As the space holder for Creative Wise Women circle each month I design the session with an inspirational theme. For June it was the summer solstice. In current times we place this as 20th/21st June, however historically the date was different. Did you know that Shakespeare’s Midsummer Nights Dream it is 24 June!

Solstice, with the focus on light, a sense of freedom of being and enjoying the outdoors. We observe the generous abundance within nature at this time. Liberation, more freedom of movement, as the felt sense of wearing less and lighter clothing.

Observing the natural world you’ll notice an intertwining of the feminine (anima) and masculine (animus) aspects. This is within all things, not always a balance, the ever fluid changing of life within us and without.

For June’s circle sacred altar I displayed:

• Two suns, just because I had 2. The sun representing nurturing warmth and energy reaching outwards to all.
• Historic prehispanic Mexican, terracotta sculpture ‘Circle of Friends’ linking arms. Bringing us closer.
• A candle, used in ritual and ceremonies from all cultures and traditions. For this circle I intentioned it to represent guiding light for our self expression and truth.
• There is a ‘talking stick’ that I had decorated, bound with leather twine and a small bell. The stick comes from a sacred apple orchard, under the stewardship of a pagan High Priestess. Apple wood has been revered since early times. In ancient mythology the apple is one of the most sacred trees and symbolises good health, future happiness and a place of rest and shelter. It is known as ‘the tree of knowledge

The Creative Wise Women’s circle is a place to be curious, open minded and both to speak and listen. I ask a few questions connected to that month’s theme.

Q. What’s your most outward expression, your shining light, that lifts your heart?
Q. Where do you notice your restriction, like a boa constrictor snake, cutting off your shining light?

Interestingly a popular ‘boa constrictor’ is self doubt. I can certainly relate to this. Many of us were brought without receiving positive and affirming, cheerleading words by those family and friends around us. We’ve had to learn and source that for ourselves.

My guiding lights for hosting the Creative Wise Women Circle are: collaboration, community, conscious awareness, listening cheerleader, pause moments and sacred self/space.

 

If you hear the calling to gather with us in person for July (Tuesday 21 7.30pm and Thursday 23 10.30am), email me Linzi linzimartin1988@gmail.com for location in Chichester PO19 and reserve your place at the circle.

>Pause and Space. Feel grounded, calmer, ready to greet ‘what’s good in your day’. 

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CREATIVE WISE WOMEN CIRCLE – location PO19

You may have seen women’s circles advertised, mentioned on various sites and were a bit curious about them.

“Gathering with a group of women in a safe place with the intention of sharing experiences and wisdom. They often include a group meditation, creative or therapeutic activities and a chance for each woman to share anything they would like to with the group.

They are judgement-free zones – a space to be yourself and connect with other like-minded women. Women’s Circle is one of the greatest sources of strength, healing and inspiration for women in our community.”
Quote by Karyn Sepulveda, author of The Women’s Circle.

Creative Wise Women circle is for: Collaboration, Community, Conscious Awareness, Listening Cheerleader, Pause Moments, Sacred Space.

This circle is for those of us who have a creative perspective, not by judging if we are or not creative. We become wise women through life’s experiences. Valuing freedom. With conscious awareness of choices and directions, even when we’re discombobulated. One’s voice, our truth being heard by others and encouraged. Being in circle initiates pause, to reset. Alchemy of changing the ordinary to make it a personal and sacred. In circle we’re curious, we create and cultivate collaborations.

If you hear the calling, join us. Once a month your choice of 2 circles, dates below

To attend email Linzi linzimartin1988@gmail.com

Your first circle free. Regular honorarium £10 cash only.

Future dates: JULY Tues 21, Thur 23. SEPT Tues 22, Thur 24. OCT Tues 20, Thur 22. NOV Tues 17, Thurs 19. DEC 15