Is There a Priestess Awakening Within You?

Sisterhood

Nov 1

Written By Meredith Rom

Have you always felt a connection to your intuition but a longing to further develop your trust in it?

Do you ever find yourself having vivid, even prophetic dreams?

Do you love the space of ritual and authentic sharing, but wish for even more of it in your life?

Do you ever feel connected to ancient Egypt, Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary or Isis without even really knowing why?

Do you believe in past lives, and the possibility that you may have been a Priestess before?

There is an awakening happening in many women at this time.

We are beginning to remember.

For the last few years, I have been remembering this part of myself ~ the Priestess. The wayshower.

A woman here to birth a new paradigm.

I've been stepping more and more into an embodiment of service.

Becoming a sacred chalice for the divine. Embodying the sacred feminine.

Allowing. Trusting. BEING.

We are here to awaken our collective consciousness. We are creating more unity in a culture that has been out of balance for a very long time...

What is the process of Priestess awakening?

Maybe you were receiving a healing session or tarot reading and the practitioner just felt “Priestess Energy” in you. Or you hear the word somewhere and feel a deep resonance. Or maybe you receive a vision in a sound healing, or wake up from a dream, and hear the word “Priestess” within you. There are many ways the awakening process may begin, maybe that’s even what drew you to search online to find this article.

However this awakening process begins for you, it’s important to know you are not alone. It is very likely you have walked this path for many lifetimes, and now is your time to remember.

How can I start my own Priestess awakening journey?

Continue or begin a practice of meditation, an opportunity to empty out and embody “empty presence.” See if you can bring ritual into your daily life, whether it’s a sacred pause with a cup of tea, or honoring new and full moon wisdom. You may like to read Six Pillars of the Priestess Path or Seven Signs You’re a Modern Day Priestess, (or keep reading below). You can also begin to seek out women’s circles in your community or online (check out offerings on yoga studio boards). Or you can join a Priestess program like the one I lead each year.

What are the signs of a Priestess awakening in daily life?

Signs of a Priestess awakening often emerge subtly, weaving into the tapestry of your daily life and whispering reminders of your soul’s ancient call. You may find yourself increasingly drawn to moments of stillness, feeling an almost magnetic pull toward meditation or reflective practices. Your intuition becomes heightened, offering profound insights or a knowing that transcends logical explanation.

Rituals take on new meaning, and you might begin to create a sacred space in your home to light candles with intention, or honor the phases of the moon. A deep connection to nature emerges, where the cycles of the Earth and your body feel more harmonious. You may notice a growing sensitivity—emotional, energetic, or even physical—that allows you to tune into the needs of others and the world around you with compassion and grace.

Additionally, you might find yourself called to hold space for others, whether through creating community, facilitating gatherings, or simply offering your presence as a grounding force. Synchronicities abound, guiding you to books, teachers, or experiences that resonate deeply with the archetype of the Priestess within. These signs are invitations to embrace the sacred feminine energy rising in you and to step more fully into your unique path of service.

Why is Priestess awakening important for our planet and spiritual growth?

A Priestess awakening is vital for spiritual growth because it reconnects you with your innate divine essence and your role in the collective evolution of consciousness. As you awaken, you become a vessel for sacred wisdom, balancing intuition and action, stillness and service. This journey fosters deep self-awareness, healing, and alignment with the rhythms of the natural and spiritual worlds. It dissolves limiting beliefs, opening a pathway to embody authentic power, compassion, and connection. Through this awakening, you anchor the sacred feminine, cultivating unity on our planet and inspiring others to step into their light, potentially advancing humanity’s collective spiritual evolution to a more balanced world.

Can anyone experience a Priestess awakening, or is it rare?

If you are experiencing a Priestess awakening, chances are you have walked as a Priestess in another lifetime. Or, you may be a more new soul to Earth, here with a specific purpose to increase the light quotient and frequency on Earth at this powerful time. In my experience, there are many women called to the Priestess path that have chosen to incarnate on this planet at such a pivotal time. Some believe this is the end of an era and a beginning of a Golden Age. These women are here to “midwife” a new paradigm, where the divine feminine and masculine coexist in unity. However, priestess energy is still relatively new to the mainstream collective, so it may feel vulnerable to publicly claim this path. (Read about the Five Core Wounds of the Priestess to learn why)

Anyone who feels called to embody sacred service and connection may explore a Priestess path. This calling often arises when one is open to deep inner work, healing, and spiritual alignment. While some feel a lifelong pull toward the Priestess archetype, others may awaken to it unexpectedly through dreams, synchronicities, or life events. The path is unique for each individual, but its essence is universal: awakening to divine purpose and service.

