Winter Solstice or Yule?
When first learning about the wheel of the year (where the year follows the same annual cycle) I saw the term Yule and thought “Oh I’ve heard that mentioned at Christmas”.
The wheel of the year continues to turn and we are now approaching Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year. Although the coldest months in Winter are yet to come, the amount of daylight will again start to increase once we pass Winter Solstice.
It’s a time of year associated with darkness, ending and rest. A time where you can retreat, enjoy the stillness of night, contemplate and dream of new ideas. Sadly, in our busy lives we rarely take the time to stop and reset. Instead, we strive for continued growth and production.
Please feel welcome to join me for a nurturing session where you can slow down, reconnect with your energy, and remember how it feels to be supported.
I keep the price at $33 per circle so that they remain affordable. If you would like to attend but are having financial difficulties. please contact me for assistance.
Laura
Forge meaningful connections with other women in a safe and supportive space, building lasting relationships based on trust and understanding.
Rediscover your voice in a space where you can speak without interruption, judgement, or advice — a chance to be truly heard and honoured.
Experience personal healing and emotional release through gentle meditation, compassionate listening, and the collective wisdom of the circle.
Every circle is different. Some are funny and uplifting. Some are mind blowing and revealing. Others are deep and healing
In circle, everyone is equally visible, everyone has a voice.
When women show up authentically something shifts. Conversations move from the surface to honest embodied truth.
A circle goes beyond women sitting together – its more like a return to something you remember. Long before modern life, women gathered in circles to share stories, mark life transitions, grieve, celebrate and pass on knowledge. These weren’t formal events – they were essential to survival and connection.
Women often describe a sense of slowing down, of being witnessed and a sense of belonging. The drumming meditation especially, is a time to rest, to let go and honour yourself.
If this speaks to you, if something is stirred by these words, you are very welcome to be part of the next circle.
Cathy
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