The Life Cycle: Maiden, Mother, Wise Woman

Designed by Cassandra Jones

Scheduled Dates Coming Soon

For Elders & People who
want to embody the qualities or identify with the stage of life & journey that the Wise Woman calls forth

This workshop weaves together anthropology, lore, stories, and the archetypes of the wise woman across cultures.

We will explore magical and mythical figures like Hecate, who occupy liminal spaces and guard thresholds.

Guided by Celtic stories and traditions, this eight-week circle follows the seasons of life, reflecting the natural cycles we experience: autumn (maturity, harvest, change), winter (death), spring (renewal, rebirth), and summer (flourishing).

Our focus in this workshop will be on the autumn of life and its related themes. These life phases, or seasons, come with heightened teachings and gifts. In Celtic lore, the transitions of life are marked by the archetypes of Mother, Maiden, and Crone.

Symbolically, these archetypes each represent a deepening structure—a developmental phase across the life course. The Crone, embodying the matriarchal role of elder, was a sage, wise woman, and grandmother who possessed knowledge and wisdom for the community.

Though the term "Crone" carries negative connotations due to patriarchal and ageist representations of aging, in this circle, we reclaim this archetype as the Wise Woman. She is powerful, dwelling in the liminal space between mystery and knowing—a space we will explore together.

Over six weeks, the circle will be guided by reflective questions, weaving together arts-based activities, poetry, and writing to delve deeply into the themes. This elder circle is infused with wonder and enchantment, transforming our relationship with the mundane into a quest for meaningful exploration of purpose and the acquisition and celebration of everyday wisdom.

Wise Woman Crone Circles Provide you with This Support Through

Deep Listening & Sharing

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Supportive activities which nurture the Body, Mind and Spirit

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Empowering Feminine Stories & Ancient Myths that weave together archetypal wisdom that we share in our Human Experience time and time again

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The gentle dance between allowing and honouring authentic feelings while also the permission to gather wisdom and strength to move through challenges with Grace and Empowerment

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Small, choice lead, artful healing activities that are nourishing to your soul. These are process, not product orientated (the healing, wisdom, emotional process and joy comes through the process of making the art, and it does not matter what it looks or sounds like)

Circle & Workshop Structure

Each Circle & Workshop is trauma sensitive and held in a compassionate container, honouring each individual's experience, needs and emotions. In circle, everyone is respected as equal and therefore structure is to support in loving respect of all that are present, allowing equal time for everyone. There is a time for relaxation, introspection, and participation in planned activities focused on feminine wisdom and nature that are supportive of the theme of each particular gathering. Each woman can can always choose and honour what feels right for her in each moment. One may participate or simply 'be,' anytime she feels called. In Nature's Loving Embrace, you will feel seen, felt, honoured, and celebrated in who you are without having to be anything other than you are in that moment. We practice deep listening without trying to fix others. One receives a sense of truly being seen with understanding and compassion, which is an important human need that is often not met in our modern culture.

You are honoured as whole and this allows you to access you own inner wisdom.

Compassionate Support Like No Other

The Wise Woman Crone circle is a place where you have the permission to simply 'be,' rest and be supported as you are in that moment, in a safe and compassionate space

You can be vulnerable and you don't have to worry about what anyone thinks. Whatever happens in the Circle is very confidential. We're all caring, we're all understanding. The Circle is the place where you find out exactly where you are now and where you need to get to and you can work out everything in between.

We celebrate the inspiration and wisdom Nature provides as support for us as Women. These circles gently offer a feeling of peace, connection and nurturance allowing us to reconnect to our inner wisdom, equilibrium, and peace as women. It is a special place where we have the time and space to provide for our own emotional needs and in so doing, we can return balanced and inspired to face the days ahead for deep connection with our children.

This special offering allows Women the space they need (and often don't get) to recharge, to feel nurtured, seen & supported through deep listening, sharing and supportive activities which nurture the body, mind and spirit.

These circles are held in a very compassionate, safe container and empowering Women topics are explored through discussion, artful ceremony, myth & joyful engagement.

Our circles are a safe space where we respect each other for our uniqueness and never judge, allowing the healing, growth, inner wisdom and peacefulness to unfold naturally for ourselves and for those around us.

Through holding space for one another, we practice this essential skill of loving presence that we can then provide in our families and partnership through gentle, connected and compassionate presence. This is a deeply restorative gift and provides an essential base in the positive development of humans and creates peaceful homes, families, relationships and societies.

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