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The phases of a woman’s life can be depicted in the following way:
Hang on, before I get into describing this particular way, I would just like to say it is an offering it may or may not resonate with you.
You might have your own words for these phases, or perhaps these phases don't fit your experience - that's ok. It's important to say that different cultures also understand the phases of women's lives differently.
These phases below are ones we sometimes see in Western culture, but even within that there's variation. There's no one way to go through life as a woman. If these ideas don't resonate for you, don't feel you need to take them on.
Perhaps you might like to share the phases you relate to - feel free to share them here!
The journey as an adult begins with the:
Maid – representing youth
Mother – can represent either actual motherhood or the caring role women are expected to play.
Enchantress – no longer tending to small children, experienced, wiser with more time and able step into their power.
It is little wonder physically at this stage many experiences heat in the form of hot flushes and for some rage and anger. A lot of people we have spoken to at this stage and beyond talk about no longer being willing to put up with any BS.
Crone or Wise Woman – The final transition is to the Crone. A Wise Woman who has a lifetime’s worth of learning and experience and a view of the bigger picture.
Like all life transitions, you come out the other side still yourself but changed…an updated version of you.
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