Ruby Ray With Jaclyn Norton

Host Jaclyn Norton explores the lessons behind the headlines of the Johnny Depp trial. She explains how beyond the drama are potent teachings about the healing of the masculine and feminine energies occurring in society right now, the inverted masculine/feminine polarity, the hidden lessons, and how to use this event as a catalyst for healing wounding between the masculine and feminine.

Spiritual Midwife and Womb Alchemist Rebecca Wilson joins the podcast to discuss how to awaken the heart-cervix connection. We discuss why the cervix is so different than any other part of our body, embodiment practices to awaken and activate this channel of energy running between the cervix and heart, and the benefits of awakening the cervix. We also talk about: How to open the deeper channels of our heartBenefits of awakening the cervix Finding wholeness through differences Resources: Rebecca Wilson's Website | Instagram Jaclyn Norton's Website | Instagram

Katinka is a priestess and wisdom keeper of the Goddess Rhiannon, who is the Goddess of Sacred Sexuality. In this episode we talk about Rhiannon's mythology, and the deeper meanings behind it. We discuss the three archetypes of Rhiannon as The Lover, The Explorer, and The Wild Maiden. She shares how Rhiannon teaches us how to walk through life with an open heart, dance with the masculine, and become the healthy embodiment of the Lover. We also talk about: How to come into intimate kinship with life and own the true desire of your heartThe shadow aspects of The Princess & The Shielded MaidenHow to identify, integrate & love home shadow aspects of RhiannonResources: Katinka's Website | Facebook Read Katinka's Book "The Teachings of Rhiannon, Sacred Sexual Priestess Empowerment"Jaclyn's Website | Instagram | Pinterest

This episode Jaclyn shares how we can kindle our own sacred flame. Our fire is our creativity, sexuality and power. When out of balance, we can create stagnancy and destruction. When in balance, we experience growth, insight and fruition. Jaclyn shares the energetic, historical and astrological influence of these times, ways to kindle your own fire, and how to cultivate your own fire medicine and ignite the sparkle of your soul.Resources: Jaclyn Norton: Website | Instagram

In this episode I speak with practitioner and guide of the Venusian temple arts and the secret tantric teachings of The Rose Lineage Shona Keeli. We talk about connecting with our eros as a way of life, the imprinting of the distortion around our original and erotic templates, women reclaiming their eros energy, and how to deepen into the deepest anchors of our eros innocent essence.Resources:Shona Keeli: Website | Instagram | FacebookDaughters of the Rose Program: https://theroselineage.com/daughters-of-the-rose-lineage-2022/ The Land of Rose Milk and Honey Immersion (FREE): https://theroselineage.com/the-land-of-rose-milk-and-honey-online-portal/ The Rose Lineage Grounding Meditation (FREE): https://theroselineage.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sound-Meditation-Audio.m4a Jaclyn Norton: Website | Instagram

Former midwife, woman's mysteries teacher, and founder of School of Shamanic Womancraft Jane Hardwicke Collings joins the podcast to talk menstrual healing. We discuss how snake medicine is the healing for this reclamation of our menstrual cycles. Jane shares about her movement to decolonize the feminine body, and how we can learn to see our menstruation as spiritual. We also talk about: The rites of passage within a woman's lifetimeHow to heal internalized patriarchy The Pill—what it really does to our bodiesThe Lunar Phase Return & its connection to surprise pregnancyResources: Jane Harwicke Collings: Website | Instagram | School of Shamanic Womancraft Mentioned in Episode: Snake Medicine, Shedding Menstrual Shame Course, The Lunar Cycle: Astrological Fertility Control book by Francesca NaishRename & Reclaim Campaign | Video13 Moons: A Cycle Charting Journal and Handbook by Jane Hardwicke Collings Jaclyn Norton: Website | Instagram

This episode is an energy report and celebration of the Spring Equinox and turning of the Wheel of the Year. I interview mystic, artist and teacher Laura Daligan about the energy of Spring Equinox and how to harness it in your body. We talk about rituals and practical ways we can bring this potent energy down into our bodies and our lives right now. We discuss the excitement about the potential of life again, and cultivating the rumble of possibility about the life we want to create.We also talk about :Getting into the energy of what makes us feel excited about lifeFollowing joy as a thread to our highest alignment Awakening our divine inner child who knows exactly what it wants Resources:Laura Daligan: Instagram | Website | Youtube

