Clare Smith: Celebrant.

• FPC Cert. Marriage & Family Celebrancy
• BSc(Hons) English & Cultural Studies
• MA Social Anthropology
• CELTA (Cambridge Cert in Teaching English)

I have travelled extensively and made my first solo voyage to South America when I was just 19. From a young age I was fascinated by other cultures and studied and connected with many religions including Buddhism, Wicca, Christianity, Hinduism, Sufism and Rastafarianism.

In my early creativity I was drawn to poetry, spoken word and singing with my two sisters. I am a huge advocate of women’s rights and women’s issues and my early career took me to working with women in the criminal justice system and those with addictions. I am also a qualified English language teacher and have taught students from all around the world and from many different backgrounds.

I first began to facilitate ceremonies when I came to know about New Moon circles in 2004. I was delighted to discover these gatherings, which celebrate and tap into the mysterious rhythms of nature. I immersed myself in all that old knowledge and I still follow the practice of holding and attending moon circles today.

In a world which is fast paced, throw-away and congested, I am able to bring a grounded, powerful energy to your event which is just the right measure of gravitas and joy. I emit a blend of anonymity and presence to allow for the true stars of the show to shine through.