In cultures like the Iroquois, women held significant political power, selecting chiefs and influencing decisions. This often led to more balanced and inclusive governance. Overall, matriarchal structures tended to promote community well-being, environmental stewardship, and a more egalitarian social fabric.  Some indigenous groups have been described as matrilineal, where lineage, inheritance, and clan membership are traced through the mother. The Mosuo people in China are often cited as one of the closest examples of a matriarchal society. In their culture, women are the heads of households, and property and family names are passed down through the maternal line.

In matriarchal societies, you see a greater emphasis on communal care, cooperation, and nurturing. Matriarchal societies also have very different approaches to conflict resolution, with more collaborative and restorative solutions rather than adversarial. 

In a matriarchal society, you find that emotional intelligence and empathy are emphasized more in leadership and the community. This leads to a society where collaboration, nurturing relationships, and community well-being are central values. Emotional expression is more openly encouraged, potentially leading to a more compassionate and supportive environment.

In societies where the Divine Feminine is venerated, you find that the societies embody the Divine Feminine qualities of nurturing, empathy, collaboration, and intuition. In a matriarchal society, these qualities can foster more harmonious, cooperative, and community-oriented dynamics. Such societies often emphasize the well-being of all members, including the environment, and can lead to more sustainable and balanced living. The benefits can include greater social cohesion, equality, and a deeper connection to the cycles of nature. Overall, the Divine Feminine and matriarchal principles can serve as a powerful blueprint for creating more inclusive and compassionate communities.

In our modern era, the re-emergence of figures like Sophia and Mary Magdalene really highlight a resurgence of the Divine Feminine and a deeper focus on balance, healing, and intuition. These matriarchal principles can influence the world by promoting a much-needed holistic approach to leadership, encouraging empathy and collaboration, and fostering a more inclusive and compassionate society.

The concept of the "goddess rising" in today’s context can be seen as a call to reclaim feminine wisdom that has often been suppressed or overshadowed. It invites us to reconnect with our inner wisdom, foster greater harmony between genders, and create a world that values both masculine and feminine energies equally. Ultimately, it’s about bringing balance and healing to our collective consciousness.

It has been said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. This saying underscores the profound impact that nurturing and motherhood have on shaping future generations. When we connect this idea to the Divine Feminine, it emphasizes how qualities like compassion, intuition, and empathy are passed down and instilled in young minds. The Divine Feminine, in this sense, plays a pivotal role in nurturing not just individual growth but also the collective consciousness. As these wisdom attributes are nurtured from one generation to the next, we build a more empathetic, balanced, and interconnected world. It’s a powerful cycle of influence and growth.

In the ancient world, there were constant reminders of the Divine Feminine. Entire civilizations had Goddess temples and places of worship with Goddess statues were scattered throughout the cities and the countryside. There were priestesses serving in the temples and bringing the Goddesses to the people. There were pageants, ritual holidays and religious celebrations. The Divine Feminine was an everyday aspect of life. The Goddesses were known for the various qualities that they embodied and qualities of the Divine Feminine were well known.

The re-emergence of the Divine Feminine in the personage of Sophia and Mary Magdalene is living proof that while the Divine Feminine has, for millennia, been deliberately distained and overshadowed, it never passed from the field of human consciousness.  But like so much of the ancient wisdom teachings and traditions, the Divine Feminine became an undercurrent in secret and hidden places.  Today we see the massive resurgence of her glory and her power as she once again fills the hearts and minds of humanity and beckons all humanity to again arise into a Golden Age of Enlightenment. 

NOTE:

When Mary Magdalene created Temple Sophia Unity Fellowship as a mystic, Sophianic  fellowship, she also created a sister Order which she called The Sovereign Order of the Mystic Knights of St. Mary Magdalene.  When she created the Mystic Knights, she gave very specific instruction on the exact structure of the Order, as well as the exact function of every aspect of the Order. While I was writing this page, Mary Magdalene reminded me that if I wanted to understand a matriarchal society and its function, I needed to look no further than the Sovereign Order of the Mystic Knights of St. Mary Magdalene.  If you wish to learn about Mary Magdalene's matriarchy, please the "structure' page at https://mystic-knights.org.