Genesis 3: 16, The Pains of Giving Spiritual Birth Again and Again
🌟 The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)
📜 Introduction
In the beginning, the journey of the soul begins with a spark—a divine invitation to awaken and create. Genesis 3:16 speaks of the sorrow and labor of birthing, a living parable of our spiritual awakening and the inner conflict between body and soul. In this passage, we are reminded that the path to spiritual embodiment is not easy: the body’s desires and the soul’s higher call often struggle within us.
Every word, every breath in this scripture mirrors our own sacred journey: the tension between the flesh and the spirit, the labor of bringing forth divine light within, and the humility required to surrender to a higher will. May this reflection guide you back to the Source of your being, as you awaken the light within and walk the eternal path of Adam’s transformation.
📖 Scripture Passage
“Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.” —Genesis 3:16 (KJV)
🕊️ Allegory & Metaphysical Interpretation
This passage reveals the struggle of the soul to birth the divine within the confines of the flesh. The “sorrow” and “conception” symbolize the soul’s labor in manifesting spiritual truth through a body of limitations and desires. To be spiritual is to give birth to the Self, again and again, with every breath—a process that requires both surrender and endurance.
The “desire” of the woman reflects how the soul is drawn to the body’s wants, easily overshadowed by material cravings. In the same way, the Levites, tasked with spiritual leadership, faced the ongoing battle of upholding divine service while navigating their own human frailties. They were called to be mediators, yet they too wrestled with doubt and desire, embodying the challenge of living as vessels of spirit.
The “rule over thee” mirrors the natural dominance of the body’s appetites if the spirit’s voice is not honored. When we acknowledge our own wrongdoing, it is the spirit that speaks—calling us to the light. But the body does not yield easily. The aches and pains of the body are the feelings of Adam—the soul’s discomfort as it surrenders to the rebirth of spirit. This is the painful journey of spiritual labor, much like the physical labor of birth.
Yet Eve, the archetypal mother, chooses this labor despite knowing the pain that lies ahead. Her desire is for the spirit to be born—a child of light that transcends the limitations of flesh. In this divine dance, Adam becomes the spiritually led person, reborn through the body’s suffering and the soul’s longing. Eve is the midwife of this transformation, guiding the soul through the sorrow of the flesh into the joy of divine rebirth.
Like the Levites, as Eve foreshadowed, who tended the temple while purifying their own hearts, we too are called to balance service and self-reflection. Each moment of spiritual surrender is a new birth, a divine invitation to choose light over shadow, spirit over flesh.
🌟 Why We Use Kabbalah Insights, Tarot Guidance, A Course in Miracles, Chakra and Energy Healing, Essential Oils, and Crystals
We weave these spiritual tools into our reflections and rituals because they are gateways to deeper understanding and alignment with the Divine.
🌟 Kabbalah Insights
Kabbalah reveals the hidden architecture of this struggle. This passage resonates with the sefirah of Yesod (Foundation)—the bridge between spirit and the world of form.
- Descent of light: Yesod channels divine intention into manifestation—reminding us that every labor pain is the soul’s effort to birth higher truth in a world of form.
- Chokhmah and Binah: The masculine impulse to give and the feminine impulse to receive both flow through Yesod, teaching us to balance spirit and form.
As we meditate on this passage, we align with Yesod’s call to be vessels of spiritual birth, despite the body’s weight.
🌟 Tarot Guidance
🌟 Why Use Tarot to Help Explain the Bible?
Tarot and the Bible both speak the language of the soul—a symbolic language that transcends time, culture, and religious tradition. When we read the Bible as a mystical or allegorical text, Tarot becomes a powerful companion tool that can help us:
1. Access the Archetypes Hidden in Scripture
The Tarot is built on universal archetypes: The Fool, The Magician, The Lovers, The Tower, etc. These archetypes are spiritual energies and inner states we all encounter on the path of awakening.
The Bible is full of these same patterns:
- Adam is The Fool—innocent, beginning a journey.
- Moses is The Hierophant—teacher and spiritual leader.
- Jesus is both The Hanged Man (sacrifice) and The Sun (illumination).
By using Tarot, we unlock a symbolic key that helps us interpret the characters and events in scripture as reflections of our own inner transformation.
2. Bridge the Subconscious and the Sacred
While the Bible speaks to our higher mind and spiritual understanding, Tarot speaks to the subconscious, the intuitive, and the emotional body. Combining them creates a full-spectrum map of healing—one that engages the conscious, unconscious, and divine self.
Tarot doesn’t “predict” the Bible—it mirrors it, offering:
- Emotional resonance
- Inner meaning
- Spiritual lesson
This helps us embody the teachings rather than just intellectualize them.
3. Support Non-Literal, Mystical Interpretation
If we read the Bible not as historical fact but as a soul journey, Tarot supports that framework. It helps us see:
- The Garden of Eden as a state of inner harmony.
- The serpent as a catalyst for awakening.
- Cain and Abel as personas within the psyche.
Tarot cards echo these same patterns—inviting us to reflect and evolve, not just obey.
4. Guide Personal Revelation
Each Tarot card acts as a spiritual mirror. When placed alongside a biblical passage, it can help a person:
- See what part of the story they’re currently living.
