The Full Moon is a time for reflection and setting intentions for the month to come. Full moon is a time of completion and culmination when the Earth is bathed in moonlight and our seeds are anchored and seen, celebrating small (or big) successes. The moon has always been present in world mythology and her waxing and waning forms patterns in our lives: new crescent to full to old crescent, as we go from maiden to mother to crone. Her cycles have been called “Earth’s breath reflected in the sky”.
Within these sessions we'll have the chance to share our reflections, and set intentions. Each Full Moon has a different name, we'll discuss the symbolism behind this, and how we can take the energy of this specific full moon into our lives. Within each session there will be a themed Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation meditation), which enables us to turn more fully toward the symbolism of the moon.
In February, the moon is a "Snow Moon", encouraging us to be present and notice what's shifting within us. The Snow Moon can represent surrender - letting go of the need to control the outcome, and returning to a place of deep trust.
We will also turn towards the New Moon to come: a New moon happens at the beginning of the lunar cycle when the sun does not reflect solar light onto the earth. This is a time to turn inwards, to rest and dream. This circle group will look at the next new moon intentions for 10th March in the sign of Pisces and with Alder tree energies.
Susie will hold these sessions alongside Karen. Karen has a curiosity about the ways of the moon and planets and feels that the wonders of the night skies give her some comfort beyond her day-to-day living. She will give the main astrological message for each new and full moon month ahead and introduce a storytelling aspect about the moon through the names given to “Lunar” by different cultural groups, relevant to each, with no hard and fast rules.
Maybe you wish to be the leader of your own life, feel less scattered by constant change and find simple practices that help you live more heartfully. If your wish for yourself is to be more curious, playful, brave but gentle allowing your creativity to flow, without judgment or outcome, then we’re hoping that this could be the space for you to come and journey with us … and the moon!
The full moon circles will be held in The Place to Pause & Breathe, Bonnybridge. This circle is taking place on Friday 23rd February. The cost is £20 to attend. It's possible to attend three circles for £50 (let me know which ones you'd like to attend), or to book for the remainder of the year for £165. I can offer a reduced rate, get in contact if you'd like to take this up. Click here to book in.
Here are the dates of the circles for the rest of 2024. They are all Fridays, and will take place from 7-9pm: 22/3; 19/4; 24/5; 21/6; 19/7; 16/8; 13/9; 18/10; 15/11; 13/12.
Get in touch with any questions: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk
Meet your facilitators:
Susie worked as a Social Worker within Criminal Justice for 20 years, and is passionate about helping people to make difficult changes. Since the beginning of 2017, Susie has been delivering mindfulness within her local community in Falkirk. She co-founded Pause & Breathe CIC with her husband, Phil Blackburn and is delighted to have opened The Place to Pause & Breathe in Bonnybridge - bringing people together in community.
Susie is a Mindfulness Coach and a certified Daring to Rest Facilitator. Her approach is trauma-sensitive, and she is an advocate of giving participants choice in everything she offers.
Karen worked within a range of different educational settings for many years around Inclusion and Health Education to support children, young people, parents and adults from a diverse range of community groups. She also trained as a Counsellor in 2010 and has been an advocate for young people in schools to help them find a voice for their worries. Since retiring Karen has been involved in health and wellbeing initiatives supported by the library service and is a supply assistant librarian.
She is now enjoying a healthy (small) work and (big) life balance and hopes to stay curious, playful and brave enough to dream greatly. She looks upwards to the stars and planets at night walking her dog Mollycoddle, a great teacher and healer, at the end of each day.