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Feminism & Shamanism, Plant Medicine, Sexuality

Shamanic Perspectives of Masculine & Feminine

In the world of Ayahuasca, much reflecting elements of the world at large, there is a profound movement involving the present process of the balancing of Masculine & Feminine, men & women dynamics, the relationship of Mother Earth & Father Sky. At Novalis (our Peruvian Conservation Center), and in many other circles, the balance of Masculine & Feminine energy is a highly important focus that … Continue reading Shamanic Perspectives of Masculine & Feminine

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Articles for Awakening, Feminine Philosophy & Anthropology, Feminism & Shamanism, Medicine Consciousness, Plant Medicine

Feminism & Shamanism (pt. 2): Amazonian Feminism

A dear sister & Ayahuasquera (female practitioner of Ayahuasca), once told me that the reason she began hosting all women’s Ayahuasca ceremonies was because the medicine told her that there were certain things women could heal from only in the presence of other women: grief issues surrounding childbirth woman to woman competition sexual trauma sexual identity Though these elements of woman may not feel applied … Continue reading Feminism & Shamanism (pt. 2): Amazonian Feminism

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Articles for Awakening, Feminine Philosophy & Anthropology, Feminism & Shamanism, Medicine Consciousness, Plant Medicine

Feminism & Shamanism (pt. 1): Gateway into a Personal Journey

My journey with Ayahuasca began slightly over 5 years ago but, looking back, it feels like a lifetime ago that that journey began. It was an instantaneous re-connection to something ancient within myself, but familiar to the soul. Like many people in the modern New Age of Ayahuasca culture, my first time was in the states. But since then my journey has evolved into a … Continue reading Feminism & Shamanism (pt. 1): Gateway into a Personal Journey

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Articles for Awakening, Sexuality, Stories, Uncategorized

Crossing our own boundaries: consent in the wake of “me too”

The other day, I went to a yoga class. Many students were in attendance so the instructor had an assistant walking around, adjusting the yogis and yoginis. This bugged me right away when I saw this. I had just been listening to a podcast the night before that discussed students getting injured in yoga classes from overexerting themselves, and it really bothered me to watch … Continue reading Crossing our own boundaries: consent in the wake of “me too”

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Articles for Awakening, Cycle Energetics & Fertility Charting, Uncategorized

Menstrual cycle 101: what’s the point?

A purpose of this article is to give people with a female body information so they can make informed consensual decisions that affect their cycle regarding hormonal birth control, removing the blood entirely through menstrual extraction, or other methods of altering the menstrual cycle. Another purpose of this article is to breakdown the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a woman’s cycle for anyone who … Continue reading Menstrual cycle 101: what’s the point?

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Articles for Awakening, Feminine Philosophy & Anthropology, Stories, Uncategorized

Red Tent Reflections from the Eclipse: Sun & Moon in the Coming Times

I settle into my subtle body, right here in this moment, to re-member the eclipse’s transmission. Wild, fearless, all parts illuminated, bright-eyed, confused, quiet, held back. Wondering. As the moon quickly approached the edge of the sun’s glare with her curves, earthlings sat in amazement. It happened so quickly, yet the effects are still reverberating weeks later. The moon’s feminine mystique made us all experience … Continue reading Red Tent Reflections from the Eclipse: Sun & Moon in the Coming Times

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A poem for the wild wombyn

As the moon reaches Her fullness, I feel you, sister. As the fires rage on, I weep with you, sister. As the heat of the summer fades, I sweat with you, sister. As we remember, When we were burned for being Wise. For embodying Sophia, we were called devil worshippers. I laugh at their scorn weave songs, breathe dances, swirl infusions, pick Her herbs, sew … Continue reading A poem for the wild wombyn

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