In the darkness of the New Moon, we gather for tea as our ancestors once did. We are held beneath the dark sky, with only the light of the stars guiding our way. This ceremony allows you to explore the magic of connecting deeply with Lady Luna, Grandmother Moon in her dark phase. There is magic in the darkness. Seeds grow from the dark soil of the earth. New life grows in the darkness of the womb. Intentions take form when we speak them into existence in sacred circles. As the summer season ends, the earth is still soft, fertile, and ready to receive our intentions. In Virgo season the energy shifts to focus, organization, and devotion. We can consciously choose where we devote our energy for this upcoming season and what we would like to see grow in this upcoming moon cycle. 

Tea is an ancient and sacred medicine, often considered the first medicine. This way of ceremonially drinking tea is connected to Taiwanese and Zen traditions. Tea becomes our medicine, teacher, and guiding light in the dark. The tea served comes from old-growth tea forests, meaning the trees have grown and been tended to for centuries with generations of family farmers caring for the trees and their medicine. The tea carries sacred wisdom, memory, and medicine that is waiting to be shared with you. With each sip, we soften into our hearts and listen deeply to our truest desires. During this tea ceremony, you are offered the time and space to allow these seeds to reveal themselves, take root, and be lovingly planted. Each bowl becomes an invitation to slow down, listen, and return to yourself.

Join Emily, Priestess of the Stars, Priestess of the River Valley, and Sistar of the Dark Heart in the Avalon Tradition in collaboration with Hudson Valley Authentic Relating for this heart-centered offering.