Synopses & Reviews
The first compilation of writings and talks by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee culled from the past two decades, this stirring volume provides an understanding of the feminine for both men and women, describing the central part it must play in the work of global healing and transformation and stressing its redemption in order for Anima Mundi--the soul of the world--to reemerge. Exploring the historical, cultural, and theological insights of the Sacred Feminine as well as practical advice for bringing the feminine principle into consciousness, this examination briefly explores the past patriarchal and matriarchal eras, moving from a historic perspective into addressing the potential of the present day. Explaining how the feminine has a deep understanding of the power of matter, this argument conveys the idea that every woman embodies the sacred substance of creation necessary for life's regeneration within her spiritual center. Maintaining that God's omnipotence and transcendence must be balanced by intimacy and love, this study addresses the need for the balancing of masculinity and femininity in order to birth the next phase of evolution.
Review
"A vital contribution to the Great Work of rescuing the human soul . . . Few are able to define and evoke the Feminine in the way that Vaughan-Lee does; Women and men alike will welcome and treasure this book." Anne Baring, coauthor, The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of an Image
Synopsis
The feminine holds the mystery of creation. This simple and primordial truth is often overlooked, but at this time of global crisis, which also carries the seeds of a global transformation, we need to reawaken to the spiritual power and potential of the feminine. Feminine qualities belong to both men and women, and they draw us into the depths within us, into the mysteries of the soul whose wisdom is called Sophia. Without the feminine nothing new can be born, nothing new can come into existencewe will remain caught in the materialistic images of life that are polluting our planet and desecrating our souls. We need to return to the core of our being, to where the sacred comes into existence. And the mystical feminine holds the key to this work of redemption and transformation.
Over the past two decades Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee has given different teachings on the feminine and the anima mundi, the World Soul. They are compiled here for the first time.
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"A vital contribution to the Great Work of rescuing the human soul . . . Few are able to define and evoke the Feminine in the way that Vaughan-Lee does; Women and men alike will welcome and treasure this book." Anne Baring, coauthor, The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of an Image
"A deeply thoughtful message (which) calls us all, each in our own way, to contemplate the Divine Feminine, to encounter the realm of Sophia, and thus discover the nature of our souls and Knowledge of the Truth that passes all understanding." Peter Reinhart, author, The Bread Bakers Apprentice and Brother Junipers Bread Book
"Vaughan-Lee has listened deeply and transcribed for us so we can awaken to the true feminine, which so urgently needs to be understood and embodied at this time in human history." Lama Palden, sukhasiddhi foundation, www.sukhasiddhi.org
"Vaughan-Lees profound yet easily accessible exposition of the Divine Feminine will appeal to anyone who yearns for greater wholeness in life. A beautiful formula for the healing of a world which has developed masculine principle competency to the point of self extinction." Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, author, Kitchen Table Wisdom and My Grandfathers Blessings, clinical professor, UCSF school of medicine, and founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Health and Illness at Commonweal
"This beautiful book celebrates our interconnectedness in Her eternal web of life." Meinrad Craighead, artist, scholar, and visionary
"Taps into what may be the most important message of our timethe need for the re-emergence of the feminine . . . a must read for all seeking to understand the global transformation now underway." Dena Merriam, founder and convener, Global Peace Initiative for Women, www.gpiw.org
"Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee presents us with a clear picture of the Feminine which is now essential to building a new vision and value for our dear planet Earth." Marion Woodman, PhD, Jungian analyst and author"Everyone interested in exploring how we must now learn to live in our new world, a world in which we know that everything is connected to everything else, will find something inspiring and productive in this book." Frederick Kirschenmann, distinguished fellow, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture