When women gather, magic happens…
How joining a Women’s Circle will boost your path towards
Confidence, Vitality, Happiness & Wholeness
And answers to other burning questions such as…
What the heck is a Sacred Women’s Circle?
Why should I be in one?
Do you run around naked and howl at the moon?
Spending time in an intentional women’s circle feels VERY DIFFERENT to the rest of the world because by definition it EMBODIES FEMININE ENERGY & IDEALS.
The shape of a circle in itself defines how it works, because when we gather in circle, we “hold council” in equality. There is no hierarchy and every woman has equal space to share, although you are never obligated to speak or share at any time.
“Holding Council is a powerful age-old practice in which people gather in equality to share & bear witness for each other.”
Why should I be in a Sacred Women’s Circle?
Let me tell you; being surrounded by other women who are stepping into their own feminine power while feeling supported & empowered to do the same, is a deeply transformative life experience!
A Sacred Women’s Circle will help each woman in it:
Break Free from negative cultural or social patterns
Feel Safe to question, explore, process & re-imagine what’s possible for herself
Feel Empowered to boldly BE herself & to Thrive
Receive Wisdom from other Women and Intuition
Connect Deeply & Intimately with other women, herself and the Divine
Sounds freakin’ amazing, doesn’t it?! So, the real question is why WOULDN’T you want to be part of a women’s circle?!
So, what does this sacred space look like in action?
Sacred Circle Agreements
Responsibilities of the Speaker
~ Share only from you own experience and steer away from generalizations or opinions. A good rule of thumb here is to only use “I” statements. When we make generalizations with statements such as “All men are…” or “Most women…” or, “We all know that…”, it can discount our individual experiences or beliefs.
~ Refrain from commiserating by referring back to something shared by another woman. Eg: “I just wanted to agree with…” or “I’ve experienced such and such as well”
~ Remain in the spirit of growth & positivity. This means you do not complain or criticize…even about yourself!
Responsibilities of the Listener
~ Speaking & Listening do not go together. When a Sister is sharing, we do not speak during her time at all (not even to agree or encourage). Circle is not therapy & we don’t assume the role of giving advice. Each one of us has the ability to find her own answers when given the time and space.
~ What happens at Circle, Stays at Circle! Each woman remains the sole owner of what they have shared. We certainly don’t go home and “dish” about anything shared at circle but what this also looks like is…
We do not initiate feedback with a Sister unless she invites it. So, for instance you would not say: “When you said you were struggling with----, I wanted to tell you that I had something very similar…”
Please be aware that as the speaker, this may feel strange initially because we are not accustomed to sharing without others trying to fix, help or offer advice. This space allows us to hear our own wisdom without the distraction of feedback.
Responsibilities of the Facilitator
Makes sure every member of the circle agrees with and abides by these agreements by:
~ Requiring that only women who can wholeheartedly agree with them are welcome to attend circle.
~ Holding the agreements sacred by quickly steering women in the right direction when they veer “off course”. This may look like interrupting a sister to firmly & gently guide her back into alignment with her words and actions.
By the way, “veering off course” is bound to happen because we are SO USED to operating in situations with very different ideals & rules. Please don’t feel that you need to apologize or explain; some of these habits are ingrained in us and it takes some practice! And please don’t have your feelings hurt!…we just move on in love!
What actually happens at a Sacred Women’s Circle?
Circles are fluid but typically incorporate these activities & elements:
Welcome
First we sacrifice a chicken, and run around naked while howling at the moon. Just kidding…
You will be welcomed into a space that immediately makes you feel safe and special.
Opening
We leave behind the world as we officially open circle. Typically, this is done by lighting a fire (even if just a candle) to begin our experience together and center ourselves.
Ceremony
We may enjoy a simple tea ceremony & a seasonal ritual or craft to ground together.
Sharing & Conscious Conversation
Enjoy a safe & vibrant space to explore, challenge, question & grow.
Wisdom Sharing & Closing
Encouragement & Support to carry us through until we meet again…
