What is a moon circle? The three reasons you want to start one today
So what exactly is a moon circle?
A moon circle, also known as a women’s circle or Sister Circle, is a group of women that gather together on the new moon. It is a safe, sacred, non-judgmental space where all women are welcome to come as they are, and be in a sisterhood of women that truly support them.
Everything shared in the circle is confidential, and all women’s stories are welcome — from celebrations to challenges. In a moon circle, authentic friendships are made and healing work is done through rituals and thought-provoking questions for self-reflection.
If you are new to the idea of a circle and you want something to compare it to, it’s like a yoga class for your soul. You may even think of it as being similar to therapy or a support group, but with an element of sacredness, play, and inner transformation.
Moon circles are a part of a larger movement called Global Sisterhood.
Global Sisterhood is a movement of thousands of women in over 100 countries that gather in their local communities every new moon around a theme of transformation.
Each theme is chosen for the astrological sign that the new moon is in that month. For example, the new moon in Taurus is for the theme Redefining Beauty, the new moon in Gemini is Free The Voice, and the new moon in Scorpio is Sacred Sexuality. This way, the ancient art of the moon circle is unified through a collective intention. This adds a profound power to each and every circle because they are held within a larger web of sisters all discussing the same theme questions and doing the signature Heart Meditation together.
In a Global Sisterhood circle, personal healing unfolds beautifully and naturally, and the collective is also impacted through the synchronized movement of thousands of women all doing the same ritual on the same night, with powerful intentions for healing.
What can you expect in a circle?
Each woman’s moon circle is different, and has its own unique character to it. The group of women is usually diverse, and is always welcoming.
“Imagine a room that is dimly lit, like a yoga class, and there is a circle of comfortable pillows on the floor. In the middle of the circle is a beautiful altar adorned with fabric, flowers, candles, and crystals. You may even see a bowl of chocolate or nuts, available at any time you desire.”
Because each circle is different, there is no set structure — but we’ll give you an example of what a circle may look like!
The moon circle usually starts with a short grounding meditation to help women let go of the stress of the day and arrive fully into the present moment, centered and relaxed. After this, the facilitator will open the space for women to share their names, and another question such as what they would like to get out of the circle.
Then, the theme is discussed. The facilitator may share some of her own wisdom around what the theme means to her, and how it can apply to our journeys of self-growth and transformation. Women’s voices are always welcome to share, and usually the space becomes rich with stories, diverse perspectives, and gems of wisdom.
A signature activity done in a Global Sisterhood circle is the Heart Meditation, which is about ten minutes long and includes a powerful visualization to connect each woman to her heart, feel love and support for her sisters, and unify the circle with the thousands of other circles happening that same day.
Each circle also usually includes a combination of discussion questions around the theme, a transformational ritual, or a practical exercise. These help each woman go within to reflect and do deep work in a lighthearted way. Through these activities, women emerge feeling a sense of inner knowing, nourishment, self-love, confidence, healing, direction, and clarity.
Then, the circle is closed with a short meditation, intention-setting, or something as simple as all women sharing one thing they will take with them from the circle.
Three reasons to start a moon circle today:
1. It will help you step into your power as a healer, teacher, and guide.
When you say “YES” to the curious voice in your heart that wonders what you can create for yourself and women in your community, something amazing happens. Whether it is your first time guiding women through transformation, or whether you are a seasoned guide…
…starting a moon circle within the Global Sisterhood movement will help you grow your confidence, trust your intuition, and build a thriving community around you.
You’ll discover superpowers you never knew you had, and you’ll learn about healing work and feminine leadership through embodied experience.
By becoming a facilitator of transformation, you can discover a deep sense of purpose, and a path of service that also helps you find your unique gifts. Not only that, but moon circles are a great way to bring women into your personal business!
2. Moon circles create a real impact on women in your community.
When you decide to start a circle, it’s important to remember your big “why.” For many women, the reason they start is because they genuinely want to be a part of the healing of this world, and they know that starts with women.
Your moon circle will empower, uplift, and connect women in your community, and that ripples out to touch the world.
Moon circles are a great way to make friends, connect women into powerful partnerships, and create authentic sisterhood.
Through each woman sharing her passions, strengths, hopes, and dreams in the circle, you will be able to encourage her and connect her with the women that can help make her vision into a reality. In circle, women not only support one another creatively, emotionally, and spiritually — a very practical benefit is networking.
When you start a moon circle, it builds community and heals not only women, but also each woman’s family and larger community. With thousands of moon circles happening every new moon, together, we change the world.
A circle is a place for women to build a strong sisterhood where they have each other’s backs. It’s a place you can always feel comfortable being yourself, and it’s a beacon and sanctuary for women who are craving the same.
3. Our resources make it SO easy!
Really, it’s a no-brainer… so all you need to do is show up and lead from the heart!
“Every new moon, we provide cutting-edge resources to help you lead the most beautiful circle ever, every time. ”
With our discussion questions, teaching prompts, exercises, rituals, manifesting visualizations, and astrological forecasts — and a whole section to help you do your own inner work as a facilitator — we truly got your back.
Our HerCIRCLE Toolkit will teach you everything you need to know about the logistics of how to organize, market, and sustain your circle.
Our recorded Heart Meditation makes it so easy all you do is press a button, and you can also read it out loud if you prefer.
Our Theme Map will help you understand the theme and how it applies to your life, so that you can find your own embodied wisdom and do your own healing work so you feel in integrity when it comes time to facilitate.
Our Theme Packet will keep you confident, inspired, and on point with each part of the circle you facilitate.
And — you can change, personalize, and adapt our resources any way you want to.
With our resources, all you need to do is invite sisters and show up to guide them through deep transformation within a movement of women reclaiming our power through sisterhood and self-love.
Sister, if you found your way here, you are READY!
The world is ready for the rising of the feminine — and you can be a leader in this movement. If you have any questions at all, we are here to support you.
PS — Not ready to start a moon circle? Join us for a virtual circle!
If you don’t see one in your area, take it as a sign… you ARE meant to start one!