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MAMA BLESSINGS
a celebration of the rites of passage into motherhood
“Janae, thank you for this! I had such an incredible experience, and feel so ready and supported to become a mother. Can’t wait for this baby to see how much love they will have their life.”
the mama blessing
Mother blessings are special and sacred ceremonies for mothers-to-be. The ceremony originated with indigenous traditions of “blessing way” ceremonies, which were traditionally held for women about to embark on a birthing journey. On their passage, one was blessed with song and dance during the ceremony. Keeping this in mind, we strive to respect other cultures and not appropriate their traditions. Thus, we hold our own modified version of this event within our community, not using the exact same title, but always acknowledging the roots of this ceremony.
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it’s different than a baby shower...
The concept of a mother blessing is similar to that of a baby shower, but there are major differences between the two events. For example, a baby shower emphasizes gifts to celebrate the birth of a new child, while a mother blessing emphasizes a woman's remarkable transformation when she dedicates herself to a journey from maidenhood to motherhood.
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during a ceremony..
In place of opening gifts, this time is dedicated to a much more important spiritual purpose for the mother-to-be and her family. It is traditional to start mother blessings by honoring everyone's birthing ancestors and their journeys, so each woman can be present at the ceremony. During this time, members of the group can get to know one another and become close, if they are not already.
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Be prepared to cry during the ceremony! An emotional release session is usually incorporated into this ceremony so that the mother-to-be can express her deepest fears to those closest to her, and a ritual is done to release and let go. As we help her overcome her fears and prepare for her journey to the stars to retrieve her child's soul and bring them safely home- we build her up and help her work through those fears.
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The mother can also experience group activities like belly bump painting, creating birth affirmation flags, making flower crowns, drawing a sacred foot bath, or receiving hand or foot massages. Whatever it takes to make her feel empowered.
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At the end, the group comes together to set wishes and desires for the mama-to-be. Mother blessings are centered around the blessing altar. My approach as a facilitator takes several forms, and I enjoy working closely with mothers and family members ahead of time so that they may incorporate any family traditions, values, or spiritual beliefs into the circle.
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One example is creating a special candle for her - set and filled with intentions of love, support, and positivity. The candle can be prayed to during labor, and it can be used for any instance where light and positivity may be needed for the mother to gain her strength and complete her journey of sacred love.
EXAMPLE TIMELINE
CELEBRANT/HOST ARRIVES AT VENUE
SACRED SPACE & THRONE PREPARED
WELCOME GUESTS
WEAVING OF FLOWER CROWN FOR GUESTS
CEREMONY, INCLUDING GUEST SHARING & CORD BINDING
CELEBRATORY FEAST & OTHER ACTIVITIES
GIFTS + SOCIAL TIME
CLOSE
let’s make magic together.
In case you plan to host your blessing circle in your home, or ask a family member or friend to open their home for you, or even consider renting a venue, there are some things to consider:
Guests should be able to sit in a circle, so that they can see each other. This can be done on chairs, on floor cushions, or a mixture of both.
There will be items that will need to be placed on an altar or low table. We will need space either on a big table or on the floor for a craft activity. I have a low boho picnic table that is available for rent.
No social gathering feels complete without a small treat for people to nibble on, and your guests will appreciate having access to a glass of water or a cup of tea or drinks of choice. At the end of the ceremony, you might consider inviting your guests to bring a small platter of finger food. Catering is also an option I can provide.
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cost and booking
Goddess and the Moon Blessing Circles Package price starts at $400 for up to six guests plus the guest of honor. Additional participants can be added at $30 per head.
This price includes:
an initial meeting with me, the hostess, and/or the guest of honor to plan the ceremony activities;
preparation and facilitation of the Blessing Circle ceremony including a guided meditation specifically for your circle;
ceremony equipment such as flowers, bells, drums, candles, smudge/incense, etc;
construction of the flower crown made by me ahead of time if desired
bluetooth speaker and curated music playlist
yoga can be included for an additional fee if you wish to incorporate restorative or yin movements
some basic art/craft materials*
* If interested in capturing this magical moment, we offer professional photography and/or videography for an additional cost. We can discuss details and photo packages in our initial meeting if interested
* Some craft activities may incur additional costs, or you may prefer to organize additional materials yourselves
To book, please contact me to check my availability for your preferred dates/times.
