COURSE

The Saintly Portals

Each saint comes as a guide — a gatekeeper of their own mystery — and for 24 hours, from sunset to sunset, we are invited to sit with their light, to listen to their message through dreams, thoughts, signs and the quiet unfolding of the day. When we are out of tune, we fall into the hands of fate. When we live in alignment, we step into our freedom — the freedom to choose, to create, to awaken.

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Meet your Teacher

Helen Hansen

Cape Town, South Africa

Kinesiologist Helen Hansen specialises in archetypal wisdom that is both traditional and mystical. Helen's archetypal courses here on Insight Timer include: 'Archetypal Psychology', 'Primary Archetypes', 'Exploring the Self through the Elemental Archetypes of Chinese Medicine' and 'Spiritual Archetypes'.

8 Days

40 students

5.0 stars

7 min / day

Awakening

English

Lesson 1

These Saints Are Our Guides, Our Gatekeepers

Welcome to the Saints who have been our gatekeepers through time, showing us our fate, our freedom. These portals are mirrors showing us who we are, within ourselves and in the greater whole. Please have a journal prepared for the next lesson so you can reflect down your messages, signs and symbols.

Lesson 2

Saint Catherine Of Alexandria

Saint Catherine of Alexandria speaks to strength, courage and inner wisdom. Her mind was sharp, her heart pure and her spirit deeply devoted to truth. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St. Catherine starts at sunset 24 November and continues through to sunset 25 November.

Lesson 3

Saint Andrew, The Apostle

St Andrew the Apostle, a humble fisherman filled with divine love. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St.Andrew starts at sunset 29 November and continues through to sunset 30 November.

Lesson 4

Saint Barbara, The Martyr

Saint Barbara was known for her quiet strength she found in her faith. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St. Barbara starts at sunset 3 December and continues through to sunset 4 December.

Lesson 5

Saint Nicholas Of Myra

Saint Nicholas of Myra is known as the river of generosity. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St.Nic starts at sunset 5 december and continues through to sunset6 December.

Lesson 6

Saint Lucia, The Luminous One

Saint Lucia of Sicily was known for her ability to illuminate and heal. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St Lucia starts sunset 12 December and concludes sunset 13 December.

Lesson 7

Saint Thomas, The Doubter

Saint Thomas is often known as Doubting Thomas. What symbols speak to you while listening to this story? What do you see within yourself that is shown through this teaching? As you move through the next 24 hours continue to consider and contemplate your messages. The feast of St. Thomas starts sunset 20 December and concludes sunset 21 December.

Lesson 8

All Saints

Let's reflect : St. Catherine of courage, St. Andrew of connection, St. Barbara of protection, St. Nicholas of generosity, St Lucia of light, St. Thomas of trust. Let the messsages and symbols of these teachers once more speak to your heart. And know that these portals are always with you, in your heart.

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Recent Reviews

MóNiCA🦙💜

December 28, 2025

I highly recommend this course . I learned so much I didn’t know about the saints featured. It is very interesting and inspiring. 💜🪽🙏🏽

Liv

December 24, 2025

What an interesting course around this holiday season. Great job!

Jane

December 20, 2025

Lovely course filled with lots to ponder as we contemplate the lives of such interesting saints. Thanks Helen for guiding us through this both in the lives and here in the course. 🤗💕✨

Rosi

December 19, 2025

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