In this enlightening episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the world of spiritual symbols—their meanings, history, and how they can deepen your spiritual practice. From universal symbols like the sun, moon, and elements to culturally rooted icons used in rituals, healing, and divination, you’ll learn why symbols hold such profound power and how to work with them intentionally. This episode guides you in understanding the language of spirit, using symbols to strengthen intuition, and integrating them into meditation, altar work, journaling, and manifestation practices.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What are the most common spiritual symbols and their meanings?
• Why do symbols hold so much power across spiritual traditions?
• How can I use symbols in meditation, rituals, or daily practice?
• What is the difference between universal and cultural spiritual symbols?
• How do symbols help unlock intuition and inner wisdom?
• Can symbols support healing, protection, or manifestation?
• How do I choose the right symbols for my spiritual journey?
• What symbols appear in Divine Feminine and goddess traditions?
• How are symbols used in tarot, oracle, and divination practices?
• How can I create my own spiritual symbols or sigils?

A deeply insightful episode for anyone seeking to understand or incorporate sacred symbolism into their spiritual path.

In this powerful guided meditation from The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, you will journey into a sacred ancestral space to meet your ancestral spirit guides, receive their wisdom, and gently release generational wounds held in your lineage. Through visualization, grounding breathwork, and a golden flame healing ritual, this meditation helps you dissolve inherited emotional patterns, strengthen your spiritual connection with your ancestors, and step forward with clarity, support, and empowerment.
Perfect for anyone seeking healing around family patterns, karmic cycles, or ancestral trauma.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• How do I connect with my ancestral spirit guides?
• What are the signs my ancestors are trying to guide me?
• How can meditation help heal generational or family wounds?
• What is ancestral healing and why is it important?
• How do I release inherited emotional patterns or karmic cycles?
• Can I receive messages or wisdom from my ancestors through meditation?
• What is a golden flame healing ritual?
• How do I know which ancestors are guiding me?

A deeply transformative meditation for healing, clarity, and ancestral connection.

In this powerful episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the deep and transformative work of healing ancestral wounds. You’ll learn what ancestral trauma is, how it’s passed down through generations, and why spiritual healing practices can help break cycles and restore inner freedom. We discuss the role of ancestral spirit guides, karmic patterns, emotional inheritance, and how generational healing can reconnect you with strength, wisdom, and soul remembrance. Through spiritual techniques such as meditation, energy clearing, journaling, and ritual work, you’ll discover how to reclaim your divine power and shift your lineage forward.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What are ancestral wounds and how are they passed down?
• How does generational trauma affect my emotions, patterns, or relationships?
• What spiritual practices help heal ancestral wounds?
• How do I connect with my ancestral spirit guides for support?
• What role does energy healing play in releasing inherited trauma?
• How can I break generational cycles and create new patterns?
• What signs show that my ancestors are supporting my healing work?
• Why is ancestral healing important for spiritual growth?
• How do I honor my lineage while healing its wounds?

A deeply grounding and illuminating episode for anyone ready to heal their lineage, release inherited patterns, and step into empowered spiritual awakening.

In this powerful and deeply healing episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore what Divine Feminine energy truly is—how it manifests, how it becomes blocked, and how we can awaken and embody it in our everyday lives. If you’ve felt disconnected from your intuition, creativity, emotions, or sense of inner flow, this episode offers clarity, comfort, and spiritual tools to help you return to softness, healing, and self-love. Together, we unpack the core qualities of the Sacred Feminine, including receptivity, intuition, nurturing, embodiment, compassion, and creative expression.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What is Divine Feminine energy and how does it work?
• How do I reconnect with my intuition and emotional wisdom?
• What blocks the Divine Feminine and how do I heal it?
• How can I embody softness, rest, and receptivity without guilt?
• What are the signs of a Divine Feminine awakening?
• How do I balance Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energy?
• What daily practices help activate the Sacred Feminine?
• Why do I feel disconnected from creativity or flow?
• Can anyone work with Divine Feminine energy regardless of gender?

A nourishing and transformative episode for anyone longing for healing, reconnection, and a return to their true sacred essence.

In this heart-centered Valentine’s episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the timeless power of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, sensuality, and desire. We dive into her mythology, symbols, and cultural influence—and how her energy continues to shape modern expressions of love, including Valentine’s Day. Then, you’ll be guided through a series of self-love rituals, including meditation, anointing, mirror work, and ritual bathing, all designed to help you awaken your inner radiance, reclaim your worthiness, and embody the Sacred Feminine expression of love.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• Who is Aphrodite and what does she represent in mythology?
• How is Aphrodite connected to Valentine’s Day and modern love traditions?
• What spiritual rituals support self-love and sensual healing?
• How can meditation help me open my heart and attract healthy love?
• What is mirror work, and how does it improve self-esteem?
• How do I create a self-love ritual or goddess altar for Aphrodite?
• What symbols or offerings honor Aphrodite’s energy?
• How can I embody Divine Feminine love, beauty, and confidence?

