Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine

Bertena, Priestess
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Divine Feminine healing, intuition, and spiritual awakening for women ready to embody their sacred power. Exploring energy healing, spirit guides, tarot, Reiki, rituals, somatic practices, meditation, and priestess wisdom to deepen your path. You’ll receive practical tools and soulful guidance for everyday growth. Each episode is a sacred space for healing, reflection, and expansion. What is the Divine Feminine, and how can I connect with it? How do I strengthen my intuition? Whether you’re just awakening or walking an advanced path, you’ll find inspiration, clarity, and community here. Visit our sponsor Cosmic Connections at yourcosmicconnections.com

  1. 91: The Priestess Path Is Not Linear: How Somatic Yoga, Reiki, Goddess Studies & Intuitive Work Flow Together

    1D AGO

    91: The Priestess Path Is Not Linear: How Somatic Yoga, Reiki, Goddess Studies & Intuitive Work Flow Together

    Is spiritual growth supposed to feel structured… or fluid? In this deeply personal episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, Bertena shares how all of her offerings — Somatic Yoga, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Tarot & Oracle, Goddess Studies, Priestess Training, Ribbon Dancing, Meditation, Journaling, private mentorship, and Divine Feminine Zoom circles — are not separate practices. They are one living weave. If you’ve ever wondered: Where do I start on the Priestess path?Do I need to complete one thing before beginning another?Is yoga separate from spiritual work?How does energy healing connect to Goddess studies?Can I join at any time? This episode will help you see the full ecosystem. You’ll learn how: 🌿 Somatic Yoga builds nervous system safety so intuition can open ✨ Reiki and chakra balancing clear energetic blocks so meditation deepens 📖 Journaling integrates emotional growth into embodied wisdom 🔮 Tarot and oracle strengthen intuitive language 🌙 Goddess archetypes expand identity and self-permission 🎀 Ribbon dancing reclaims feminine joy and expression 💻 Divine Feminine Zoom circles create sacred community and leadership practice 🔥 Priestess Training refines structure, ethics, and sacred responsibility 🌹 Private sessions personalize your spiritual evolution This episode is not about steps or levels. It is about integration. The Priestess path is not linear. It is cyclical. Responsive. Alive. You can enter anywhere. And the rest of the weave will meet you there. — Explore classes, circles, and mentorship at bertena.org Sessions available in Nashville at Cosmic Connections Join our free monthly Divine Feminine Zoom gathering #PriestessPath #DivineFeminine #SpiritualGrowthForWomen #SomaticYoga #ReikiHealing #GoddessStudies #WomenInLeadership #SacredFeminine #EnergyHealing #EmbodiedSpirituality Visit our sponsor Cosmic Connections - Nashville.

    10 min
  2. 90: Karmic Closure & the Fire Horse 2026: Year of the Snake Ending, Spiritual Meaning, Rituals & What the Fire Horse Brings

    3D AGO

    90: Karmic Closure & the Fire Horse 2026: Year of the Snake Ending, Spiritual Meaning, Rituals & What the Fire Horse Brings

