Rite of Passage Sessions

For those navigating transition, life changes, and longing to transform their sacred endings into fertile beginnings through the marking of a rite of passage.

photos by :: thais aquino

The Stages of Transition

  • SEVERANCE

    This the first stage of a rite of passage. This includes -

    • feeling the call to change

    • letting go & experiencing an ending

    • the end of a job, career, relationship, role, or identity

    • the process of leaving a physical place

    • leaving something behind and entering into the unknown

    • the caterpillar moving into the cocoon

  • THRESHOLD

    The second stage of a rite of passage. The themes follow -

    • existing in the liminal, the in-between, the unknown

    • not who you once were, yet not who you will be

    • feeling groundless, in the abyss, nothing makes sense

    • following intuitive pulls, but unsure to where

    • meeting the grief of something that has died

    • discovering & seeing a new path ahead

    • the dissolving of the caterpillar into imaginal cells

  • INCORPORATION / RETURN

    The third stage of a rite of passage. This looks like -

    • entering into a new season of life

    • discovering your purpose & incorporating it in your life

    • taking the insights, lessons, and teachings from the unknown and bringing it forward

    • claiming your role and who you are in your community

    • fully stepping from one phase of life into the next

    • the butterfly emerging from the cocoon

What is a rite of passage & why is it important?

A Rite of Passage marks the transition from one phase of life to the next. Whether you are embarking in a new beginning, ending a chapter, or in a time of the deep unknown - the context, embodiment, and process of embarking in a rites of passage journey allows you to move through, process, digest, compost, and turn the page towards a new horizon, one that is connected to your Soul.

Ancient nature-based societies honored the marking of a transition within the community, which allowed for deep health and well-being within each individual. Embarking in rites of passage provides a sense of deep renewal and connection, assist us in making sense of change, connects us with the sacred, and reconnects us with the ancient ways of cyclical living by honoring, marking, and embracing our own unique seasons.

Navigating transition is a common thread interwoven across all of humanity. At many points in our lives, we have to come to terms with letting something go and open into this next season of our lives. However, navigating this transition isn’t always easy. We may come to moments where our current life no longer feels in alignment, where the path we’ve carved out for ourself no longer makes sense, or perhaps there’s a beckoning to usher in a new way of life - one that is different from the present reality. We may also be forced into change through something traumatic happening in our life.

One way or another, change is of the essence and we may have no choice but to ride the wave and jump into the unknown.

In these times of transition we may need the assistance of others to help in navigating the path forward, to help make sense of our change, and to be witnessed in our change, allowing us to step into the next season and cycle in our life with self-actualization, a clear vision, and grounded footing.

When we are able to mark a transition and move through a rites of passage within a guided container, we are able to truly be present in our lives, in our change, in releasing the old ways of being and stepping into a new existence.

We can utilize these potent times of transition for a rebirth of the soul.

By letting go and allowing, regeneration takes place. 

Rite of Passage Sessions

These sessions are cultivated to assist you in navigating and understanding your current transitions, so that you can fully be with your change and sustainably step into the next season of your life.

This is for you if…

  • You are currently experiencing an ending or feeling the call to embark in an ending.

  • You are letting go of a season of your life and entering into the unknown.

  • You are experiencing change through force or personal choice.

  • The path you carved ahead of you no longer feels in alignment.

  • Your role, your career, or your identity is changing shape.

  • You are at a crossroads in your life and are unsure how to move forward.

  • You are facing doubt, fear, and insecurity in letting go and surrendering to the call.

  • You have decided to let go of something in your life and are currently experiencing being in the unknown.

  • Changes in your life have put you into a place where your life or path no longer makes sense.

  • You are no longer who you were, yet you aren’t quite who you will be.

  • You feel at a loss after recent life changes and don’t know what direction to turn.

  • You are needing assistance and tools in navigating the path forward.

  • You are being called to or are entering into a new chapter of life, a new version of yourself, a new role, career, or identity.

  • You are integrating the lessons from being in the unknown and are ready to step into the next season of your life.

  • You are entering into a new chapter in your life and are seeking support in marking this transition.

  • You have entered into a new season of your life and long to be witnessed as this new version of yourself.

What do these sessions look like?

These sessions are a combination of mentorship, coaching, ritual, and ceremony cultivation to provide you with the understanding, resources, and tools to navigate your transition.

Through mentorship, you will learn the rite of passage context to apply to your current transition for clarity and understanding as you navigate your path.

Through coaching, we will discover the current patterns, blockages, stories, or underlying narratives that may be limiting you from your ability to successfully move into your next season of life.

Through ritual & ceremony cultivation, we will incorporate tangible ways to move through and mark your transition, infusing the Natural world into your experience.

Schedule a Session

To schedule a Rite of Passage Session with Mandalynn, book your appointment below.