In this chapter, Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores the deep, primal song that lies within every woman, known as the Canto Hondo. This "deep song" is an ancient, soulful music that resonates with the very core of a woman's being. It is the inner voice of intuition, passion, and wisdom that calls women back to their wild, authentic selves.
The story focuses on the need for women to reconnect with their deepest, most intimate knowing—the part of them that sings from the depths of the soul. This song is often drowned out by societal expectations, repression, or external demands, and the journey of reclaiming it is both transformative and empowering. Estés emphasizes that by listening to this Canto Hondo, women are able to rediscover their personal power, creativity, and spiritual essence.
Through mythological stories, fairy tales, and personal reflections, Estés invites women to unearth the deep, soulful music within and to trust their inner voices, the primal wisdom that has been passed down through generations. The chapter underscores the importance of finding one's voice and honoring it as an essential part of one's journey back to wholeness and true self-expression
LIVE 17th March , recordings added straight after.