Lilith

Apr 11

Picture Lilith, not just as a figure of myth but as a symbol of the crossroads between cultures, religions, and historical narratives. She's not just chilling in Eden; she's at the epicenter of a cultural remix, where ancient beliefs collide and blend. Lilith's roots stretch back to the Mesopotamian myths, where she was associated with wind spirits and was considered a harbinger of illness, disease, and death. But, let's decode that: a woman associated with wind—the very symbol of change, power, and something you can feel but can't hold. That's Lilith, embodying the untamable, the uncontrollable essence of nature itself. Fast forward to when her story gets entangled with the Abrahamic traditions. Here comes the drama: she's Adam's first boo, created from the same soil, which to her means equal footing. But when she's told to submit, Lilith's like, “Get someone else to do it," and decides to exit stage left out of Eden. This move—let's call it the first recorded mic drop—lands her in a world of trouble.

Now, here's where the historians and the storytellers start painting her as the villain because, apparently, a woman who stands up for herself must be made an example of. They label her a demon, a seducer, and a kidnapper of infants. Entities similar to Lilith were depicted as powerful goddesses or demonesses, often associated with childbirth and infant mortality—two of the most critical aspects of ancient human life. These associations reflect a deep-seated understanding of the dual nature of life and death, creation and destruction, and the roles women played in both. In the Middle Ages, she becomes a figure of fear, a nocturnal demon haunting the dreams of men and the lives of women and children. Yet, even as her name is used to scare, it's also whispered in reverence, a symbol of resistance against an order that sought to confine women to the margins of society and spirituality.

So, Lilith's out there, wandering the world, and she becomes a symbol of everything society can't control: women's sexuality, independence, and unyielding spirit This version of Lilith is a pioneer of equality and autonomy, challenging the prescribed subordinate role and ultimately choosing self-exile over subordination (not to be confused with submission). Her departure from Eden marks not a fall but an ascent into self-discovery. Lilith ventured into the underworld, a domain often depicted in mythologies as a place of darkness and despair (or otherwise the deep subconscious mind), but for her, it became a crucible for transformation. In this shadowy realm, she engaged deeply with aspects of the self that society shunned: power, independence, and sexuality. These encounters in the underworld were not punitive but enlightening, allowing Lilith to integrate the full spectrum of her being, embracing both her light and shadow. Upon returning from the underworld, Lilith was no longer just a figure of myth but a symbol of resistance and empowerment, which is what happens when you engage in the “shadow work.”

Now, every woman who stands up, who speaks out, who demands her rightful place, carries a piece of Lilith with them. She is a beacon of light for those who decide to traverse the realms of the shadows or the underworld to retrieve the parts of themselves that had been left behind. Lilith was nobody’s background character; she took a solo trip to the shadow realm and turned it into a glow-up retreat. She faced her fears head-on, showing us that stepping into our full power can be as fierce as rocking red bottoms on a runway. Today, Lilith’s spirit urges every woman out here to embrace all parts of themselves—the light, the dark, and the gray areas in between. She teaches us that true accountability and authenticity aren’t just about facing our own music, but sometimes, remixing it to a beat we can proudly dance to. So, let’s channel our inner Lilith, turn our struggles into our strength, and keep it 100, even when the world expects us to tone it down.

Dive deep into the layers of your own story with a shadow work reading, where we gently explore the hidden parts of your inner landscape to help you reclaim your power and illuminate your path. Together, we'll navigate these shadows with care, uncovering insights that empower you to embrace your whole self.