    Are you feeling emotional, exhausted, reflective, or like something in your life is quietly ending? You may be experiencing the final karmic shedding of the Year of the Snake. In this deeply reflective episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the spiritual meaning of the Snake year, karmic closure, and the powerful arrival of the Fire Horse on February 17. The Year of the Snake represents transformation, shadow work, psychological growth, and karmic endings. As this cycle closes, many are feeling old patterns resurfacing, emotional release, and identity shifts. But everything changes when the Fire Horse arrives. The Fire Horse year in Chinese astrology symbolizes movement, courage, passion, life-force energy, embodiment, and rapid forward momentum. If the Snake was about introspection and shedding, the Fire Horse is about activation and bold new beginnings. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ The spiritual and karmic meaning of the Year of the Snake ✨ Why the final weeks before February 17 feel intense ✨ What the Fire Horse year represents in Chinese astrology ✨ What the Fire Horse brings to your career, creativity, and spiritual path ✨ How to prepare for fast-moving energy ✨ A powerful karmic closure ritual ✨ A guided Fire Horse visualization meditation This episode is for anyone navigating spiritual awakening, life transitions, karmic endings, shadow work, or preparing for a powerful new chapter. If you feel like you are standing between shedding and becoming — this episode will help you understand why. 🔥 The Snake prepares you. 🔥 The Fire Horse activates you. Listen now and step into your next cycle with clarity and courage. 🌹 Explore more Divine Feminine teachings at bertena.org 🌙 Join our sacred circles and Priestess Academy ✨ Sessions and events at Cosmic Connections in Nashville #FireHorse #YearOfTheSnake #ChineseAstrology #SpiritualAwakening #KarmicCycle #ShadowWork #DivineFeminine #SpiritualPodcast #PriestessPath #EnergyShift #FireHorseYear Thank you to our sponsor Cosmic Connections at yourcosmicconnections.com Mentioned in this episode: Cosmic Connections Website

    24 min
  3. 89: Friday the 13th Spiritual Meaning: Knights Templar, Mary Magdalene, 13 Moons & the Divine Feminine

    6D AGO

    89: Friday the 13th Spiritual Meaning: Knights Templar, Mary Magdalene, 13 Moons & the Divine Feminine

    Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky? And what does it have to do with the Knights Templar, Mary Magdalene, the number 13, and women’s lunar cycles? In this powerful deep dive, we explore: The Friday, October 13, 1307 arrest of the Knights TemplarThe spiritual symbolism of the number 13The sacred 13 moon cycles of the yearMary Magdalene as a Divine Feminine leaderHow feminine wisdom was suppressed and labeled “dangerous”Why Friday — once sacred to goddess traditions — became associated with fearThe connection between spirituality, lunar timekeeping, and women’s cycles This episode blends history, sociology, mysticism, and Divine Feminine theology to reveal a powerful truth: Friday the 13th may not be unlucky. It may be sacred. Includes a guided meditation to reclaim the 13 moons within. Mentioned in this episode: Website Cosmic Connections

    22 min
  4. 88: Embodying Sound: Somatic Movement, Voice & Ritual Healing for the Nervous System and the Divine Feminine

    FEB 11

    88: Embodying Sound: Somatic Movement, Voice & Ritual Healing for the Nervous System and the Divine Feminine

    What happens when we stop trying to “do it right” — and begin to listen? In this deeply reflective episode, Bertena, priestess of the Divine Feminine, yoga teacher, author, and college professor, invites you into the heart of Embodying Sound — a somatic movement, voice, and ritual experience designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and spiritual reconnection through the body. This episode is a story, a remembering, and an invitation. Rather than focusing on performance or technique, Embodying Sound weaves together somatic yoga, intuitive movement, vocal toning, chanting, breath, and ritual space to help you reconnect with your body as a place of safety, wisdom, and joy. Bertena shares why this offering feels vulnerable and deeply aligned — as it brings together all of her training in movement, embodiment, priestess work, and spiritual teaching for the first time. You’ll hear how sound and movement have been used across ancient traditions as healing tools, how they gently support the nervous system, and why this work is especially powerful for those feeling emotionally fatigued, disconnected, or overwhelmed. This episode is for you if: You feel disconnected from your body or voiceTraditional meditation feels difficult or inaccessibleYou carry stress, tension, or emotional fatigue in your bodyYou’re longing for a gentler, more embodied spiritual practiceYou’re curious about somatic movement, sound healing, or priestess-led ritual You’ll explore: What somatic movement really is (and what it isn’t)How sound, humming, and chanting support nervous system regulationWhy this work is spiritual, embodied, and deeply feminineHow ritual space creates safety without pressureWhat it means to listen to the body rather than control itHow joy, rest, and expression can become spiritual practices This is not a guided class. This is not a performance. This is a sacred remembering. You are invited to listen softly — perhaps while resting, walking, or sitting with a candle — and allow your body to respond in its own way. ✨ No movement required. No sound required. Showing up is enough. Join Bertena for Zoom and In person classes at yourcosmicconnections.com Mentioned in this episode: Cosmic Connections Website

