Quote by Carol P. Christ

Our great symbol for the Goddess is the moon, whose three aspects reflect the three stages in women's lives and whose cycles of waxing and waning coincide with women's menstrual cycles.

Our great symbol for the Goddess is the moon, whose three as

Summary

This quote highlights the symbolic association between the moon and the feminine divine. The moon is depicted as a great symbol for the Goddess, representing the three stages in women's lives: maidenhood, motherhood, and cronehood. Furthermore, the moon's cycles of waxing and waning align symbolically with women's menstrual cycles. This quote underscores the spiritual, cultural, and mythical significance of the moon in relation to the multifaceted nature of women's experiences and the deep connection between femininity and the cycles of nature.

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By Carol P. Christ

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