Quest of the Great Mother March

Rachel Ann Cross May 22, 2026

When we think about the idea of Quest, we often think about the famous stories such as

The Odyssey, Jason and the Argonauts, Gilgamesh, or The Quest for the Holy Grail.

These stories revolve around characters who go out of their comfort zones to intentionally

put themselves into the UNKNOWN. This unknown space, or LIMINAL space is a state of

transition between the thresholds of what we know and what comes next.

The idea of Quest is both ancient and very modern. I believe that there is something in the human spirit that seeks out the knowledge and wisdom that comes from partaking in these experiences.

Aboriginal Australian young people partake in Walkabout as a coming-of-age passage as they follow in the footsteps of their ancestors on a month-long solo journey into the wilderness.

Harriet Tubman walked 70 enslaved people to freedom between 1850 and 1860. Her quest was full of intention and wisdom as well as many unknowns. Her trust in others on the Underground Railway trail and her religious faith guided her throughout her quest.

Cheryl Strayed walked the entire 2,650-mile Pacific Crest trail alone to heal from trauma.

And then there’s THE GREAT MOTHER MARCH.

With the shared intention to honor The Great Mother, in our hearts, minds, spirits, andbodies we set out on our 500-mile QUEST from Asheville, NC to Washington, DC.

Each day was a step into the liminal spaces of known and unknown and a sacred dance with Mother Earth and eachother.

The gifts of our pilgrimage are still being revealed as we reflect on our sacred journey while our “daypack” now expands to carry Great Mother love, wisdom, and trust into our daily lives, families, and communities.

New QUESTions will also arise, so we begin to plan for THE GREAT MOTHER MARCH 2028.

Step by Step with Gratitude,

Rachel