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What does the Divine Feminine really mean, and how could reconnecting with her help us build a more balanced and compassionate world?

In this episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast, host Rachel Patterson talks with priestess, author, and Goddess advocate Karen Tate. Together, they have an engaging conversation about Goddess spirituality, sacred feminine values, and the lasting influence of ancient mythology.

Karen talks about her journey, from growing up in the American Bible Belt to discovering the feminine side of the Divine. She found her path where spiritual transformation, social justice, and the Divine Feminine meet. She also introduces the “sacred trident” that guides her work: seeing the Divine Feminine as deity, archetype, and ideal.

Together, Rachel and Karen explore:

What the Divine Feminine means and why she is more than “patriarchy in a skirt”

The importance of restoring balance between the sacred feminine and sacred masculine

How goddesses can serve as archetypes, role models and sources of empowerment

Sacred feminine values such as empathy, diversity, justice and healthy boundaries

The ancient archaeological evidence for Goddess worship

Whether we can work with deities from cultures and pantheons beyond our own

How patriarchal retellings have shaped myths about Medusa, Persephone and other goddesses

Reclaiming women’s anger, personal power and spiritual authority

What ancient mythology can teach us about gender, sexuality and modern society

Karen’s book, Divine Feminine: Deity, Archetype and Ideal

This thoughtful discussion shows how Goddess spirituality can offer sanctuary, inspiration, and practical tools for both personal and collective growth, no matter your gender or spiritual background.