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| Grove of the Sacred Circle |
The Grove provides links to our Circle Members, Supporters and Friends along with products or services they offer to the greater community. Let's Remember.... When the Women Heal, the Earth Heals... & when we work together our highest & greatest good is manifested! Blessed Be |
Women's Spirituality New Moon Circles Full Moon Circles Drumming Circles Women's Studies Workshops Dianic Teachings Pass the Rattle Recovery Circles Sabbat Gatherings Nature Retreats Community Ceremonies Rites of Passage |
| Daria Luna Retired Clan Mother - Reno Donna is a beloved Initiate & Elder in the Circle. She became a member in 2000 and took her vows to the Goddess in the presence of her sisters at our Candlemas Gathering at Camp Double Bear, 2009. She was also honored as a beloved elder a special Croning Ceremony at Sacred Earth Retreat, 2002. Donna is a mother, grandmother and belly dancer & lives with her husband in Reno, Nevada. She is also Aromatherapist & Herbalist using her holistic talents & gifts the Wise Woman Way. She creates soaps, oils, herbal potions, sprays, amulets, pillows and charms and also offers Herbal Workshops to the community. Donna is now focusing on her recovery. Blessed Be |
High Sierra's Carson City Reno Lake Tahoe Washoe Valley South Bay Area San Jose Morgan Hill Los Gatos Boulder Creek Santa Cruz Ben Lomand Felton |
Lady J. Silverwitch JoAnna is the founding mother of The Sacred Circle. As the result of entering recovery in 1983 and a profound spiritual awakening that reconnected her with the Divine Feminine in 1985 she reclaimed the Spiritual Path of her European ancestors while sharing her experience, strength & hope with like-minded women in recovery. More about Mama J JoAnna has over 50 years experience in the Mystical Arts & Tarot. She entered the UCM Ministry in 1986 and offers courses of study to all circle members who wish to become ministers in the community. As an ordained daughter of Z. Budapest, JoAnna is also a member of the Susan B. Anthony Coven # 1, and shares her years of wisdom in the Goddess Magazine and Fertile Ground... a publication for members in The Sacred Circle that goes out every season. JoAnna is currently working on the second edition of her books while enjoying time with her mate, friends & family members. She facilitates Women's Retreats & Gatherings throughout the year in the Bay Area & High Sierras & offers Women's Spirituality Circles Workshops, Study Courses & Clergy Services in her local community. If you are interested in attending Circle with JoAnna... please contact her at 775-882-1599. Also see: Grove of the Goddess |
| Shakti Rainbow Song Active Clan Mother - San Jose Mira came to the Circle in 2003 after walking with the Goddess for many years. She was initiated by Mama Silverwitch into our Dianic Traditions at our annual Candlemas Gathering at Double Bear in 2009 and now holds her home open for various Circles. Mira is a gentle soul with a background in Hindu Mysticism. She also offers her psychic gifts of tarot divination at our Gatherings. Besides being married to a wonderful man and having a beautiful daughter, Mira manages a Library & travels to faraway lands as often as possible. She enjoys Crystals, Ayurvadic Vegetarian Cooking & Baking, Singing, Meditation & Living in Community with kindred spirits. Mira lives and walks a path of heart centered spirituality, giving love to the Earth and all beings without reservation. She honors the Goddess in all that she does and considers herself a healing light worker & Reiki Master who is comfortable in the realm of the Fairies and Angels. Mira was ordained by JoAnna as a High Priestess at the Candlemas Gathering at Camp Double Bear, 2011 after serving the San Jose Circle as Clan Mother for 3 years. If you'd like to attend Mira's Pass the Rattle Circle in the South Bay area... please give her a call at: 408 - 857-7244 or go to: Pass the Rattle Circles |
Sisterhood of the Sacred Circle Clan Mothers Past & Present |
| Lady Fire Retired Clan Mother - Grants Pass Jeane Shapiro came to the San Jose Circle in 1998 and took her vows to the Goddess in the presence of her sisters at Candlemas in Sacramento, 2000. Jeane was active in the San Jose Circle for many years. She participated in gatherings & rituals as priestess, opened her home for Full Moon Circle on a regular basis and assisted in Pass the Rattle Circles in Willow Glen. Jeane is daughter, mother & grandmother, spending many years working with students at the Foundry, a special program for teen-age students in San Jose. Jeane now resides in Grants Pass Oregon with her husband Jerry and is now focusing on her recovery. Blessed Be |
Singers... Dancers.... Movers... Shakers....
Lifting illusions of separateness.... Initiating social change & reformation as we move beyond dogma & duality...
Lifting our voices in praise & gratitude as we raise cones of passion & power
Lovers, Queens, Gatekeepers of deeper wisdom giving life to her sacred sons & daughters, bringing truth, justice, integrity & balance... In the Sisterhood of the Sacred Circle... We are Recovering & Reclaiming ancient ways of Earth & Spirit... We are sealing bonds of sisterhood while restoring lost fragments of the Soul... We are working together in joyful purpose doing what we love & loving what we do... Singing songs & chants of hope & freedom, Doing as we will with harm to none! Join Us! --- All Women Welcome! |
| Rachel Devereaux Retired Clan Mother - Felton Rachel is a beloved Elder in The Sacred Circle. She is the earthkeeper of Sacred Earth Retreat in Ben Lomand, forty acres of rustic redwoods in the heart of Santa Cruz Mountains and provided Sweat Lodges, Labyrinth, Garden, Pool and many sacred spots for magical work & quiet reflection to various nature groups as well as individuals. Rachel has been recovering & reclaiming since 1989. She was honored as a Crone and Wisewoman in a special Ceremony held for her in Campbell, 1996, & worked in conjunction with JoAnna for many years to provide sacred spaces and gatherings for women. Rachel is also an accomplished shaman, healer, herbalist, pianist, organic gardener, gourmet cook, wise-woman and teacher of Nature's Ways. She became Clan Mother of the Felton Circle in 2004 & led weekly Pass the Rattle Circles for quite some time. She is now semi -retired and does exactly as she pleases. Blessed Be |
