Testimonials

Shanti received my request to join the 13 Clan Mother journey circle at the
very last minute, yet she was exceptionally willing to welcome me into the
circle on the eve before our opening gathering. Through her holding,
guidance and open Heart I was able to flow with ease into and through the 13
moons.

Witnessing and feeling Shanti’s powerful, centering and tender energy
enabled me to lean into my own experiences with each of the 13 Clan Mothers.
Knowing I was held in circle, and that I simultaneously had the opportunity
to fall into my own rhythm with the stories and daily readings, gave me a
tremendous sense of freedom and safety. Each Clan Mother took me on a
magical, profoundly healing and deeply revealing adventure deep into myself.
I became more deeply aware of how I relate to the world, my stories that
serve and those that do not, my gifts, my shadow, my hopes and dreams, my
true essence.

It has been an honour to sit alongside powerfully gentle and gently
powerful Sisters in circle, simply to be received, heard, seen, felt, and
also to be able to receive, hear, see and feel these Sisters too. I believe
that my experience in this circle is indicative of the extent of Mother- and
Sister-wound healing. Being part of Shanti’s space for a 13 month period,
allowed me to step deeper into my own medicine, making me a more connected
intuitive healer, colour therapist, shamanic practitioner and spaceholder.
My transformed trainings in the corporate space, and my evolution into
heart-centred coaching, and certainly the overall direction of my life, all
were magically touched by the Clan Mother devotion and holding. Shanti has
also awoken in me a deep curiosity and much playfulness with Mama Cacao, and
my journey with Her continues. Realizing that cacao can be devotionally
approached as I would, for instance, a Despachio offering, has been
life-changing.

A highlight of the 13 moons was the setting up and loving maintenance of a
sacred altar, to hold me during my Clan Mother Journey. The approach to the
altar-setting touched me deeply, and has shifted my overall approach to
incorporating the various elements of nature in an exceptionally beautiful
and feminine way. I also particularly appreciated the naming ceremony, where
I was gifted my sacred name. This process has lead me deeply into embracing
the sweetness of this life experience, the sweetness of my blessings, and
the sweetness of my very own being.

During the 13 Moon journey, I was blessed to be at home with Shanti, where
she held beautiful and sacred space for me as I transitioned into my 4th
decade of life. This retreat for my soul was expansive, grounding, blissful,
shifting, delightful, adventurous and exceptionally nurturing. Shanti
received my worn and tired being into her heart, and held space for me as I
delayered all that came up for healing during my time spent in her home.
Both physical comforts and emotional support I was blessed with here, and
adding to this mental clarity and spiritual integration I hold in gratitude.
All this from forest walks, labyrinth journeys, warm cacao, stories by the
fire, frolicking in the snow, Despachio connection, amazing food, gentle
dancing, sweet honeyed Rooibos tea, green smoothies, all things good for my
mind, body and soul.

Looking back onto my 4 decades of life, I count my 13-moon journey with the
Clan Mothers, under guidance and holding of Shanti, as most certainly in my
top transformative life-experiences overall. I am blessed that our paths
could cross, and I’m excited to see where this beautiful journey will lead.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Mother-Sister-Daughter Shanti…

Lelanie Naudé
Daughter of the 13 Clan Mothers
Blessing Of Sweetness
South Africa
October 2023