🌕 🌙 NEVADA COUNTY WOMEN'S GROUP
Yuba Moon Circle
A community-led women's circle gathering on the new and full moons
A space to pause and connect: with yourself, with each other, and with something greater, however you understand that.
What This Is
Yuba Moon Circle is a local gathering for women seeking authentic connection and personal growth.
There is no single leader.
There is no fixed format.
There is no required commitment.
We take turns initiating and holding space.
We trust each other to show up with care.
How We Gather
We meet on each 🌙 New and 🌕 Full moon.
We meet in each other’s homes and, when the weather allows, outside in nature. You're welcome to come whenever you feel called, no attendance requirements.
We open the circle by saging (or another cleansing ritual), lighting a candle, and calling in the four directions in a way that feels meaningful to the facilitator. We close the circle by blessing the water or a similar ritual.
Each gathering is thoughtfully facilitated by a woman from the circle.
Gathering might include:
Dyads or small group work ✦
Movement or embodiment practices ✦
Singing or drumming ✦
✦ Journaling & reflection
✦ A share circle
✦ Creative projects or crafts
Our Values
We come curious, with open heart & mind.
We take care of ourselves.
We come as we are.
We show up and lean in.
We stay open.
We practice compassion and kindness.
Who It's For
Women in Nevada County who want:
Genuine connection
A safe space to be witnessed and valued
Support in being their most true selves
This space includes spiritual elements, but nothing dogmatic. Each woman connects in her own way. All are welcome.
Circles of 2026
(time & location depending on facilitators)
March 3 (Tue) 🌕
April 1 (Wed) 🌕
May 1 (Fri) 🌕
May 31 (Sun) 🌕
June 29 (Mon) 🌕
July 29 (Wed) 🌕
August 28 (Fri) 🌕
September 26 (Sat) 🌕
October 25 (Sun) 🌕
November 24 (Tue) 🌕
🌙 March 18 (Wed)
🌙 April 17 (Fri)
🌙 May 16 (Sat)
🌙 June 14 (Sun)
🌙 July 14 (Tue)
🌙 August 12 (Wed)
🌙 September 10 (Thu)
🌙 October 10 (Sat)
🌙 November 8 (Sun)
🌙 December 8 (Tue)
Join the Circle
Gatherings are free.
Locations are shared in the WhatsApp group*.
If this resonates, you’re warmly invited.
👉 Request to join our WhatsApp community to receive details about upcoming gatherings and locations.
*mailing list will only be used to notify about upcoming gatherings
FAQs
Yes. Gatherings are free. Occasionally, a facilitator may invite optional donations to cover materials, but there is no required payment to attend.
No. There is no commitment required. Come when you can or when you feel called. We request that you RSVP for the event, as space is sometimes limited. Each gathering's Partiful event link is shared via Whatsapp and email.
Locations vary. We gather in each other’s homes and, when the weather allows, outside in nature. Details are shared in the WhatsApp group before each circle (via the Partiful event).
No. There are spiritual elements, like opening the circle or calling in the four directions, but nothing dogmatic. Every woman can bring in her spirituality. All belief systems (and non-belief systems) are welcome.
Absolutely. Many women are new to this kind of space. You can reach out and let us know if this is your first time, so we can provide extra support.
No. All the activities are invitations, and you do what feels right to you. Listening is participation, too. We hope you take care of yourself and participate at your comfort level.
We love children and want to make this accessible to mamas. You are welcome to bring babies or older children who could hold attention for the circle activities. If childcare is an issue and desired, let's find ways to make that happen.
Many women in our community have wanted a group like this, and it has been organically born from that shared desire. There is no formal leadership or organizing team - we’re relying on everyone who feels called to help shape and grow this community to take initiative. Aruna (Sacred Human Playground) took the first steps by initiating some research and setting up this website and WhatsApp group. The circle’s official launch is February 17th, on the New Moon at the threshold of the Fire Horse.
When you join our WhatsApp Community, you’ll see several groups within it. Please join the ones you’d like to be part of (Logistics, Invitations, and Sharing & Support). If you have any questions or need help with WhatsApp, contact Aruna at 630-915-1783. If you do not use WhatsApp, the circles are sometimes posted on Facebook and shared via the email.
Yuba Moon Circle · Nevada County, CA · 2026