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Its important to know symbols and their origins. Symbols have power in the collective consciousness. They're not accidents. Ancient people, unable to read and write, communicated complex ideas using symbols of which the sacred pubic triangle is one. The triangles were on statues, in caves and temples to signify the genitals and life giving female body. Red ochre represented the sacred blood. Tune in to hear more and discover more about Goddess and the Divine Feminine via Karen's books, website and newsletter. Go to www.karentate.net for free information. To pre-order Karen's new book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal go here: https://www.karentate.net/post/pagan-portals-the-divine-feminine-deity-archetype-and-ideal

The ancient female carvings called Sheela Na Gigs or Sheelas are enigmatic indeed. Theories are they're protection or fertility symbols, that their magic helps women in childbirth or if you're within a building on which a Sheela is carved, you are considered within the protective embrace of the Goddess. This and other aspects of the Sheelas are discussed in this short series about women reclaiming their agency via the power of female genitalia and sacred life giving. Check out my Sacred Places of Goddess book herehttps://www.karentate.net/post/sacred-places-of-goddess for more information about Sheelas and other sacred places of Goddess around the world or to drive your own domestic or international sacred tour.

We continue to delve into what's been lost in society as women are denied their power and agency. This episode discusses the origin of the "C-word", holy yonis, the 2005 study of the clitoris, Satan's teat and how Gen Z refers to cuntipotence. Check out my website and the free stuff there at www.karentate.com and pre-order my newest book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal at https://www.karentate.net/post/pagan-portals-the-divine-feminine-deity-archetype-and-ideal

"Stop swallowing glass and calling your bleeding mouth grace" was the profoud statement in our Storytelling with Goddess circle this month. We discuss how patriarchy has robbed women of this emotion, telling her that her anger was hysteria, bitterness, irrationality. Many became terrified to be called a feminist, bitch, c*nt or other demonized word which reflected our boundaries, our consent was probably being violated. We shouldered the shame instead of the abuser. For more, give this episode a listen or go to my website for the article at www.karentate.net. Please also order my newest book in pre-order now from Amazon or Simon and Schuster titled Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal.Here are the links: Book - https://www.karentate.net/post/pagan-portals-the-divine-feminine-deity-archetype-and-ideal Article - https://www.karentate.net/post/do-you-swallow-glass-call-it-grace-reclaiming-healthy-female-anger-for-your-emotional-toolkit Website - https://www.karentate.net/PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE SHOW AND SHARE THE LINK WITH FRIENDS!

Whether you dream of traveling to her sacred sites with feet on the ground or you're an armchair traveler, this over-view of traveling to sacred sites of Goddess will entice you. These many travels culminated in the book, Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations mentioned in this episode. From Greece, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to France, England, Ireland and Malta - and many more destinations, a standing in places where Goddess was at the center of society, culture and religion for thousands of years is awe-inspiring. Dip your toe in the waters and let yourself dream.... Check out my website www.karentate and my new book available for pre-order, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal from Amazon or Simon and Schuster.

I started organizing and leading sacred tours to Goddess sites around the world so people could experience the spiritual bliss I found at these sacred sites. In this, Part One, I introduce listeners to the beginning of these sacred journeys and next episode, in Part Two, detail more about the experiences detailed in my books that followed. Books named in the telling are Sacred Places of Goddess 108 Destinations and Walking An Ancient Path. Both detail either personally or academically much about these important places around the world. Check out my website for more about my work at www.karentate.net and you can pre-order my newest book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal now from Amazon or Simon and Schuster.

Part Two of my telling of the magic and mystery associated with an experience with Isis while in the dentist chair for a root canal. I don't want to give it all away here in the description. Please listen. I promise you won't be disappointed. Perhaps replay the previous Part 1 and listen to Part 2 for continuity. And please do go to Amazon or Simon and Schuster and pre-order my newest book Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal and while you're there, pick up Walking An Ancient Path where I detail this story and other personal experiences I've had as a priestess of Isis. Check out www.karentate.net for lots of free stuff: meditations, interviews and more.

Over the years I've been asked by students, peers and the curious how I define deity. Does god create mankind or mankind create god? Did Isis walk the earth or does Goddess care about us and intercede in our lives? Do I think it's anti-intellectual to believe in a deity residing in the heavens that hears our prayers and cares or helps us? In this episode, I set up the story of my experience with Isis during a root canal. And in Part 2 you'll hear the conclusion of what happened that very potent and thought provoking experience. Don't miss the mystery and the magic. Thank you for listening. Check out my website at www.karentate.net and please pre-order my new book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal from Amazon or Simon and Schuster.

Can humans face reality anymore? I'll admit we're probably all a bit touchy and worn down and we've been through a lot this past decade but it seems the passive-aggressive toxic niceness might be doing us all a disservice. It prevents us from solving problems & keeps the status quo in power when we are under pressre to maintain an agreeable facade when justice, truth and courage are really what's called for. Check this out. Are you experiencing toxic niceness or expected to put on that nice face when something more serious is in order? And go to my website at www.karentate.net to pre-order my new book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal.

What is this new book that was foretold by the Archangel Michael all about? What are advance readers saying about it? What's the story behind this important new work by thought leader and prolific author, Karen Tate. To learn more about the book or pre-order your copy, go to Amazon (link below) or Simon and Schuster.https://www.amazon.com/Pagan-Portals-Divine-Feminine-Archetype/dp/1917704348/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1H6REOVP0A6ZX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ysppylZ4IZKyJeDFan-exMjKZPKjnpaEMI6uDZWIKrleIBwud3C8gXnFoOMYPHXA6oH3fXzEnb-FhUaXR9CoMQ0sTGZxKbQMLKxjI3bJt5Nyc2gUcx-TC6dJJiUMKExxIoBAN8nSdkOLvQat17Hlfpp9uDQNIiY2b_MPvVEud_EGPlxlM4jKdvujiNJ7-WoM1m_ehESEeS7VAn4SPVOkZP6q7KgciVSy_MVFWHmUc-0.NB-iIVp04zQ2SPoQAvdWepJOLFMYoilr8gE4FG08bQY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+divine+feminine+by+karen+tate&qid=1775074573&sprefix=%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-2