La Luna Girls - April Newsletter

Happy Post Mothers' Day, celebrating your awesomeness as awakened mamas who are raising these incredible girls.  They are all so delightful (obviously I'm biased) as I get to see them in the special sacred space, but I'm really looking forward to getting to know them more and more this year.

Its felt a long time since our last circle. Spring has certainly sprung and we are enjoying some welcome warmer days, but the cold winds remind us that nature is in no rush.  That the world is still gently emerging from its wintering and guides us to tend with care all that is unfurling in the newness of spring energy.

This time of year is associated with the maiden energy, just like our girls, full of life, potential and vulnerability.  It’s such an honour to hold this space for the girls and I feel that we are starting to get to know each other and deepen into the truth of our experiences.  

Weaving the Indra's web, we have created a physical expression of the connections we are forming as a group and the ways we will get to know ourselves and each other. The girls really enjoyed this game, and noticed how many things in common they had with each other.  I am confident about how the group is forming as a whole.

They painted their own individual namestones with a personal message for themselves.  I was blown away by how beautiful they all were, the words and colours, I'm sure you will agree (I'll post more images once the member's area is up).  They had a lot of fun doing this.

For our next circle on Sunday, 13th April, we will begin to look more deeply at the wisdom of the cycles—day and night, the moon, seasons, life, and the menstrual cycle—working creatively with pens and crayons, cards, and images to help illustrate this.

I’m aware that some of you are unable to make it this month. Please can you let yourselves know on the WhatsApp thread again so I know who not to expect? That would be very helpful. We will miss you, girls, but fear not—this is the beginning of the introduction to the cycles, and we will be revisiting this throughout the year.

I’ve also been busy updating my website and will soon release your members' area. I will be emailing you, hopefully by the next circle, with login details. Here, you will be able to find all the information you'll need for upcoming circles. Fear not—I will still email you, but it will be a resource for you to access when you need it, along with all your payments (paid and due), so keep an eye out for that email.

Action

I want to introduce the idea of a womb basket early on this year, as I would love every girl to have one by the end of the year. I don’t introduce womb baskets to the girls until the autumn circle. I describe in detail what is helpful when creating a womb basket when we go over self-care practices.

But for now, it would be a great Easter project for the girls to find a shoebox or basket as their special womb treasure trove. Perhaps they may like to decorate it—either paint it, wrap it in special paper, or maybe, for those really creative types, use pressed flowers to cover it. Whatever is right for them to identify it as a box for them to start to build in preparation for their bleed.

And for you to start to gather things together for their womb baskets. This could include a journal, some treats, favorite chocolate (if you think they can resist eating it), a hot water bottle, herbal teas she likes, essential oils, a candle (providing safe guidance on when and how to use it), a favorite movie list, books, bath bombs, a cuddle teddy, or a snuggle blanket. Favorite PJs.

I’d hold back on the menstrual products for now unless needed (and if this is the case, please reach out to me, and I can send you the links that I recommend). I will go over all period products with the girls later in the year, and she can discuss with you what she would like in her basket or womb treasure trove.

Again, this will also all be uploaded to the members' area in time.

As a part of this, I would also invite the mothers to make them for themselves alongside the girls, as it can be a bonding experience as well as reinforcing and normalizing the whole idea—and so often a forgotten piece as mothers—so I really invite you to enjoy finding out for both of you what you like to do to bring comfort to yourself at this time.

I'm a big fan of period presents. Each month, I treat myself to something—it can be a chocolate treat or a new pair of socks. Doesn’t have to be big, but something for my basket to remind me to take care at this time. I also love to change my bed sheets so I feel fresh during my bleed. I’d love to hear from you what you find out for yourselves.

Lots of love,

Abwoon

Daniella