In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore "Vasilisa the Beautiful" from Alexander Afanasyev's collection of Russian fairy tales - a profound feminine initiation story about intuition, ancestral wisdom, and the resources we carry within us when facing the impossible.

A young woman loses her mother but receives a magical doll that helps her survive her cruel stepfamily and complete impossible tasks set by the fearsome Baba Yaga. Through trusting her inner wisdom and claiming her mother's blessing, Vasilisa transforms from powerless girl to sovereign queen.

This story speaks to anyone who has felt powerless in the face of cruelty, anyone who doubts their inner resources, anyone facing impossible tasks and wondering how they'll survive.

The episode includes the complete story told in full, depth psychology analysis revealing the archetypal patterns and symbolic meaning, and three practical integration exercises to help you embody the medicine.

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