The New Divine Feminine: Spiritual Evolution for a Woman's Soul

by Meghan Don

"In this wise and deeply nuanced book, beloved spiritual guide Meghan Don masterfully walks us through the light and the darkness of the Holy into the arms of the Divine Feminine...where we are emboldened to step up as a force of healing and hope in the world."―Mirabai Starr, author of God of A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity & Islam Achieve Spiritual Evolution through  True Empowerment of Your Feminine Soul Experience an evolutionary journey with this guide to embracing the light and dark of the archetypal stages of womanhood. Bringing forward Gnostic and mystical teachings, Meghan Don shows you how to work with the seven faces of the Divine the light and dark aspects of the Daughter, Mother, and Crone, as well as the enlightened being of one's true nature. Using reflections, prayers, meditations, and ancient chants, The New Divine Feminine helps you heal your spirit, find liberation, and trust your inner soul voice and vision. No matter your spiritual beliefs, you can access each divine face and gain empowerment from this guide's exploration of powerful, sacred women, including Mary Magdalene, Lilith, the Black Madonna, and Teresa of Avila.
"This may well be the best book written on the Divine Feminine. It is not only a book 'about' spiritual evolution, it is immediate, inwardly felt. These alive words awaken truths already present but covered over for centuries...This is a book of waking up, of becoming our nature. A book everyone should read!"―Robert Sardello, PhD, author of The Mystery of Wholeness

Genres: Spirituality

312 pages, Paperback

First published August 8, 2016

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book with an open mind, but truthfully it really wasn't something I normally pick up. As it is centered around Christian religious figures (or at least Gnostic Christian religious figures) that I don't really connect to. The author gave a lovely introduction and breakdown of the book, which I appreciated. And I did like the idea Don suggests, that these women should be seen as motivators and integral parts for the story and not nefarious characters.

Each chapter examines a different part of a woman's psyche of sorts. Don breaks it down into chapters like "Daughter of Light" which is Eve, and "Daughter of Dark" (Lillith) and how these women have important lessons to teach us and show us how to appreciate the light and dark sides of our nature. There are meditations, prayers and mantas for each section. These are really short, only a paragraph or so, and I'm not 100% sure what the mantras are supposed to do, but they are fun to say.

This book had a positive message, and some people may find how the author explores our duality and the nature of the feminine divine really attractive. I didn't hate the book, but I don't see myself referencing it or anything either. It definitely has a niche audience, and I just happen to fall outside that niche. I'm glad I read it for a different perspective and approach to the feminine divine.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book for my honest opinion.

[Kristen Cain · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I was looking for. I wanted more theology and history, less woo.