What happens at a moon circle?

Typically, new moons and full moons have the most poignant energy, and moon energy can be harnessed three days before or after it passes through the full or new phase.

Women come to moon circles to set intentions, clear energy, work through something, gain clarity, and connect with themselves through communal energy.

What’s a Goddess New Moon Circle ?

I get this question a lot. Our culture isn’t exactly full of opportunities for women to gather and connect intimately, so when I tell people that I facilitate monthly gatherings for women to correspond with the start of a new moon, their responses are often puzzled.

Of course, we know about networking events, career-oriented meet-ups, and book clubs—but new moon circles are different. An opportunity for heartfelt expression, they touch on the core of who we are.

The meaning of the new moon

There are four distinct phases in every 28-day moon cycle: New Moon, waxing half moon, full moon, and waning half moon. Each offers us an opportunity to connect with ourselves and our purpose.

Of all the cycles, new moons represent beginnings

They are for planting seeds and setting intentions for our dreams, goals, and wishes. They're an opportunity to take ownership for what we want to manifest and to commit to the actions, thoughts and behaviors necessary to get us there. They're a time to RELEASE - RECEIVE - RECONNECT and form community—and that's where new moon circles come into play.

I have long been facilitating Goddess moon circles all around the world.

The key is the space that’s created, fully open, caring, non-judgmental and loving.

As each woman shares, the circle quietly holds space for her, allowing her the fullness of her experience. This breeds intimacy and trust as walls are dropped. The more we hold space for one another, the more we realize that the possibilities are endless and that we’re in this together.

1. Altar

Based on your intention, you and anyone else attending the circle will bring at least one material item to add to the altar. It's common to charge jewelry and crystals (especially on new and full moons), but bring anything you'd like to imbue with positive energy.

2. Intention setting

Bring a journal—one that you're not afraid to write in. You'll be asked to reflect, envision, and express during the ceremony

3. Chanting

We sing and chant mantras for a certain amount of time, which grounds us in the present moment and also helps bring us closer together as a community.

4. Guided Goddess meditation/activation/visualisation

Whether it's before or after chanting, there is a guided meditation, activation or visualization that will direct your unconscious to show itself to you. Often, in this step, people will have and share revelations, unexpected visions, or finally will alchemise something that's been stuck.

5. Burning the old ceremony & Closing circle

Lighting a fire and burning anything that wants to be released is so powerful!

In the closing circle then every woman will get the chance to commit to herself and the the other women what she is ready to receive, hold and manifest in her Goddess Life!

What to bring?

Burning Papers

A journal and pen

Crystals

Blue, black, silver or white clothing

Offerings for the altar

Warm socks

I can't wait to see you on the GODDESS NEW MOON CIRCLE!

HeartLight

Angela & Miriam