Reclaiming Friday the 13th: A Day of the Goddess and the Mysteries of the Knights Templar

Friday the 13th. For centuries, this day has been shrouded in superstition and labeled as “unlucky.” But what if I told you it’s actually a day deeply connected to the Goddess—a sacred day that holds profound meaning for those who walk the path of feminine wisdom?

From ancient lunar cycles to suppressed mysteries, Friday the 13th calls us to reclaim the divine feminine, particularly through the story of the Knights Templar and their role as protectors of sacred knowledge. Their dramatic fall on October 13, 1307, marked a turning point in history, one that reveals much about the patriarchal suppression of goddess traditions. Let’s explore the roots of this day and the profound role of the Templars in safeguarding divine feminine mysteries.

Friday and the Sacred Feminine

Before delving into the Templars, it’s important to understand the symbolism of Friday itself. Across cultures, Friday has long been associated with goddesses of love, fertility, and creation:

• In Norse mythology, Friday honors Frigg, the goddess of marriage and destiny.

• In Roman tradition, it is linked to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty.

This feminine connection deepens when paired with the number 13. A year contains 13 lunar cycles, aligning this number with the moon and the cycles of menstruation, fertility, and renewal. Ancient cultures revered 13 as sacred, viewing it as a symbol of feminine power and creation.

So why is Friday the 13th feared today? To understand, we must revisit the events of October 13, 1307.

The Knights Templar: Guardians of Divine Feminine Mysteries

The Knights Templar were not just warriors—they were mystics, initiates of sacred rites, and keepers of esoteric knowledge. While they were founded to protect Christian pilgrims during the Crusades, their influence quickly expanded. Over two centuries, they accumulated vast wealth, power, and spiritual authority.

What sets the Templars apart, however, is their rumored connection to the divine feminine. Some accounts suggest they were custodians of suppressed wisdom, including the sacred mysteries of Mary Magdalene.

Mary Magdalene, often misrepresented by patriarchal narratives, is increasingly recognized as a key figure in the early spiritual traditions. Far from the “fallen woman” of later Christian doctrine, Magdalene was a powerful spiritual teacher, a companion of Christ, and possibly a priestess of the Goddess. In many esoteric traditions, she embodies the divine feminine principle: intuition, creation, and sacred love.

The Templars may have preserved this lineage of feminine wisdom. Some believe they safeguarded documents, relics, or even bloodline secrets that honored Magdalene’s true role—as an equal to Christ and a bearer of the divine feminine. This knowledge, if revealed, would have challenged the patriarchal Church’s authority and its erasure of feminine spiritual power.

The Fall of the Templars and the Suppression of the Feminine

On Friday, October 13, 1307, this sacred knowledge came under attack. King Philip IV of France, deeply in debt to the Templars and threatened by their influence, conspired with Pope Clement V to destroy the order. Under Philip’s orders, hundreds of Templars were arrested, tortured, and forced to confess to fabricated charges of heresy, blasphemy, and idolatry.

Many were executed, including the Templars’ last Grand Master, Jacques de Molay, who was burned at the stake in 1314. According to legend, as de Molay faced his death, he cursed both Philip and Clement, predicting their demise within a year. Both men did, in fact, die shortly after, fueling the Templars’ enduring mystique.

The Templars’ fall marked more than the end of a powerful order—it symbolized a broader effort to suppress the divine feminine and sacred wisdom traditions.

Reclaiming Friday the 13th as a Day of the Goddess

For womb healers, mystics, and seekers of the sacred feminine, Friday the 13th is a potent reminder of what has been lost—and what can be reclaimed. This day invites us to honor the cycles of life, the mysteries of the womb, and the profound power of feminine creation.

It’s a day to reflect on the legacy of the Templars and the hidden stories they carried. Were they protectors of Magdalene’s teachings? Custodians of a sacred lineage that honored the Goddess? While we may never fully know, their story reminds us of the resilience of divine feminine wisdom.

As a womb healer, I see Friday the 13th as an invitation to reconnect with these mysteries. To remember the sacred cycles of the moon and the body. To honor figures like Mary Magdalene, whose true essence transcends the distortions of history.

This day is not one of fear but of power—a time to reclaim what has been buried and rise in the truth of the feminine.

Let Friday the 13th be a symbol of the Goddess. Let it remind us that no matter how deeply wisdom is suppressed, it always finds a way to resurface—through us, through our bodies, and through the sacred work of healing.

Movement as Prayer and Somatic Trauma Healing

Movement has always been more than mere motion. It is a language of the soul, a sacred expression that unites the body, emotions and spirit. For centuries, women have turned to movement as a pathway to healing and connection, a ritual that holds both the power of prayer and the alchemy of somatic release.

When we view movement as prayer, it becomes an offering—an embodied act of devotion. Each gesture, each sway, and each rhythm carries an intention, whether to honor the divine, release what no longer serves, or call in something deeply desired. Through movement, we merge with universal energies, reminding ourselves that the divine is not outside of us but woven into the very fabric of our bodies.

This sacred dance aligns us with the rhythms of life itself. When we move intentionally, we connect to the breath, the cycles of the moon, and the pulse of the earth. It becomes a way of grounding our spirit while simultaneously ascending into higher realms of awareness. Movement also reconnects us to our ancestral lineages. The dances and rituals of those who came before us live in our bones - and when we honor these practices, we invite their wisdom and presence into our lives.

Movement is not only a prayer; it is also a profound tool for healing the body. Trauma, often stored in the womb and the tissues of the body, manifests as tension, blockages, and disconnection. Through deliberate and intuitive movement, we can begin to release this trapped energy. The body knows how to heal itself, but it needs permission to move. Gentle shaking, swaying, or flowing movements provide a safe container for this release, helping to free what has been suppressed or held too tightly.

As the body releases, the nervous system recalibrates. Rhythmic movements, such as rocking or undulating the hips, send signals of safety to the parasympathetic nervous system. This creates a state of calm, where the body feels held and supported. In this space of safety, deep healing becomes possible.

Movement also allows us to access what words cannot. Trauma often resides in parts of the brain that are beyond verbal expression. When we move, we bypass the need for language and open a channel for emotions and memories to surface and integrate. This is particularly powerful for women who may feel disconnected from their bodies after experiencing trauma. Movement offers a way to reclaim that connection, to trust the body’s wisdom, and to step back into a sense of personal power.

In this way, movement becomes a sacred act of integration. It draws the fragmented parts of ourselves back into wholeness. It invites us into the present moment, where we can fully inhabit our bodies and our lives.

As a womb healer, I see movement as a prayerful journey into the depths of our being. It is a way of weaving together the spiritual and the somatic, the ancestral and the personal, the pain and the healing. When we move with intention, we not only release and restore; we transform. Each step, each gesture, becomes a sacred dance—a dance that carries us closer to ourselves and to the divine mysteries that live within us.