November is the dark, mysterious void. It is the time between the end + the beginning. It is not the…
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Earth inspired spirituality for grounding down + getting centered.
October is the end. But, it is also the threshold to something new.
We’ve made it to the end of October. It’s the final days before Halloween. The march toward the ancient Celtic…
Welcome to The Gathering: Starting November 1st
I’d like to personally invite you to The Gathering starting November 1. A 30 day creative journey to the innermost…
The full hunter’s moon ushers in October’s final release
I’m no hunter. Nor do I want to be. Well, not in the traditional sense, at least. But, October’s full…
The ladies of the blues, feminism, + witchy things
I had no idea what I was going to write about for this deep-in-October post. But then, last night, a…
(re)claiming my inner witch with october’s moody medicine
Every autumn I find myself being drawn even more deeply into the archetype of the witch. Oh that word conjures…
Embracing that dark, moody October energy
I didn’t really have anything specifically in mind for today’s MOTM (mood of the month) post – which may be…
Mood of the Month: October is the deep, dark descent
Welcome to October, y’all. Darkness is upon us now. The days grow shorter, the wild nights grow longer. Magic +…
My autumn rituals for the dark season ahead
I cannot believe that we have come to the last Mood of the Month post for September. But, it’s happened….
The mellow balance of light + dark on the Autumn Equinox
My favorite season arrived today with an EPIC sunrise… and I’ve been feeling all cozy, mellow, and inspired all day…
September’s message: reflect + release under the full harvest moon
We’ve almost come to the second harvest. And, y’all, that means that it is powerful time of the year. It…
The essence of autumn: My Q+A list to get us in the mood
This is what I’ve been waiting for. This month. This season. This post! It’s time for a question + answer…
Why finding balance is the medicine we need this September
Finding balance is the perfect medicine for our souls this month. If you are sinking down further into the September…
September decorating: How I create that cozy mood at home
It may still be late summer, but autumn is just around the corner + I am really starting to settle…
Mood of the month: September is a slow shift
Welcome to September! I don’t know about you, but I am so excited about this month that I can hardly…
Mood of the month: A series about living in rhythm with nature
Hello, loves! Who’s in the mood for blankets, mugs, apples, cool air, and a bit of magic? Well, ready or…
There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed
I think I’ve always known that there is a 5th season without really knowing it. I’ve felt it… mostly in…
A summary of the rest of my summer, before it slips away
Somehow August is almost over + summer is slipping away without any updates from me for weeks. So, here’s a…
29: The week that made me want to slow down
It’s a slow Sunday night, I just watched the summer sunset slip behind the buildings in the distance, and I’m…
28 (for real): The week that I was one with Swedish nature
It’s not as cozy + amazing as it sounds. And at the same time, it’s true… I was absolutely one…
27 + 28: The weeks that our urban loft became a home
We were gone from the loft for a week + that means I’m a week behind on my “weekly” posts….
26: The week that was the new beginning we needed
July is the beginning of the second half of the year and I always like to think of it as…
25: The week of the solstice, Midsummer, a full moon + an anniversary
As it has been every week for the past 2 months I think, multiple big things happened all week long….
24: The week that was the end of it all
One thing after another came to an end this week. The most obvious thing that ended was my work. And…
21: The week where the eclipse changed my perspective
I don’t know. Maybe every week I feel differently at the end of the week than the beginning of the…
19: The week that we moved into full transition mode
Life is moving fast these days. And I’m trying my best to stay slow. We are most definitely in transition…
Honoring those Beltane vibes: Gateway to summer energy!
Welcome to magical May. This weekend marks the celebration of the ancient festival of Beltane + our gateway to summer!…
Keeping vigil. How Mary, mother of Jesus, showed me the way.
Through the years, on this night, I have often kept vigil. In a sanctuary, praying + meditating through the entire…
The rise of the priestess and the energy of spring
The equinox has passed now, we’ve entered the season of the priestess, and the energy that I feel right inspires…
Calling in calm + gentle energy: 10 days of Intention. Day 6.
I’ve been spending the past couple of days trying to call in all of the calm + gentle energy I…
The medicine of the window: 10 Days of Intention.Day 5.
I absolutely did exactly what I said I wasn’t going to do. Or what I didn’t think I was going…
When a day off feels empty: 10 days of Intention. Day 4
I’ve got one whole week left before I go back to work. It is glorious + amazing. And I am…
These Sunday vibes got me all excited about 2021: 10 days of intention. Day 3.
There’s nothing like a slow Sunday. And, even though I still have a week of holiday vacation before I had…
New Year, New Space: 10 days of Intention. Day 2.
In my home, we loooove to change up the energy in our space. And what better time to do that…
Documenting 2021: 10 days of Intention
Happy New Year! It’s 2021, y’all! Can you hardly believe it? I felt really ready for the new year. Not…
How to have a mystical holiday – and take it into 2021!
A mystical quote to get us started: “Theologians may quarrel, but the mystics of the world speak the same language.”…
The cosmic magic of this holiday season changes everything
Perhaps our first thought is that there isn’t a lot of magic + wonder this holiday season. I’m pretty sure…
The nights are long + I’m just sitting here waiting
December nights are long. And I feel like I’m right in the middle of one dark, continuous night. And the…
How I am shifting into the holiday season
I had a whole post in mind to share with you last weekend. A way to welcome the holiday season…
This Moody November: 6 ways to survive these dark days
you guys. this november is a moody one. i didn’t mean to drop off into nowhere the past few weeks,…
5 Samhain rituals for this year’s super special Halloween
Well, magical souls, we’ve arrived. It’s Samhain/All Hallow’s Eve and the air is filled with mystery and magic. And I’d…
Ghost stories: Letting go of what haunts me
Alright, here we go. Just a few days until halloween and I thought this would be the perfect time to…
Now is the time to tap into those witchy vibes
If there is any time to be witchy, then it’s now. I mean, there are just under two weeks until…
Rhythm of the Year: Descend down to the season of the witch
Have you noticed the Rhythm of the Year image on my website somewhere? I’ve posted it in a few places….
A quiet Mabon + a simple birthday in the midst of Covid-19
Everything about this year is so different, thanks to Covid-19 + the year from hell that seems to never end….
Suffer or surrender? The shifting seasons say that we choose
We’re just two days from the autumn equinox (or spring for you southern hemisphere lovelies) and two-ish days away from…
Seeking Balance: I’m in desperate need of it this September
Hey, sweet folks. I’ve got a question: You ever feel like you’re trying so hard to align and make sense…
How I Align My Life: Ways to stay grounded at work + at home
After finding my rhythm in quarantine, going back to work is hard. But, the key is to align my life…