Coming of Age Circles

Week 1:  Feminine Wisdom
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Living by the Moon- Awakening the Archetype of  the Queen

Here we discover the power of nature's cycles and how being aware of the unique gifts of each part of our cycle helps us connect deeply to our inner world and our intrinsic connection between ourselves and nature. We learn that our cycle of menstruation has profound gifts to give us throughout our lives when we align ourselves with the ancient knowledge of cyclical connection to nature and the moon.  This vastly improves our mental well-being, our connection to ourselves, our relationships with others and to our developing sense of self as young women.  This is the introduction to the gifts of entering into our 'Queenhood' as we come into our years of beginning menstruation and honour the right of passage as a girl into a young woman.

 

Week 2: Earth Wisdom
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Awakening our Inner Wisdom & Intuition- Awakening the Archetype of the Inner Mystic

Here we discover our inner wisdom and our intrinsic connection to the Earth (The Earth Mother) and the Moon (the Sky and Heavens) as women that meet within our body and heart.  As we take our grand adventure each month when we cycle consciously, we grow wise.  We learn to listen to the voice of our heart.  We receive messages and insights into the deeper meaning of life and what our purpose is.  We learn about our innate wholeness and how we are unique individuals, each with our own gift to give to the world.  In our ancient times, a woman's moon time cycle demonstrated her pattern of creation and mysterious renewal of life.  When we harness this energy, we embrace the power that we can bring forth a child, a new way of moving forward or healing, or a new song.  We draw strength from both the Earth Mother as she grounds us and nourishes us and from the Moon Sky which regulates our moon flow and awakens our intuition, inner knowing and inspiration.  This natural rhythm of our moon time cycle enables us to feel connected to the heavens and earth and experience the forgotten but powerful power of being female.  Regulating our nervous system and connecting to Nature for healing.
 
 

Week 3:  Ocean Wisdom
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Connection to our Inner Self-Compassion,
Awakening the Healing Mother Archetype

The ocean in many ancient cultures is known as the 'Great Womb.'  Archetypally, she represents life itself, unconditional love and compassion.  She nurtures life and was the first to hold life.  She is the basis of our inner self-compassion and we can always connect to this energy to heal our emotional wounds and balance our nervous systems.  She allows us to become whole as we connect to our emotions with compassion and understanding while we receive the wisdom of our human needs through connecting to the great love that resides within us. 

 

Week 8:  River Wisdom
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Celebrating Our Heart & Emotions
Awakening the Archetype of the Maiden

When we can learn how our emotions flow naturally we can learn how to move through them with grace and ease without overwhelm.  When we can connect to our authenticity, we can allow ourselves the power of being open in our hearts and soul.  We can learn how to express the ever flowing of emotions with increasing maturity.  We learn how to handle our emotions with compassion and care so that we are not controlled by our emotions but rather we can use them to teach us more about ourselves and our needs.  We can learn how to express ourselves positively to others in a way to increase connection.




Week 4:  Nature Wisdom
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Gathering Wisdom from our Natural Connection to Nature -
Awakening the Archetype of the Wild Woman

Here we discover our inner wisdom through our more wild nature that connects us to our subconscious mind. and innate behaviour.   Understanding this can help us be more concious and conscientious individuals and act with integrity.  We also learn how to connect to this more wild side to help us express difficult emotions in positive ways. We honour our intrinsic connection to the Earth and animals.  It is here that we can powerfully listen to the wisdom of the body. We learn how to receive wisdom from nature.  We connect to our power animals to give us strength.  We acknowledge our role as caretakers and stewards of the earth.

 

Week 4:  Wind Wisdom
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Finding your Voice - Celebrating the Archetype of the inner Sage

We feel into how we truly feel when we want and need to set boundaries and how to communicate with authenticity and respect.  We learn how to connect to our own selves and feel into where we end and another person begins.  We discover healthy and authentic expression of our emotions and needs.  We explore boundaries and their gifts to us so we can experience healthy relationships.  We learn how to set and enforce boundries for a healthy well-being. We listen to our inner voice and truth.  We learn how to resist peer pressure and to follow our own guidance and voice from within to direct our lives and provide us with the courage to go our own way.



Week 6:  Fire Wisdom
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Expressing your Creativity-
Awakening to the
Archetype of the Muse
 
We are all born with creative energy.  Now that you are coming of age, you have a right and a responsibility to share your inner creative light with the world.  How do you want to channel your creative energy?  What passions and purpose do you have to share with our world?  You are all very special and unique and are on a quest for self-discovery as you enter into your moon time.  You will discover with each moon more and more about who you are and what your special gifts are to share with the world. What is your unique self and how to allow yourself to be your authentic self.  To do this, we connect to the artist healer within us. 

 

Week 7:  Earth Wisdom
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Honouring your Body as a Precious Gift
 
Our bodies always speak the truth to us.  They will always tell us how we are feeling.  We listen to our body and know where we are in our cycle.  We discover how our thoughts and feelings correspond to our cycle.  We learn what foods will nourish us and what foods upset us.  We learn to make wise choices and we listen to our body's wisdom when it says, 'No.'  We know that we are the authority of our bodies and we honour it as a vessel of our soul.  We learn to love and care for our bodies with respect.  We feel good about ourselves and our unique body shape as an expression of femininity no matter if it fits into the current trend of society or not and we celebrate the beauty of our own expression of being a girl and woman. 
 
 

Week 9: Flower Wisdom
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Discovering & Navigating
Healthy Relationships

There are many gifts that have been lost in our ancient past in honouring the gifts of our body and heart in a way that is healthy, safe, and authentic from a place of wholeness without shame.  We learn that our pleasure is important and that our bodies should always be respected and we understanding the gift of owning our own body. We learn how to navigate through healthy relationships and friendships.  We learn what is a true friendship or partnership and what is toxic and unhealthy and how to navigate safely through our relationships.  We know that it is always okay to listen to our bodies and our emotions and to honour our boundaries in the highest regard.  Every girl and woman has her own authority and choice as to how she will share her openness in a loving and respectful manner.    Learning that we do not have to win the approval of others to be loved and that we should be respected at all times.  Learning how to set safe boundaries.



Week 10: Moon Circle
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Weaving the Web of Community

Here we learn how to be in a community of young women and support one another without competition or judgment and allow for deep acceptance in each individual just as they are.  This is the essence of true belonging, when we can truly be ourselves within a group without having to change or be something else to fit in.  Honouring respectful listening, healthy boundaries, open-hardheartedness to your fellow young women.  Learning the basis of the 'red tent' and how to be in a healthy community of women.



Week 11: Moon Gift
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Giving Back to the World

Getting to know your inner self and what you bring to the world.  Celebrating your gifts and your challenges that make up who you are.  Getting to know our inner self in a way that will carry us powerfully throughout our lives.



Week 12:  Moon Dance
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Celebrating Coming of Age

From Mother to Daughter we pass down our wisdom and share the gift of our love and heritage.  We guide our daughters and granddaughters to become strong women.  With the resources they need to flourish.  We celebrate being a girl and a woman together knowing that we have limitless potential to reach for your dreams, to become your true self and be whole from within.  You are part of a community of women who honour their bodies and celebrate the gifts of their moon time.  Together we are women in sacred rhythm in our power weaving a web of women's wisdom transforming the world.