Rites of Passage Ceremonies

  • Menarche Ceremony

    Welcoming the first cycle with reverence and love

    A Menarche Ceremony is a sacred celebration of a girl’s first menstruation —
    an honoring of her transition into womanhood. This ceremony gently marks the beginning of her cyclical life, offering guidance, support, and a sense of pride in her growing body and spirit.

    Rooted in ancestral traditions, the ceremony brings together trusted women — mothers, grandmothers, aunts, mentors — to create a safe and uplifting space. Together, they share wisdom, offer blessings, and help the young person feel seen, supported, and empowered. Elements may include:

    Storytelling and shared experiences

    Symbolic gifts or affirmations

    Red tent or moon-inspired ritual space

    Creative expression, art, or nature connection

    Gentle guidance about cycles and self-care

    Closing with reflection, music, or shared food

    Menarche Ceremonies can be held in our sacred space or in your home. At Rooted to Rise, we create each ceremony with deep care, helping young people enter this new season with confidence, community, and reverence.

  • Mother Blessing Ceremony

    Honoring the transition into motherhood

    A Mother Blessing is a sacred gathering that celebrates a woman as she prepares for birth and motherhood. Unlike a baby shower, the focus is on the mother —
    her strength, her story, and her transformation.

    Rooted in ancient traditions, this ceremony brings together close women in her life to offer blessings, support, and loving presence. It may include:

    Sharing stories and wisdom

    Candle lighting or simple rituals

    Words of affirmation and gentle touch

    Flower crowns, blessing beads, or belly art

    Written wishes or prayers

    Quiet reflection or music

    Mother Blessings can be held in our sacred space or in the comfort of your home. At Rooted to Rise, we design each ceremony with care and intention, creating a meaningful experience of connection, beauty, and support.

  • Wise Woman Ceremony

    Honoring the wisdom years

    A Menopause Ceremony is a sacred space to honor the transition into the next season of a woman’s life. Often overlooked in modern culture, this rite of passage acknowledges the profound shift that comes with the end of the reproductive years — not as a loss, but as an emergence into deeper wisdom, clarity, and inner freedom.

    This ceremony offers space to reflect, release, and reclaim. With the support of trusted women, a participant is invited to honor the cycles that have passed and to step fully into the role of wise woman, elder, or crone — grounded in life experience and inner knowing.

    Elements may include:

    Storytelling and circle sharing

    Symbolic releasing rituals

    Red cloths or candle lighting

    Blessings from younger generations

    Quiet reflection, nature connection, or guided meditation

    Menopause Ceremonies can be held in our sacred space or in your home. At Rooted to Rise, we offer this ceremony with reverence, helping each woman feel honored and held as she crosses into a new chapter of wholeness and strength.