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The Power of the Crone

Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
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Dr. Estés presents the second volume of her masterwork on the Dangerous Old Woman.
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Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés Presents Part Two of Her Masterwork on the Dangerous Old Woman

“Dear brave souls, I warmly invite you to come be at the fireside with me and the Dangerous Old Woman and the Power of the Crone. Who is the crone? She is the most dangerous, the most radical, the most revolutionary woman in existence. Whether in fairy tales or in consensual reality, the old one goes where she wants to and she acts as she wishes; she lives as she chooses. And this is all as it should be. And no one can stop her. Nor ought they try.”—Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD

When Does Wisdom Come?

Entering the terrain of wisdom occurs at any age. We sometimes step, sometimes stumble, and other times are pulled into the territory of the Crone when the need for a deeper, larger understanding of our most meaningful paths in life can no longer be denied, and when the gifts that are hidden in our challenges must be brought forth.

On The Power of the Crone, Dr. Estés presents volume two of the Dangerous Old Woman, with six sessions of original stories, psychological commentary, and blessings. Join her to meet Las Cacareas (The Old Cacklers), La Misteria (The Seer), La Arbolaria (The Spellbreaker), and the wisdom-wielding Crone in many more of her guises.

Fulfilling the Callings of Soul

Says Dr. Estés: “If you weep, the Crone will move closer to you. Laugh, and she wants to hear the joke. Dance, and she wants to dance with you and in you. She has help for the hurt and for the one poisoned by bitterness. She can pull the thorn from the breast, and tattoo your scars with flowering boughs.” This is the power of the Crone, ready to assist each of us to “fulfill the callings of the souls on this earth—with verve, with style, with critical insights, with wisdom, and with love.”

Stories, Poems, and Blessings Include:

  • “The Littlest Giantess”
  • “The Orcharder Who Tried to Deform the Trees”
  • “Backwoods Woman … When the Old Woman Comes to Shake You Awake”
  • “Don’t Make Creator Too Small”
  • “The 13 Phases of the Cycle of Life-Death-Life”
  • “The Unrepentant Trees”
  • El Mano and the Monster”
  • “When ‘The Great They’ Say ‘Stop Acting Up’”
  • “The Girl Who Had No Story”
  • “The Checker-Barked Cherry Tree”
  • “Jack and the Beanstalk”
  • “The Sitar Player”
  • “The Rhymer’s Advice”
  • “Father Bring Me Fire”
  • “Gratitude Is an Emotion of the Heart”

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    Audio + Sounds True One Audio CD
    Contents Digital Audio (7 hours, 32 minutes) + Sounds True One (1-month free membership trial) Digital Audio (7 hours, 32 minutes) 6 CDs (7 hours, 32 minutes)
    Dimensions 5 x 5 inches
    Product Code XC07192 AF01888W AF01888D
    ISBN Number 978-1-60407-461-1 978-1-60407-461-1 978-1-60407-432-1
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    Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    About Clarissa Pinkola Estés

    Clarissa Pinkola Estés, PhD, is an internationally recognized scholar, award-winning poet, and cantadora (keeper of the old stories in the Latina tradition). In addition to her international bestseller Women Who Run With the Wolves, Dr. Estés is a managing editor and columnist writing on politics, spirituality, and culture at the newsblog TheModerateVoice.com, and she is a columnist at The National Catholic Reporter online.

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    Reviewed by Jack H.
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    An Opportunity To Respect And Learn From The Wise Old Woman (Crone)

    ‘The Power of the Crone’ is the second volume of Dr. Estés’ five-volume audio masterpiece known as ‘The Dangerous Old Woman.’ To the uninitiated it is difficult to describe the wisdom, insight, inspiration, and stories in each volume of this series.

    With the myriad skills of a therapist with decades of experience, and a depth psychologist and Jungian analyst at the top of her game, Dr. Estés deftly blends well-known stories, personal family legends and insight into a series of audio recordings that engage and inspire the listener.

    As is usually the case with great work, teaching happens at many levels. Although Dr. Estés is a certified Jungian analyst, that label is too limiting. While Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell raised awareness of Archetypes, many cultural stories, legends, myths and wisdom have passed on from our ancestors for millennia. Often practitioners of depth psychology become Jungian analysts as a result of their education and studies. Dr. Estés seems to have been born to become one of our generations greatest oral and written story tellers, commune with Archetypes, Saints and Angels, as well as maintain a relentless desire to help, inspire and advocate for others.

    One of the greatest gift of this series is its ability to guide the listener to discover who they really are, nurture and empower their “Original Voice,” and cast off social, cultural and personal bindings that separate the listener from his or her destiny and birthright.

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    Reviewed by clare
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    Food for thought, elixir for the soul

    Another fabulous collection of stories, commentaries, and Blessings.

    Heartfelt thanks Clarissa.

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    Reviewed by Eofawn
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    Amazingly insightful

    I listened to this audio collection while driving to work over the course of two weeks and had I not checked it out from the library, I would listen to it with much greater regularity. It speaks to the truth of the matter an lets you know you are alive even with all your uniqueness and differentness. Quite inspiring! I will certainly model the story telling for my own child. It is a powerful way to teach lessons.

    Thank you so much for sharing of yourself Clarissa!

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    Reviewed by Lucinda M.
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    I love listening to Clarissa's stories. She is an amazing story teller and draws you in. I have ordered a lot of her cd's and I am enjoying them & her wisdom. Very well done.

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    Reviewed by candi B.
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    Clarissa is my favorite wise women. I feel fortunate that she has been sharing her stories and wisdom for so many years of my life. I am a Crowned One, at age 70 and living my life more fully, I am sure because of all the wonderful audio tapes of Clarissa's that I've listened to countless times.

    With this series of CDs the first is somewhat difficult to hear, but the rest are fine.

    Bless you Clarissa and thank you Sounds True for making it available within my budget.

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