The Oracle Podcast 11. Drinking the Nectar of the Sacred Dark
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Dec 31, 2023 Explore the magic of winter's darkness and its connection to renewal. Dive into Inanna's journey, emphasizing transformation through descent. Discover the healing power of Amanita mushrooms and the importance of shadow work for personal growth. Delve into the balance between light and dark, alongside reflections on feminine spirituality. This New Year's Eve, embrace deep introspection and set intentions for a transformative year ahead.
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Stripping The Seven Gifts
- Miriam explains the seven me are symbols of Inanna's authority and civilization, which she surrenders entering the underworld.
- She reads the stripping at each gate as symbolic death necessary for rebirth and transformation.
Practice Descent Intentionally
- Do choose descent as a conscious practice: rest, receptivity and initiation rather than constant ascendance.
- Do cultivate practices that let the mystery move you and allow symbolic deaths for rebirth.
Multiple Meanings Of Descent
- Miriam outlines multiple readings of Inanna: seasonal cycle, initiation, unconscious integration and feminine power reclamation.
- She emphasizes that losing the seven me and dying made Inanna return to fuller power.
