Women's Moon Wisdom

#87: Finding Wisdom in Winter's Darkness

Women's Moon Wisdom

Show Notes

In this episode of Women's Moon Wisdom, we journey into the wisdom and sacred teachings of darkness, guided by the quiet power of the Winter Solstice.

Darkness is often misunderstood or feared, yet it holds deep medicine for reflection, transformation, and renewal. Together, we explore how embracing this season—and the darkness within ourselves—can become a pathway to greater clarity, self-awareness, and healing.

In this episode, we explore:

Reflective journal prompts for shadow exploration

A guided Dark Mother Meditation to connect with your inner wisdom

The idea of honoring and embracing the dark season

Journal Prompts from this episode:

When you think of your own inner darkness, what arises?

How do you feel when you sit with this idea of the darkness within?

What parts of yourself do you keep hidden from the world?

What wisdom has emerged from your darkest times?

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May the wisdom of the darkness guide you home to yourself.

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Check out these Affirmations & Journal Prompts to take advantage of Your Cyclical Nature: https://www.rebeccarankinyoga.com/journalprompts

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