Chances are you’ve heard someone talking about a moon circle or seen an Instagram post promoting a moon circle. Perhaps you’re even responsible for at least one of the 4.6 million views on TikTok of videos tagged #mooncircle. Moon circles are having a moment.
But the practice of gathering to harness the moon’s vibes has existed across cultures for thousands of years. So why, exactly, are we seeing a resurgence recently?
Why Are We Seeing More Moon Circles?
We don’t know the exact mysticism the earliest moon circle goers attributed to the lunar phases. But we know from cave paintings that our ancestors charted the phases of the moon. And we know that they sat with one another in a circle around a fire, told stories, and looked into the vastness of the night sky. Although these ancient gatherings are believed to have helped individuals connect with divinity, celebrate femininity, and seek clarity, these effects could have had as much to do with coming together in community as revering the moon.
The value of community is well-documented. Moon circles take that a step further by providing…
