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Sacred Circle

Themed Group Journeys for Witnessing & Release

Monthly gatherings anchored to seasonal rhythms. Each circle explores a specific theme through breathwork, somatic exercises, guided journeying, and closing ritual. This isn’t passive group meditation—it’s witnessed inner work in community.

A Container for What’s Ready to Move

These circles aren’t about chasing catharsis or pushing through to some breakthrough. They’re designed to build your nervous system’s actual capacity to be present with what arises—which is where real transformation happens.

Each month explores a different theme. Some themes repeat across the year (grief, forgiveness, the body) because these territories deserve more than one visit. You’ll leave with something witnessed, something released, and something to carry forward.

2 Hours

Time to go deep without rushing

Online via Zoom

Join from anywhere

Replay Included

Sent to all participants

$45 per Circle

No subscription required

2026 Schedule • 7:00 PM EST • Open to All

Monthly Sacred Circles

Twelve themed journeys across the year, anchored to equinoxes, solstices, and the rhythms between. Each stands alone—attend the ones that call to you.

March 20
Spring Equinox
“The Story I Tell About Myself”

The narrative you carry about who you are shapes everything. Tonight we explore where it came from and what wants to be rewritten.

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April 23
Mid-Spring
“What’s Emerging”

Spring stirs what’s been dormant. Tonight we turn attention to what’s pushing up—tender, unnamed, asking for witness.

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May 14
Mid-Spring
“The Story of My Body”

Your body has been spoken about and spoken for. Tonight we explore the story it carries—and the one it wants to tell.

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June 21
Summer Solstice
“What I Lost”

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. Tonight we make space for what’s been lost and let it be witnessed without fixing.

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July 16
Mid-Summer
“What My Body Holds”

The body keeps score. Tonight we explore what yours has been carrying—tension, memory, protection, wisdom.

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August 11
Late Summer
“What I’m Harvesting / What I’m Releasing”

First harvest. What has ripened? What needs to fall away? Tonight we take stock and let go.

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September 23
Fall Equinox
“The Story I Inherited”

Some of what you carry isn’t yours. Tonight we explore what was passed down—and discern what to keep, what to release.

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October 15
Approaching Samhain
“The One I Haven’t Forgiven”

Forgiveness isn’t absolution. It’s release. Tonight we face what’s been held and explore what it would mean to set it down.

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November 12
Mid-Fall
“What I Lost” (Grief Focus)

The veil is thin. Tonight we honor what has passed—people, dreams, versions of ourselves—and let grief move through us.

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December 21
Winter Solstice
“The Story I’ve Never Told Anyone”

The longest night. We go into the dark together. Tonight we meet what’s been hidden or shamed—and let it be witnessed.

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January 14, 2027
Post-Solstice
“What Wants to Be Written”

The light returns. Something is asking to be expressed. Tonight we listen for what wants to come through you this year.

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February 11, 2027
Early Spring
“The One I Haven’t Forgiven”

Light quickens. We return to forgiveness—what’s still held, what’s ready to release, what freedom might feel like.

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Sacred Circle: The Return of the Divine Mother

Women’s Quarterly Circle

A four-part journey through the mother wound and feminine lineage, aligned with the cross-quarter fire festivals. Each circle stands alone—together they trace a year-long path from wound to becoming.

The Arc

The WoundThe PatternThe LineageThe Becoming

1
May 1, 2026
Beltane
“The Mother I Needed / The Mother I Am”
The Wound

What was missing. What you needed but didn’t receive. Tonight we meet the ache.

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2
August 1, 2026
Lammas
“What I Built for Others / What I Kept for Myself”
The Pattern

Over-giving. Self-depletion. Tonight we face what we’ve built for everyone else.

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3
November 1, 2026
Samhain
“The Mothers Who Came Before”
The Lineage

The veil is thin. Tonight we meet the ancestral feminine—what you inherited without choosing.

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4
February 1, 2027
Imbolc
“The Mother Emerging”
The Becoming

After the wound, pattern, and lineage—what kind of Mother are you becoming?

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Women only • 2 hours • 7:00 PM EST • $45 per circle • Replay included

What to Expect

Opening (15 min)

Grounding, setting intention, creating sacred space together. We arrive before we begin.

Exploration (60-75 min)

The night’s theme explored through breathwork, somatic exercises, guided journeying, or reflective writing—depending on what the topic calls for.

Closing Ritual (15-20 min)

Integration practice, witnessing, and intentional release. We don’t just end—we close the container.

Optional Sharing (10 min)

Space to voice what moved—or simply witness others. No pressure. Your presence is enough.

How to Prepare

  • Quiet, private space where you won’t be disturbed
  • Sit upright or lie down—have both options available
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Water nearby
  • Blanket for comfort
  • Journal and pen
  • Headphones or good speakers
  • Join 5-10 minutes early to settle

Mini-Terrain Report

Sometimes a circle cracks something open that wants deeper attention. The Mini-Terrain Report offers written pattern analysis based on what surfaced—ancestral patterns, limiting beliefs, archetypal dynamics.

This is a map, not a session. Reviewed by Sheila. Delivered within 7 days.

$35

Available to Sacred Circle participants after any session.

Abstract flowing energy representing pattern mapping

Join the Circle

No membership. No subscription. Just show up for the circles that call to you.

$45 per circle
2-hour session
Replay included
No commitment
Mini-Terrain add-on available

Common Questions

Do I need to attend all the circles?

No. Each circle stands alone. Attend the ones that call to you. Some people come once; others attend monthly. There’s no wrong way.

What if I can’t attend live?

Replays are sent to all registered participants. The live experience is richer (witnessing happens in real-time), but you’ll still receive the guided journey and can do the work on your own time.

Is this therapy?

No. Sacred Circle is spiritual community and somatic practice, not clinical therapy. If you’re in active crisis or need clinical support, please work with a licensed therapist. This work complements therapy beautifully but doesn’t replace it.

What’s the difference between general circles and women’s circles?

General circles are open to all genders and explore universal themes (grief, the body, forgiveness, inherited stories). Women’s circles are a closed container exploring the mother wound and feminine lineage specifically—they’re part of a four-circle arc across the year.

I’ve never done breathwork. Is this okay for beginners?

Yes. Circles include various modalities (breathwork, somatic exercises, journeying, reflective writing) and you’re always invited to go at your own pace. Contraindications for breathwork are listed in your confirmation email—if you have concerns, email sheila@rowan-wellness.com before registering.

What’s the Mini-Terrain Report?

An optional add-on ($35) for when a circle surfaces something that wants deeper mapping. You’ll receive a written pattern analysis (ancestral echoes, limiting beliefs, archetypal dynamics) reviewed by Sheila. It’s a map of what emerged—no live session required.

Ready to Be Witnessed?

Find the circle that calls to you. Register for one—or several. Show up as you are.

View 2026 Schedule