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Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin, Dunedin (2026)

17/09/2026

QUEEN / Enchantress / Maga / Wild Woman / Creatrix

The Queen / Creatrix archetype is represented by ages 45-65 of a woman’s life. It is also mirrored in the menstrual cycle during the pre-menstrual phase. This phase occurs about two weeks before menstruation starts which is the Luteal Phase, the Inner Autumn, days 18-28 of your menstrual cycle.

The luteal phase is represented by the archetype of the enchantress, the Queen, the Maga and the Creatrix. The character of the enchantress is more in touch with the inner world, more sensitive and intuitive towards others’ feelings and it is a good moment to focus one’s energy on what one really wants. A time of quality rather than quantity.

The Creatrix holds the energy of discernment. She is able to see with great clarity what is working well and what is not. She can sense this in areas of business, relationships, scheduling, and anything that feels unbalanced.

The Maga is the feminine version of Magus – the wise man and magician. This stage is a time to establish confidence and contribute to the community, outside of just the family or individual state of being. The Maga woman is needed as a strong conscience for the community and society. She can hear and tell the truth without shame or blame and she can stand in her strength, while staying in heart.

The Maga / Creatrix energy is one of receiving and moving inwards. A transition from the previous phase of the Mother energy which is giving and moving outwards.

Women may feel a surge of productivity during this time, especially around matters that are important and true to their heart. She cares less about showing up in the way she was taught, and is more concerned about showing up as her truest self.

Women may feel the Creatrix during the pre-menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle as a turning in of energy, and a desire to be alone to create and produce things from the heart. For those not experiencing a menstrual cycle, the Creatrix can also be felt during the waxing moon when the world is starting to get darker and quieter.

The Queen / Enchantress / Maga / Wild Woman / Creatrix aligns with perimenopause and menopause. This is a season of shedding what no longer serves, reclaiming personal power, and stepping into unapologetic truth and is symbolised by the falling moon, the outgoing tide, the autumn, the element of fire, and the cardinal direction of the West.

Women can tune into the Creatrix by taking this time to journal, reflect, and evaluate that which is working and not working in life. This can prepare the mind and body for the next phase, the Crone, where there is space for letting go and making the shifts needed to come out on the other side with more balance and clarity.

10/09/2026

Gloria Marie Steinem (March 25, 1934 – September 2, 2026) was an American journalist and social movement activist who emerged as a nationally recognised leader of second-wave feminism in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and who remained prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s

09/09/2026

The MOTHER

The Mother archetype is represented by ages 25-45 of a woman’s life and it also mirrors the menstrual cycle during ovulation when hormones are at their peak around day 14-21 during your ovulation phase. Around the middle of your cycle, your body releases an egg into the fallopian tube, getting ready for the potential fertilisation. Hormone levels are rising, particularly oestrogen, as it aids in this process. With oestrogen levels at their highest, women often feel most extroverted and confident. The rise in testosterone means our libido is also higher, as this is the phase of your cycle when you can fall pregnant. The Mother is the ultimate life carrier. She does not only give birth to children, but also to ideas, projects and relationships.

The Mother archetype takes care of herself and others with grace and self-sovereignty. She is more mature and developed compared to the maiden, she is expansive and available to help others and support the community. She can handle multiple aspects of life at one time. She may feel like Superwoman if she uses her wisdom to replenish herself while taking on the world. She represents the peak childbearing, career-building, and relationship-nurturing years. It focuses on creation, responsibility, and giving life to projects or children.

Women may feel the Mother each time they are Ovulating. She may feel like socialising and being around people or taking on many tasks at once. It may feel easier to exert oneself during this time as energy may feel high. Women can also tune into the Mother by leaving room for creativity and fresh ideas that gestate ands ultimately births’ products.

For those not experiencing a menstrual cycle, the Mother can also be felt during the Full Moon, the full tide, the summer, when energy in nature may be surging as well as the element of water, and the cardinal direction of the North. Women can tune into the Mother by taking on the bulk of hard tasks during this time and also being cautious to take care of oneself to allow for the energy to Mother others.

The Mother stage learns balance and replenishment, brings life and birth and responsibility.

The Maiden, Mother, Queen and Crone reside within us all, reflecting our potential, nurturing energy, and wisdom. As you move through the four stages of womanhood, remember to honour the unique gifts each archetype brings, weaving their lessons into a life of depth, purpose, and joy. By adapting self-care rituals, mindful nutrition, and nourishing connections, we can fully embrace and cherish each stage of life, rather than fear the idea of growing older.

03/09/2026

The MAIDEN

The Maiden archetype, or First Bloom, is represented by ages 0-25 of a woman’s life and within the menstrual cycle around day 6-14 when you are in the pre-ovulation phase. During this phase the hormones are starting to increase from their lowest points during bleeding.

