{"title":"Meggan Watterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeggan Watterson’s works invite readers into a profound exploration of spirituality and self-discovery, blending historical insight with mystical wisdom. Her books often centre on themes like the divine feminine and personal transformation, offering fresh perspectives on ancient figures and esoteric traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a unique fusion of self-help and spirituality, Watterson encourages a deeper connection with inner truth and nature’s mysteries. 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Through this text, Watterson invites readers to reconnect with the divine feminine and reclaim an inner sense of spirituality that is both empowering and liberating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuried in the sands of the Egyptian desert for centuries, a gospel as authentic as any other was nearly lost to history due to a decree for its destruction in the fourth century. However, the bravery of a few rebel monks saved these critical manuscripts, including the only known gospel attributed to a woman — the Gospel of Mary Magdalene. This gospel offers a dramatically different view of Christianity, one that uplifts the divine nature within each individual and discards the traditional notion of inherent human sinfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Magdalene Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e tells a tale of love that transcends conventional religious teachings. It envisions a world where we are encouraged to embrace our humanity fully, recognizing that within us lies a divine essence. This \"true human being\" does not seek absolution from external entities but discovers divinity through inward reflection and meditation. According to Mary Magdalene’s gospel, this radical presence of love within us can guide us towards an enlightened perspective and imbue our lives with profound meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy meditating in the manner suggested by Mary Magdalene, we can become attuned to the pervasive love that exists in and around us, a vision capable of transforming every aspect of our existence. Watterson's deeply personal and scholarly narrative provides both the guidance and inspiration needed to see ourselves anew and to reclaim the lost sacred feminine aspect of Christianity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Magdalene Revealed\u003c\/i\u003e is an illuminating work that challenges traditional religious paradigms and offers a bold reimagining of spiritual heritage. 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It's a vision of humanity as a beloved community that risked their lives to recognise each other as equals—innately worthy of love, no matter their status within the Roman Empire. And it's about a vision that Christ gave Mary to then give to us, then and now—to see less with the ego and more with the eye of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mary Magdalene Oracle\u003c\/em\u003e leads us card by card through the spiritual teachings of the Gospel of Mary as well as pivotal moments in the legend of Mary's life. Each of the 44 cards reveals a key aspect of the transformation that her gospel seeks to inspire within us. Each card is meant to remind us of the truth that we are comprised of a massively human ego as well as a divinely merciful soul, so that we can do the life-altering inner-work of bringing love to where it has never been before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this extraordinary oracle with original artwork that honours human diversity as well as Mary's historical origins in the Middle East, Harvard-trained feminist theologian Meggan Watterson leads us through Mary's long-lost secret teachings to integrate the profound love that her gospel reveals into a daily spiritual practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46652339519724,"sku":"9781401963415","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3916423482687.jpg?v=1752398832"},{"product_id":"the-divine-feminine-oracle-by-meggan-watterson-9781401953645","title":"The Divine Feminine Oracle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exquisite card deck shares sacred wisdom from saints, goddesses, and holy women from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exquisite oracle deck, scholar, speaker, and author Meggan Watterson has gathered together the saints, mystics, gurus, and goddesses from the world religions who represent both divine beings and the human women who sought to embody them. Each of these sacred ladies, when called upon, can strengthen your capacity to hear your soul. From the unyielding love of Mary Magdalene to the transformational force of the goddess Kali, you will discover the expansive qualities of the divine feminine within you, so that you can embody with ease and levity the love that you already are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Divine Feminine Oracle\u003c\/em\u003e is an invitation to reclaim your power. It's a spiritual tool to hone your intuition. Working with it can be a sacred practice of remembering that you contain your own answers. 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