NEW MOON CLUB
BE SEEN AND SEE EACH OTHER
I recently heard that one person who vibrates at peace can counter balance 10 million people who are anxious. I wasn’t going to follow through with New Moon Club because—fear. Because I don’t want to be rejected. Womp. Womp. But then the universe threw that in my face and … well, I was inspired.
Because I was avoiding feeling uncomfortable—which when I really hold space for that is nothing in comparison to what could happen if we did come together. And mostly, compared to what is happening in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, Congo, America—I mean name a place that couldn’t use witnessing peace. Even if it is just me and one other person—we can counter balance millions!
The world needs more of us vibrating peace. If Gazans haven’t given up hope, I can certainly deal with rejection. We can do something even if our politicians won’t. We can self-heal. We can change our frequency. We can create a wave.
NEW MOON CLUB is a gathering. It will begin with this writing prompt in tandem with distance reiki from me:
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
My anxiety says_______
and you will keep writing until you find an answer, perhaps mulitiple answers, you repeat the phrase without stopping until you reach water—or until the timer goes off.
And we use anaphora to meet water—to get deep to the truth of what our anxiety says, and we use anaphora, which is the repetition of a phrase or word because it is soothing. Repetition is predictable and consistent and melodic.
And because repetition is a rope—and so it promises that as far down as we go, we can and will come back up. Because I am inviting you to go through your fear, through your anxiety, to see what is there on the other side.
To write towards and meet the feeling, the idea, that we evade, this is healing, but this is scary. It's why we avoid it. And so we have to feel safe while we do it. And we have to know that we can return to safety.
And when you enter the New Moon Club zoom room you will begin to write immediately. And this prompt is all you will respond to—and now you know what to expect. I will take care of the rest. The only thing to have anxiety about is what your anxiety will tell you. And generally when you hear it, you feel relief, not anxiety. But you don’t have to share any of that with us—but you can if you want to—you will be invited to share and take up space.
Then, after we have written for 15 or so minutes, while receiving distance reiki—we will greet each other. We will see each other. I will ask all of us to share our name and our sun and moon sign—Because I believe that being seen is one of the simplest and most precious gifts that we can give to each other. Because I know how it feels not to be seen—I think you do too. It feels like rage.
So, New Moon Club begins with writing and reiki. And then you will be invited to share what you feel compelled to share. And then, if it feels right, and we want more, I will do a tarot reading for the group. And we will reflect in response to what the reading shared with us. That could be in writing or discussion.
Or, we can talk about the New Moon in Pisces. It’s our club, so we can do what we want. We can even cry if we want to—I honestly always am so honored when people do. It is a testament to how safe we feel to express ourselves.
New Moon Club aligns with the new moon because it is a reset. It begins a new cycle. A new moon is a profound time to set intentions. This gathering will prepare our embodiment with peace as we move toward our goals.
The New Moon in Pisces is the totem of our first gathering. It is catharsis. It is the release of something so that another thing may flow through it. There is no better medicine to clear our spirit then an emotional cleanse.
Self-heal together with me on this New Moon in Pisces. Welcome the new astrological year. Enhance your vibration. Write about what keeps you anxious. Find answers. Practice Magic.
March 10th, 2024 @ 5 PM EST with the NEW MOON IN PISCES
Virtual via Zoom
New Moon Club Dues: sliding scale $5-$100 USD OR become a paid subscriber which is $5/ month with one month free. This covers dues for future New Moon Club gatherings. If you can not make the live, it will be recorded and it can be sent to you.
If you send a Venmo: include your email to get the zoom room link. Send me a DM on Substack or email me here: sarahheffner@gmail.com if you have questions.
I hope you join me.
Love,
Sarah