Episode 22

22. What Are Moon Rituals? Lunar Cycles, Sacred Practices, and Divine Feminine Wisdom

In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the meaning and purpose of moon rituals—ancient practices rooted in the rhythms of nature, intuition, and the lunar cycles. Moon rituals invite us to align with the ebb and flow of the moon, helping us release what no longer serves us, set intentions with clarity, and deepen our connection to the Divine Feminine.

Together, we’ll explore how each phase of the moon carries its own energetic signature, from the stillness of the New Moon to the illumination of the Full Moon, and how these energies can guide your healing, manifestation, and spiritual growth.

As we move through this episode, we reflect on questions such as why moon rituals have been practiced across cultures for thousands of years, how the lunar cycle influences our emotional and spiritual landscape, which rituals are best aligned with each moon phase, and how you can create meaningful practices that support your personal journey. We also look at how journaling, intention-setting, energy work, and altar practices enhance your connection to the moon’s wisdom.

For more classes, moon workshops, and resources, visit bertena.org.

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Bertena Varney

Bertena is a spiritual teacher, priestess, and intuitive guide who blends ancient wisdom with grounded, modern insight. She is the creator and host of The Spiritual Sanctuary, a podcast devoted to the Wheel of the Year, Divine Feminine wisdom, goddess traditions, ritual, meditation, and soul-aligned living.

With decades of experience as a college educator and a deep background in spiritual studies, Bertena brings a rare combination of academic depth and embodied spiritual practice to her work. Her teachings weave together seasonal spirituality, priestess paths, somatic awareness, tarot and oracle wisdom, and contemplative ritual—always with an emphasis on empowerment, discernment, and personal sovereignty.

Bertena is the founder of the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy, where she offers self-paced courses, seasonal lessons, and immersive spiritual education rooted in the cycles of nature rather than hustle culture. Her work is especially supportive for women seeking a slower, more meaningful spiritual path—one grounded in trust, rest, and inner authority.

Through her podcast, courses, and writings, Bertena invites listeners into a sanctuary space where wisdom is remembered, not rushed, and where spiritual growth unfolds in its own time.

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