Soror Mystica
Explore the world around you in all its rich, magical symbolism by tuning in to Soror Mystica, a series of insightful, imaginative conversations between mythopoetic astrologer Cristina Farella and archetypal tarotist Mariana Louis.
With their shared background in depth psychology, myth, art, and literature, best friends Cristina and Mariana explore the realms of modern spirituality, guiding listeners with equal parts scholarship and warm-hearted humor. Whether deciphering archetypes of the occult or interpreting the dreams of listeners, Soror Mystica, the “mystical sister,” is here to spark your imagination, and support you on your unique path of becoming.
Soror Mystica
Episode 49: The Symbol of the Great Mother
The Great Mother is one of the most primordial archetypes, and one today that has lost some of her original potency. We either tend to wash away her intensity by reducing her to "creativity" or "nurture" or project her power outwards, turning it into the witch, the monster, the devourer.
In this episode, Mariana is joined again by Alyssa Polizzi to explore the true potency of the Great Mother, both in her majesty and terror. They draw from a host of stories and mythic figures including Demeter, Tiamat, Inanna, Vasilisa, and Psyche to trace the outline of the Great Mother in her true archetypal complexity.
In our dream interpretation section, we explore a listener’s dream of encountering a woman in white at the edge of a forest.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mariana’s ARCHETYPAL TAROT SCHOOL is still open until September 6th: https://persephonessister.com/archetypal-tarot-school
Register for Alyssa Polizzi's upcoming workshop The Empress Reimagined: https://alyssapolizzi.substack.com/p/monthly-empress-reimagined
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Check out Mariana's upcoming class Princess, Priestess, Goddess, Witch: A 4-part exploration of the archetypes of Feminine power in Western consciousness: https://persephonessister.com/ppgw/