Stone Soup Community Circles- Finding Balance in Libra, the Fall Equinox

Join us for this month's Stone Soup Community Circle!

Note the change in venue. Due to the closure of our beloved Haven, this circle will be held in the downstairs community room at Tandem Squared Rolled Ice Cream and Coffee Cafe in Old Town Fort Collins, as we celebrate community spaces to continue our spiritual endeavors.

*Circle will be an inclusive, supportive, non-judgmental place in order to practice the high sensation of being seen. All are welcome and all expressions will be celebrated!

The Autumnal Equinox. Mabon. Searching for equibrium amongst the embers of the dying light. The equinox marks the Sun's movement into Libra, when our essential impulses strive for more harmony- conscious of it or not. Taking stock of what you have, how far you've come, and where you want to go next can be spiritually purifying. With the warm days and cool nights, abundant harvests from our gardens, and the changing colors of the season, we celebrate the radiant glory of creation that surrounds us.

While we still bask in the fruits of this year's labors, we can't deny the sleepy creeping of cold death on the horizon. Here we stand on the threshold, gathering as much of the light and warmth into our bodies as we can store, preparing to enter the dark time of the year.

September's circle comes at an astrologically significant time.

On September 21st, we have a special SECOND New Moon in Virgo, along with a Virgo Solar Eclipse, amplifying Virgo's double edged sword of perfectionism and humility. This intense eclipse portal has revealed the personal and societal ideals we are striving towards, and the stark contrasts of emotion when those ideals are not met.

On the 22nd, the Sun joins Mercury already in Libra and the equinox brings us equal parts day and night. Objective communication and presence will come effortlessly. Venus rules Libra Season, and slips into Virgo from Leo on the 19th, greater highlighting this Virgo/Libra cusp. Every human contains their own inner archetypes of the Divine Feminine. Now is a great time to explore your own aspects of Maiden, Mother, Lover, Crone, Enchantress, Healer, Warrior, Creatrix; find the equilibrium of your inner landscape.

Also on the 22nd, Mars transitions to their traditional rulership in Scorpio. With the comforting support of Jupiter in Cancer, we're emboldened to take action towards the things we feel the most passionate about. During these transits, we receive an abundance of emotional depth and feeling, with the Sun in Libra's calm presence helping us to see from all sides.

Amongst the rising hurts and chaos in the world, taking time for yourself to be creative, to come together in wholeness and community seems even more impactful.

This year maybe more than any other, I ruminate on the words of the ancient scholar, Hermes Trismegistus: As Above, So Below...

Have your efforts cultivated what you want to see and be in the world? What personal responsibility do you take for your physical and mental environments? What more/what else do you need to get you through the dark times? How can you bring more balance and harmony into your life?

Coming together for Stone Soup Community Circles help us all feel seen, supported, and encouraged to strive for a better world. <3

Here's how it works:

Each month will have a different theme, based on the above astrological weather.

Come to circle prepared to share something with the group- it can be anything- a poem you wrote, piece of artwork, a craft, baked treats, homemade incense, oracle cards, a meditation, a dream, a story, psychic synchronicities, dance, movement, breathwork, teas, tinctures, wear a costume- literally ANYTHING that your heart wants to express, related to the Astro weather. Then, you vulnerably share this in our circle. Everyone gets a chance to contribute their own "ingredient," so each circle will be different, every circle will be fun!

(**Note, we are not making literal soup. Usually. :))

We know- it's incredibly scary to put yourself out there and share part of your innermost self. The high sensations that come with showing up this way are part of the medicine- part of the magick we will create together! This is how you manifest your desires. Face your fears, and do it anyway!

(Disclaimer: We understand that you may not be ready/able to prepare and share EVERY circle. Sometimes it's appropriate to show up and say "All I have to contribute today is my presence and my witnessing." But still show up! If it becomes a habit and people are consistently showing up without contributing, admins will gently reach out with encouragement to participate greater.)

Schedule:

5:30- 5:45pm: Greetings, social time, grab a coffee or treat, head downstairs.

5:45-7:15pm: Set ritual space, circle shares.

7:15-7:30pm: Connections, goodbyes.

Cost: Free! $5 donation suggested to help pay for our space, but if the cost is prohibitive- don't let it stop you, PLEASE come anyway!

This month's venue: Tandem Squared Rolled Ice Cream and Coffee Cafe offers delicious rolled ice cream creations, coffee drinks, and baked goods. Grab something yummy and head downstairs to the community space for our circle. Tandem Squared is woman disability owned, focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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