Divine Feminine Leadership Praxis: A Qualitative Analysis of the Craft

In this thesis, I examine divine feminine leadership praxis through the lens of systems thinking, leadership, and change management theory. Using the decolonized methodology of generationally practiced witchcraft ceremonies and moon magic, I sought to build my own divine feminine leadership praxis and discuss how the application of this paradigm might address and heal trauma while also effecting system change. I collected qualitative data over the course of 28 days, or a full lunar and menstrual cycle, also referred to as the moon cycle. I thematically analyzed and synthesized qualitative data gathered through reflexive and arts-based journaling and in dialogue sessions with feedback partners by way of grounded theory. I engaged participants from my faith community and dialogued with these witches about their experiences and my own experiences of making change. The results indicate that; being a witch is equally a spiritual orientation and a political stance, gathering in sister circles amplifies this cultural norm and is a determinant of health, and using imagination and storytelling can engage children in the discussion, as a strategy to pass teachings to future generations. Keywords: leadership, system change, witchcraft, women

Author dc:creator

• Maxey, Michelle, Ruth Roma

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Smolewski, Magdalena

• School of leadership studies

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Identifier URI

https://doi.org/10.25316/ir-19792

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:null:10613/28179