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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Hyper-Yang Culture And Night Vision
- Miriam argues modern culture is permanently hyper-yang, privileging light, doing and productivity over slow, dark, receptive feminine rhythms.
- She says winter and the sacred dark invite rest, preparation and developing 'night vision' in response to cultural burnout.
Inanna As Model For Descent
- Miriam reads and highlights The Descent of Inanna as a model for feminine initiation into darkness and wisdom.
- She links the poem's opening and its 'ear' metaphor to women opening to the 'great below' as a form of reclaimed wisdom.
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.
