DIVINE AND SACRED FEMININE RESOURCES

 

A dynamic list that will always be a work in progress. Just like us.

This list of resources is personal to me - over many many years, I have steeped myself in every book, deck of cards, podcast, presentation, body of work and whatever else I’ve listed here. (The resources are presented roughly in the order in which I first experienced them.)

At the heart of my work and my life is a devotion to inviting IN more of the wisdom and power of the Feminine, in service of greater capacity, balance and wholeness, both for individuals and for the world.

For millennia, in many of the world's dominant cultures, Feminine qualities have been considered weak, and yet dangerous. The Feminine is seen as something to be controlled. Something to be diminished and hidden. We all have Masculine and Feminine qualities within us. I’ve come to realize that a rebalancing of the Feminine and Masculine, both within each of us and in the world, will be instrumental in creating a world of greater harmony and wellbeing. These resources are helping me develop habits, practices, rituals and mindsets to bring more of the Feminine into my life, work and community. I hope they will be helpful to you too, if you seek to cultivate more of the Feminine in you - to Make Room For You in this way.

 
 

Non-Fiction

The Dream of the Cosmos: A Quest for the Soul by Anne Baring

  • Recommended by Jean Houston.

  • As I read this incredible tome, I found myself yearning that I could sit at Anne Baring's feet and absorb her every word.

The Alphabet and the Goddess by Dr Leonard Shlain

  • Father of American feminist filmmaker, artist and activist Tiffany Shlain.

  • Fascinating and very dense. I ended up listening to the Audio book and then referring back to my hard copy.

The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman’s Journey From Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine by Sue Monk Kidd

  • So much about this book spoke to me. I had no idea she wrote non-fiction until the Pandemic when she was interviewed by Brené Brown in her podcast about The Book of Longings (see below). She had me by the title alone - so provocative to be dissident for a change after being a rule-abider for much of my life!

Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, The Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser

  • I return again and again to the wisdom in this book.

  • I love her term “innervism”.

The Feminine Revolution: 21 Ways to Ignite the Power of Your Femininity for a Brighter Life and a Better World by OK Amy Stanton and Catherine Connors

  • This is such a readable book and it's one that you can pick up and flip to a chapter and be inspired, not only by the authors, but the other incredible women who they've interviewed – one of my favourite chapters is "Own Your Intuition" - their reframe on slowness is transformative.

Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women by Kate Northrop

  • I started doing a version of her Sunday planning ritual a few years ago and it's been so supportive.

Rise Sister Rise: A Guide to Unleashing the Wise, Wild Woman Within by Rebecca Campbell

  • I receive so much encouragement from Rebecca's words and images.

On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen

  • I've read this one twice and used quotes from it many times for our Salon and corporate work.

  • Transformational.

  • Mary Magdalene features prominently.

  • I love her Substack too.

Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson

  • Transformational for me. Very readable woven through with Meggan's personal story. I hadn't heard about Mary Magdalene's gospel until about 2023. Every cell in my body was saying YES to this book.

  • Her Eye of the Heart meditation is free on Spotify.

  • She has a Substack blog too.

The Girl Who Baptized Herself by Meggan Watterson

  • Just released summer 2025. I'm reading now. It's reorganizing and transforming me with every page. For me, it's easier to identify with Thecla ("the Girl") than Mary Magdalene... And then be inspired by her.

The Dreaming Way: Courting the Wisdom of Dreams by Toko-pa Turner

  • I just finished this book. It has completely changed my relationship to my dreams.

 
 
 

Fiction

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

  • Read this twice too. Set me on the path to read all these other books... the power of fiction!

  • She conjures up the wife of Jesus who is a writer... largeness. Heard her interviewed by Brené Brown during the pandemic. Resonated immediately.

The Madonna Secret by Sophie Strand

  • Incredibly beautiful. I marvel at her imagination. Every page resonated with me deeply.

The Change by Kirsten Miller

  • Read this twice too.

Weyward by Emilia Hart

  • I was first drawn to the title and to the cover - so beautiful! (“They call us witches. We call ourselves Weyward.”) The story is very compelling and captured my imagination.

 
 
 

Cards and Other Resources

The Divine Feminine Oracle Deck by Meggan Watterson

Seeds from the Sacred Feminine Wisdom Deck by Andrea Menard

The Divine Feminine: Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert at Archangel Summit in Toronto, Canada - 32 min video

Feminine Power as a Tripartite System of Relatedness: A Theoretical Exploration by Dr. Claire Zammit, Founder of The Institute for Woman-Centered Coaching

  • this is Claire’s doctoral thesis on which my coaching, facilitation and leadership certifications are based



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