Eva Weaver
author & coach
Rites of Passage-
Transformational Rituals and Ceremonies
Life is filled with moments of profound transition. At times, the old ways of being begin to unravel, the ground beneath us shifts, and we might feel disoriented or anxious.
These moments, though challenging, hold immense potential. Standing in this liminal, in-between space—on the threshold of change—offers the opportunity to:
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Release what no longer serves us.
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Envision a future aligned with our deepest desires.
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Take brave, intentional steps toward new dreams.
These transitions are often marked by Rites of Passage—rituals and ceremonies designed to honour and navigate the journey from one phase of life to the next.
As part of my Snake Medicine offerings, I create unique, personalised Rites of Passage ceremonies. These rituals are tailored to support your transformation, marking life’s pivotal moments with meaning, intention, and care.
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One of the most vital teachings of Snake Medicine is the necessity to release the old to grow and renew.
Life is a journey of constant change, and resisting it leads to stagnation, or worse, illness. When we cling to possessions, work, relationships, or projects that no longer inspire or support us, we lose vitality—our own “shimmering skin.”
Snake encourages us to let go of what no longer serves us, such as outdated beliefs, patterns, relationships that have run their course, or work that we’ve outgrown.
You can learn more about Snake Medicine HERE.
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Creating Your Personal Rite of Passage:
It would be my joy and honour to co-create a powerful ritual with you. Together, we’ll design a ceremony that reflects your journey, intention, and spirit.
A Rite of Passage ceremony might be crafted for:
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Shedding & Transformation: Letting go of old beliefs, marking the end of a relationship, recovery from illness, grieving a loved one, or embracing menopause.
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Honouring the Past: Acknowledging the lessons and growth from previous experiences.
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Blessing a New Beginning: Celebrating a new chapter in life, such as change of work or relocation.
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Marking Achievements: milestones, personal growth, or accomplishments: completion of trainings, study
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Manifesting New Dreams: Inviting courage, clarity, and focus to bring your visions to life.
‘Ritual and ceremony in their due times kept the world under the sky and the stars in their courses. It was astonishing what ritual and ceremony could do.”
Terry Pratchett
What is a Rite-of-Passage Ritual?
There are times in life when we hit deep change- an old relationship ends, a new one begins, we might experience the death of a beloved, menopause, a new job, relocating … however our lives flow, we will always meet change - it’s the one constant in life.
Even though we know on an instinctual level that we need to go through this change, we might feel afraid and resist and cling on to the old.
In tribal communities all over the planet, such times were seen as INITIATIONS and supported or celebrated in RITES OF PASSAGE.
These rituals or ceremonies mark a particular change and also help it along, offering a kind of threshold to step over from one time and state into another. It could be a vision quest, a firewalk or a plant medicine ceremony.
Such a Rite of Passage is like the snake’s shedding of the old skin: necessary for growth and health.
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Here are some examples of intentions for a Rite of Passage ritual:
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To find the strength and courage to leave an unhealthy relationship.
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To release lingering attachments to an ex and fully embrace a new relationship.
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To trust myself, my choices, and life’s unfolding.
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To love and honour my body, especially parts I’ve struggled with.
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To let go of remaining shame around my sexuality.
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To free my voice, set boundaries, and feel safe.
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To have survived cancer and embracing the new life.
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To celebrate and embrace life after menopause.​​​​​
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“Shed what no longer serves you,
and receive the goodness that is aching to find you…”
A Rite of Passage Ritual is for you if you...
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Find yourself at a significant time of Change and Transition in your life and want to mark this time: the end of a relationship or a new beginning, recovery from illness, grieving a loved one, or embracing menopause.
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Like to shed what no longer serves you: letting go of old, deep seated beliefs, patterns or life situations you have outgrown.
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Want to honour your past, acknowledge the lessons and growth from previous experiences or honour a recovery journey from illness or accident.
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Want to honour and celebrate a new important part of your identity , such as gender transition, gender re-affirming surgery, acknowledgment of new sexual identity etc.
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Want to celebrate a new chapter in your life, such as change of work or relocation, end of relationship, beginning of a new one.
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Would like to mark an achievement or milestone of personal growth, or accomplishments such as completion of trainings, study.
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Want to manifest new dreams and visions for your life
What your Ceremony can include....
Your unique ritual will be designed with care and intention, incorporating elements that resonate deeply with you:
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Sacred Space: Creating a safe, intentional environment for transformation.
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Clear Intention: Establishing a focused, powerful intention for your ritual. This is like an anchor and arrow for the deep work.
