This week I interivewed Sama Morningstar about her work with Womb Awakening. Reclaiming our womb space as a powerful tool for manifestation is one of her passions! To paraphrase Sama, “All the phases of the creative process happen through our womb. Even if there’s not an actual body being formed, the womb still receives ‘spirits’…
Archives for 2017
Celebrating our Daughters’ Coming of Age
Imagine a community Coming of Age celebration in which girls entering puberty are honored with song, dance, stories and gifts. All their friends and relatives are there. It’s an event to be remembered for a lifetime! To honor the creative force that is manifesting within them, their elders gather to offer encouragement and guidance. This…
Moon Mini-Retreat this Thursday
Our monthly Moon Mini-Retreat call is coming up on Thursday, August 17, 2017. A half hour for YOU to take a break, get grounded, stir your imagination with a bit of creativity, and just tune in to the simple things, as all sorts of ominous and unpredictable energy swirls around us. Moon Mini-Retreat – Self-Care…
Capture Those Family Memories!
Talk to your parents, your grandparents, and write their stories down, while you still can! An entire generation is passing away, with a personal history that began almost 100 years ago. Those decades saw sweeping changes in our world, and the memories are priceless. If you can get your elders to recall their own parents…
The Moon Cycle: Where to See the Moon in the Sky
The Moon’s Phases
The Value of the Dark Moon
Moon Textile by Linda Todd Dark Moon is a fascinating, powerful aspect of the moon’s cycle, when there is no light from the moon at all for a night or two. Dark Moon does not get a lot of attention, since we can’t see it! While Full Moon is the night with most light, Dark…
Small Gifts for Coming of Age
Would you like to give your daughter something special to honor her first menstruation? Some girls may not want a lot of attention, but would appreciate something being done in their honor. Here are some ideas for gifts with a special theme: Make something of clay. You could make a small piece from red clay…
How to Talk about Menstruation
Red Field by Dema Dimitriev There are so many aspects to menstruation that it can be hard to know how to have a simple conversation with your daughter. Do you talk about biology, or what to actually expect when menstruation happens? There is always the aspect of sexuality, as well as the cultural attitude toward…
Coming of Age Conversation and Crafts
Bracelet from peacemindlove.com Modern culture’s lack of coming-of-age activities can cause confusion and isolation for girls, rather than offering a sense of meaning. But there are many ways to create special events and moments, while honoring girls’ personalities and comfort zones, too! Sharing stories, information and creative projects can help girls feel a sense of…