For well over a thousand years, women’s circles have offered a safe space for women to talk, listen and take part in mindful activities. Here’s how to start your own circle of sisterhood
Decide on a purpose for the circle It might be a general one of connection or manifestation. A circle can also honour a particular passage of life. A mother blessing, for example, is a beautiful alternative to a commercial baby shower. In circle, women could share words of encouragement or remind the mother-to-be of her gifts and strengths.
Create a comfortable space You can make the circle as beautiful as you like, using natural materials, rugs and flowers. But the most important thing is to create a space where women feel safe, warm and relaxed.
Try journalling prompts It can help to have a specific question to focus on, such as ‘How am I feeling in this moment?’ or ‘What has triggered me this week?’ These could be connected to a theme. For instance, a new moon circle might be about setting intentions for the month ahead. l Include simple ritual A ritual is just an everyday act done with intention. You could light a candle or use a sage smudge stick to cleanse the space around participants.
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