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Shamanic Journey: Receiving guidance, healing, or a blessing.
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Oracle or Tarot Readings: Gaining insight and clarity.
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Practical Tools: Choosing specific practices and tools for your ritual that work well with your intention.
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The Ritual: Embodying the transformation through guided practice. I will guide you through all the steps of your ritual.
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Celebration, Closure & Aftercare: Honouring the experience with joy and intentional closure and aftercare.
Your ceremony can incorporate elements such as:
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Creative media: painting, clay, collage, or writing.
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Crafting talismans or objects as a keepsake of the ritual.
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cleansing rituals, symbolic shedding, burial....
Snake Medicine Tools Inspired by Conscious Kink such as:
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Fire Ritual: Massage or fire-ceremonies for release and renewal.
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Sacred Needle Ritual: Temporary piercings for deep transformation.
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Rope and Bondage Rituals: Exploring surrender, holding, and release.
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Impact Play: Tapping into catharsis, vitality, and healing.
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Massage or bodywork can also be woven into your ritual if wished.
We will co-create the ritual together, according to your wishes and intention. Your Rites of Passage can be as bold, wild, subtle, deep or celebratory as you want it to be.
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'Eva holds a safe and gentle space with incredible grace. I
have felt held and seen with kindness, non-judgment
and her quiet wisdom.’
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​Prcticalities:
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I offer this transformative work in the following formats:
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One-Day Immersion: A full day at Phoenix Nest, Saltdean (includes lunch). Cost: £888
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3-Hour Session: A focused ritual at Phoenix Nest. £333
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Online Rituals: Custom-designed virtual sessions—please inquire for details.
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Special collaborative sessions with my shamanic partner, Claire Lecarpentier, are available at Phoenix Nest or in Béziers, France.
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Contact us at info@evaweaver.com for more details.
Rites of Passage rituals are for anyone who feels called to go on this deep journey of embodiment, reclamation, transformation& renewal.
All genders, sexualities, ages (18+), abilities and backgrounds are welcome. Payment plans are available.
BOOK A FREE CHAT HERE!
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Please note:
Rite of Passage ceremonies are deeply transformative and therapeutic, but they are not a substitute for therapy.
If you are in an acute mental health crisis or have a history of schizophrenia, extreme dissociation, or untreated PTSD, these rituals might not be suitable at this time.
Please feel free to reach out to discuss any concerns.
I am committed to holding a safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed space. LGBTQI+ individuals are especially welcome.
Note: Unfortunately, the cabin at Phoenix Nest is not wheelchair accessible.
Get in Touch
If you’re ready to explore a personalised Rite of Passage, I’d love to hear from you.
Let’s chat about your wishes, intentions, and practical details. ​
Contact me at info@evaweaver.com
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* Listen to my 10-minute talk:
"Through the Eye of the Needle: Erotic Rites of Passage Rituals" HERE or below.
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About Eva
Eva Weaver
Eva is a queer author, coach & bodyworker and Snake medicine guide.
Her lifelong interest in embodiment, creativity and the power of the erotic has led her to train as an art psychotherapist, breathwork practitioner, Firewalk instructor and eventually as a sexological bodyworker.
Now, she is weaving the creative, embodied and erotic into powerful offerings, be it through Writing from the Body, Wild Write groups, Back to Sex coaching, or Snake Medicine rituals.
She has a particular passion of guiding people through deep rites of passage rituals and ceremonies.
Eva has been running workshop and retreats for thirty years, both in the UK and internationally, as well as working with individuals.
She brings her unique style of warmth, depth, humour, knowledge and compassion to all of her work, leading people on deep, empowering journeys.
She lives between Saltdean, near Brighton at Phoenix Nest, from which she runs one to one immersions and the South of France.
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'Eva & Bayari combine to work their magic in wonderful alchemy. They have a huge breadth of knowledge & experience and hold space with skill and compassion.'
Participant Snake Medicine retreat 2021
Testimonials
Such gentle, powerful holding ritual and teachings.
Phoenix Nest is a magical, nurturing retreat place.
I have greatly enjoyed entering into the mystery and transformation here.‘
Gemma Lock, Therapist & Artist ,participant ‘Enter the Mystery, Snake Medicine Retreat October 2021
‘It was medicine for my soul and just what I needed. I got my sexy magic back! Thank you! ‘
Lucy Rowett CSC CS ACS She/Her participant of Enter the Mystery, snake Medicine of our times 2021