Matrignosis

A BLOG ABOUT INNER WISDOM

What’s the Point of the Three Kings?

Those of us raised as Christians know this holiday is about a lot more than rushing about, partying and shopping, and many of us enjoy warm memories and nostalgic feelings this time of year. But why are the moments of love, joy and peace so difficult to find during the holiday season? Where do the feelings of exhaustion, anxiety, disappointment and depression come from? Why do we keep missing the point of Christmas? How can we recapture it?

Wisdom of the Alpha Mare

The Crone in a woman is that part of her psyche that is not identified with any relationship nor confined by any bond. She infuses

The Well of Feminine Power

In European and Chinese thought, the feminine principle is associated with passivity and the masculine with action. In Hinduism, however, the feminine is associated with

A Dream from Mother Wisdom

Last night I had a dream. I feel the need to share it with you today because it illustrates the main point I’ve been trying

Still We Rise

The title of this post is inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem, Still I Rise.  Deborah, a dear friend and poetess from England, sent it to

The Poison of Misogyny: Part V

The obvious analogy, in the psychic sphere, to this problem of opposites is the dissociation of the personality brought about by the conflict of incompatible

The Poison of Misogyny: Part IV

In my experience, most of what goes by the name of political discourse today is very rarely about tax policy, foreign policy, or any policy.

The Poison of Misogyny: Part III

In August of 1942, Walt Disney released the classic animated film, Bambi. When it was rereleased some years later, my mother took me on a

The Poison of Misogyny: Part II

What is misogyny? Here’s a random sample of definitions and descriptions from the internet: Misogyny is hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or

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