    16 min
  5. 87: Is It My Intuition or My Spirit Guides? How to Tell the Difference and Trust Your Inner Guidance

    FEB 4

    87: Is It My Intuition or My Spirit Guides? How to Tell the Difference and Trust Your Inner Guidance

    How do you know if what you’re hearing is your intuition, guidance from spirit guides, or just your own thoughts? This is one of the most common questions on the spiritual path—and in this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore it gently, honestly, and without fear or pressure. Many people worry they’re “doing it wrong” when it comes to intuition or spiritual guidance. In this episode, we soften that belief and explore how inner guidance actually works—through the body, the nervous system, intuition, and subtle awareness. Rather than trying to label every inner message perfectly, this episode invites you into trust, discernment, and embodied listening. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What intuition really feels like (and what it usually doesn’t)How spirit guides communicate through intuition rather than separate from itWhy mental chatter sounds different than intuitive knowingHow urgency, fear, and pressure signal the nervous system—not guidanceSimple ways to check in with your body to discern inner messagesWhy trust matters more than labeling intuition vs guidesHow to stop second-guessing yourself on the spiritual path This episode is especially supportive if you: Feel unsure whether you’re receiving intuition or guidanceSecond-guess your inner voiceWant to deepen trust in your spiritual awarenessAre sensitive, intuitive, or empathicDesire grounded, compassionate spiritual discernment You don’t need louder signs. You don’t need dramatic messages. You need safety, stillness, and self-trust. And those can be cultivated gently—one listening moment at a time. ✨ Listen to the episode and step back into trust with yourself. Mentioned in this episode: Cosmic Connections Website

    19 min
  6. 86: When Spiritual Connection Goes Quiet: Winter, the Snake & Fire Horse

    FEB 1

    86: When Spiritual Connection Goes Quiet: Winter, the Snake & Fire Horse

    What do you do when your spiritual connection suddenly feels quiet? In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore what it truly means when devotion feels distant, rituals feel forced, or your connection to goddesses and spirituality enters a “dry spell.” Through storytelling and seasonal wisdom, this episode weaves together the Snow Moon, Imbolc, the final shedding of the Year of the Snake, and the fast-approaching Fire Horse energy arriving around February 17. Rather than viewing spiritual quiet as failure, this episode reframes it as sacred preparation. ✨ In this episode, we explore: Why spiritual dry spells are a natural part of devotionThe wisdom of winter, Imbolc, and the Snow MoonHow Snake energy teaches us to shed without forcing changeWhat Fire Horse energy brings — momentum, speed, and activationWhy slowing down now prepares you to move wisely laterHow to stop forcing spirituality and return to embodied presence This is an episode for anyone feeling disconnected, tired, or unsure of their spiritual path — and a reminder that silence is not absence, but integration. As the Fire Horse approaches, this episode offers grounding guidance on how to prepare your body, energy, and spirit so you can move forward aligned rather than burned out. 🌕 Best enjoyed during winter evenings, full moon reflection, or moments of spiritual pause. Mentioned in this episode: Cosmic Connections Website

    14 min
  7. 85. Imbolc Explained: Brigid, Candlemas & the Spiritual Meaning of the Returning Light

