By Élise
We’ve unraveled the mystery of the sacred feminine for you!
Reconnecting with your intimacy, an ode to the moon, magical stones, empowerment, sisterhood, and spirituality… The sacred feminine promises a healing return to our deep nature by blending various aspects of femininity, sometimes with a mystical touch. Everyone has their own beliefs, and each person can take what resonates with them from this trendy return to the original woman within us. A little compass in the jungle of the sacred feminine.
Living your sacred feminine: taking a break from the surrounding frenzy
Whether juggling work and family life, other obligations, and a busy social life, it’s easy to get caught up in mental overload and forget to pause. Taking a break is, among other things, what followers of the sacred feminine recommend. It’s a reconnection with your inner energy, both mental and physical, which requires time for introspection and self-listening. To rediscover what, in our femininity, has endured through the centuries: a form of spirituality and wisdom stifled by patriarchy and modern life.
Aphrodite period thong
But what does this return to the sacred feminine offer?
Breaking free from society’s imposed roles
No matter our sex, the sacred feminine would encourage nurturing our feminine side, our “yin.” The idea: to regain a holistic view, stop being eternal opposites between men and women, and not live according to the roles society assigns us. But critics of this movement argue that it still involves duality and essentializing genders.
Experiencing menstruation differently
Whether you menstruate or not, the sacred feminine calls on the moon to feel our cycle. It suggests sleeping under the stars (which is truly a joy when possible) or leaving our shutters open to receive the energy of our beautiful satellite. The cycle of menstruating women would then align with the Moon’s, offering greater harmony…
Being close to nature
Along the same lines, the sacred feminine aims to end taboos around menstruation and the insecurities they cause. To remind us that menstrual blood is not dirty, to welcome it. And to collect it naturally without toxic period products, for example with free bleeding, the cup, or menstrual panties. Or even menstrual panties for heavy flow or a menstrual swimsuit!
Thriving sexually
Honoring your body and sensations, freeing our instincts and the sacred fire of our “womb-sex” is another principle of the sacred feminine. Becoming fully aware of the place of your uterus (whether you are a mother or not, and even if you’ve had a hysterectomy), your vulva, your vagina, learning or relearning the benefits of masturbation, and drifting toward a fulfilling sex life, perhaps by trying yoni eggs.
Treating yourself to rituals that feel good
Books about the sacred feminine also offer meditations on femininity, DIY perfume recipes, breathing exercises, purification rituals, and tips for creating your own personal altar. A pleasant mix of ancient practices to reintroduce into your daily life.
Making your inner drum vibrate
In shamanic rituals, the vibrations of the drum help women reconnect with themselves. You can make your own instrument and call on the cosmos, the Moon, and the Earth to find your wild woman to the sound of your drum.
(Re)becoming more selfish
Boosting your sacred feminine would also mean more self-love and stopping self-sacrifice and devotion to others. A beneficial selfishness, of course. Coupled with solidarity among women and more sisterhood.
Some books to go further
Of course, the sacred feminine has a long history behind it and is not limited to these few examples. To go deeper, you can dive into some readings on the subject, such as “The Woman with the Drum” by Layne Redmond or “Wake Up Divine Women” by Véronique de la Cochetière.
Trend effect and sacred feminine: beware of danger
Embracing the sacred feminine should never be an injunction on how to live your femininity, nor should it trap us in a stereotype. Even less should it be interpreted as a rejection of the masculine (in ourselves or in men). Be especially wary of expensive spiritual retreats, and make sure to research who leads them before committing if you’re considering it. When a movement is trendy, some take advantage. And that’s sacrilege ;)
Instead, take what you like from this movement, your readings (books or blogs), your conversations with others on the subject, and make your own mix! Because in the sacred feminine, you are the boss.
