THE ALTAR
A Six-Week Virtual Sanctuary for Women
The purpose of an altar is to act as a window to the Divine — to open the channels of communication to the world of Spirit by virtue of the purity of its intention and the use to which it is put.
— GurujiMa
the altar is an invitation to:
❣️ Create meaningful connection and embody a sacred existence through ritual and ceremony.
❣️ Embrace a community that honors your uniqueness and celebrates your feminine spirit and the pursuit of personal transformation.
❣️ Discover and celebrate the richness of feminine expression and harness the transformative potential of cosmic events.
❣️ Immerse in an environment that encourages self-reflection and a deeper connection with your inner essence.
❣️ Receive guidance around your spiritual inquiries and life challenges.
What is The Altar?
A space for us to return to.
In this life, finding a place to ground ourselves is a precious gift. The Altar is your sanctuary—a virtual haven where you can reconnect with your sacred self, and to sacred sisterhood.A place of practice, of inquiry, and of loving support.
In this nurturing space, practice radical self-care, delve into introspection, and experience unwavering support from a community of like-hearted women.A place to be seen, and to bear witness.
Here, you will be truly seen and held in sacred sisterhood, and bear witness to the deeper connections taking place within you.A space for the dark, the light, and the in between.
This is about honoring life’s complexities. Here you’re invited to explore and respect the challenges, embrace the shadows, and allow your inner spark to be nurtured and flourish from these experiences.A weekly devotion of time, energy, and effort to turn toward our own sacred center.
In the overwhelm of modern life, it's easy to neglect ourselves — this is your weekly commitment to turning inward, dedicating time, energy, and effort to nurture your wild and radiant heart.A tending to the fire of the hearth, at the core of each of our hearts.
Within each of us lies a sacred fire — this is where we gather to tend to this inner hearth, nurturing the flame that guides us on our unique paths.
INTRODUCING
The Altar:
Embodying Sacred Interdependence
October 4 - November 8
Step into a sacred six-week journey at The Altar where we gather as women to embrace the spirit of interdependence and align with the celestial rhythms of this powerful season. Beginning with the energy of the Libra New Moon/Solar Eclipse and culminating in the deep transformative energies of Scorpio Season, our time together will be a dance of connection, reflection, and shared growth.
Together we will journey through Libra season, harmonizing with the potent energies of the the Annular Solar Eclipse as we near the closing chapter of the Libra-Aries Lunar Node Axis, which completes its cycle in Spring 2025. We’ll also delve into the profound shifts of Pluto’s retrograde into Capricorn, marking its last visit to this sign in over 200 years before it transitions into Aquarius.
Each week, we’ll gather for 1.5 hours, creating a sacred container for ritual, ceremony, embodiment practices, and self-reflection. Our time together will be rooted in deep feminine spirituality, fostering a supportive community where we honor our interconnections and the transformations these astrological events invite.
Whether this is your first time exploring these practices or you're well-acquainted with this path, you’re invited to join us. Let’s come together to honor the personal and collective transformations unfolding during this potent season, celebrating the sacred web of life that connects us all.
Within this sacred space, expect a tapestry of experiences woven with intention and care. Rituals will immerse you in meaningful practices that honor your journey and connect you with your inner wisdom, grounding you in the present moment and fostering deep introspection. Explore the depths of your being, quieting the mind, connecting with your intuition, and cultivating inner peace.
Deeply rooted in practices that encourage self-expression, liberate yourself from old paradigms or societal expectations, and reconnect with your inner fire, embodying your newfound independence and healthy interdependence. Cultivating an innate ability to look inward when making decisions, trusting instincts, asserting oneself healthily, and embracing new directions, even if (especially if…) it means stepping away from the familiar.
Throughout our time together, you'll learn to embrace spontaneity, understand and trust your strengths, and honor your desires. Discover the power of being true to yourself, even if it means disappointing others. Moving from a season of air to a season of deep watery wisdom, delve into the depths of your own experience.
This program is about fostering strength and support, healing interpersonal dynamics forged by past wounds, and leading fiercely with love and compassion for others. Create a community that balances power with nurturing, fire with softness. Here, feel both empowered and deeply supported, taking ownership of your journey while being profoundly nourished.
Dates + Details
we’ll gather each FRIDAY MORNING in reverence tO VENUS
week 1
October 4
Beginning with the Libra New Moon +
Annular Solar Eclipse
Integration with Integrity + Interdependence
week 2
October 11
First Quarter Moon in Capricorn +
Jupiter Retrograde + Pluto Direct
Reframing Abundance and Personal Power
week 3
October 18
Full Moon in Aries
Reclaiming the ‘I’ in the story of US
week 4
October 25
Entering Scorpio Season
Embracing inner transformation as
inner power.
week 5
November 1
Scorpio New Moon
Samhain
Celebrating Sacred Sisterhood
week 6
November 8
First Quarter Moon in Aquarius
Free to be ME.
