Throughout history, women have contributed significantly to occultism, a role that is sometimes disregarded, and their experiences and accomplishments need wider awareness and appreciation.
Women’s role in the exploration and integration of occult sciences and mystical traditions has been huge. Let’s find out
Seeking Deeper Connections
Statistics from the United States of America show that the number of people who consider themselves as religious is down to 47% in 2022. However, the number of people who identify themselves as ‘spiritual’ (but not religious) is up to 33% of the population. We can safely consider this representative of the trend worldwide.
More people than ever before seem to be seeking deeper connections with their true selves which lie in the metaphysical realms. They seek meaning and purpose beyond the material world. And that, in turn, has led to a resurgence of interest and reverence for the occult sciences and spiritualism.
Women Are Key Drivers
Throughout history, women have especially contributed to a wide range of occult sciences including astrology, divination, numerology, and other esoteric traditions like Kabbalah and Hermeticism. As oracles, healers and priestesses, women have been scholars and revered figures in ancient civilizations of India, Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia. Even in Europe and the USA, movements such as Theosophy, Spiritualism, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn have gained strength. From Hildegard of Bingen to Caterina Sforza of Italy, Helena Blavatsky of Russia to Annie Besant in India, women have been key in promoting deep spiritual exploration.
History shows that women are also more amenable to the practice of these occult sciences. They possess superior intuition and sensitivity to subtle energies and spiritual vibrations. They are in tune with the rhythms and cycles of nature. And most importantly, they can give selflessly (because of which the earth and nature are referred to as ‘mother’)!
Giving Life to Abilities And Passion
Being an Astro-Numerologist, Vastu Expert, Tarot Card reader and a Switch Word Expert myself, I believe that – since women possess a natural aptitude, it is not surprising that they are increasingly taking up these sciences in the modern world.
We are training ourselves for the systematic observation and experimentation involved in analysing and understanding the connections between, say the movement of celestial bodies and their effects on the human mind. Many psychological and cognitive frameworks are being used to interpret practices that used to be written off as ‘rituals’. Mathematical models have been built and quantitative analyses done to interpret patterns and derive insights from the fund of data.
As more and more women turn to the metaphysical beyond the physical, the occult sciences are not only becoming necessary but also lucrative. Astrologers, palmists, numerologists, tarot readers, reiki practitioners and the like are gaining renewed prominence and respect the world over. And if you happen to be a woman like me with more curiosity towards these sciences, you should take the plunge and make the most of it.
Shared by: Manyyaa Adlakkha,
Founder, Vastu guru Manyyaa, Astrologer, Numerologist NLP practitioner, Mind Coach
