MaryMagdaleneWithin: Recent Comments

Comment on Community News and Pretty Pictures

2010-03-05T00:41:03Z

Dear Sheila,

I was wondering where you were! So nice to hear from you. I hope your creative life...painting especially.... is flourishing.

The painting of the Sacred Feminine figure guiding the way for some of the western pioneers came from a Gene Autry Museum exhibit here. It was on their newsletter. I just love it. I don't know who the artist thought he was painting but we know it's the spirit of the divine and inspirational feminine which guides the journey.You're right about the Mormon's westward trails, I think they knew they were taking Magdalene along with them. Recently I've become aware of early writings of theirs that indicate that they assumed their women had the powers of God in their healing capabilities. A friend who knows about this says the early Mormon women were shamanistic. No wonder the men wanted so many of us for wives. Of course it all deteriorated in the usual ways.

xoJoan

Comment on Community News and Pretty Pictures

2010-03-04T16:17:10Z

hi Joan...thanks again so much with informing us of all the current and future "happenings" for Mary Magdelene now and in the coming months...I hope how soon the video of Margaret's play is available for order!..especially since it will be set in medieval times..also, have had the opportunity to hear Cynthia's beautiful music..something special about how it moves one..//the painting of Mary soaring over the prairie kind of gives reference or adds feminine influenze to the Mormon beginnings in the middle 1800's..not sure if this was the intent of the painter..love her holding a tablet..from ancient writings and the bible we learn of "tablets written in heaven" and also of course Moses' tablets of laws. Why should she not have her own tablets?!..love those red and gold easter eggs!!!..thanks again for your uplifting blog entry..happy spring...sheila...: )...

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-27T19:19:43Z

Hi Lois,
Thank you! The Chalice Well symbol is profound, isn't it ? It's not an accident that the "modern miracle" of the crop circles with their profound Sacred Geometry are near those holy sites in Britain. On last Monday's online Magdalene Circle (Feb. 22, 2010)Ani Williams and Lerin Winter were talking about the deep awakenings they experienced in the Chalice Well area. Margaret was also on, talking about "Why Not Gnosticism?" . http://www.spirituallyspeaking.webs.com click "Magdalene Circles" and on the left side of the page are the show dates. Click on Feb. 22 to listen. It was fun. Margaret also told us about the play she's written and will be available for others to do.
Thanks for being on this spiritual journey with so many..... Joan

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-27T01:20:24Z

I so love the images you have selected of the Chalice Well Cover (Sacred Union) and Our Lady of Guadalupe who is pregnant with New Life. Once again, I really appreciate your profound thoughts and insights on the symbolism of the Magdalene in our lives. Thank you.

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-21T00:53:43Z

Hi Lerin... my online Magdalene Circle friend..... what pretty writing you've given us! And thank you for loving the physical through wonderful suggestions for oils. I always appreciate those reminders. You're so right about shielding and nurturing..... M-m-mmmmmmmmm. xoJoan

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-21T00:49:48Z

Thanks, Ariadne, for sharing your writing and your feeling for the archetypal lovers that they are. I have read your article before.... maybe last springtime.... and enjoyed it very much. Others will too. You give the wider context within which their marriage takes place. It's so incredibly helpful to understand that they were repeating the stories of other archetypal lovers. You give many good details of the myths.... I hope people "click through" and read it.

xoJoan

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-20T19:25:50Z

Oh yes Joan, you are so right on with this! I feel it also, as do women I speak with. Here in California we have the EARLY AWAKENING in February because of our blessed velvet green hills and shoreline bursting forth with new life. Freya has struck her hammer on the cold ground (it never really froze), Brigit has rekindled the sacred flame and off they go to the Garden with their Beloveds! Our Magnificent Magdalene is encouraging us to realize We are the Vessel of Life.
We must first take care of our selves and nurture the GODDESS WITHIN. The anointing is key here, taking care with the "container". We must anoint ourselves everyday with just a bit of natural warm oil, from head to foot. Sesame, Coconut, Grape seed, whichever we gravitate to. From the ancient knowledge that is over 5000 years old, Ayurvedic teachers who believe in The Christ Consciousness, teach us that this simple practice shields us from negative energies and nurtures our bodies and protects our souls. The crown and the feet are particularly important. We may then share this anointing with those we love. Springtime Blessings to you all. Namaste.

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-20T18:12:28Z

Nice rush of divinity. With spring we have the resurrection of the divine lovers who consummate their love as divine partners after a separation. Jesus and Mary Magdalene are the embodiment of the divine lovers,Adonis and Aphrodite, and the mythology wove their destiny. You would be interested in reading my article on the topic
http://www.newageinfo.com/myth-Jesus-Magdalene.htm
Blessings,
Ariadne

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-20T17:16:21Z

Thank you Jen, you captured just the feeling I was feeling!

I can barely pay attention to the misuse of their Sacred Union anymore.... I guess that's part of the "springtime of the new creation". Thanks for being there with your poetic mind. xoJoan

Comment on Spring Maiden Mary Magdalene

2010-02-20T16:59:52Z

Hi Joan,
Yes, I feel it too. Here the air is warming, and the freshness of the sea rolls in in the morning. Warmth and moisture call life into more 'becoming,' more growing, more joy. Mary in her green dress, in the garden with her Beloved, expectant and filled with love. I feel that they love each other so much and that in this season they are waking us, waking us to a life of beauty and joy. How something so simple can have been undone by so many in centuries past. But it is a new time, isn't it, and they are with us now! We are so lucky.

Love Jen
"The Holy Book of Mary Magdalene"