In honor of Sheela Na Gig on Sheela's day, teacher and author of, "Sheela Na Gig: The Dark Goddess of Sacred Power," Starr Goode joins us. We discuss Sheela Na Gig and the iconography, history and symbolism of the Vulva. Starr shares why it is the cosmological center of human imagination—and why beloved Sheela is returning to our collective consciousness now. We also discuss: How the imagery of Sheela endured through patriarchal times Why Sheela is returning to the human consciousness now Why the icon of the vulva is a way for women to know their true heritage Show Notes:9:50—The Vulva symbolism in the Paleolithic cave art 40,000+ years ago12:40—Why Sheela Na Gig is an image that gives contemporary women what they need17:56—The Symbolism of the Vulva + how the Sheela arrived through history24:00—How Sheela is guiding us out of patriarchal times 42:00—Why Sheela Na Gig is the Comological Center of the Human Imagination 50:00—The secret of the Sheela's58:40—Celebrating Sheela's day Resources:Starr Goodes websit

Mythologist, Founder of the Avalon Rose Chapel in Glastonbury and Scholar of the Avalon, Rose, Celtic and Gnostic Lineage Annabel Du Boulay joins us on the first episode of season two. We discuss the Venus Lunar Cycle and its connection with the Rose Lineage. Annabel shares the archetypal, mythological and historical teachings of The Rose Moon—which holds the mysteries of the Venus Lunar Cycle and the Rose Lineage. We discuss the Rose Lineage Mythos from ancient Sumeria and the archetypal journey of the Venus lunar cycle, and why it matters now. We also talk about: The mythological significance of the 5-point Star of Venus The Sacred Marriage archetypal journey in the gnostic myth Sacred pilgrimages and how to activate planetary gridlines Resources: Annabels Website | Instagram | Avalon-Rose ChapelMentioned by Annabel in show: "The Myth of the Goddess" Upcoming: Annabel's Rose Moon Membership | Avalon Rose Practitioner Training

Artist, feminine practitioner and teacher of sacred intimacy, Nina Lombardo, joins the podcast for a conversation about yearning. We discuss why yearning is the inherent state of the feminine, plus what it really means and how to amplify it. Nina shares specific practices to magnify, liberate, and feel into this part of ourselves in order to come into a deeper connection with our true feminine core—and radiate love from this authentic place. We also talk about:The energetic quality of yearningWhat we’re actually yearning forWhy our yearning is our power How to embody our yearning is safe containers Forming a daily feminine practice Love and consciousness—feminine and masculine polarity Resources: Nina’s Instagram | Website Mentioned by Nina in episode: Rumi, Mirabai, Women Who Run with the WolvesUpcoming: Nina’s Wild Wisdom Program

In this episode of Ruby Ray, we're delighted to have Gabriela Gutierrez back for a conversation about dreaming as a form of changemaking. We discuss the dream practices of the Melissae Bee Maidens of Ancient Greece, and how they used dreamtime as a form of spiritual activism. We discuss dreaming with intention vs. on auto-pilot, and how dreams are a practice of deep healing and self-empowerment. We also talk about "Dream Activism," a form of collective dreamwork undertaken over the solstices and equinoxes every year. We also talk about: How the cyclical nature of the Earth impacts our dreamworldWhy our dreams are a practice of reclaiming our power The difference between medicinal vs. auto-pilot dreams Specific practices for distilling our dreamsOneiric dreaming temples of Ancient Greece and Mexico Resources Gabriela's Instagram | Website Join Dream Activism free collective dreaming event on the autumn equinox

Independent scholar and practitioner of oracular arts Gabriela Gutierrez joins the podcast today to talk about the healing method of bee priestesses from the ancient Mediterranean. The Melissae temple priestesses work with the bees, who are the main animal ally of the female principle because they live in a matriarchal fashion. We talk about the four pillars of the feminine way, the highest teaching the Melissae worked towards, and the revival of something ancient within us all. We Also Talk About:Why this lineage was passed down from woman-to-womanHow at the heart of this tradition is the veneration of the feminine principleWhat this ancient form of energy medicine is, in essenceWho were the Melissae temple priestesses & what they practicedWhy bees are the main animal allies of the feminine principleResources:Gabriella Gutierrez on Instagram | Website “They are lovers, the soul and the body” —Gabriela Gutierrez

In this episode Lyna Jones of Philofem shares her journey with Mary Magdalene, what we can learn from powerful women throughout history and why emotional clearing is the gateway to the divine feminine principle. She discusses how moving stuck energy is what activates and nurtures our feminine energy, and shares an emotional clearing technique to help us create energy flow. Lyna shares what Mary Magdalene would have to say about this time on Earth, and how we can use it to nurture our growth and expansion in all ways. We also talk about: What it means to be in the era of the feminine and the great goddessFeeling our emotions and developing intimacy with our heartThe goddess blueprint within ourselvesHow the defamation of the feminine has affected men and womenSHOW NOTES 12:02—Mary Magdalene's teachings & balance as a Universal Law17:00—What it means to be in the era of the feminine and the great goddess24:52—Emotional clearing technique35:00—Becoming connected to our heart and our body and becoming se

