming. It is also the ovulatory phase of women, a period in which contact with others, communication and the desire to help come into play. It is also the apex of creative energy, a propitious moment to achieve and achieve goals.
• Waning Moon: after performing, it is necessary to withdraw to experience another cycle. Thus, the Waning Moon represents the archetype of the Sorceress, who plunges into her interior. It is the premenstrual period, that is, the woman is in the PMS phase. At that moment, it is common to be more withdrawn, impatient, sensitive, reflective, observant and introspective. It is also common to have intuitive communication, such as meaningful and symbolic dreams.

Note, both the Moon and the menstrual cycle show that there is a phase of rising, expanding and retracting. Thus, “when we assume our cycles in tune with the Moon, we respect our internal and external movements”. Every moment of life requires your energy.

Goddesses and Archetypes

Most people know or have heard of mythology. But did you know that mythological characters can dialogue with a phase of your life? Below, Luz lists the main goddesses and what they mean:

• Hestia: represents the woman who takes care of the sacred fire, sustaining it spiritually for the protection and protection of the family.
• Athena: is the goddess who was born from the head of Zeus and represents the intellectual, rational and observant woman. This archetype does not come into much contact with the body itself, as energy is identified with the force of reason.
• Demeter: is the mother who likes to take care of the house and children, she is happy in the service of the home and in the care provided to the family. Just think of Demeter’s journey to rescue her daughter Persephone, at no time did the goddess give up on her family.
• Persephone: is the daughter of Demeter and went through a deep journey in Hades. She manages to conquer her fears when she decides to face her shadows. In addition, she has extreme sensitivity and great intuition.
• Artemis: the warrior goddess who defends the weakest. She represents the woman who is always ready for war, who unites with wild nature and fights for her ideals.
• Aphrodite: is the goddess of love, arts, vanity and sexuality. She values ​​relationships, in a light and pleasant way. It can also represent a vanity phase or a time when you are feeling ready for new relationships.

So, which goddess did you identify with the most? At some point in your life, you will need to be a little bit of each of them. The specialist adds that “the important thing is to accept each archetype within us, uniting light and shadow, without recriminating our phases”, that is, first of all, self-acceptance.

5 Books on the Sacred Feminine

If you liked the subject and want to continue your studies, Luz lists 5 books to encourage your experience with the Sacred Feminine. Look:

• “The Red Tent”, by Anita Diamant: a novel about the biblical character Dinah, who brings the importance of sisterhood and the ancestral condition of women.
• “Red Moon”, by Miranda Gray: shows how it is possible to rescue the wisdom of the Sacred Feminine today and how to reconcile cyclicity with the female body.
• “Sacred Circles for Contemporary Women”, by Mirella Faur: in a didactic way, it brings practical guidelines and models of rituals that can be performed in Sacred Feminine circles.
• “Introductory Manual of Natural Gynecology”, by Pabla Pérez: brings practices of natural therapies in gynecological care, being a rescue of ancestral wisdom in self-care.
• “Women who Run with the Wolves”, by Clarissa Pinkola: a beautiful research material on mythology and archetypes. The classic of studies on the Sacred Feminine.

Ready to embark on a journey of self-knowledge and contact with your inner self? Write down the books you were most interested in and continue your studies.

10 phrases about the Sacred Feminine to rescue the strength of ancestry

Practicing the Sacred Feminine is an act of resistance, freedom and expression. So, check out a selection of quotes from famous thinkers who promote women’s empowerment: