Spring
Sacred Seasons of Womanhood
The Maiden
Our Spring and Maiden season begins at birth and continues until 25 years old. This season of life is aligned with the earth season of spring. When you think of spring, what do you imagine? New life, rebirth, buds, growth, playfulness, hope, new beginnings, fresh start, a blank canvas - all of this applies to our spring season in life.
The maiden years are hugely influential. We form the foundations of relationships, we have many new experiences, we start our period, our body transforms, we step into womanhood. Amongst lots of things, we begin to learn how the world works and how it values females.
How we are received at the rite into womanhood (menarche) at our first bleed has the ability to change our life trajectory - it is hugely transformative. For what we consciously and subliminal experience at this threshold teaches us how our family, community and society views our new status as a woman. If initiated positively, confidence and self-worth can flourish. If not, we give space for disconnection, rejection and low self-esteem. Helping girls and women feel empowered is at the heart of what I do. My soul’s purpose is to support you to become literate in your health & wellness journey, to understand your body & mind, and to live in alignment with your cyclical rhythm. When you hold knowledge in your hands, you can make the best choices for yourself.
Education and ceremony helps shape the sacred path of womanhood
Walking the path of our early menstruating years can be a challenge for some. When our menstrual cycle begins it can look different to an adult cycle - the period can be heavy & painful, the cycle can be long and irregular. Traditional forms of period education often do not adequately prepare girls and their families for those early years of menstruation. If we do not know what to expect we may turn to conventional medicine for help, which can lead to quick fixes with pharmaceuticals being prescribed, which only mask what is happening.
If you are seeking a broader, holistic approach to supporting the Spring season of life, I have a range of offerings for girls and their families to educate and support during this beautiful life season, including 1-2-1 support, workshops & ceremonies for girls and recorded courses for parents.
My Experience and Wisdom
First Moon Circles
As a Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner and First Moon Circle Facilitator, I support maidens and families through this season of life.
Part of my work is to hold positive and empowering menstrual cycle learning circles for children (age 9-16) and their parents/carers, called First Moon Circles.
Held in the comfort of your home, amongst friends & family we sit in circle to learn about puberty, the whole menstrual cycle (not just the period), emotionals, physical changes, holistic self-care, period products, cycle tracking and lots more. Attending a circle helps open-up the conversation between children and parents, cultivates sisterhood, encourages girls to connect with their body & cycle and gives attendees greater knowledge of their body & mind to carry with them through life.
1-2-1 Specialist Support
As well as circles and workshops, I offer Maidens of all ages specialist 1-2-1 specialist support. The sessions are held online where I provide bespoke support shaped for your needs. This could be the right option if you or a child is experiencing difficulties with their menstrual cycle and are looking to understand possible causes and how to move forward.
1-2-1 is an excellent way to support an individual/family on their journey to understand causes. We do not look at symptoms in isolation, but instead look at the full picture and what could be the root cause of the symptoms. This is followed by some recommendations on how to move forward and possible signposting to other resources & testing. This option works really well both alongside conventional medicine or on its own.
Maiden Offerings
First Moon Circles
Held in the comfort of your home, amongst friends & family we sit in circle to learn about puberty, the whole menstrual cycle (not just the period), emotionals, physical changes, holistic self-care, period products, cycle tracking and lots more.
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I am available to support you throughout the booking process until the day of the circle.
On the day of your circle, I arrive 1 hour before the start time to set up the space. I bring a lot with me and ask for support finding parking nearby including parking permits as required.
Once the girls arrive, parents complete a signing in sheet and then are free to leave.
The first 90 minutes is just the girls and me - we settle into the space, start with some crafts, I ask some ice breaker questions, before we move onto the wisdom sharing.
We take a break before parents arrive.
Parents arrive, we make tea and settle into the second part of the circle. At the end of this part, parents are invited to share some positive words for the girls - we can discuss this more during the booking process.
At the end of the circle I give the children a feedback form to complete before they leave. I will email parents a feedback form after the circle. Feedback is an important piece of my work, it helps me maintain high standards.
Once the circle is finished, I allow for 45 minutes to an hour to pack away.
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3 hour workshop
First Moon Circle Guide
Gift Bag
Season Bracelet
Crafts
Circle decoration, pencils, flowers, books
Light refreshments throughout (please provide plates/bowls/cups)
Period products for exploration
Review
A one-off 60 minute session to help you understand your symptoms followed by suggestions on how to move forward on your healing journey
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The review begins with you completing a comprehensive health questionnaire, which I review before the session.
We then meet online where I give you an overview of your symptoms, why you may be experiencing them and suggestions of how to move forward with your healing. -
Health Questionnaire
Thorough review of your questionnaire before our session together (approx 2 hours)
1 x 60 minute online consultation when your symptoms are explained and my suggestions are shared.
Email containing overview of what we discussed and my suggestions.
Introduction to The Menstrual Cycle e-course
The Journey
6 month package for maidens and their families who wish to receive my continued support on their journey of understanding and healing.
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The Journey begins with you completing my comprehensive health questionnaire, which I review before our initial consultation..
During our first session I give you an overview of your symptoms, why you may be experiencing them (root-causes) and set out a clear, bespoke plan of how to begin healing your symptoms.
We meet monthly to review how things are going and what your next steps.
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Health Questionnaire
Thorough review of your questionnaire and bespoke plan created before our session together (approx 3 hours)
1 x 60 minute initial online consultation when your symptoms are explained and your bespoke plan is shared.
5 x 45 minutes online sessions bespoke to your needs, to review your progress & plan
Email containing details of what we discussed and your bespoke plan.
Introduction to The Menstrual Cycle e-course
To hear more about Maiden offerings, you can book a discovery call with me here
Ceremony
I support, and create ceremony for the physical rites of passage females journey through
Menarche Ceremony
Spring : The Maiden
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for the Sacred Seasons of Womanhood
Spring
The Maiden
The Spring season of your life is also known as your Maiden years. This is from birth to 25 years old. Our maiden years are hugely influential - we are always learning often through lived experiences which can have a positive or negative impact on us. During the Earth season of spring, it is a time of new beginnings and hope which is mirrored in your Maiden years. You are carefree as a Maiden.
Maiden Offerings
Summer
The Creatrix
The Summer season of your life is also known as your Creatrix years or Mothering years. This is from 25 to when menstruation ceases - when we are creating, growing and nurturing many different things. It could be children, or it could be a business, a career, hobbies, pets, lifestyles. Women are always tending to something. Your life is in full bloom, much like nature is during summer. You are responsible as a Creatrix.
Creatrix Offerings
Autumn
The Maga
The Autumn season of your life is also known as your Maga, Wild Woman or Autumn Queen years. This is from when menstruation ceases to 75 years old. The harvest season of your life. You are harvesting what you nurtured and grew in your spring and summer seasons. You are shedding and releasing what no longer serves you - this could be people, objects, work, hobbies - anything at all. You are gathering the seeds of life and keeping them safe for the future. You are responsibly carefree as an Autumn Queen.
Maga Offerings
Winter
The Crone
The Winter season of your life is also known as your Crone years. These are the years from 75 years old to your death. Crone translates to Crown and this is the season when you are fully in your wise years, with your crown firmly upon your head. You are wise and all knowing. You are carefree responsible as a Crone.
Disclaimer
I am not a medical practitioner. I do not provide diagnosis or prescribe. I make recommendations based on my training & experience. I would always encourage a specialist or onward referral as necessary based on my assessment. I focus solely on hormonal imbalances & potential hormonal causes of presenting symptoms. Any other potential causes of symptoms would need to be considered by a general health practitioner. I cannot "prescribe" supplements but may make recommendations based on research & my experience for you to consider for yourself. Supplements should be reviewed by your general practitioner to ensure that they are not in conflict with any medical issues or medications.