Intuitive Ritual: A Mana Wahine Sourcebook

Intuitive Ritual is a sumptuous work of art full of ancestral Maori feminine wisdom, original artworks, and lavish photography by acclaimed wahine Maori artists. QR codes embedded in the work link to audiovisual recordings of ritual chants (karakia). A pull-out gatefold highlights rituals for each night of the lunar calendar (maramataka). Poetry and creative writing sit alongside robust scholarship to inspire and illuminate.

Designed pages invite the reader to journal and create their own sacred ceremonies and healing practices of self-growth from the knowledge and tools provided in the book. The book draws on the doctoral research of the author, two decades of academic scholarship, and a lifetime of experience to showcase traditional and contemporary Maori sacred feminine knowledge.

There are sections of the book that celebrate Maori feminine deities (Atua Wahine), offering stories and understandings not widely shared in print. Other sections relate to the different phases of womanhood, to feminine sensuality, beauty rituals, meditations, and creative exercises to inspire personal growth through the practice of ritual meditation and creativity.

The book encourages readers to nurture their wellbeing and develop a stronger relationship with themselves and the divine. Practical tools are provided for constructing and creating powerful personal rituals to celebrate life events, assist transitions, and help the reader connect to themselves, their surroundings, and to the archetypical deities that underpin Maori culture.

As such, this is a sourcebook, a self-help guide, and a toolkit for healing empowerment and self-acceptance. It can be read and applied by anyone interested in deepening their connection with the Atua Wahine and divine femininity through the portal of their own intuitive wisdom.