The Crone..Blessed Mother, Wise Woman, Warrior

 

 

I love Halloween. Samhain to witches and pagans. It’s my favorite holiday. Christmas is fun and it’s a wonderful time for families to get together, and I love all the lights so much that in lieu of a front porch light I keep them up all year long mixed in with my Halloween lighting. It’s nice. But I was born in October, so it’s always been my month and my holiday. I’m certain of it.

Samhain represents the Goddess in her Crone phase. As a Crone, I have to admit it gets old seeing the Crone represented as a nasty and mean hag. The hag part is fine, it’s the nasty and mean part that I find troubling. Women have enough problems these days, still fighting for even the most basic of human rights, particularly the right to be left alone by their government. Depiciting the Crone as someone to fear sadly reinforces the notion of the witch as evil and demonic, a belief the patriarchy needs to remain in control.

In reality, the Crone is the Wise Woman, the Warrior who lives her truth at all costs. She’s compromised enough. She stands strong as the example of wisdom and grace. She is the Goddess in all Her glory. She is there to gently guide and nurture. She sets boundaries that others may find difficult, but it’s typically a sign to take stock of oneself. Dismiss a Crone and her wisdom and you might just miss a chance for growth.

While the chaos of life ensues, the Crone remains the stillpoint, unaffected by the drama around her. She knows well how to navigate these egoic waters, refusing to create space for the intentions of others to take hold. She needs no approval, which some may find unsettling as they seek to control her wild nature. They never noticed it was there, under the surface all along, waiting to emerge into fullness. For that is the Crone..the time when a woman emerges into her fullness, becoming the unstoppable force that she is.

Crones are beautiful. They are your Grandmothers, your Mothers, your Sisters, Wives, and Daughters. Celebrate them this blessed Samhain season!

~Blessings to all!