Welcome Home to Circle

Ancient wisdom for modern women seeking authentic connection

You were never meant to do this alone.

What is a Circle?

For millennia, across cultures, women have gathered in circles, creating sacred sanctuaries for support, learning, and celebration. From ancient gatherings around open fires, to the whispered wisdom shared by our ancestral grandmothers, and the joys of a celebration, the essence of the women's circle has remained constant: a place for women to see and be seen, hear and be heard, with support and respect.

The Enduring Legacy of Women's Circles

In indigenous cultures worldwide, women's circles were integral to community life, serving as vital sanctuaries for rites of passage, healing, storytelling, and the passing down of essential knowledge, rituals, and traditions. These circles provided emotional and practical support during childbirth, times of grief, and periods of celebration. They were places of refuge, empowerment, and profound sisterhood, where women could replenish their spirits and find strength in their power.

The Modern Construct of Women's Circles

Today, while the forms and rituals may have evolved over time, the core need for these nurturing sanctuaries persists or is perhaps more needed in our modern world. In a society that often encourages isolation and competition, women's circles offer a vital antidote, reconnecting us to our own individual innate wisdom and the collective strength of womanhood. All done without judgement, opinion, advice, or fear of being 'fixed'.

The Circle of Us continues this sacred tradition, facilitating the creation of modern sanctuaries where women can experience this same connection and support that has sustained our sisters for generations. We want the practice of gathering in circle to become a part of every individual's life.

Our vision is to build this site and community to host not only our own circles and events, but as a hub for all circle facilitators and providers to utilise so the word, and works, of circle can ripple out through all communities and all corners of the world.

Come and learn what your soul has never forgotten.

Empowerment & Confidence Discover your inner strength and voice as you witness and are witnessed by other powerful women.

Belonging & Connection<br>Combat feelings of isolation and experience the deep comfort of true acceptance with a supportive sisterhood.

The Benefits of Participating in a Women's Circle

Participating in a women's circle offers a wealth of benefits that can ripple through every aspect of your life:

Belonging and Connection: Combat feelings of isolation and experience the deep comfort of true acceptance with a supportive sisterhood.
Safe Space for Expression: Find a non-judgmental environment to share what your heart wants to voice, your triumphs, challenges, and vulnerabilities.
Silence is Enough: For the times when speaking is beyond your spectrum of contribution, know your presence is enough, providing witness to another woman’s words.
Personal Growth and Self-Discovery: Gain new perspectives, insights, and tools for navigating life's complexities as you learn through deep listening to the shared wisdom of the circle.
Emotional Support and Healing: Receive empathy, understanding, and comfort through silent acknowledgement during difficult times, and celebrate your joys with those who truly uplift you.
Empowerment and Confidence: Discover your inner strength and voice as you witness and are witnessed by other powerful, present women.
Mindfulness and Presence: Step away from the demands of daily life and connect with your inner self in a nurturing and intentional space and unhurried time.

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Our Community Agreement: Honouring Our Sacred Space

To ensure our Circles remain a truly safe, supportive, and transformative experience for all, we ask every member to acknowledge and accept the following agreements at the opening of each circle:

Confidentiality: What is shared in the circle stays in the circle. This is paramount to building trust and creating a truly safe space and is non-negotiable.
Respect and Non-Judgement: We honour each woman's unique journey, beliefs, and perspectives. We listen with an open heart and refrain from offering unsolicited advice, opinion, or judgement. This is not a time for conversation, we commit to simply listening.
Active Listening: We commit to listening deeply to one another, offering our full presence without interrupting, and fully listening while others are speaking.
Speak Your Truth: We encourage honest and authentic sharing from the heart. Share only what feels right for you, knowing that your truth is valuable and welcome. As is also your silence, if that is what speaks for you in that moment.
"I" Statements: When sharing, we speak from our own experience using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel..." "My experience is...").
No Fixing or Rescuing: Our role is to witness and support, not to fix, advise, or rescue. We trust in each woman's inner wisdom to find her own solutions.
Come as You Are: There is no need to pretend or perform. You are welcome with all your imperfections, joys, and struggles. And your presence is just as important as your sharing, so if silence is all you bring, that is also most welcome.