What if beekeeping in truth is a sacred initiation? 🌿✨ 

Something much deeper than simply tending to hives and extracting honey. What if it was a spiritual path and an ecological responsibility? 🐝✨ 

In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Cosgriff, a passionate bee guardian, conservationist, and herbalist, to explore the sacred wisdom of the hive and the deeper path that the bees offer us.

We dive into the spiritual significance of bees, the the Melissae bee women, the harm caused by industrial beekeeping, and how we can embrace regenerative, bee-centric practices. 

Courtney shares how the hive mirrors the divine feminine, the truth about queen artificial insemination, and why mass honey production and commercial pollination (like almond farming) are threatening bee populations. We also explore natural nesting habitats, tree hive restoration, and holistic beekeeping methods that prioritize the bees over profit.

In this episode, we cover:

🌿 Beekeeping as a sacred practice & spiritual initiation

🐝 How industrial agriculture & conventional beekeeping harm bees

🔥 The feminine wisdom of the hive & why protecting the queen bee is essential

🌎 The dangers of commercial pollination & mass honey production

🌳 Regenerative beekeeping, tree hive restoration, and sustainable solutions

💛 How to support bees naturally and work with them in a reciprocal way

This episode is for anyone drawn to holistic beekeeping, nature-based spirituality, and ecological conservation. Whether you're a beekeeper, an environmentalist, or simply fascinated by the magic of bees, this conversation will change the way you see these incredible creatures. 🐝💛

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