Deconstructing the Divine Feminine and Masculine with guest Rev. Lindsey Turner

Guest Rev. Lindsey Turner, a Christian non-binary pastor and astrologer, helps Dr. Lana and Mimi dissect and dismantle a huge new age concept: the Divine Feminine and Masculine.

Deconstructing the gender binary within new age and pagan spiritual communities is a conversation topic that is not often had. Well, we wanted to have it, and so we asked Rev. Lindsey to join us to give us their perspective, not only as a non-binary astrologer and tarot reader, but also as a queer Christian pastor, which was an unbelievable treat for us. Learning about different perspectives from marginalized groups is an amazing gift and a humbling experience, and we were here for it.

Rev. Lindsey tells us about their journey from politics to Christianity to embracing their NB gender. We also talk and laugh (a lot!) about gendering God, planets, tarot cards, and shit new agers say like “the Divine Masculine is destroying the planet.” Rev. Lindsey gives us tips and ideas on how to speak of the Divine in gender neutral ways.

About our guest

Rev. Lindsey is a Christian, non-binary pastor and astrologer.

They practice humanistic astrology; this means they approach astrology as a complete symbolic system that reflects our own human fullness. As a non-binary person, they approach astrology with the goal of integration. That means that there are no “good” or “bad” people, planets, or charts. They also publish weekly tarot spreads, horoscopes, and forecasts on their Patreon.

You can find Rev. Lindsey posting regularly on their Instagram, which is @bad.pastor

Book an appointment with Rev. Lindsey for astrology, tarot readings, and spiritual direction.

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Links

Further reading suggestions from Dr. Lana
Peer-reviewed, Scholarly Articles and Online Encyclopedia Entry
Spencer, A.B. (2010). Does God have gender? Priscilla Papers, 24(2), 5-12.
Tekcan, M. (2005). An overview of God and gender in religion. In A. Jule (Ed.), Gender and the
language of religion (pp. 9-24). Palgrave Macmillan.
Wang, R.R. (n.d.). Yinyang (Yin-yang). In Internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Retrieved May
8, 2021, from https://iep.utm.edu/yinyang/#:~: text=1.,as%20 the%2014th%20 century%
20B.C.E.).

Articles read or referenced by Mimi in the episode
https://lonerwolf.com/divine-feminine/
https://www.spectrumsouth.com/divine-non-binary/

Tarot decks mentioned in the episode
The Modern Witch Tarot by Lisa Sterle
Various decks by Marcella Kroll

Credits
The interview with Rev. Lindsey Turner was recorded via Zoom on May 5, 2021. 
It was edited and condensed for time.

Produced by Mimi Bonhomme