Circe Moss MacDonald gathered her skills as a Ceremonial Artist, Priestess of Water, and ordained Transdenominational Minister at The StarHouse in Boulder, Colorado, from 2000 to 2005. She took her esoteric skills across the country from Iowa to Pennsylvania to Maine where she studied to become an Interfaith Eco-Chaplain at The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine in 2019, because why stop at just one ordination?
For over 20 years, Circe has created ceremonies and rites of passage, helping people honor life's transitions and celebrate the sacredness of water and land. She turned her passion into a business: Ritual Lab: Ceremonies for People and Planet, offering personal rituals, weddings, Celebrations of Life, and The Cosmic Mass that support spiritual growth and well-being in the community.
Circe is a lifelong learner and practitioner of the sacred arts, involved in everything from ritual theatre and Goddess storytelling to shadow puppetry and clowning. Yes, clowning—because even the sacred needs a good laugh now and then.
She's shared her wisdom at colleges, universities, festivals, and conferences, and is a faculty member at The Chaplaincy Institute of Maine. Circe resides in Portland, Maine, with her husband, teenager, and a flock of parakeets.
keywords love, water, spirituality, ritual, divine feminine, divine masculine, clowning, community, embodiment, ceremony, risk-taking, spirituality, play, transformation, ritual, God X, embodiment
summary In this conversation, Rev. Sage Cole and Circe Moss MacDonald explore the themes of love, spirituality, and the sacredness of water. Circe shares her journey as a water priestess and her experiences at the Star House, where she learned to create sacred spaces and embody spiritual practices. They discuss the importance of honoring both the divine feminine and masculine, and how clowning can play a role in spiritual practice by allowing vulnerability and connection. The conversation emphasizes the need for community, embodiment, and the transformative power of ritual. In this conversation, Sage and Circe explore the intersection of humor, spirituality, and community through the lens of ceremony and ritual. They discuss the importance of embracing one's inner clown, the challenges of leading ceremonies, and the necessity of risk-taking in spiritual leadership. The dialogue emphasizes the power of play and creativity in spiritual practices, as well as the significance of community support in navigating the complexities of ritual. Circe shares a heartfelt hymn to the God X, celebrating fluidity and the sacredness of diverse identities.
takeaways
Water is a sacred element that connects us to life.
Creating a safe and sacred container is essential for spiritual practices.
The divine feminine and masculine must be honored in spiritual work.
Clowning allows for vulnerability and connection in ceremonies.
Spiritual practices should be embodied and community-focused.
Rituals can help us connect with the divine and ourselves.
The journey of spiritual formation is ongoing and transformative.
Honoring the great mother is foundational to many spiritual practices.
Clowning can break the tension and create space for laughter in ceremonies.
The interplay of chaos and transformation is vital in spiritual growth. Embracing the clown within can enhance spiritual practice.
Humor is essential for mental hygiene and connection.
Community support is vital in holding space for ceremonies.
Risk-taking is necessary for spiritual growth and leadership.
Playfulness in spirituality can lead to deeper connections.
Rituals can be a space for both joy and grief.
The body has innate wisdom that can guide healing.
Ceremonies should allow for participation and collaboration.
Transformative experiences can emerge from shared vulnerability.
Diversity in spiritual practices enriches community engagement.
Sound Bites
"Water is sacred and the source of all life."
"I was called to the Star House."
"Creating a safe, sacred container is essential."
"It's almost too pure."
"I trust the circle so much."
"It's not all about me."
"We want to be encouraging risk taking."
"It's high play, high holy play."
"The body wants to be well."
"It's a big, beautiful, bold world."
"You, the architect of liberation."
Our Theme Music is “I Love it,” by Luke Concannon www.lukeconcannon.com
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