Twins

There is much to be learned about the strength of Two when we examine the symbol of twins.  Throughout the world since ancient times, twins have been thought to be endowed with supernatural powers.  In some cultures, there is an entire discipline devoted to the balancing of the nature of twins, for they are thought to be two entities which share one soul. . .

Likewise, a woman has tremendous powers when the dual aspects of psyche are consciously recognized and beheld as a unit; held together rather than held apart.  The power of Two is very strong and neither side of the duality should be neglected.  They need be fed equally, for together they bring an uncanny power to the individual. . .

. . .when both sides of the dual nature are held close together in consciousness, they have tremendous power, and cannot be broken.   This is the nature of the psychic duality, of twinning, the two aspects of woman's personality.  By itself the more civilized self is fine. . .but somehow lonely.   By itself, the wildish self is also fine, but wistful for relationship with the other.  The loss of women's psychological, emotional, and spiritual powers comes from separating these two natures from one another and pretending one or the other no longer exists.
 
The above excerpt is from "Women Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D.  - a fabulous and highly recommended book!

Songs referenced: 

Suede