Arrrrrrrooooooo!!! That’s me transforming into a werewolf after attending Torus’s new moon meditation ceremony with Jamie. While I often experience these transformations, they’re usually more about my emotional state than the moon’s phase.
The Werewolves Metaphor: New Moon Meditation
I wanted to delve into werewolf lore, witches, and all things mythical, but my research revealed it’s more complex than I expected. The essence of these stories is often about relating to our emotions and how we navigate them—like a man turning into a werewolf, symbolically consuming human flesh, mirroring our emotional experiences.
When I confront my emotions, especially the stubborn ones, it feels transformative. Silent meditations and plant medicine ceremonies have triggered these “werewolf” moments, releasing pent-up emotions and reconnecting me with my true self.
During ceremonies, I’ve wrestled with discomfort—finding comfort, staying present, battling racing thoughts—the usual challenges. Yet, as I connect deeper with myself, emotions begin to release, manifesting in tears, sighs, and other sounds. There’s a warm sensation in my feet, signaling impending emotional release—later expressed through tears and primal screams, reminiscent of a werewolf’s cry.
Beyond personal emotional journeys, communal settings like this allow me to connect authentically. There’s something profound about being vulnerable in a supportive group during meditation. It enhances my sense of connection, acceptance, and authenticity, akin to group therapy—it’s healing.
After the ceremony, tension dissolved. I felt lighter, as if shedding layers. Days later, I’m more in tune with myself, clearer on my path, thanks to setting intentions during meditation.
Life can be overwhelming, and I’ve felt stuck before—but not now. I’ve let go of negative energy, standing taller. Through guided communal ceremonies, like those practiced for centuries, I’ve found release—transforming like a werewolf, howling out what was stuck.
You might not turn into a werewolf, but join us—you may discover your own transformative experience and share space with our community!
Written by: Jonathan Holubiak, Master’s in Counseling Intern
Our next New Moon Meditation is Friday, November 1st at 7pm. Learn more here!