Opening our hearts can feel like the scariest thing ever. Especially after years living behind built-up armor, to choose to live in the openness of our hearts rather than the protection of our walls can feel like the most daunting, uncomfortable, and challenging task. But through the courageous journey of healing our hearts, we can learn how it feels to walk through life with a pure, open heart. No matter what happened to us that caused us to close our hearts before, we get to be the ones, this time, to show our hearts we are never leaving. We get to be the Hero of Our Own Heart.5 Ways to Heal and  Open the Heart Becoming Supernatural by Joe DispenzaTuning into New Potentials Meditation, Joe DispenzaReconditioning the Body to a New Mind Meditation, Joe Dispenza 

When the outside noise and chaos gets loud, it can be difficult to know what our truth is and stand in it. This inner knowing is essential for being anchored in ourselves and trusting ourselves with unshakable confidence.

Today I am joined by Rising Woman co-founder Heather Pennell in part two of the foundations of conscious relationship. Heather describes what made Rising Woman take off and its force-field energy. She dives into her creative process and how to tap into your full expression. Heather shares tips on how to move through anxiety and depression without shame or hold space for another experiencing it. I love and appreciate Heather's honesty in discussing sustainable joy, using plant medicine for healing, and the difference between a fast-fire vs. slow-burn relationship in creating conscious relationship. We also talk about: Helping people discover their true natureThe power of group-therapy workComing into full expression of selfConnecting to your inner child and innocence Curiosity as a gateway back to loveResources:Learn More: rising woman.com |  heatherobscura.comInstagram: @risingwoman | @heyheatherobscuraUpcoming Events: Rising Woman's Heal Your Relationships Program

This episode I speak with founder of Rising Woman Sheleana Aiyana. We talk about the foundations of conscious relationship, including noticing our growth edge in relationships, vulnerability, inner child work, boundaries, plus the abandonment and mother wound. Sheleana shares the difference between traditional relationships and conscious relationships, and what to remember during times of cultural change. This episode is for anyone whose ready to dive deep into the places you would rather avoid, to grow deeper in self-awareness and full self-acceptance.We talk about: The misconceptions about the Wild Woman archetypeOwning and noticing shadow aspects, how to do shadow workThe difference between being a victim and victim consciousnessTime Stamps:18:75—Wild woman definition20:65—Owning & noticing shadow aspects22:45—How to do shadow work25:72—Victom consciousness30:45—Growing edge in relationships31:72—Vulnerability38:45—The importance of play39:45—Inner child 42:00—Difference between traditional relationshi

In this episode I talk with Executive Director of The Feminist Press Jamia Wilson to talk about these concepts. Wilson discusses why showing up matters, different forms of activism, allyship, and advocacy. We discuss how to be an ally and join a movement, the importance of deep listening, and how to put your privilege to work. You'll walk away with fresh ideas to put to work in your community, with an inspired mindset to motivate you to show up in this world during a critical moment in history.We also talk about: Why showing up mattersHow to get men involved Organizations & ways to supportShow Notes: 7:00—What it means to live through a cultural zeitgeist moment 10:00—Why it's important to stay the course11:00–Why she feels fortunate to be alive during this time15:00—The lesson of this time period25:00—Community solidarity 28:00—How to be an ally and join a movement 33:00—Why silenced voices are the most importantRESOURCESOrganizations Jamia Mentions: Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) | GLAD

In this episode I interview author, women's group facilitator, and founder of A Woman's Blessing, Lynette Allen. We talk about cacao ceremonies and why they are a powerful healing modality for women. We also discuss the importance of sister circles in this age, and how to live a life with more ritual. This episode is all about bringing the ancient feminine wisdom back and restoring ourselves to a life of ritual.Resources:A Woman's Blessing Website | Instagram | Facebook Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

In this episode I talk with actor and spiritual teacher Marguerite Insolia about strengthening intuition and her journey with miscarriage. Marguerite shares her early paranormal experiences, along with tips and practices to strengthen your intuition and "turn your spiritual faucet on."We also talk about: Marguerite's miscarriage story, and the social, psychological and physical issues women deal with when facing motherhood. Finding strength in solitude How to call in a partner while not settlingResources:Marguerite's Website | Instagram | IMDBMentioned by Marguerite in show: Psychic Tarot Deck, John Holland, Lady Comp Birth Control