Wild Way Winter Solstice Cacao Ceremony

187 Lake Street,Peabody MA 01960

21 December, 2022

Description

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, a day of darkness. Though it may not seem it, darkness is a gift. It invites us to go inward. On any solstice, but particularly this one, the veil between the material world and the Spirit world is ultra thin. While it falls at what for many of us is the busiest time of the year, the Winter Solstice is traditionally a day to rest. We'll gather in ceremony to honor the year past as we prepare to usher in Yule and the new year. All of who you are is welcome here. We’ll laugh, cry, share, and I can promise you, you will not leave as the same person who walked in. This space is open to men and women; we would love to have a balance of masculine and feminine energy, so please feel welcome to extend the invitation to any aligned friends or family who may be interested. Cacao is pure chocolate and it is a Sacred Plant Medicine that has been used for thousands of years by indigenous communities of Mexico, and Central and South America. Cacao is a heart medicine that allows you to connect to the voice of your true self, your higher self, and to the frequency of unconditional, divine love… and it's yummy. In this ceremony, we'll commune with the sacrament (drinking the Cacao), engage in ritual activities, exercises for personal and spiritual growth, and experience deep connection with ourselves, the Divine, indigenous wisdom, and each other. This ceremonial-grade cacao is sustainably and ethically sourced from Guatemala. Paige will prepare the Cacao with fresh, mineral spring water and honey. The blend will also likely contain cinnamon and a bit of cayenne. If you cannot have any of these ingredients, please reach out to Paige directly, you will have her info when you receive your confirmation email. Whether you’re a witchy woman, a medicine man, or the idea of gathering in ceremony with strangers freaks you out and you don’t know how you found yourself reading this (@me, before my first Circle/Ceremony), I believe if you found yourself on this page, it’s for a reason. I invite you to lean in, knowing you can trust that I will be there ensuring an accepting, loving container for wherever you are in your journey. Some details: WHAT TO EXPECT: When you arrive, you’ll check in, take your shoes off, you’ll have the option to be cleansed with sage, then you’ll find a seat, make yourself comfortable, and take a moment to yourself to arrive in the space. We’re creating a sacred space and I ask that we keep it as such, so refrain from cell phone use- if you can keep it in the waiting area, even better. WHAT TO BRING: Please bring your water bottle, a journal and pen, and a mug to drink your Cacao in. WHAT TO WEAR: I invite you to dress in whatever makes you feel like the Goddess that you are! My wish for you is to feel confident, sensual, and free. I will likely be in a flowy dress, but if you feel most expressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt, that’s perfect too. I always appreciate an opportunity to dress up- especially when it means wearing something beautiful AND comfy. IMPORTANT: keep in mind that we will be sitting on the floor for most of the time, so pick your outfit accordingly. If you need a chair, please email [email protected] so I can make sure to accommodate you. BROTHERS & SISTERS: One last thing. This sacred space is an amazing opportunity to foster connection, not only with new people, but with people in your current circle. (Plus, it never hurts to bring a friend when you’re trying something new.) I’d love for you to invite a friend or family member to join us. Send them this link and make sure they sign up ahead of time as space will fill up quickly. I can’t wait to connect in this magical space with you. xoxo Paige