Reclaiming Mary Magdalene: Priestess of Isis | Age of Aquarius | S1 Ep.18

The Forgotten Priestess Archetype—Mary Magdalene | Divine Union in Sacred Partnership A buried truth is rising in modern mythology and philosophy of the divine feminine, and the sky is signaling it. A new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius, the turn to the fire horse year, and Saturn meeting Neptune at zero degrees Aries set the stage for a collective reset—one that asks us to rebuild our spiritual lives with equal measures of structure and wonder. We take that cue to revisit Mary Magdalene, not as the “fallen woman” of legend, but as priestess, teacher, patron, and the first witness to resurrection.We walk through the historical mix-up that branded her a prostitute and show how even the canonical gospels paint a different picture: steadfast presence at the cross, first to the tomb, and charged to “go and tell.” Then we open the Gnostic door. Texts like the Gospel of Mary and the Gospel of Philip reveal a beloved companion entrusted with esoteric teaching, sparking the ancient tension between living wisdom and institutional gatekeeping. Along the way, we connect Magdalene’s anointing rites to the Isis lineage—alabaster and spikenard as sovereign and funerary sacraments—and explore seven not as shame but as initiation. Read Mary Magdalene Revealed through my bookshop.org affiliate link to support independent bookstores.This is a story about sacred partnership, or hieros gamos, where masculine and feminine consciousness meet to create resilience and renewal. It’s about rites that heal rather than punish, grief as technology, and words as creative power. We weave in the current astrology to ground the symbolism: Saturn gives form, Neptune dissolves and dreams, and their conjunction at the zodiac’s first degree suggests a fresh architecture for collective meaning. With asteroid Magdalena lighting up Leo, sovereignty and visibility become part of the call.We close with a simple anointing practice you can do with oil or water, pairing clear affirmations—“I see the truth,” “I speak the truth,” “I embody sacred partnership”—with touch and breath. Whether you treat the sky as metaphor or map, you’re invited to reclaim what patriarchy buried: Sophia’s wisdom, the priestess path, and your right to lead with a steady heart. If this resonates, share it with someone ready to remember. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what truth are you ready to anoint today?Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Casey Dunne on Substack Educational Resources and Priestess Initiations WebsiteBooks I Love Shop through this link to support independent bookstores and this podcast.Discover Your Goddess Astrology PlacementsWellness Guides by CaseyThis podcast offers spiritual and psychological education and priestess wisdom. This is not therapy, counseling, or mental health treatment.Intro music composed by my dad, Mike Dunne: [Spotify link]