Plant medicines have been trusted allies of humanity for thousands of years, guiding us to uncover hidden truths, heal ancestral wounds,go and reclaim the wisdom within. Today, as more women seek profound spiritual growth and self-discovery, these sacred medicines—from psilocybin and ayahuasca to MDMA—offer a portal into our most profound truths. As modern medicine woman Sand Symes shared on a recent podcast, “The medicine is in you.” Let us explore the magic, empowerment, and spiritual connections these medicines provide.
Rediscovering Feminine Energy and Wisdom Through Sacred Medicine
Sand Symes is a psychedelic guide, shamanic practitioner, and women’s empowerment coach. Her journey began in childhood when she saw energies and ancestors, only for that gift to be silenced by societal norms. Decades later, plant medicines reopened her connection to the sacred.
Her story resonates with many women who have felt disconnected from their innate wisdom. Medicines like cannabis, which Symes refers to as “her,” taught her how to slow down and reconnect with her body. “I had never felt my body as relaxed and open until I met cannabis,” she reflects.
These medicines meet us where we are. Cannabis might offer stillness; psilocybin could open doors to ancestral healing. Together, they invite us to release old narratives, revealing the strength and sovereignty buried beneath.
The Feminine Dance of Healing: Ayahuasca, Psilocybin, and Huachuma
The sacred union of masculine and feminine energies is a cornerstone of plant medicine. Ayahuasca, for example, combines the masculine vine and the feminine bulb to create its transformative brew. Symes’ two-decade journey with ayahuasca began in the jungles of Ecuador and Peru, where the medicine mirrored her truths, fears, and deepest yearnings.
“Ayahuasca invited me to understand myself,” she shares, emphasizing the medicine’s ability to guide us toward inner clarity. Similarly, her experiences with Huachuma (San Pedro cactus) opened portals to self-inquiry and healing, teaching her about unity, light, and the shadows we often suppress.
Psilocybin mushrooms, too, have their own feminine spirit. Sand describes her journey with “the queen of the fairies,” who led her to her ancestral roots in Ireland, where myths of leprechauns and toadstools reflect humanity’s ancient partnership with fungi. The “pot of gold” in these tales is not wealth but the realization of our divine birthright: spiritual awakening.
Modern Pathways: Embracing Synthetic Medicine as Sacred
While plant medicines have ancient roots, synthetic medicines like MDMA also have a role in this sacred work. For Symes, MDMA revealed its intelligence by asking, “Where do you think I come from?” She understood that even synthetic compounds emerge from the same universal consciousness that creates plants and fungi.
By dissolving fears and encouraging emotional openness, MDMA offers healing—especially for women navigating trauma or seeking connection with themselves. Its transformative power lies not in its origin but in its ability to illuminate our essence.
Integration: The Key to Sustained Transformation
Medicine journeys can be profound, but the real work begins afterward—in integration. Symes believes integration is where the magic becomes tangible. It’s not enough to touch enlightenment during a ceremony; we must weave those insights into our daily lives.
She recalls her challenges in the early years, trying to integrate medicine experiences without guidance. Over time, she discovered the importance of community: “We need each other,” she says. A safe circle of wisdom keepers and fellow journeyers ensures the lessons of the medicine are not lost to the distractions of modern life.
Microdosing: Small Doses, Big Shifts
For those hesitant about immersive medicine journeys, microdosing offers an accessible entry point. “Microdosing is the doorway,” Sand explains.
Unlike full ceremonies, microdosing provides subtle but powerful clarity. For Symes, it lifted her menopausal brain fog, allowing her to reconnect with her intuition. Many women report similar experiences, noticing shifts in habits, relationships, and self-perception—often without realizing the changes until they unfold.
Microdosing invites us to reclaim our innate wisdom, one gentle step at a time. Whether it’s reaching for healthier choices or seeing old patterns with new eyes, the medicine’s intelligence works quietly, reminding us of our potential.
Reclaiming Sovereignty and Ancestral Healing
Plant medicine isn’t just personal; it’s ancestral. Sand believes that as we heal, we ripple change across generations. “When one person starts to break old trauma,” she says, “it affects seven generations back and seven generations forward.”
These medicines help us confront inherited stories—of scarcity, unworthiness, or disconnection—and rewrite them. For women especially, this reclamation of sovereignty is revolutionary. By stepping into our truth, we dissolve patriarchal narratives and reconnect with the sacred feminine.
The Call to Sacred Partnership
At its heart, medicine work is a partnership. These plants and compounds invite us to collaborate with their intelligence, but they don’t do the work for us. As Symes emphasizes, we must meet the medicine halfway, committing to the integration and the sacred dance of self-discovery.
For women ready to embark on this path, she offers hope: “When a woman meets herself, she sees the stories she’s been living as stories, not truth. Then she can claim her sovereignty.”
The journey isn’t always easy, but it is profoundly rewarding. Each step brings us closer to our radiant, authentic selves—and toward a collective future shaped by love, compassion, and higher consciousness.
Embrace the Journey
Whether exploring microdosing, seeking a ceremonial experience, or integrating past journeys, remember that the medicine meets you where you are. It offers what you need—not always what you expect—and opens doors to infinite possibilities.
As we walk this path together, guided by the wisdom of women like Sand Symes, let us honor the sacredness of these medicines and the profound feminine energy they awaken within us. It’s time to reclaim our birthright, one breath, one story, and one journey at a time.
