Embodied Initiations

Insights and observations on the sacred nature of fertility, pregnancy, birth, loss and motherhood

Community Dawn Leonard Community Dawn Leonard

There & Back Again

There are many images, archetypes and metaphors for birth. Many of which are the symbols of an initiation or a rite of passage. Archetypes are expressions of universal human experiences, like "maiden, mother and crone." They are a simple image or word that is shorthand for an experience that is in many ways beyond words. Like drawing a picture of feelings.

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Community, Fertility Dawn Leonard Community, Fertility Dawn Leonard

Why you don’t need ceremonial plant medicine

I know of a Feminine, earth-based spiritual practice that is accessible in our daily lives, moment by moment. It does not require special equipment or tools or setting.

This medicine is anti-capitalist, deeply Feminine, ecological and community-oriented. It is the deepest level of self care you can practice.

Your menstrual cycle is your medicine. You are the medicine!

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