At its heart, a women’s circle is a space where women gather with intention. It’s a place to pause, reflect, share, and be witnessed in whatever season of life you’re in.

In my circles, it’s a no-bullshit zone. The masks come off. The titles, roles, and expectations get left at the door, and women show up as their raw, honest, beautifully flawed selves.

But here’s the thing: that doesn’t happen overnight. Vulnerability is a practice. It’s something we build, slowly and tenderly, over time. Every time you show up, you strengthen that muscle—and the impact ripples out into the rest of your life in ways you might not expect.

Why We Meet in a Circle

The shape of the circle itself holds meaning. When we gather in a circle, it symbolically represents that no one is above and no one is below. No one is the ‘expert,’ and that includes the facilitator.

We meet as equals. As women with wisdom to offer, and wisdom to learn. Every voice carries value, every story holds weight. And it’s in this shared space of listening and being heard that real connection happens.

Rituals and Sacred Space

Most women’s circles include some kind of ritual—but let’s demystify that word for a second. A ritual is simply a series of intentional actions, steps, or words that help us make meaning.

In circle, rituals might be used to honour the changing seasons, celebrate a rite of passage, or mark a transition in someone’s life. They help us shift out of our day-to-day mode and into sacred space—a space that feels different to everyday conversations or catch-ups at the park.

You don’t need to know ancient chants or own a crystal collection to create ritual. It’s about intention, not aesthetics.

Storytelling and Deep Listening

One of my favourite parts of circle is storytelling. There’s usually a theme or a topic, and women are invited to share their stories, their experiences, and their wisdom. The rest of us? We listen. Deeply.

We don’t jump in to fix. We don’t offer advice unless it’s asked for. We don’t judge (or we at least try our very best not to). Every feeling is welcome. Every experience is valid.

And something magic happens when you realise you don’t have to filter yourself. When you can cry, rage, laugh, or say the thing you thought you weren’t allowed to say—and be met with compassion instead of correction.

Sacred, Not Dogmatic

I believe women’s circles are sacred spaces. But that doesn’t mean they have to be religious, or follow a particular spiritual lineage. My own approach is rooted in earth-based spirituality, but women of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome.

For me, ‘sacred’ simply means this is a window outside of ordinary life. This isn’t half a conversation while you keep one eye on your toddler at the park. It’s not dinner and drinks (as beautiful as those are). It’s a dedicated space, held with care, where women gather with intention, ritual, storytelling, and ancient wisdom.

You can feel it when you’re in it. It’s palpable.

What Circles Can Create

The purpose behind my circles—and what I hope every woman who completes my facilitator training, Together, walks away with—is the experience of connection.

Connection to yourself.
To your body.
To your intuition.
And to other women.

I want every woman to feel less alone. To feel more loved, more seen, and more heard. Circles create the opportunity for real, meaningful connection—and in a world that often isolates mothers, women, and anyone walking through a major life transition, that is profoundly important.

Your Circle, Your Way

This is my definition of a circle. Yours might be different—and that’s not just okay, it’s encouraged.

There are endless ways to run a circle. They’re shaped by the women who gather, the facilitator, her passions, her culture, her intuition. The only non-negotiable is this: women gathering in a circle, with intention.

The rest? That’s your playground.

It might feel overwhelming—or deeply liberating—but it means you get to create a circle that looks and feels like you.

You Don’t Have to Be a Certain Kind of Woman

Let’s be clear: you don’t have to be a certain kind of woman to sit in a circle, or to lead one.

You don’t need to howl at the moon (unless you want to).
You don’t need to smear menstrual blood on your forehead (though if that’s your thing, you’ll be welcomed too).
You don’t need to call yourself a witch or know what phase the moon is in.

You just need to be you.

Bring your gifts. Bring your stories. Bring your curiosity. Learn as you go. If you feel called to weave in the cycles and seasons, do it. If your circle is for mothers in the wild terrain of matrescence, beautiful.

We need all kinds of circles for all kinds of women.

Final Thoughts

I want to bust the myths and demystify women’s circles. You can be woo as hell, or totally straighty 180. You can be brand new to this, or an old hand.

You are welcome here.
Your magic is welcome here.
And your circles, however they look, are welcome here too.

Want to Learn How to Hold a Circle Like This?

If reading this sparked something in you—if you’ve felt the quiet nudge to gather women, to create connection, and to hold space for stories and ritual—I’d love to invite you to learn more about Together: Women’s Circle Facilitator Training.

It’s a self-paced, accessible, real-world program designed to help you overcome imposter syndrome, learn the art of facilitation, and start leading meaningful, intentional circles in your community.

You don’t need to be a certain kind of woman, have a particular background, or wait until you feel ‘ready’. You just need to feel the call.

You can learn more about the training here — and if you have questions, my inbox is always open. I’d love to welcome you in.