A perfect episode for anyone seeking heart healing, sensual empowerment, or a deeper connection with Aphrodite’s loving presence.

In this inspiring episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore how to build an altar for the Divine Feminine—a sacred space that supports intuition, nurturing, healing, and goddess energy. Whether you are creating your very first altar or deepening a long-standing practice, this episode guides you step-by-step through the essential tools, symbols, and spiritual elements that help your altar come alive with meaning and presence. You’ll learn how to choose your space, work with lunar cycles, integrate daily rituals, and personalize your altar so it becomes a powerful anchor for your spiritual path.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What is a Divine Feminine altar and why create one?
• What tools and symbols represent goddess energy?
• How do I choose the best location for my spiritual altar?
• What crystals, candles, or offerings support the Divine Feminine?
• How do I incorporate moon phases and daily rituals into altar work?
• How can I personalize my altar to reflect my unique spiritual path?
• What goddesses can I invite into my altar space?
• How do altars deepen intuition, healing, and embodiment?
• Can beginners easily create a Divine Feminine altar at home?

For a full list of recommended altar tools and ideas, visit my blog: https://bertena.org/2025/02/10/building-an-altar-for-the-divine-feminine-tools-and-symbolism/

In this heart-centered episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the true meaning of self-love and why it is a foundational part of spiritual healing, embodiment, and feminine empowerment. You’ll learn sacred rituals to help you reconnect with your inner goddess—practices that nurture your spirit, honor your worth, and invite deeper self-compassion. From simple daily rituals to more intentional sacred ceremonies, this episode will guide you in cultivating a self-love practice rooted in intuition, softness, and Divine Feminine energy.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What is spiritual self-love and why does it matter?
• How do I connect with my inner goddess?
• What rituals support healing, self-worth, and empowerment?
• How can I build a daily self-love practice?
• What role does the Divine Feminine play in self-love?
• How do I release guilt or resistance around receiving love?
• What tools help deepen my connection to my sacred inner self?

A nurturing and empowering episode for anyone longing to reconnect with their inner goddess and anchor into deeper self-love.

In this deeply transformative episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore the sacred modality of Angel Reiki—a powerful form of energy healing that channels divine light directly from angels and archangels. You’ll learn what Angel Reiki is, how it differs from traditional Reiki, and why so many people experience profound emotional, spiritual, and energetic healing through this celestial practice. From angelic attunements to intuitive development, this episode offers a clear, heart-centered introduction to working with angelic beings for protection, healing, and spiritual awakening.

You’ll also hear details about my Angel Reiki Master Class, available in person and online, where you can receive attunements, learn advanced healing techniques, and step into your role as an Angel Reiki Master.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What is Angel Reiki and how does it work?
• How does Angel Reiki differ from traditional Usui Reiki?
• What angels and archangels assist in energy healing?
• What does an Angel Reiki attunement feel like?
• Can anyone learn to channel angelic healing energy?
• How does Angel Reiki support emotional, spiritual, and intuitive healing?
• What are the benefits of becoming an Angel Reiki Master?
• How do I know if Angel Reiki is right for me?

✨ Register for the in-person class:
https://yourcosmicconnections.com/pages/bertena-varney

✨ Register for the self-paced online course:
https://bertena.org/angel-reiki-master-certification-course/

A beautiful episode for anyone feeling called to angelic healing, intuitive development, or deeper connection with the divine realms.

In this illuminating episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore Imbolc, the mid-winter festival of light, purification, and renewal. Celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, Imbolc marks the first subtle signs of spring and honors Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire, healing, inspiration, and sacred transformation. You’ll learn what Imbolc represents on the Wheel of the Year, how ancient traditions honored this turning point, and simple spiritual practices you can use to bring warmth, clarity, and new beginnings into your life.

This episode also answers questions such as:
• What is Imbolc and why is it celebrated?
• Who is the goddess Brigid and what does she symbolize?
• How does Imbolc fit into the Wheel of the Year?
• What rituals or traditions honor Imbolc?
• How can I celebrate Imbolc at home?
• What spiritual themes of renewal and inner light are associated with this season?
• Why is Imbolc connected to purification, inspiration, and creativity?
• How can I work with Brigid for healing and inspiration?

A warm and inspiring episode for anyone seeking seasonal wisdom, Divine Feminine connection, or a fresh spiritual beginning as the light returns.