"A Place To Call Home" by Amanda Perera
"But a divine feminine is more than just a woman, and she is more than just a woman of God. She is a whole and holy woman. She honors the sacredness of her feminine energy and knows that true femininity is more than just wearing dresses or cooking for her loved ones. She knows how to dance between the dark and the light. She’s the portal, the magic, the source of all creation.
Understanding the Divine Feminine also involves creating sacred spaces within - spaces where introspection, self-love, and compassion can grow. It's about acknowledging the temple of our own bodies, honoring the emotions that ebb and flow, and recognizing the sanctity of our thoughts and intentions."
Throughout history, the role of the Divine Feminine has been very important. Some ancient civilizations revered “goddesses” as symbols of fertility, wisdom, and beauty. In Egypt, Isis was the mother of all pharaohs, embodying the protective aspects of motherhood. In Greece, Athena represented wisdom and the arts, while Artemis symbolized the untamed spirit of the wilderness (like Mother Nature).
The medieval concept of courtly love always put women on a pedestal. Troubadours and poets celebrated the Divine Feminine through chivalric tales, where they described women as ethereal beings that inspired knights to embody honor and virtue. Knights were also expected to demonstrate loyalty, respect, and courtesy towards their chosen lady.
During the Renaissance, artists usually channeled the Divine Feminine onto canvas. One of the most iconic representations of the Divine Feminine during this period was the Madonna. Some artists portrayed the Madonna as the epitome of nurturing femininity and beauty, she symbolized the beautiful bond between mother and child, but also the spiritual connection between humanity and the divine.
Female muses also played a very important role in inspiring artistic creation during the Renaissance. These muses were sources of inspiration for painters, sculptors, and poets. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, and Titian created masterpieces that captured the power of feminine beauty and feminine energy.
The Modern Divine Feminine
The modern Divine Feminine is simply a woman who refuses to be what the world wants her to be, and is committed to being the woman that God wants her to be. A woman who respects herself and others. A woman whose actions always come from a place of love. A woman who sees the divinity in herself, others, and in everything that surrounds her (God’s Creation).
She’s just a (divine) girl."
A love where there's mutual respect,
mutual admiration, and mutual devotion.
A love that makes you feel seen,
valued, and accepted.
A love where you can pour
endlessly into them,
be their biggest cheerleader and
watch them rise.
A faithful love covered in prayers.
A safe love."
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— Cleopatra ðŠ· ✞ (@amandaperera) March 24, 2025
