In this episode of The Venus Hour, Ellie Rose Pierpoint explores the theme of the 'death of the good girl' and the integration of the warrior and lover archetypes within ourselves.

She discusses the societal expectations placed on women to be nurturing and self-sacrificing, and how this can lead to a lack of self-assertion and boundaries.

Through personal anecdotes and insights, Ellie emphasizes the importance of embracing both the good and bad aspects of ourselves, setting boundaries, and ultimately learning to love ourselves unapologetically. The conversation encourages listeners to trust their desires and take risks in pursuit of their true selves.

In this conversation, Ellie explores the concept of tensionas a vital force that exists between opposites, such as light and dark, flow and rigidity.

She discusses how tension manifests in our lives, particularly in decision-making and identity, and how it can serve as a mirror reflecting our desires and fears. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding and holding tension as a means of personal empowerment and creative potential.

Ellie also touches on the role of conditioning, sensitivity, and astrology in shaping our relationship with tension, ultimately framing it as a doorway to awakening and transformation.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Tension: The Space Between Opposites

02:37 The Role of Tension in Identity and Transition

05:40 Navigating Personal and Public Selves

08:14 Creative Tension: From Vision to Execution

10:47 Tension as a Mirror: Reflecting Desires and Fears

13:45 The Flow of Shakti: Energy and Tension in Life

16:21 Balancing Chaos and Rigidity: The Duality of Existence

18:53 The Impact of Conditioning on Tension Management

21:42 Finding Agency in Tension: Co-Creating Your Reality

24:12 Lessons from India: Embracing Paradox and Tension

28:49 Navigating Extremes: The Journey of Balance

32:07 The Power of Holding Tension

36:04 Shakti: The Energy of Creation and Transformation

41:45 Embracing Paradox: The Path to Empowerment

47:15 Awakening to Tension: The Role of Awareness

51:19 Co-Creating with Shakti: The Dance of Balance

Keywords

tension, identity, flow, rigidity, creative potential,sensitivity, Shakti, empowerment, healing, balance

In this episode, Ellie Rose Pierpoint explores the rise ofthe sacred feminine, weaving together personal stories, mythology, and practical insights. She discusses the collective journey of descent into the self, the importance of facing one's shadow, and the transformative power of creativity.

Through the lens of the mythology of Inanna, Ellie emphasizes the necessity of vulnerability and compassion in the process of personal growth. The conversation culminates in the idea of co-creation with the goddess, highlighting the balance between yin and yang in our lives.

Chapters

00:00 The Rise of the Sacred Feminine

02:45 Descent into the Self

05:27 Creative Blocks and Identity Shifts

08:37 Cycles of Disintegration and Rebirth

11:24 Collective Awakening and the Feminine

13:57 The Mythology of Inanna

16:56 Facing the Shadow Self

19:43 The Good Girl Archetype

22:01 Compassion in the Descent

24:40 The Role of Helpers in Transformation

27:27 Navigating the Unknown

30:28 The Yin and Yang of Creativity

38:53 Creating Beauty and Bliss

43:27 The Balance of Yin and Yang

50:22 Facing the Void and Initiation

59:52 The Power of Choice and Co-Creation

Keywords

sacred feminine, Inanna, creativity, descent, shadow work,mythology, balance, yin yang, personal growth, spiritual awakening

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