The Feminine edge blog

Have you ever wondered why some situations make you feel safe and calm, while others trigger anxiety or stress? The Polyvagal Theory (aka the science of safety) helps explain how our nervous system responds to the world around us. At its core, the Po...

The maiden archetype represents the energy of youth, renewal, and fresh beginnings. In the menstrual cycle, she embodies the first week after the period, when the body feels revitalised and ready for new growth. Just like spring, she symbolises bloom...

‘It is enough’ is the voice of our sacred rage.

Sacred rage is one of the most challenging emotions for women to accept and alchemise. There are many reasons for this difficulty. The first is that most of us have learnt to keep our anger to ourselve...

Have you ever entered a room and immediately felt at ease, or conversely, sensed that something was off without understanding why? This subtle, instinctive awareness is known as neuroception. It is our nervous system's ability to detect safety or dan...

We have been led to believe that the menstrual cycle is merely a biological process, but this could not be further from the truth. The menstrual cycle is a spiritual journey that enables us to experience different states of consciousness each month. ...

Due to their subtlety, the symptoms of the awakening of feminine energy can be challenging to describe. Primarily, the awakening of the sacred feminine is a sensual experience. As the sacred feminine represents a sensual path, gentle somatic practice...