It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of goddesses, and so I’ll admit the main reason I wanted to check out Jo Jayson’s Self-Love through the Sacred Femininewas because the cover art was beautiful and the subtitle is A Guide through the Paintings & Channelings of Jo Jayson. I figured a book full of art like what was on the cover was worth a look.
Self-Love through the Sacred Feminine: A Guide through the Paintings & Channelings of Jo Jaysonis a thoughtful exploration of what it is to identify as a woman. Jayson explores the lives/folklore and wisdom of Guinevere: The Queen, Mariamne of Magdala: The Magdalene, Brighid: Mother Goddess of Ireland, Isis: One Who is All, Mary: The Mother, Jeanne D’Arc: Maid of Orleans, Miriam: The Prophetess, Guan Yin: Mother of Compassion and Mercy, Morgan Le Fey: The Water Spirit, Artemis: Maiden of The Hunt, Kali Ma: The Dark Mother, Inanna: Star of Heaven and Earth, and Grandmother Spider: The Weaver.
First and foremost, the artwork is BEAUTIFUL! The book is hardcover with full color glossy pages, perfect for showcasing Jayson’s work. Each entry includes a brief history lesson and what we can learn from them. There is also a prayer and then some exercises you can work through. Self-Love through the Sacred Feminineis equal parts artbook, workbook, and history lesson. It’s wonderful book!
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