Knowing the moon helps.
You can track and make sense of YOU.
Supporting your thinking and feeling mind starts now.
You have been taught to neglect yourself for too long.
The Sankofa Watering Hole is a West African-style Gathering centered around remembering reclaiming and renewing, embodied feminine divinity.
Where traditional herbal solutions, holistic astrology and compassionate spirituality flow into a natural community so traditional ancient wisdom supports modern day success. Sankofa.
Together we allow the excellence of our ancestors to guide us in our dance with the Moon by exploring the transformative effects of herb and ritual on our daily lives. Sankofa
Lunar Herbs for Wellbeing
Your intuition, gut, digestion, sleep wake cycles, sexual energy, and menstral cycle all need to be supported. This is even more important during the full moon which impacts you negatively or positively, depending on where the moon lies in our natal chart. This is why learning about lunar herbs that support cooling, nourishing, drying, removing phlegm, emulsifying or calming may be beneficial to your wellbeing, especially during the full moon phase. The moon has an honorable task of signaling what support your mind, body, spirit needs.- Are you ready to listen to that signal?
Sankofa Watering Hole: A Full moon Experience
You are not alone. We know that now more than ever women need emotionally safe and psychologically brave spaces to activate their intuition/gut feelings. Your gut feeling is a LUNAR ruled process. The moon impacts the stomach, GI track, sleep /wake cycle, menses , breasts, menopause and childhood wounds. The more we tune into lunar practices, herbs, and rituals, the more we learn to support our body, mind, and spirit. We meet in-person or virtually every full moon at Rainbow Bliss Botanicals.
Dr. Michelle Cromwell, PhD
At the heart of Soeur du Sol is Dr. Michelle, a guide, herbalist, and medicine woman who left an established career in academia to become their calling that reminds women to care for their wellbeing. Their sacred purpose is to help you through the process of remembering your ancestral wisdom, replenishing your vitality as you return to self. This philosophy of blending West African herbal traditions with modern science, is our offering to you. Their mission is to support you to Remember your wisdom, Replenish your vitality, and Return to yourself by blending science with spirituality. Sankofa.
What you can expect.
What You’ll Experience at Sankofa Watering Hole
- Transformative Interactive Workshops: Deep dives into traditional herbal formulas, rituals, and alchemic practices rooted in West African traditions.
- Guided Rituals & Ceremonies: Sacred practices that honor your ancestors and align your energy, helping you reconnect with your inner strength and purpose.
- Medical Astrology Insights: Personal teachings that reveal how celestial influences affect your wellbeing, guiding you to optimize your health and spiritual alignment.
- Community Support & Connection: An intimate space to share experiences, uplift each other, and build bonds with like-minded women committed to thriving holistically.
- Facilitated Guidance: Access knowledgeable host well-versed in herbal medicine, spirituality, and African alchemical traditions to support your journey.
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Sankofa Wateringhole exists to offer you a sanctuary where you can remember the wisdom you forgot
We believe it's not that you don't know...you have been taught to forget. We meet to REMEMBER, RECLAIM, RENEW and activate ancient wisdom to impact our modern lives.
Our path embraces the sweet spot where science and spirit intertwine.
This is ancient wisdom for modern challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions you have and might be afraid to ask. If there is something we missed reach out.
What is Sankofa?
It is a Ghanaian word that means to go back and retrieve something. We use it to remind you that this will support you going back to retrieve knowledge, practices...to retrieve yourself.
Who should attend?
This community is FOR women, BY women. It is ideal for women in tech, higher education, law, healthcare, government, domestic engineers, stay at home moms, and self-employed fields—especially those in leadership or demanding roles that are prone to burnout and exhaustion—who want to nurture their mind, body, and spirit.
Where and when is the next gathering?
The next event is on Saturday August 9 2025, starting at 6:00 PM MST. We meet at Rainbow Bliss Botanicals on 1623 E. Southern Ave Unit 4, Tempe, Arizona. We meet on every full moon. You also have the option to join us virtually on zoom.
What do I gain from attending?
You’ll gain access to a vibrant community of women, learn about authentic West African wellness practices, have access to facilitated sessions by someone versed in herbalism and African spirituality, and practical tools for managing stress , tapping into your sacred woman, and enhancing your overall wellbeing.
What if I want to end my membership?
You can leave the community at any time (though we hope you'll find what you need and stay). If you do wish to leave or you have to leave for any other reason, your membership can be frozen and discontinued and will be ended. Your card will not be charged for the following month. You will have the opportunity to download the resources you have access to based on your membership level( level #2 and #3). Please see our terms and condition for the refund policy.
Do you offer discounts for students?
Not at present but if we have a group of 10 students that want to attend, we will offer a 25% discount. Please contact us at soeurdusol@michellecromwell.com if you have a group.
How do I join the community?
Purchase a monthly membership to be a part of the monthly meet up at full moon and the ongoing interaction in the community space. Membership includes access to all sessions, resources, and access to a private off-social medial "gated community" for support.
How does the moon affect wellbeing?
The moon is a mirror that shows you what you need to free. By using the moon, its supporting herbs and rituals, it can show what needs to be focused on. It governs the flow of the earth's oceans. It also impacts the oceans of the body; blood, fluids, hormones. It impacts your sleep health, your digestive health, your mental/emotional health, your flow, and your intuition/ gut feelings.