The Maiden is a young, spirited adolescent and full of energy and creativity, ready to take on new projects and endeavours.. She takes in the world around her with fresh eyes. Her mind is bursting with creativity, hopefulness, and imagination. She feels that she has the world at her feet and builds her foundations to anything she dreams of. She thinks highly of herself, and gives others the benefit of the doubt. She is curious and inquisitive.

Women may feel the Maiden each time they enter the pre-ovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, which begins right after menstruation and is called the Follicular Phase or Inner Spring (Days 6-14). During this phase, your body prepares to release an egg. Your ovaries are stimulated, encouraging follicles to grow and produce oestrogen in preparation for ovulation. As oestrogen and testosterone levels rise, so do your energy levels bringing a boost in physical energy, a glowing complexion, and a sharp, creative mind. This is the ideal time for planning and starting new projects.

For those not experiencing a menstrual cycle, the Maiden can also be felt during the waning moon as the moon starts to grow in size each night. The Maiden is symbolised by the increasing moon, the incoming tide, the spring, the element of air, and the cardinal direction of the East.

Women can also tune into the Maiden by leaving room for creativity and fresh ideas, allowing the imagination to bloom, by remaining curious and inquisitive and by being playful.

The Maiden, Mother, Queen and Crone reside within us all, reflecting our potential, nurturing energy, and wisdom. As you move through the four stages of womanhood, remember to honour the unique gifts each archetype brings, weaving their lessons into a life of depth, purpose, and joy. By adapting self-care rituals, mindful nutrition, and nourishing connections, we can fully embrace and cherish each stage of life, rather than fear the idea of growing older.

31/08/2026

The Four Seasons of Womanhood are the stages of life women go through starting as a Maiden, and as we grow older, finishing with the Crone. The four stages symbolise the eternal wheel of life by mapping the natural progression of birth, growth, harvest, and rest/decay onto both human existence and earth's rhythms. We can break up womanhood into four seasons . . . .

Spring : Maiden (Innocence) : to explore the opportunities

Summer : Mother (Creatrix) : to bring life and birth

Autumn : Queen / Maga (Wild Woman) : to learn and stay true to self

Winter : Crone (Wise Woman) : to let go and receive

Our September Sistar Circe we will focus on the ‘Four Seasons of Womanhood’ and how it maps across our monthly menstrual cycle as much as it maps the years seasonal cycle.

30/08/2026

A Red Moon Cycle is when you bleed during the full moon and ovulate during the new moon. In cyclical folklore, this is often called the "Wise Woman" or "Sorceress" archetype. Instead of the inward, reflective energy of bleeding during a dark new moon (White Moon cycle), a Red Moon is linked to outward energy, creativity, teaching, and sharing your wisdom with the world.

29/08/2026

Anyone else started their bleed on this full moon lunar eclipse?!
How are you feeling . . .
It can be a blessing to have a deep cellular release at this time…
but also.. EXHAUSTING

Honour your body in gentle ways. Be kind to your self.

Sending love to all moon-time sisters who are feeling it at this time.

27/08/2026

Stories matter. They are not just entertainment. Stories matter because humans are narrative creatures. It is not simply that we like to tell stories, and to listen to them: it is that narrative is hard-wired into us. It is a function of our biology, and the way our brains have evolved over time … if the mythology and history of our culture includes women who are wise, women who are powerful and strong, it opens up a space for women to live up to those stories: to become wise, and powerful and strong. To be taken seriously, and to have our voices heard.

Red Tent Otepoti Dunedin is a multi-generational woman-only space where women honour the cycles of life; a space for women to connect in community, a place where we can speak freely, to explore our inner power, and to learn the wisdom of our body in a safe, nourishing and welcoming space.

26/08/2026

‘Stories of Our Hair’ was an absolute delight. Thank you good women.

We sat in circle and openly shared our own personal stories and traditions with respect to our hair and all the while Lillieana braided and plaited hair for those who wanted. Thank you. We were also privileged to have included in our circle 2 young women (11 and 12) who courageously participated and also shared their stories. Thank you.

We began by sharing 3 words about our own hair and then for a giggle another circle of if we knew what our hair was like at birth. We continued to circle exploring aspects of our body hair. We shared stories of the cutting of our hair and the personal traditions of how we dispose of our hair. We then went on to remind ourselves of the nature of the hair of Mother Earth, Papatuanuku and the sacredness and beauty of our hair. We acknowledged the power of our hair and we all grew to respect our hair a little more. Thank you.

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24/08/2026

Stories of Our Hair ..... Women have always styled their hair in a multitude of creative and symbolic ways, and the various cuts, colors, and presentations reflected across the ages are nearly unlimited. Belief systems and folklore have long dictated how hair was to be handled and worn: tied up, covered up, grown long, cut short, shaved off, crimped, coloured, and curled, decorated, twisted, braided, and more. And for many societies, the longer the hair, the better.

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