Entry 1 / The Sacred Journey of Sisterhood: Maiden, Mother, Crone and the Celtic Sisters Knot
From one of my flights… I loveeeeeeeeeeeee a window seat
Currently at Waffle House in Largo, Fl 4/21/25 at 7:13 pm. A cup of coffee, laptop, iPad, iPhone, and a waffle cover the table as I go over the material I’ve written for my blog on sisterhood. As I’m typing and organizing my thoughts in a scholarly manner, I glance from my laptop to my iPad searching for what to do next. As I skim through the material I began to lose my spark. Feeling frustrated because I have the story, I just couldn’t find my voice. It was me it just didn’t sound like me. My words stick in a reader’s mind like their favorite lullaby. I began to read the text filler, and it says “Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.” And just like that I know I am in alignment.
Sisterhood jumped to a new height at Gabbie’s birthday celebration. While we were in the suite preparing to go to the casino. Gabbie looks over at me with wide eyes filled with life and says” I just feel like you need to be here”. Two days later she looks at me again on the elevator and says, “I feel like something big is happening right now something really good.” This time, my friend’s face showed an inkling- she intuitively knew, even without physical evidence to prove it. Dreading my flight back home I thought about the offer but couldn’t take too much of a risk.
When I arrived home, I wasn’t happy reintegrating into a poor environment. Being naturally optimistic with a growth mentality I still managed to find peace in chaos, isolating myself working on my crafts. When I came back to Florida in March as we got dressed for a night out Gabbie made the offer again. After weeks of pondering I accepted, genuinely shocking her. As she burst into song, I felt I had made the right decision. I took a leap of faith and saw how balancing my emotions through sisterhood changed my perspective, which in turn catapulted my success. Over time, this change allowed me to flow creatively, and through sisterhood, I began to see life differently.
“Balancing emotions through sisterhood changed my perspective which in turn catapulted my success.”
I love making connections through history and traditions. I see Hecate appear in traditions later associated with Celtic and Wiccan belief systems, where she is linked to the Triple Goddess. If you don’t know who Hecate is and would like to learn more, look out for my piece on how she reincarnates throughout history in different traditions. Linking the Maiden, Mother, and Crone with moon phases-waxing, full, and wanning.
Being the only girl and eldest of four boys the prominent female figures in my life were my mother and grandmother. I grew up in a combative environment focused on being right on every matter whether it bears fruit or not. Order, control, and dominance were the foundation of my mother’s discipline strategies, so I developed a matter-of-fact style of speaking, cause and effect approach to situations, and used force in every way. I knew early on things would be different for me as I started my mental transformation as a child. The lady I envisioned myself to be would have richer conversations, time would be used strategically and be spent more impactful, and the radiant feeling of harmony would be an everlasting presence.
I am thankful for parts of my upbringing as it resulted in me being a very logical thinker emphasizing boundaries on my morality, sense of self, and discipline. As I morphed myself into who I envisioned I went through numerous social groups sticking to none. My interest, taste, and conversations differed, making me the anomaly not only in the outside world but in my home too. As a result, I would group individuals based upon behavior patterns and detach. I believe who you interact with impacts your daily life in a positive or negative way. After my Florida visit in February the effect of having no community settled in making me realize I was apathetic. In turn, I lacked the interpersonal communication skills I would need to reach the heights I have yet to climb.
Us Easter “25
With the influence of my articulate air sign best friend Gabrielle aka Gabbie aka Kashmere Stylez (a wonderful nail tech based in Largo, Florida). I’ve learnt to speak softer, have more patience, and wait for the answer to reveal itself without force. Who knew sophomore chemistry would lead to an impactful relationship? From there we weren’t bound to the hip but always just a call away. Witnessing each other at our lowest and highest moments, revealing some truths once uncomfortable to share, we have gone from best friends to sisters.
Although this stay was short, I saw a different side of myself. The nurturing and domineering, good and bad, angelic and devilish, and so on. I enjoyed the tussle making me question not only my sanity but where these thoughts stem from. I have a wonderful habit of pulling weeds from the root as you’ll soon see. All for the good you wouldn’t sweep after you mop so why would I trim the edges of my problems instead of removing it fully? The proper tool kit for this surgery on sisterhood: honesty, vulnerability, communication, patience, and a safe place to operate.
While researching artwork for this piece I stumbled across the The Celtic Sisters Knot. This symbol represents the 3 stages of life all women will go through in one way or another making it the symbol for sisterhood. The three stages of sisterhood are labeled as Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Traditionally the order represents a girl coming into her womanhood starting her phase as a maiden.
Maiden symbolizes the dawn of womanhood where you understand and embrace what it means to be a woman. Exploring feminine power by honing freedom in life, love, and mysteries. Once the exploration of the Maiden is complete, we are introduced to the mother.
Every woman has a nurturing aspect to them we simply cannot deny it as we create life, art, and change. Look at how women are responsible for everything - men have even started wars over women. We simply let the illusion that men run the world continue.
Last but never least we have a Crone. Crone represents elderly wisdom which is not limited to age. Crone is a mindset for those who have gone through experiences and learnt the lesson or those who have wisdom to avoid it beforehand can deliver elderly wisdom please don’t let words intimidate you.
The Celtic Sister knot, also known as the triquetra, has three knots layered into one. Each knot represents one of the stages of sisterhood symbolizing the eternal love and unity shared between sisters. Each figure overlapping and entwinning symbolizes how all three phases can be exuded at one time. Strengthening the combined influences the sacredness of sisterhood as women we all maneuver from maiden, mother, and crone. The knotwork represents the unyielding connection that transcends time and distance. This symbol is highly recognized in Celtic tradition.
Hey! Let’s play a game label each example as Maiden, Mother, or Crone
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Hey! Let’s play a game label each example as Maiden, Mother, or Crone 〰️
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Answer revealed at the end
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Answer revealed at the end
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Answer revealed at the end
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Answer revealed at the end
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Answer revealed at the end
During Easter the family we were hosted by held an Easter egg hunt. I was under the impression adults could participate… I was wrong. I was a little turnt off because I am a kid at heart and wanted to participate. On the ride home I expressed this to Gabbie she said “It’s okay sister I know you’re competitive” -that I am, thank you maiden. My fiery, ambitious nature has its highs and lows, but acknowledging it helps me maintain a better balance.
Another ride I embodied crone as we talked about her wanting to change some things in her business. I let her speak until she answered her own question and reiterate what she has figured out and giving supporting facts to help her be more at ease with her decision. We both embody Maiden by reminding each other of our strengths, interests, and how far we’ve come. Being a mother to each other by giving patience and understanding that we didn’t receive from our own. I developed a love for cooking again being here. I don’t look at it as a task or chore anymore, I thoroughly enjoy it. Bringing out my Mother side.
There will always be hierarchy and status in everything we do, are, and participate in. Depending on your morals, ethics, and values who you align with will differ, I value patience, communication, honesty, vulnerability, and individuals who hold space. It is important to choose wisely who you associate with as they will impact your life in one way or another. I am honored to have one of the sweetest souls to be my sister. I have become a better listener, communicator, and tapped into a more giving nature. I’m mindful of my words, tone, and actions. So, for that I thank sisterhood and hope all would develop a deeper appreciation for not just sisterhood but women we wear many hats bound to create change in everyone’s life one way or another.
Thank you for reading my first piece on my site. My next piece will be on emotional intelligence, what is it, why it’s important, and how it impacts life course.
Yours truly,
Kayhla <3
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“Sisterhood- something I never fully understood until now. “
Kayhla
