Recently I’ve had some questions about Chthonia—what IS it exactly? What do you mean by the “dark feminine” and what does that have to do with Reiki and other things like that?
While I do have an intro video on this site, I realize that a lot of people don’t have time for long video explanations so…
I’ll try to put this as simply as possible:
We live in a world that is changing fast, and people are afraid of change. People respond to this fear by clinging to traditions, creating rigid structures for themselves, and trying to find guaranteed answers for the future. The result is a society that is polarized and alienated. Authoritarianism becomes attractive to some, while others fear the world will never change for the better—or be survivable in the future.
From a broader perspective—the problem is the Dark Feminine.
The Dark Feminine is a set of qualities that we associated with scary feminine figures—bloodthirsty goddesses like Kali, hag or witch figures like Baba Yaga, or the succubi who feed on men like Lilith. It is powerful, devouring, and brings us face to face with weakness and loss. Western culture seeks to tame, control, repress, or dismiss this energy, which exists in men and women, though is frequently projected onto women and our expectations of women. But that’s a mistake. It’s a big part of why men and women can’t understand each other, and why women feel so conflicted about their identity much of the time.
The secret is that this Dark Feminine energy is the root of life and of true peace. You aren’t alive without it, and you won’t experience the joy of life without it. The Dark Feminine is also wisdom, mystery, and protection. It is our relationship to each other and to Nature. Our lives and relationships would be very different if we had the Dark Feminine in balance with the rest of our being.
So….
Chthonia.net is the site that offers education to the “many”—podcasts, writings, and (soon) teachings by me. I’ve spent years working on this subject, and got my doctorate based on my research specifically in this area. This is where I share it with you.
Liminalreiki.com is for the individual—guidance sessions where I use a variety of spiritual tools (Tarot, Reiki, Astrology, etc.) to help individuals navigate their way through change, loss, and facing the “Void” when the future isn’t clear. In short—we work with the Dark Feminine one-on one.
Please visit both sites, and if you have a specific individual need, book a session at Liminal Reiki.