Moving Forward Together: Day 26

March 26: Nancy Pelosi & the Crone’s Art of Power

Mar 26, 2025

Photo credit: By John Harrington - www.speaker.gov, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=77812995

Happy birthday, Nancy Pelosi.

To hold power as a woman in a system built by and for men is no small feat. To wield it strategically, unapologetically, and consistently in the service of justice—that is witchcraft of the highest order.

Nancy Pelosi, born on March 26, 1940, is not just the first woman Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives—she is one of the most influential political figures in American history. Her career spans decades, shaped by fierce intelligence, strategic mastery, and a refusal to let gender define her limits.

She did not sneak her way into power. She walked in, made herself known, and stayed.

Pelosi’s leadership has been defined by her ability to hold a fractured party together, deliver votes on razor-thin margins, and pass transformative legislation in the face of relentless opposition. Her signature achievement—the Affordable Care Act (2010)—expanded healthcare access to millions and cemented her legacy as a fighter for human dignity and wellness.

She has consistently championed:

🩺 Healthcare access – Including protections for pre-existing conditions, lower prescription drug costs, and expanded Medicaid coverage.

⚖️ Reproductive rights – Standing firm on abortion access and women’s healthcare funding, even in the face of political backlash.

🌍 Climate action – Supporting green energy investments, environmental protections, and climate legislation long before it became mainstream.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ rights – Backing anti-discrimination protections and celebrating marriage equality as a core civil right.

💼 Workers’ protections – Advocating for fair wages, union rights, and economic justice for working people.

Pelosi has also weathered decades of gendered criticism—called shrill, ruthless, too ambitious. Her power has often made people uncomfortable. That, too, is the mark of a Crone.

In her memoir, The Art of Power (2008), Pelosi doesn’t frame leadership as domination. Instead, she describes it as a blend of strategy, negotiation, persistence, and values. Her power has always been deliberate, thoughtful, and rooted in service.

She is not charismatic in the traditional sense. She is disciplined. She doesn’t posture—she counts votes.

And she’s not afraid to play the long game.

Her example shows that leadership isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it is about knowing when to speak, when to push, and when to wait. It’s about keeping your eyes on the outcome, not the noise.

The Crone archetype is often imagined as wild, spiritual, or mystical—but she is also a strategist. She has seen it all. She has been underestimated, written off, and talked over—but she remembers every slight and knows how to use every tool. She isn’t here for your approval. She’s here to get it done. Pelosi embodies the Crone who walks into male-dominated rooms and doesn’t flinch. The Crone who uses every inch of her knowledge, experience, and instincts to move systems, pass laws, protect lives.

A Spell for Strategic Power & Leadership with Purpose

This spell is for those who are ready to lead, or already leading, and want to strengthen their strategic mind, sharpen their intuition, and stay grounded in their values. It calls on Pelosi’s legacy, the Crone’s wisdom, and the magic of action with purpose.

What You’ll Need:

A purple candle (for power and leadership)

A deck of playing cards or tarot cards (to represent strategy and foresight)

A small key or compass (symbolizing direction and decision-making)

A slip of paper (to write your leadership intention)