| Yesterday I was speaking with a very curious young woman. She asked about the next Full Moon Circle. I told her it was in April but reminded her there was a New Moon Circle coming up on March 29. She asked about the New Moon, what it was about. I love questions like this because they allow me to go into my knowing and bring it forth in a way that is relatable and tangible to another person.
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| Many people absolutely love the Full Moon and can really get behind the idea of celebrating at that time. What’s not to love about that incredibly brilliant presence, literally and metaphorically lighting the way?
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| Not so many people get excited about the New Moon. You don’t see her shining in the sky, after all. We often don’t honor the dark and frequently actively run away from it. We have mostly forgotten the value of the darkness. When I reach down into the depths of my ancestral wisdom here is what I know about the darkness: the darkness is the fertile time, the seed planting time, the germinating time. The darkness is the warmth and love of the womb that provides a safe place for life to grow. Without the dark seed planting time we would not have the opportunity to grow and to thrive becoming our fully illuminated selves. I also shared about the ahha moment I had a number of months ago when I was wandering around outside in the middle of the night unable to sleep. It was the New Moon which often finds me unable to sleep. As I wandered I wondered what kept me from sleeping and why I felt so anxious. This is what I learned: I was awake because my ancestors gathered at the dark of the moon to share stories and wisdom because it was safe to meet under cover of darkness. Darkness was safety. Darkness was the time to gather the women. I was suppose to be awake. And I also realized, as I wandered outside, that the anxiety came from living in a place where it is never dark, even at 1:00 a.m. If if is never dark when and where is it safe? As I write this another ahha comes up: I am following in the footsteps of my ancestors by inviting you to gather and celebrate at the time of the New Moon. The dark of the moon is the time to hold circle, to share wisdom, to tell stories and keep the knowing alive and growing. And I am creating safety.
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| This month give yourself the gift of sitting in a circle that honors the darkness of the moon, of the night, of your ability to sow and grow.
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| Join us on Saturday, March 29 for our New Moon Circle. Bring your curiosity, your open heart, and a drum or rattle if you have one. Don’t worry if you have never been to one of these circles, you will be welcomed with love and guided with gentleness.
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| Saturday, March 29, 2025 in the healing room, 8 Maple Avenue, South Burlington. 7:30-9:00p.m. No experience needed. Some extra drums and rattles available.
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| Suggested donation $10-$25.
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| Please RSVP your “yes” to "> as it helps me set the room. If you wish to participate in this circle but are not able to be present physically, please send me your intention by 6:00 p.m. on the 29th and I will call you in when we open the circle. “Yes, I wish to be part of this circle. My intention is _____.” Participating in this way, while not the same as being physically present, allows you to connect energetically and is incredibly powerful. I do it on a regular basis with a drum circle I am not able to attend. Make sure you set aside some time to light a candle, smudge, and drum with your intention, during the time we will be in circle. |
| With love and gratitude, |
| Sabrinajoy
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| New Moon March 29 |
| Full Moon April 12 |
| New Moon April 27 |
| Full Moon May 12 |