"Since the dawn of time, women have carried the light of truth in their hearts, standing as witnesses and beacons even when the world sought to silence them."
As the year tilts toward winter, we gather in the liminal space between light and darkness, harvest and deep rest. November 1st—Samhain, All Saints’ Day—marks a sacred threshold, a time when the veil between worlds thins and the echoes of those who have gone before us can be felt with clarity and reverence. In these sacred two hours, we step together into remembrance, reflection, and renewal, honoring both the shadowed spaces of grief and the illumination that arises from witness.
At the heart of our circle is Mary Magdalene, whose courage, insight, and witness continue to inspire and guide us. Participants will learn about her historical and spiritual role, her resilience, and the ways her example opens a path for ritual, transformation, and personal empowerment for women.
This intimate, two-hour gathering is a total sensory immersion: the gentle glow of candlelight outlining our circle, the aroma of tea by the hearth, journaling exercises, and the guided use of the Magdalene oracle. Through ritual anointing, shared reflection, and attentive listening, we will create a sacred space where memory, grief, gratitude, and guidance converge, and where endings and beginnings are held together in compassionate witness.
Guiding this sacred experience is Jean Golicz, whose life and work are rooted in the embrace of liminality and transformation. Living at the mouth of the Connecticut River, where fresh and salt waters merge, Jean embodies the meeting of opposites, teaching us to find harmony in polarities. With a doctorate in Eco-Spirituality and certifications in traditional faith practices, she has studied sacred traditions across the world—from Kabbalah and numerology in Israel to Celtic consciousness in Scotland—and continues her work as a member of the Barred Owl Cohort at the Seminary of the Wild. Jean brings not only expertise but presence, intuition, and deep reverence for the sacred cycles of nature, creating a space where every participant feels held, guided, and honored.
Through Jean’s leadership and the circle’s rituals, participants step into a transformative space where shadow meets illumination, grief softens into gratitude, and the past informs our presence. Each turn of the oracle, each candle lit, and each act of anointing invites women into a liminal threshold where memory, witness, Magdalene wisdom, and sacred ritual converge.
Flow of the Afternoon:
Opening at the Hearth: Invitation, invocation, and guidance for the sensory journey. Participants are introduced to Mary Magdalene, learning about her life, her resilience, and her role as an Anointer—one who honored, healed, and consecrated through sacred anointing.
Sensory Exploration: Participants move through guided stations of touch, scent, vision, and voice, engaging with elements such as crystals, rose petals, blessings, oracle cards, journaling, and water rituals, deepening their connection to the Magdalene lineage.
Oracle Reflection & Journaling: Participants draw cards from the Mary Magdalene oracle deck, exploring personal insight and reflection, and integrating the lessons of Magdalene’s witness and sacred acts.
Closing Circle: Sharing reflections, tea by the hearth, a final anointing ritual, and closing blessing, honoring the presence of Magdalene and the wisdom of those who have gone before.
Why This Experience is Special:
Intimate Setting: Enjoy a cozy two-hour session with a small group of 12 women, perfect for meaningful connections and personal attention.
Everything You Need is Included: You’ll receive a Mary Magdalene oracle deck, journals, art supplies, tea, and access to a beautifully immersive ritual space.
Expert Guidance: Led by Jean Golicz, who brings years of spiritual training and experience to create a truly transformative journey.
One-of-a-Kind Experience: From anointing and rituals to journaling, sensory stations, and sacred geometry, this unique event offers a depth and richness not readily found elsewhere.
What to Expect:
Each participant will receive her own Mary Magdalene oracle deck to deepen reflection, journaling, and ritual work.
Tea will be served by the hearth during the gathering.
Participants are invited to bring an ancestral photo to honor loved ones who have passed.
Bring a red rose or wear red: Honor Mary Magdalene and the sacred feminine by offering a rose to our altar and/or wearing red, a color of devotion, love, and transformation.
Journals, colored pencils, and templates will be provided for creative expression.
The space is intentionally arranged to engage all senses and encourage Bring a rose or wear red: Honor Mary Magdalene and the sacred feminine by offering a rose to our altar or wearing red, a color of devotion, love, and transformation.deep, personal reflection.
Cost: $100 per participant
This offering is available to 12 women
This offering is for women who wish to honor the sacredness of the season, connect with the lineage and wisdom of Mary Magdalene as a witness and anointer, and deepen their inner life through ritual, reflection, and communion with nature. Join us on November 1st for this heart-centered, intimate journey into memory, witness, Magdalene’s sacred acts, and the turning of the year.