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Episode 48

48. Divine Feminine Archetypes Explained: Maiden, Mother & Crone on the Spiritual Journey

In this soulful episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the three core Divine Feminine archetypes—the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. These archetypes are more than poetic symbols; they mirror the stages of a woman’s life, spiritual evolution, intuition, creativity, and deep inner wisdom. Whether you’re in a season of new beginnings, nurturing others, or embodying elder wisdom, this episode will help you see where you are on your sacred path and how to honor it with compassion and power.

We talk about how each archetype shows up emotionally, spiritually, and energetically—and how you can work with them through reflection, ritual, and everyday awareness.

This episode also answers questions such as:

• What are the Divine Feminine archetypes?

• What do the Maiden, Mother, and Crone each represent spiritually?

• How do I know which archetype I’m embodying right now?

• Can I carry more than one Divine Feminine archetype at once?

• How can I work with these archetypes for healing and self-discovery?

• What rituals or practices deepen my connection to Maiden, Mother, or Crone energy?

• How do these archetypes support women at different ages and life stages?

A beautiful episode for anyone wanting to better understand their spiritual journey through the lens of the Divine Feminine.

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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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