A self-described psychic medium, tarot reader, and witch has shared her experiences with 'goddess circles,' a practice she credits with helping her manifest her ideal husband. The 64-year-old, who has been leading such circles for decades, explained that these gatherings focus on intention-setting and mutual support among women.
These circles, which draw on ancient goddess worship traditions and emerged from 20th-century Wicca and the feminist spirituality movement of the 1960s and '70s, have gained popularity through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, often featuring hashtags such as #goddesscircle, #manifestation, and #divinefeminine. Modern iterations often involve elements like moon ceremonies, candlelit altars, and crystals, with participants focusing on intentions ranging from confidence and career advancement to finding love.
The author recounts her personal experience of creating a detailed checklist for a partner. She and a friend then conducted a love ritual involving rose petals, lavender, and a written intention. She emphasizes that magic, or energy, must be used ethically, cautioning against demanding specific outcomes without considering potential consequences. The author notes that while the ritual focused on finding a suitable partner, it did not name a specific individual, allowing for unexpected avenues of connection.
Within weeks of performing the ritual, she experienced a profound synchronic-noticing a man at a dance performance whose seat was unexpectedly next to hers. She describes an immediate intuitive certainty that he was the man she would marry. The man, Bertram, approached her after the performance, expressing a similar feeling of needing to connect. They began dating, moved in together within a month, and married 16 months later, eventually having a son.
Bertram reportedly met most of her detailed criteria, including a willingness to move to Europe and a desire for family, while also being open to her spiritual beliefs despite a Catholic upbringing. The author acknowledges that married life is not a fairytale but credits their partnership's success to their complementary personalities.
She has since taught tarot, psychic mediumship, and witchcraft internationally and has facilitated similar intention-setting rituals for others, including a male friend who had been celibate for 16 years. After participating in a goddess circle ritual, he met and married a woman several years ago, with whom he now has a child.
The author suggests that goddess circles appeal to women seeking connection in an increasingly digital world. The practice offers a space for women to be seen and heard without judgment. She provides guidance for those wishing to manifest a partner, recommending the creation of a personal altar with symbols of love, such as candles and crystals, and writing a specific yet realistic list of desired qualities in a partner. She advises setting intentions, ideally on a New Moon or Friday, and remaining open to unexpected opportunities, while also taking proactive steps in social interactions.