The Wise Women Practitioners

Today we are welcoming the darkness at Samhain/Halloween… Traditionally, in Celtic and other communities, this evening would mark the transition between the lighter half of the year and the darker half. Transitions and womanhood feel synonymous, as we travel through life, with the rhythms of our bodies. I wonder if we feel the transitions of the natural world more keenly because of this... Some believe that at this time of year the division between this world and the 'otherworld' is at its thinnest, allowing spirits to pass through. Ancestors are honoured and invited home, while harmful spirits are warded off. People wear costumes and masks, disguising themselves as harmful spirits, to ward off unwanted attention from the actual spirits. Image from the wonderfully talented @tijanadraws8 hours ago

Death Café - A Space for Life’s Deepest Conversations 3pm this Sunday at Moon. Join us for an intimate gathering where we drink tea, eat cake, and talk about death in a warm, welcoming environment. A Death Café is a discussion group with no agenda, objectives, or themes - the conversation simply flows from what those present bring on the day. What to Expect ⭕ Small group-directed discussion about death, with no set topics or conclusions ⭕ A gentle, open space where all perspectives and curiosities are welcome ⭕ The chance to listen, to share, or simply to be present ⭕ Tea, cake, and conversation in good company Why Death Cafe? In our culture, there are few places where we can talk openly about death. Death Cafes create a safe and relaxed space for these conversations, helping us to reflect on life’s great mystery together. Since the first gathering in 2011, more than 21,000 Death Cafes have been held in 93 countries - a testament to the universal human wish to speak honestly about mortality. Details 📅 When: First Sunday of each month 🕒 Time: 3pm to 4.30pm 📍 Where: Moon Women’s Health, 63 Chetwynd Road, London NW5 1BX 💷 Cost: Death Cafe is offered freely. If you’d like to contribute, your donation helps cover tea and cake. Every donation, large or small, helps keep the cafe welcoming and accessible for all. 📖 Booking: Spaces are limited. A friendly request: if you book a ticket and then find you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so someone else has the chance to join the conversation Come as you are. No preparation needed. Each gathering stands alone, and every conversation is unique. The session is facilitated by Heidi Alden. You can find out more details and book via the link in our bio. #deathcafe #northlondon #nw51 day ago

Clocks go back tonight! Here's some good advice from @sleepnannynickymulligan if you're dreading what this might do to your little one's sleep schedule...6 days ago

Three sessions over the coming week, to support you in tuning in and returning to Your Self... On Sunday afternoon, Daven Lee brings us Healing Touch & Presence for the People You Love. We all have the capacity and innate ability to be healers for those we love. In this gentle 4-hour workshop, you’ll be introduced to the essential principles of holding space for healing and conscious touch. On Sunday evening, Breathe & Let Go: Unwind Body & Mind with Ewa Bell. You don’t have to keep holding it all together. Join us for a gentle 90-minute guided breathwork journey, designed for women who are carrying a lot, but are ready to soften, release, and come home to themselves. On Friday evening, join Alexe Woods for Witchy Sensual Movement: A Halloween Ritual. Step into a night of magic, mystery, and deep feminine power as we celebrate Halloween. A unique 90-minute workshop, designed to awaken your sensuality, tap into your intuition, and help you embody your inner witch. You can find more details and book via the link in our bio.1 week ago