- Recognize emotional blockages or spiritual opportunities.
- Receive direct inner guidance from their higher self.
For example:
- Reading Genesis 4:9 (Cain & Abel) with the Five of Swords and Judgement card helps us feel the moral weight and spiritual call beyond the literal murder.
5. Restore Feminine and Intuitive Wisdom
The Bible, as traditionally interpreted, often silences the feminine, intuitive, and nonlinear aspects of truth. Tarot reintroduces that dimension:
- The High Priestess restores inner knowing and divine mystery.
- The Empress revives the sacred feminine as a nurturing creator.
- The Moon invites emotional depth and healing.
This balances the rational, patriarchal frameworks and helps integrate heart with mind, intuition with logic.
Final Thought:
Using Tarot with the Bible is not about divination. It’s about illumination.
It’s about awakening the layers of divine meaning encoded in scripture so that it becomes a living revelation—one that meets you exactly where you are on your spiritual path.
The Empress card resonates here—she is the mother of creation, symbolizing both the pain and beauty of birth. Her presence teaches us to honor the labor of the soul and the divine feminine within.
For the Levites’ journey, the Hierophant also appears, reflecting the priestly role: to guide, to teach, and to embody the sacred even when the body resists.
🌟 A Course in Miracles Reflection
A Course in Miracles reminds us that true birth is not of the body alone but of the spirit.
- Key Lesson: “I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.”
- Reflection: In every labor pain of the spirit, we can choose love over fear, knowing that the body’s cries do not define our eternal spirit.
🌿 Why We Include Rituals
Every blog post in this Scripture and Ritual series is more than a reflection—it is a living practice. Rituals bridge the seen and the unseen, turning insight into embodied truth. By anointing, tapping, or meditating, we honor the Levites’ example: to weave divine service into the daily labor of life.
💜 Chakra & Energy Healing Focus
Chakra / Energy Center: The Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana)—the center of creation, sexuality, and the waters of birth.
The chakra is a portal linking the unseen spiritual realms to the body. Our level of love or fear determines what is allowed to enter through these portals.
- Balanced state: When open, the Sacral Chakra nurtures a healthy relationship between body and spirit, embracing both pleasure and purpose.
- Imbalance: When blocked, it can lead to emotional overwhelm or disconnection from creative power—mirroring the struggle of spiritual birth.
🌿 Essential Oils
- Sandalwood – Encourages spiritual devotion and balances sensuality with sacredness.
- Jasmine – Opens the heart to divine pleasure and ease, softening the labor of spiritual rebirth.
- Clary Sage – Clears emotional stagnation and awakens creative flow.
💎 Crystals
- Carnelian – Sparks creativity and balances the pull of the body’s desires with the soul’s purpose.
- Moonstone – Supports emotional balance and divine feminine wisdom.
- Clear Quartz – Amplifies spiritual intentions, aligning body and spirit.
👐 EFT Tapping Sequence
Before beginning, take a few deep breaths and tune in to how you’re feeling. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), also known as tapping, helps release emotional blockages and realign your energy. Tap with your fingertips on the points below, repeating each affirmation 2–3 times or until you feel a shift.
1️⃣ Sacral Chakra (below the navel): “I honor the labor of my soul, birthing spirit within form.”
2️⃣ Heart Center: “I embrace both the pain and beauty of spiritual growth.”
3️⃣ Crown: “I surrender to divine light, letting it guide my spiritual birth.”
🌟 Integration Breath: Inhale slowly, imagining the divine light filling every cell of your being.
🌅 Simple Anointing & Meditation Ritual
Anointing
Anointing is the sacred practice of bridging body and spirit, using essential oils to ground spiritual insights in the body.
1️⃣ Place a drop of Jasmine on your fingertips.
2️⃣ Gently anoint your lower belly while whispering:
“I anoint myself with divine light, birthing spirit in every breath.”
3️⃣ Optionally anoint your heart and crown.
Crystal Companion
Hold or place Moonstone over your womb or lower belly to honor the divine feminine within.
Meditation for Divine Birth
- Sit comfortably, spine straight.
- Close your eyes and breathe deeply.
- Visualize a waterfall of golden light flowing from your crown to your sacral center, washing away fear and opening the portal of creation.
- Affirm: “I am an open vessel of divine light. I trust the labor of my soul.”
- Rest in this light as long as you feel guided.
🖋️ Journaling for Reflection
After your meditation, journal what arises. Ask yourself:
- What “labor pains” am I experiencing in my spiritual journey?
- How can I honor the body’s needs while staying true to the spirit’s call?
- What does the story of the Levites teach me about spiritual leadership and self-forgiveness?
✨ Closing Blessing
May the divine light illuminate your path, guiding you to birth your truest Self in every moment. Let the struggles of the body and the soul become sacred dances of devotion. Like the Levites, as Eve foreshadowed, who tended the temple while purifying their own hearts, may you stand as both priest and seeker, remembering that each labor pain of the spirit brings you closer to divine wholeness.
May the voice of the spirit and the action of the soul be in perfect harmony—singing as one to birth the light of creation in every breath. So may it be. 🌟
— Alchemist Iris