In Your Cyclical Nature, Menstruation, Menopause, & the New Moon correlate with the season of Winter. Winter is also a Death Portal of Completion and Endings and the reign of An Cailleach — The Crone — The Wise, Wild One. Together, we are returning The Crone to Her Rightful Place of Honor & Reverence as we cross the threshold of the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. The Crone is a guide we can call upon when in the Winter Season of our Cyclical Nature.

In this episode of Your Cyclical Nature, Teresa Biggs, DOM, board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Biologist, and advanced Yoga Teacher, speaks to The Crone as Guardian + Doula of Life and Death. Teresa reviews the aspects present during Winter. She then discusses the historical context and evolution of the term ‘Crone'. She noted that The Crone was initially a title of reverence, representing the Wise, Wild Woman and The Wisdom Keeper of her people. However, a distinct shift occurred from a title of Designation to degradation, during the time of demonization of the female Mystic and the subsequent Witch hunts — where millions of women were murdered.

She acknowledged that the term - Crone - might evoke unease due to the deep wounds it touches, such as fear of holding wisdom and authority. Teresa also touched on the modern depiction of the crone in Disney films, often as an ugly, evil, and malicious character. She suggested that this portrayal might be linked to The Crone's association with death and rebirth, as well as the trickster archetype. Teresa also introduced the idea of The Crone as a death doula, guiding individuals through the process of giving a good death to aspects of themselves that are no longer in alignment. She then lead a spacious meditation that provides space for you to meet with The Crone — The Wise, Wild One.

May you be supported during this Winter Season and beyond. Thank you for being part of Resurrecting and Returning The Crone to Her Rightful place of Dignity, Honor, & Reverence.

Resources:

Meditation = Call in The Crone as a guide and support for you - 10 minutes — @ minute 22:51.

The Death Rattle Playlist — A resource to shake your body when meeting with the edges of discomfort as you cross the death portal + give completion to cycles + and meet with the fear of endings. =

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62Md84QWrEH2Sj2ksgStV4?si=TsP_QynPREyw-6beZMtPLg&pt=7a7af66ea796e7df71deff098f8c8f66&pi=u-Bg0W01VhRFC8

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https://cyclical.mykajabi.com/hello

Work with Teresa here:

https://www.portal4perimenopause.com/work-1on1

*Trigger warning = speaking to violence against women

In this episode—specific to the post-election environment—Teresa Biggs, DOM, Board-Certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Biologist, & advanced Yoga Teacher, creates space to honor Rage. Giving space to feel rage, to express rage, to hold rage as sacred. Giving Rage a pathway to move us, to move through us. Giving Rage a Voice and a path to be expressed and honored; and by doing so allow Rage to be the Way-Shower of our next right action.

• Processing the level of Misogyny exposed in the post-election world

• Validating Rage in a Patriarchal Society

• 3 Pathways to Honor & Metabolize Rage

Your Rage is Sacred. You are not alone.

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In this episode of Your Cyclical Nature, Teresa Biggs, DOM - board-certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Biologist, & Advanced Yoga Teacher - discusses the cyclical nature of the seasons, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the earth's seasonal shifts for maintaining health and vitality. She also delved into the concepts of Yin and Yang, the significance of Samhain, and the importance of connecting with one's ancestors and lineage. Lastly, she led a meditation session encouraging participants to connect with their ancestors and lineage, and emphasized the importance of self-care and regeneration during the yin half of the year.

Harmonizing With Earth’s Seasonal Shifts & Yin - Yang Dynamics:

Teresa discussed the interconnectedness of all things, emphasizing the interrelation between the environment, the earth, and human bodies. She highlighted the importance of harmonizing with seasonal shifts and the dynamics of Yin and Yang to support vitality & shared how this concept is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, particularly in the Huang de Neijing, in Celtic Irish indigenous wisdom, & in all indigenous wisdom. She emphasized that harmonizing with the outer environment can lead to a harmonized inner environment—highlighting the significance of aligning lifestyle with the seasons, including the importance of sleep in relation to the changing seasons and the body's natural rhythms.

Samhain: Introspection and Honoring Ancestors

The upcoming seasonal shift around November first, referred to as Samhain, marks the final harvest and preparations for winter. Teresa suggested that Samhain can create an introspective space for self-reflection and harvesting lessons from the past year, as well as, honoring ancestors. She emphasized the importance of the yin half of the year, which supports this introspective journey. Teresa also shared a mind-blowing fact about the number of ancestors in one's lineage, stating that there are at least 255 direct histories and lived experiences-in the previous 7 Generations- that contribute to an individual's existence.

Meditation Session to connect with Ancestors

Teresa led a meditation session, encouraging participants to connect with their ancestors and lineage, sending care and gratitude back through time and space.

*Please note that this episode is just over the 20 min. mark to give space for the Closing Meditation.

May you be supported in the Yin half of the year. Warmly, Teresa

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