Women’s Rites of Passage Module 4
Transitions of Wisdom
Understanding and empowering your midlife passage
Module 4 – MENOPAUSE
Live Online via Zoom
Sunday 11th June 2023
Workshop Description
Women’s Rites of Passage
Module 4 – Menopause
This workshop is the fourth of a series of four modules that offers each participant the opportunity to deep dive into their own unique experience of each rite of passage.
The Maga or magic woman life phase: Menopause
In our society, youth, fertility, and vitality are valued in women, glorifying the maiden archetype, and leaving those in later life stages feeling “less-than” and past their best years, trying to recapture their youth. However, menarche (the maiden’s rite of passage) is only the first womb initiation of a woman’s life, followed by creation and menopause. Even though menopausal women are lacking from media representation and are often ignored in society, women who have passed through this powerful portal can access a whole range of inner magic and power – they have entered their Maga or magic woman life phase.
An archetypal energy
Further, every woman passes through this archetypal energy every luteal phase (just before your period). This is generally when women are considered highly “emotional” and even “crazy”, as patriarchal society has skewed the perception of this potent, feminine energy. In this module, we will explore what menopause entails biologically and spiritually. We will also reclaim the Maga archetype, unravelling the stories and imprints we hold around completion and endings.
Let’s share…
Finally, we will journey to our wombs and connect with our inner wisdom, before closing with a final sharing circle and ritual.
What you will learn
- Understanding the biological and spiritual implications of menopause
- How patriarchal narratives have affected your experience of ending, descent and menopause and your connection to your Maga archetype
- How your birth, menarche and creation imprint are linked to how you complete processes
- Sharing stories and insights with other participants
- Sharing stories and insights with other participants
- What qualities and insights would you like to cultivate as your new narrative
- Shamanic drum journey to the womb and sharing stories and insights with other participants
Understanding the biological and spiritual implications of menopause
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This workshop is open to women of all ages who wish to take ownership of their own self-development, gain a deep understanding of the innate power of femininity and womb wisdom, and make conscious choices to shape the direction and meaning of their own lives.
AIM & OBJECTIVES
To understand and celebrate significant transitions and milestones in a woman’s life, including birth, puberty, transitioning into motherhood, menopause, and/or other significant life events.
PROGRAMME
This module is the fourth and final in a Women’s Rites of Passage series, and here we explore how we relate to decreasing fertility and the metaphorical descent, which happens in our luteal menstrual phase and our life season, during/after menopause. Over this gently paced 3 hours online workshop:
- We will explore how you experience completion and endings.
- You will discover the link between all your rites of passage and how this final piece fits into your pattern.
LEARNING / SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Last quarter moon prayer/reflection prompts.
Please bring your journal and a pen for recording thoughts, feeling and insights.
You will need a blank A4 or A3 sheet of paper and at least 4 differently coloured pens/markers/pencils (or you can add to your existing Wheel of Cycles from workshop 1+2).
SCHEDULE
Morning Session
- 9:30am – 11:00am
- 15 min break
- 11:15am – 12:30pm
DISCLAIMER
This workshop is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of a licensed physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding any form of medical condition.
FACILITATOR
Antonia Kersting – Facilitator & Counselor
Antonia supports individuals on their healing journey, helping them reconnect with their bodies, heal from trauma, and embody their potential.
Her goal is to empower you to live the way you want. Making free and sovereign choices guided by your inner knowing and vision for your life.
Her work combines scientific and shamanic approaches, rooted in the philosophy that each person is the expert in their own healing and life. She provides support that is highly individualized, intuitive, and collaborative, offering safety, space, and resources.
Antonia offers coaching and counseling, family constellation workshops, and women’s circles. Her work aligns with the wheel of the year, honouring the ancient pagan festivals that mark the beginning, middle, and end of each season.
She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Counseling and Psychology and is a student at the School of Shamanic Womancraft.
Antonia lives in Maleny (QLD) and provides online and in-person consultations.
Testimonial
“I love attending the women’s circles Antonia puts on. They are very welcoming and supportive and I always leave feeling newly motivated and refreshed, even if I’ve just faced a lot emotionally. I would 100% recommend them to anyone!” Rosie
Antonia's experience and qualifications
- A counsellor that combines both scientific knowledge and alternative methods to create a holistic approach to healing
- Family & Systemic Constellations Facilitator
- Women circle facilitator
- Many years of experience working with mental health, group processes, ritual, family constellations and circle medicine
- Currently completing a Bachelor of Counselling and Psychology
Women’s Rites of Passage Online Workshop
Transitions of Wisdom
Understanding and empowering your midlife passage
Module 4 – MENOPAUSE
