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Transforming Domination Culture from the Inside Out

New Summer Full Moon Ritual Divinations

May 17, 2026 By Angela Watrous

Hello, dearest! Fourteen years ago today, I taught an Intro to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) workshop at the Ann Arbor Food Co-Op. At the end of that offering, someone approached me and asked if I offered private empathy support sessions.

A month later, I had a Restorative Empathy website, six new clients, and the most nourishing soulwork of my life.

In the past fourteen years, I’ve continuously sought to expand myself and my offerings to meet my clients where they’re at, doing thousands of hours of training. I also have some side interests that don’t quite fit into my usual client offerings.

For over a decade, I’ve been offering private divination readings. For the first time, I’m offering access to these supportive rituals to you to joyfully invite in funding for my documentary film, In the Wake of Our Ancestors. 

There are only six spaces available for the summer full-moon portals (first-come, first served). These make wonderful gifts to loved ones (yourself included!) to receive some extra magic, insight, and loving companionship. You’ll choose one of the following rituals:

Relationship Reading (45 min+ notes)

Bring a specific relationship of any kind between you and another person for which you’d like more clarity, guidance, and support. After I open our sacred container with an invocation and establish ritual safety, we’ll introduce you to the deck, you’ll share about this relationship, and we’ll pull four cards–one for you, one for the other person, one for the illuminated dynamic of the relationship (the area to enjoy and enhance), and one for the shadow aspect of the relationship (the area to consider and tend). Together we’ll explore where you find resonance in those cards, and afterward you’ll receive notes and a reading photo.

3-month Guidance Reading (45 min+notes)
Perfect for birthday gifts and times of transition, or anytime you’d enjoy more support and guidance in your life. After I open our sacred container with an invocation and establish ritual safety, we’ll pull three animal spirit cards, one for each upcoming month, that offer insight and suggestions for finding balance and alignment during that time period. (I’ve been using this deck as monthly guidance for over ten years, and I’m always amazed by the accuracy and gentle care these cards bring!) Together we’ll explore where you find resonance in those cards, and afterward you’ll receive notes and a reading photo.
Goddess resourcing reading (45 min+ notes)
Bring a specific area of your life in which you need resourcing and guidance. After I open our sacred container with an invocation and establish ritual safety, you’ll share about this area of your life–what’s happening, what you’re longing for, any obstacles or patterns you’re aware of–and then we’ll pull a Goddess card to resource you in that area of your life. Together we’ll explore the card and what resonates for you and engage in a brief ritual to help you connect more deeply with that Goddess’ sacred feminine energy. Afterward you’ll receive notes and a reading photo.
 
The following times, each in a summer full-moon portal, are currently available:
June 29
noon-1 PST
1:30-2:30 PST
July 27
noon-1 PST
1:30-2:30 PST
August 24
noon-1 PST
1:30-2:30 PST

 

Message me to reserve your Summer Full Moon Ritual Divination, including:

1) Your name (and if this is a gift, the name and email of the person receiving the reading)
 
2) Your top-three dates/times, in order of preference
 
3) The amount you’ll be donating ($222-$444 sliding scale, all proceeds go toward the completion of our film).
 
4) If you would like your donation to be tax-deductible or direct. (Starting in 2026, tax-deductions to nonprofits are available for up to $1000 for non-itemized tax returns; donations made through our nonprofit fiscal sponsor are tax-deductible and employer-matchable. If you won’t use the tax deduction, I’ll provide you with information to donate directly to our film through Zelle/PayPal/Venmo.)

 

When I confirm your session time, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to reserve your sacred ritual. I’m so looking forward to sharing the summer full moon portals with you!

Much love and empathy,

Angela

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