Grandmother Spider sculpture and photo by Lauren Raine, via Wikimedia Commons.

This morning I’m giving a presentation called “Exploring the Feminine” at the AROHO Retreat. My presentation features images of the divine feminine, including Spider Woman, the Native American creator of language who sang the universe into being. Grandmother Spider, a version of Spider Woman who is particular to the Navajos, brought light to the world and taught people how to weave. She is the weaver of new creations.

Stories from Elders

In “Grandmother Spider,” Stories from Elders, Robin Morningstar Dick appeals to Grandmother Spider for guidance and honors her as one who gives stories. Read the text here or listen to Robin Morninstar Dick read (3 minutes, 50 seconds), then write your reflections.

Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun

Here is the sweetest good-morning story ever! If you can take ten minutes out of your busy day to be a kid again, let Navajo actress and author Geri Keams tell you how Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun. She’s a delightful storyteller! (10 minutes)

FNX Animation – “Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun” Narrated by author Geri Keams from FNX First Nations Experience on Vimeo.

The Hands of Spider Woman

For inspiration on how to weave Spider Woman’s wisdom into your creative process, read artist Lauren Raine’s beautiful essay “The Hands of Spider Woman” and check out her book Spider Woman’s Hands: Weaving a New Web.

Read more of my posts on exploring the feminine.

What threads are weaving together in your life right now? How are you surprising yourself? Where is your creative nature leading you? What new material are you spinning?