    JAN 28

    85. Imbolc Explained: Brigid, Candlemas & the Spiritual Meaning of the Returning Light

    Imbolc is the sacred turning point where the light begins to return—but quietly. In this 2-hour devotional episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the spiritual meaning of Imbolc, why it has been honored for centuries, and how it continues through Brigid, St. Brigid’s Day, and Candlemas. Imbolc is not about rushing into spring or forcing transformation. It is about tending the first spark, protecting what is still becoming, and honoring the wisdom of patience, rest, and gentle renewal. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ What Imbolc is and its place on the Wheel of the Year ✨ The deeper meaning of Imbolc as a threshold season ✨ How Imbolc honors the return of the light without urgency ✨ The role of Brigid as guardian of hearth, healing, fire, and sacred wells ✨ How Saint Brigid Day preserves ancient Imbolc traditions ✨ The spiritual symbolism of Candlemas and blessing candles for protection and guidance ✨ Fire and water as sacred forces of balance at Imbolc ✨ Simple, meaningful ways to observe Imbolc today (without elaborate ritual) ✨ Why gentleness, rest, and protection are essential spiritual practices ✨ A guided Imbolc reflection to help you carry the light forward This episode is especially supportive if you are: 🌿 Feeling tired, burned out, or in an in-between season 🌿 Drawn to seasonal spirituality, Goddess wisdom, or the Divine Feminine 🌿 Curious about Imbolc, Brigid, Candlemas, or earth-based spiritual traditions 🌿 Looking for spiritual practices rooted in care rather than pressure 🕯️ Imbolc reminds us: You don’t need to become something new yet. You need to protect what is already alive. 🌙 Closing Blessing from the EpisodeMay the light you have welcomed grow steady, not hurried. May Brigid walk with you as fire that warms, water that heals, and a sacred voice that reminds you when to rest and when to rise. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and carry the light gently. If this episode resonated with you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with someone walking a quiet threshold of their own. Mentioned in this episode: Website Cosmic Connections

    18 min
  8. 84. Snowed In: The Spiritual Meaning of Snow & A Meditation for Deep Rest

    JAN 25 · BONUS

    84. Snowed In: The Spiritual Meaning of Snow & A Meditation for Deep Rest

    When snow falls, the world slows—and so can we. In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the spiritual meaning of snow, winter stillness, and what it truly means to be “snowed in” from a soul-centered perspective. Snow is not a delay—it’s a sacred pause. A time for nervous system healing, reflection, and deep rest. In this episode, you’ll be guided into a softer rhythm aligned with winter wisdom and ancestral cycles of rest. ✨ In this episode, you’ll experience: The spiritual symbolism of snow and winter stillnessWhy rest is not laziness—but sacred preservationHow snow energy supports emotional and nervous system resetA gentle Snow Meditation for Sleep to help you release the day and rest deeply This episode is perfect for listening while snow falls outside—or anytime you need to recreate that quiet, insulating calm within. ❄️ Snow Meditation for SleepThe guided meditation at the end of this episode is designed to: Calm racing thoughtsRelax the body and nervous systemSupport deep, restorative sleepHelp you let go of pressure, worry, and mental noise You’re invited to listen lying down and allow yourself to drift off if sleep comes naturally. 💫 Episode Sponsor: Cosmic ConnectionsThis episode is lovingly sponsored by Cosmic Connections, your source for sacred tools, ritual supplies, decks, crystals, and spiritual gifts. 🛍 Enjoy 25% OFF online shopping Visit yourcosmicconnections.com 🎁 Giveaway Listen to this episode, then comment or share it on social media and tag me for a chance to win a $10 Cosmic Connections gift certificate (valid online only). 🌙 Thank you for listening and for honoring the sacred pause of winter. Rest deeply. The thaw will come when it’s ready. Mentioned in this episode: Website Cosmic Connections

    16 min
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Divine Feminine healing, intuition, and spiritual awakening for women ready to embody their sacred power. Exploring energy healing, spirit guides, tarot, Reiki, rituals, somatic practices, meditation, and priestess wisdom to deepen your path. You’ll receive practical tools and soulful guidance for everyday growth. Each episode is a sacred space for healing, reflection, and expansion. What is the Divine Feminine, and how can I connect with it? How do I strengthen my intuition? Whether you’re just awakening or walking an advanced path, you’ll find inspiration, clarity, and community here. Visit our sponsor Cosmic Connections at yourcosmicconnections.com

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