What practices help in deepening a Priestess awakening?

To deepen a Priestess awakening, begin with practices that align body, mind, and spirit. Daily meditation or breathwork fosters stillness and receptivity, allowing intuitive guidance to emerge. Rituals, such as lighting candles, journaling, or honoring the lunar cycles, invite sacredness into your life. Connecting with nature—through grounding, moon gazing, or walking barefoot—helps you attune to Earth’s rhythms. Join women’s circles or spiritual communities to share and amplify your journey. Study ancient wisdom traditions through books or courses, explore the archetype of the Priestess in my free webinar, and engage in practices like yoga, sound healing, or energy work to open your heart to divine connection.

How long does a typical Priestess awakening journey take?

The journey of a Priestess awakening is not bound by time; it is as unique as the individual experiencing it. For some, the awakening unfolds gradually over years, deepening layer by layer as they align with their soul’s purpose. For others, it may come as a sudden and profound shift, catalyzed by life events or spiritual practices. This is not a destination but a lifelong process of embodying sacred service, inner wisdom, and connection to the divine. Each phase of the journey brings new insights and growth, reminding us that awakening is a cyclical, ever-evolving path of self-discovery.

Are you remembering?

Here are a few signs there is a modern day priestess awakening within you...

Your Calling is to be of Service

To be a leader, you must first learn to serve. —Jennie Mira

The priestess is not a teacher or leader on a pedestal, but rather, she is of the highest service. She is in service to her community and to her calling. Being of service is not about placing anyone above or below, but rather creating a mutual relationship of respect between the priestess and the women she facilitates and serves.

Her work is to become a channel, a vessel to serve the highest good of the divine. She must maintain a practice of self-care to be the most present and abundant in her ability to serve and become a channel.

Many women fantasize about a priestess wearing flowing robes, crowns and using magical tools, but in reality the priestess is the last one there at the end of the ritual, prepared to scrape the candle wax off the floor...

You are Highly Intuitive

The priestess uses practices such as writing, dancing, movement, meditation, self-care and alone time to hone her ability to listen to intuition. Our intuition is like a muscle that heightens when we pay attention to it. The more she can quiet the busyness of her mind, the more access she will have to the guidance of the divine and be able to step into the role of a channel to those in need.

You Seek Out Ritual in Your Daily Life

Rituals infuse magic, intention and sacredness into our daily lives. A ritual can turn a mundane act done without awareness into a sacred act with clarity and purpose. Slowing down to say a blessing before a meal changes the experience. Meditation, singing, or lighting a candle imbues a moment of peace and serenity into a busy day.

Ritual can also be a healing space where women come together to honor a specific purpose. These rituals may honor transitions, letting go, grieving, the lunar cycle or the change of seasons. Participating in ritual has been one of the most healing ways to mark a big transition in my life. Ritual has provided a space for me to be fully seen, acknowledged and supported by my sisters. After participating in ritual, I feel more confident and courageous to share myself with the world.

You Feel Drawn to Sync with the Moon

In ancient times, women slept in tribes, often under the stars and the moon. Their menstrual cycles were in sync with each other and with the lunar cycles: often bleeding at the new moon and ovulating at the full moon.

You may begin to be more in tune to the natural world and notice energy levels rise and fall. Going out to socialize will make more sense with the heightened energy of ovulation and/or the full moon and slowing down to nest will feel perfect at the new moon. For a modern day priestess, creativity, energy levels and social needs begin to flow in tandem with the moon and tides.

You Are Highly Sensitive

A priestess can feel the energies of the room and has a heightened ability to feel other people's emotions. This can be difficult for highly sensitive women because the world may sometimes feel like "too much."

As a highly sensitive person, you may feel alone in a world of extroverted and gregarious people, however we often forget that heightened sensitivity is a gift. You can fuel your feelings and emotions into writing, singing, and listening with a deeper level of compassion for others.

You Are Naturally Drawn to Holding Space

The twenty-first century priestess becomes the container who helps create sacred space wherein women can connect with the Goddess within. —Ruth Barrett

A priestess is a space-holder. She creates the space for others to show up as they are. Have you noticed that people turn to you to guide them through an experience? Holding space is not about planning or knowing what to do or say. It is about becoming present to the moment. All that is needed is to tune into the energy of the person or the group; to listen and ask for guidance within.

But to be honest, the Priestess path is not always glamorous or easy. It involves initiation, it is an invitation to continually respond to life with love. To welcome both the light and the dark.

And it is most certainly not a path to be walked alone.

For the last month I have been calling together women who are remembering.

Women who feel the call of the Priestess, and ready to honor the path of the sacred feminine within themselves and in the world.