Rites of Passage

 Life is full of changes. We grow up, have relationships, change jobs, and have children. The only real constant is change. In indigenous cultures many of these changes have some kind of ceremony or rite of passage to mark that we are now moving on to a new time of life. In our modern culture this is mostly forgotten except in the case of weddings, christenings and funerals. A graduation ceremony or a Bar/Bat Mitzvah is also a rite of passage but that comes only once or twice in lifetime of changes. As a form of healing, marking a new beginning or and ending in our lives can have a tremendous effect.

Deciding to mark a beginning or ending in your life by having a personal rite of passage is a profound way to honor yourself and your life. It can help you move on from an ended relationship or divorce or fully embrace the excitement of a new job or direction in your life. Marking something like the beginning or ending of your menstrual cycle is very healing for a woman. Even honoring a transition to retirement can be very joyful. Letting go of the old and embracing the new, helps us to be fully present in our lives.

I will work with you to discover the most meaningful approach to your ritual. Serious or humorous, formal or informal, personal or shared with friends or family, whatever suits you.

$95 Includes consult and ritual.

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