Ceremony ~ Rituals that mark important transitional periods in a person’s life, such as birth, puberty, marriage, having children (or not), peri-menopause and menopause, and end of life.
Rites of passage involve ritual activities and teachings that are designed to release individuals of their original roles and help them step into new ones. Ceremonies are original and can be as simple, dynamic or creative as the individuals and their families and/or friends would like, with respect for all backgrounds and beliefs. Below are just some ideas of what can be done to honour important life phases.
Welcome through the gateways of transformation, integration and celebration.
Goddess Circles
A modern alternative or addition to a bachelorette party is hosting a Goddess Circle. This special rite of passage is hosted by the bridesmaids or her family and created with the bride in mind, with guidance and focalization, to bring a sense of the mystical, intuitive and spiritual to the next phase of her life.
Examples of what we can weave together are as simple as a personalized private group yoga session or as multilayered as holding sacred space, sharing stories, releasing any fears or blockages, blessings, oracle card readings, and gifts for the bride in a celebratory ceremony of friendship.
If you have a vision, let’s bring it to life! Contact me to create a ritual that honours your special gathering.
Mother & Baby Blessings
A blessing of the soon-to-be mother in the company of her nearest and dearest is a magical and unique way to shower her with more than just gifts. (Recurrent mothers welcome too!)
Letting go of a familiar identity and passing through the portal of motherhood involves a profound transformation, one that isn’t honoured enough in our society.
“Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through Birth.” – Marcie Macari
Celebrate and connect in a joyful ceremony that she will take with her into labour and beyond.
End of Life Transition
The honouring of new life is precious. And so is the moment when life comes to an end.
As a sacred passage guide, I can support you and/or a loved one as you pass through this significant and poignant gateway.
With empathy and compassion, using Reiki (both distance and in-person) and sacred anointing oils (in-person only), energy healing helps to strengthen you through the process of releasing, healing and finding peace with death.
Healing can happen even when a cure isn’t possible.
Remember your inner strength and grace during a time when uncertainly and fear is commonplace. Ideal for caregivers as well.
“A single rose can be my garden; a single friend, my world.”
— Leo Buscaglia