Why a ceremony?
Being part of a Menarche ceremony initiates young women and their chosen mentors into the gifts of their cycles.
It allows young women to step proudly into their power.
They acquire knowledge about self-care, physical, mental and spiritual, so they can grow with their cycle and make informed decisions about their own bodies.
It allows young women to step proudly into their power.
They acquire knowledge about self-care, physical, mental and spiritual, so they can grow with their cycle and make informed decisions about their own bodies.
How it goes
I work with young women and their families to create a circle of mentors, who will represent the girl's community and guides. Ideally the chosen women will be able to positively support her.
We work around three parts:
- saying farewell to the Girl, where we spoil the young women like a little girl one last time and learn songs and stories that will initiate her into the secrets of her cycle;
- a time of isolation, for the girl to create her own sun-catcher, reflect and prepare herself to rejoin the group as a Woman, with new clothes on;
- welcoming the Woman, when we crown the new Woman, teaches her how to care for herself during her cycle and start creating her pack of menstrual pads.
We work around three parts:
- saying farewell to the Girl, where we spoil the young women like a little girl one last time and learn songs and stories that will initiate her into the secrets of her cycle;
- a time of isolation, for the girl to create her own sun-catcher, reflect and prepare herself to rejoin the group as a Woman, with new clothes on;
- welcoming the Woman, when we crown the new Woman, teaches her how to care for herself during her cycle and start creating her pack of menstrual pads.
Things to know
Although Menarche ceremonies used to be very common and are still known in many cultures, Western society has a long history of erasing the powerful practices of women. Sacred rites and circles are not very common. It is useful to know that, around these events, the energy and people present weave their own magic. It is important to be aware that things within us change the ritual, as well as the ritual can awaken and shift things within us that can be powerful. For these reasons we respect certain rules that help create more harmony.
The rules include:
- Come with an open mind and an open heart - be ready to learn.
-Withold judgement, don't compare - we show up in sisterhood.
- We are not present to be saved or healed, although these things can happen in the course of the ritual. We all come as queens in equality.
-Show up for the young woman being celebrated. Celebrate her and each others, witness, support and be present.
-Question your relationship and prejudices around the menstrual cycle. Many women carry shame and annoyance towards their cycles because of the society we live in. We want to re-write this for the young woman and ourselves.
The rules include:
- Come with an open mind and an open heart - be ready to learn.
-Withold judgement, don't compare - we show up in sisterhood.
- We are not present to be saved or healed, although these things can happen in the course of the ritual. We all come as queens in equality.
-Show up for the young woman being celebrated. Celebrate her and each others, witness, support and be present.
-Question your relationship and prejudices around the menstrual cycle. Many women carry shame and annoyance towards their cycles because of the society we live in. We want to re-write this for the young woman and ourselves.
How to book a ceremony for a young woman?
Contact me via the Contact page and let's chat!