Becoming: Spiritual Wisdom in Perimenopause and Beyond

As October’s golden leaves drift and Scorpio’s transformative energy awakens, we’re called to honor a profound rite of passage: menopause. This sacred topic lit up our recent Divine Feminine Sacred Women’s Circle, and as I step into this chapter of my own life, it’s a journey close to my heart. The wisdom shared in our circle was so powerful that I’m inspired to bring this message to our entire Joya Tribe.

Menopause is not the chaos it’s often portrayed as—it’s a sacred becoming, a time when the divine feminine within us ignites, forging a path to our deepest wisdom and power. In our Joya community, we see this transition as a rebirth into your authentic self: a radiant, unapologetic woman stepping into her fullest expression. Welcome to the season of becoming.

The Alchemy of Becoming

Menopause is more than a biological shift; it’s a spiritual initiation into who you are meant to be. Those hot flashes? They’re not random—they’re surges of life force clearing what no longer belongs, like a phoenix rising from ashes. Sleepless nights, waves of rage, or tears are sacred signals, rewiring your nervous system to embody more authenticity, truth, and light. In shamanic traditions, this mirrors fall’s release—shedding the old to embrace the eternal. My teacher, Sadhguru, reminds us that true responsibility begins with aligning to our inner compass, and menopause is that compass guiding us to our sovereign power.

Science supports this sacred shift: hormonal changes in perimenopause (often starting in the 40s) can amplify intuition and emotional clarity, aligning with 2025 wellness trends that champion “healthspan” over anti-aging. Menopause isn’t an end; it’s your body remembering your true essence—a goddess becoming her most radiant self.

Society has fed us a lie about menopause, urging us to chase youth, smallness, and an image that dims our truth. Every chase fuels a system that profits from our doubt, whispering we’re not enough. But menopause is a nervous system reset, teaching you to hold more life force, more clarity, more you. You’re becoming a woman who can no longer be silenced or numbed—a woman who honors what her soul already knows. Rise, beautiful Joya sisters, into your becoming.

Rituals to Embrace Your Becoming

To embody this sacred transformation, I invite you to weave simple rituals into your daily life, inspired by the desert’s potent energy from our Palm Desert Spiritual Awakening Goddess Retreat. Here are three practices to honor your journey:

1. Becoming Breath Meditation
   Dedicate five minutes each morning to a grounding breath practice. Inhale deeply, envisioning wisdom as golden light filling your being. Exhale, releasing old stories or doubts. Pair this with moringa tea (1 teaspoon daily, stirred into warm water), known for its antioxidant support to balance hormones and boost vitality. This ritual, rooted in our Tahquitz Canyon hikes, connects you to the earth’s eternal rhythm.
2. Nature’s Becoming Altar
   Create a small altar with items that embody your emerging power—a stone from a desert walk, a feather, or a candle symbolizing your inner flame. During October’s full moon on the 7th, sit with your altar and journal: What gift of my becoming am I ready to share with the world?
3. Community Circle of Becoming
   Gather with your sisters—virtually or in person—at our monthly Divine Feminine Rising Circle (October 17th) and share one lesson menopause has revealed. Try this question from our September event: How has a hot flash or emotional surge illuminated your inner truth? This practice fosters unity, like our retreat’s sand ceremony, blending our energies as one.

Voices from Our Circle

At our September Divine Feminine Rising event, women shared transformative insights. One sister said, “My hot flashes are like rocket fuel, igniting my courage to speak truth.” Another shared, “Sleepless nights opened a portal to forgotten dreams—I’m painting again.” These stories show menopause as a gateway to becoming, reclaiming passions and wisdom.

Rising into Your Becoming

As October deepens, let’s honor menopause as a sacred harvest, gathering the fruits of your life’s wisdom. Whether in perimenopause or beyond, you’re not fading—you’re becoming, wild and wise, a radiant force of truth. Join our Joya community to deepen this journey:

• Divine Feminine Rising Circle: Find comfort in community on October 17th.
• Shamanic Breathwork Workshop: Clear what no longer serves on October 26th.
• Cartagena Retreat: Find your Inner Compass in the Caribbean next spring.
• Join a Heated Class: Channel your inner fire.
• Join a Yoga class: Connect to all that is, channel the “oneness”.