A return to the wisdom of the feminine – these books chart the journey of healing, rewilding, and reclaiming voice, agency, and sacred connection. They speak to women (and those drawn to feminine energy) seeking an authentic life outside patriarchal scripts, grounded in myth, depth, and embodiment.
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Sharon Blackie’s Hagitude reimagines aging as a time of wisdom, creativity, and transformation. Blending Celtic mythology, depth psychology, and personal storytelling, Blackie challenges societal narratives of decline, drawing on archetypes like the Cailleach and Baba Yaga to inspire a more empowered vision of elderhood. This review explores how Hagitude offers a soulful, mythic lens on midlife and beyond. Read the full review to discover how this book reclaims the power of ageing.
Maureen Murdock’s The Heroine’s Journey reimagines the classic hero’s path, offering a powerful framework for women’s psychological and spiritual growth. Unlike the hero’s external quest, the heroine’s journey is an inward pilgrimage—one of breaking from societal expectations, confronting inner wounds, and reclaiming wholeness. This book is a must-read for those seeking a deeper, more nuanced narrative of transformation.
Sue Monk Kidd’s The Dance of the Dissident Daughter is a deeply honest and powerful memoir tracing her awakening to the sacred feminine. It charts a journey of questioning inherited roles, reclaiming inner authority, and embracing a more embodied, authentic spirituality. Kidd offers no easy answers – just a brave, lyrical unfolding that may resonate deeply with those reimagining their spiritual lives.