A celebration of your independence and
service to the collective.
The Altar is a home for your holistic spiritual experience, guiding you on the path back to your heart.
what we’ll do at the altar:
Sacred Rituals: Through meaningful rituals, allowing you to reconnect with the fire in your heart and the collective energy of the group, finding
Embodiment: Explore authentic self-expression, dance with your shadows, release emotional blockages, and cultivate a deeper connection with your feminine essence.
Writing + Artistic Expression: Explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences through your unique expression to gain clarity and insight into your journey.
Meditation + Visualization: These moments of stillness + guided visualization will help you navigate the labyrinth of your heart, shedding light on the concealed aspects and helping you embrace your whole self.
Sharing Circles: You’ll have the chance to unveil your authentic self without judgment, share your experiences, and listen to the hearts of the other women in the group.
Earth Wisdom: Working with the ancient wisdom of the earth’s medicine, you’ll receive guidance on creating herbal teas, bath soaks, smoke bundles, and ritual sachets as allies for your soul’s journey.
Supportive Community: A safe and loving space where you can walk alongside others on the sacred path — acknowledging your shadows and celebrating the radiant heart within. Receive unwavering support from Stephanie and the group with opportunities for one-on-one connections and discussions to share your and receive supportive feedback.
Ceremonial Closure: The container will conclude with a special closing ceremony just after the Scorpio Full Moon, where we'll celebrate the journey and set intentions for the path ahead.
kind words
The Altar was a radiant beacon of light guiding me back to shore. At a time when I felt lost, the altar called me home to an inner knowing and ritual that realigned me to the rhythm of my soul. I am forever grateful to Stephanie for providing not only the sacred container but the guidance to tap into my power of alchemy and ability to self-heal. During the six weeks I transmuted my pain to progress and my fear to fortitude. My heart has been cracked wide open and both strength and softness has emerged, along with a daily practice of movement and meditation, medicine to my soul and psyche
-Angela, Altar Participant, Fall 2023
here are the details
The Dates
Every Friday from October 4 - November 8
The Times
6am PST // 9am EST
90-minute sessions
The Investment
$333
can be paid at once or over the course of the container
How to register
Payment Options
6 payments of
$55.50
to be paid weekly from 3/18 - 4/15
3 payments of
$111
to be paid three times over the course of the container
I HAVE ONE FULL SCHOLARSHIP ($333 value) and ONE PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($111 OFF full tuition) FOR MY BIPOC + LGBTQIA COMMUNITY! FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND NOTE THAT YOU’D LIKE TO APPLY FOR THIS OFFERING 🌹
Fill out the form below to apply + register for The Altar
1 payment of
$333
to be paid in full before 3/18
Musings from The Altar
This morning I sat at my altar — well, my altar for today. A little end table with a plant upon it, in the corner of a sweet room in a mountain home where I am a guest for a few days. I lit a candle, burned a little palo santo, listened to a meditation, and journaled. My morning ritual hasn’t always looked this way, but years of dedication have made it a little more perfunctory. I pulled from my tarot deck — a beautiful version of the traditional Smith Rider Waite tarot — the first card was the four of wands, a celebration among friends and loved ones, feeling held and supported after experiencing great spiritual expansion. A card of joyful gratitude. The second, The Empress — an embodiment of receiving the earth’s bounty with grace and ease, a card of abundance, feeling surrounded by life’s pleasures and luxuries. The third, the eight of pentacles— honing my craft, success through hard and diligent work, a card of devotion. And lastly, the sun, shining new life upon these endeavors. A card of hope, of vitality.
I looked up to bask in this reading, and take in my beautiful surroundings. A window to the left shows the moon setting over the mountains — she’s waning gibbous today. A window to the right shows a rocky hillside. Perhaps this is where my altar has always found me, between the moon and a hard place.
meet your facilitator
It’s an honor to be here, my friends…
Once upon a time I was a corporate queen with a successful media career and seemingly perfect marriage, then my life unraveled and I experienced an intense dark night of the soul that brought me face to face with my demons. Through that experience and the exploration of yoga + other spiritual practices, I started to discover the power of alchemizing shadow into fuel for transformation. I am passionate about creating safe, sacred spaces that provide a refuge for those seeking deeper connection. My work is an invitation to heal your connection to your own heart, and the sacred, to encourage deeper inner-standing and unlayering of yourself.
STEP INTO YOUR SACRED
Don't miss this opportunity to nurture your unique sacred feminine essence and connect with a community that celebrates all of you. Let The Altar be your space to return on this transformative journey. Space in our virtual container will be limited to 10 radiant souls, claim your spot now!
kind words
“Stephanie is a gift to this world. She is a guiding light, leading others into their own transformation by way of movement through connection - connection to body. Connection to feeling. Connection to something much larger than oneself alone. Her work shows us what is possible when we choose to remain open and awake.”
-Danielle Doby, Author