


Writing as a Rite (sacred act) of return.
This offering comes with a partner practice to help hold your circle.

Nature's Journal
This is is a rite of passage designed to help you find yourself and your way as you embark on a healing journey in your life. The rite of passage is an ancient approach that research shows helps you: improve your mood, health, and satisfaction with life. Undergoing a rite of passage helps you think more critically and imaginatively, decreasing your attachment and humbling you. A rite of passage makes you value and love yourself, life, and others more, cultivating a sense of connection and belonging to the natural world.
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We do not escape into philosophy, psychology, & art--we go there to restore our shattered selves into whole ones....We are never trapped unless we choose to be.
Anais nin

Cycles of Natural Return
Spring: Embracing Renewal
Discover the art of new beginnings as you align with the Equinox, sow intentions under the New Moon, and infuse your journaling with the grounding energies of Earth & Water. Dive into the magic of creative expression during Spring's waxing lunar phases while embracing the dance of Air and Fire to fuel new growth.
Summer: Radiating Abundance
Bask in the Sun's abundance during the Summer Solstice, capturing its essence in your journal. As the moon waxes, reflect and set intentions, channeling the fiery energies of passion and creativity. Engage with the elemental symphony of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water to illuminate your radiant path.
Fall: Harvesting Wisdom
Pause for balance and reflection at the Equinox, harmonizing within the changing landscape. Embrace lunar phases as mirrors for personal growth, and release under the Full Moon's glow. Merge Earth, Air, and Fire in your journal to cultivate insights and transformation during Fall's season of abundance and transition.
Winter: Embracing Stillness
Delve into the quietude of Winter Solstice, seeking inner serenity. Navigate lunar phases to explore intuition and release, fusing Earth and Water for deep transformation. Embrace the solar alchemy of reflection and align with the elements to illuminate the depths of your soul during Winter's hush.


Structure & overview
Rituals & Rites of the Seasons
3-Day Initiation
Drop into the year with a 3-Day Retreat to create a circle & initiate your natural year.
Solstice & Equinox Rites
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with self-generated Solstice & Equinox Rites.
Move with the Moon
Throughout the year, you create & live in alignment with the cycles of the moon.
Project Practice
Create a project of your own, from inspiration to maturation & completion.
Art through the Seasons
Art Projects designed to deepen your understanding of the Seasons' growth.
3-Day Initiation
Complete the year with a 3-Day Retreat to close our circle & mark your initiation.
Who is this path for?



What are people saying . . .
Our family healing rite of passage has been profound for me, facing the pain I caused, regaining harmony, feeling the love we all have for each other and our life, remembering and laughing together, all this has been a joyful transformation.
.I learned things about myself and from that made forward movement in healing which is great, huge and appreciated!
ROP Participant
Dr. Taylor was able to walk us through a group dynamic with remarkable ease. I was concerned that it would be emotional and resurrect our historical conflict. We were able to move through obstacles and reunite as a family. It was a truly transformative process.
My rite of passage opened me to a new perspective and a new love of life.
ROP Participant
ROP Participant
The family rite of passage led by Dr. Heather Taylor-Zimmerman brought our family not simply closure on the past but a future. We were able to process old wounds and see each other in a new way. We have transformed our relationships to emerge with a deeper understanding, compassion and love for each other.
ROP Participant
The experience was transformative. My parents had not talked for decades and we had years of emotional trauma. I was hoping to simply be able to communicate with each other. What occurred far exceeded my expectations. We are not only able to communicate but my parents have become good friends. We were able to reclaim our family.
ROP Participant

Dying to be healed and reborn.
Why a write of passage?
A Circle Holds You
The Circle Provides safe Passage
A Circle Opens You
Your are Your Guide


Circling Up

This is your rite and right
Dying to be healed and reborn.

This does NOT have to be hard.

Annual cycle of return to your Self.
1. Winter Solstice 12.21
Embracing Winter Solitude
2. Spring Rebirth 1.21
Awakening Spring
3. Seeding Spring 2.21
Blossoming Creativity
4. Vernal Equinox 3.19
Abundant Radiance
5. Summer 4.21
Reflective Transition
6. Vernal Equinox 9.23
Harvesting Wisdom
7. Summer Solstice
Embracing Change
Session 8
Winter Stillness
Session 9 12/21
Reflective Winter
10. Auntumnal Equinox
Autumn
Month 11.
Awaiting Sprint
Month 12.
Preparing for Renewal
You are gifted in circle.

Coursework and play . . .

Looking back to see forward

Envision your future

Come back to life

Create a necklace
Make a symbolic image
Create a drum
Make a power instrument
Create a rattle
Tell your story your way
You create a power circle

You are telling your story

Lineage healing

Writing is self-reflection

The gift of time
Receive a name, call, and identity.
