Wax & Wane

An Older Girls Circle

There comes a point where young women begin to feel the shift.
A pull toward independence, identity, and self-direction…
but without always having the space or guidance to move through it with clarity.

Wax & Wane exists to meet them there.

Not to rush them forward…
but to help them understand themselves as they grow.

The Work

This is a space for young women to develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and inner stability as they move into the next chapter of their lives.

They begin to learn:

• how to regulate themselves through changing emotions and environments

• how to take ownership of their thoughts, choices, and actions

• how to move with intention instead of reaction

• how to understand their own internal rhythms

This is not about control.
It is about awareness, integration, and trust in self.

Structure & Rhythm

Wax & Wane follows a consistent, grounded rhythm:

• One gathering per month for older girls only
  A dedicated space for deeper conversation, reflection, and personal development

• One integrated gathering per month with younger girls
  A shared space where older girls step into leadership and mentorship

This creates both:

• space for individual growth

• and opportunity to practice that growth in relationship with others

Guided by Women, Becoming Mentors

This space is held by the women of the community.

Through mentorship, the girls are supported, seen, and guided by those who have walked ahead of them.

At the same time, they are invited into leadership.

Each girl is paired with a younger “buddy,” giving her the opportunity to:

• practice responsibility

• build confidence

• learn mentorship through experience

They are not only being guided…
they are becoming guides.

Rhythm & Integration

Wax & Wane is rooted in rhythm.

The girls are introduced to the cycles of the moon, not as something to follow rigidly, but as a way to better understand their own patterns.

Over time, they begin to recognize:

• when to create

• when to rest

• when to move forward

• when to pull back

The goal is not to fit into a system…
but to become aware of what works for them as individuals.

Practices & Expression

This space incorporates both internal and creative practices that support self-regulation and expression.

They are introduced to:

• meditation and breathwork

• sound-based practices and nervous system regulation

• reflective writing and journaling

• creative outlets such as art, pottery, and music

These are tools they can carry into everyday life.

What They Gain

They are not just learning skills.

They are learning:

• how to understand themselves

• how to move through challenges with awareness

• how to lead with steadiness and care

• how to trust their own voice and direction

This is a space for transformation.
Not through pressure… but through presence, guidance, and lived experience.