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Ingrid's avatar

Wow! It’s shocking that women’s nervous systems were not studied until 2000’s. Thank you for sharing those findings. So important.

I had a very deep experience with Medusa, which I post about in my recent post and the changes that happened to her story and Athena’s story over time as patriarchy deepened. I didn’t talk about her gaze… but in the earliest myths and depictions on temples she protected the goddess, protected women. And eventually she was throughly destroyed.

Danielle Polgar's avatar

Loved this take on Medusa. As a person with Sun/Ceres/Algol conjunction (my bday is May 16th) I have never resonated with the way she’s been depicted. This whole piece rang so true for me to contemplate on this new year/new moon threshold for me. Thank you! 🙏🏼🩷

Alison Dale's avatar

Oh wow happy birthday Danielle! From what I know of you, I def see a nurturing quality as well as a powerful gaze!

Danielle Polgar's avatar

Thank you, Alison! Yes indeed, both/and on that front. Haha.

Molly Nevins's avatar

This is such a beautiful exploration and explanation. Thank you!

I just started working with gate 8 (one of my gene keys) and I had not idea it was such a good time to do so!

Alison Dale's avatar

Thank you so much Molly! Yes, it’s quite the perfect time to dive into Gate 8. What gene key is it for you?

Molly Nevins's avatar

It’s my SQ ❤️

Meg Koenig, Salty Muse's avatar

I love the image of the Spaniard serenading his señorita. It speaks so strongly to Gate 23 — those with this gate prominent in their charts are meant to share without attachment, for the sheer pleasure of the offering itself. Non-attachment. Delight in the simple act of release and contribution. It’s a fascinating invitation to explore a self-centered nature that simultaneously reaches toward a new possibility of belonging.

Honestly, I used to have thyroid problems. Once I started sharing what lives inside me authentically, the issues disappeared — which is both a miracle and completely unsurprising to me at this point in my journey.

I expect miracles. lol

Alison Dale's avatar

Love this Meg! Yeah the songs that are trapped inside of us and given space to rise up and out are truly medicine I feel. Thanks for your release and contribution and delighting in it!