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Category: autumn

All of the moments that mark end of autumn

Posted on 12 Nov 202212 Nov 2022 by Elizabeth

The end of autumn is upon me. And, while I’ve been slowly shifting along with the seasons, there has also…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, halloween, november, october2 Comments on All of the moments that mark end of autumn

When the dark season spills out into everyday life

Posted on 16 Oct 202216 Oct 2022 by Elizabeth

The dark season surrounds me this year. Or, rather, I am consciously dropping into it. But, it is also spilling…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, darkness, grief6 Comments on When the dark season spills out into everyday life

The week that defines me + calls me downward

Posted on 18 Sep 202218 Sep 2022 by Elizabeth

It’s finally here. My birthday week and the autumn equinox. You know, it’s not like I sit around all year…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, equinox, moody vibes, september4 Comments on The week that defines me + calls me downward

There are 3 phases of autumn: This week we enter phase 2!

Posted on 28 Aug 202228 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

Last week, I mentioned that I follow the old Celtic calendar and welcome autumn with the beginning of August. It…

Posted in autumnTagged august, autumn, nature, seasonal living, wheel of the year2 Comments on There are 3 phases of autumn: This week we enter phase 2!

Does autumn really begin in August?

Posted on 21 Aug 202221 Aug 2022 by Elizabeth

According to the ancient Celtic calendar, August is the beginning of autumn. Hard to believe when many of us have…

Posted in late summerTagged august, autumn, seasons, summer2 Comments on Does autumn really begin in August?

Life Lately: I am deep in the heart of November

Posted on 19 Nov 202119 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

I am deep in the heart of November. And, as I write this, the full moon’s energy is most definitely…

Posted in autumn, mood of the monthTagged darkness, grief, november, spiritual living4 Comments on Life Lately: I am deep in the heart of November

I found my own wisdom when I vowed to go deep

Posted on 11 Nov 202111 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

I vowed to go deep into the darkness this month. To settled into it. To explore the mysteries + wisdom…

Posted in autumn, mood of the monthTagged darkness, november, wisdom5 Comments on I found my own wisdom when I vowed to go deep

How I plan to embrace the mystical spirit of November

Posted on 7 Nov 20217 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

November is a deeply spiritual + mystical month. A time where, in the darkness, we find ourselves close to the…

Posted in autumn, mood of the monthTagged all hallow's eve, all saint's day, halloween, november3 Comments on How I plan to embrace the mystical spirit of November

Mood of the Month: Meet me in November’s dark, mysterious void

Posted on 2 Nov 20212 Nov 2021 by Elizabeth

November is the dark, mysterious void. It is the time between the end + the beginning. It is not the…

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October is the end. But, it is also the threshold to something new.

Posted on 28 Oct 202128 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

We’ve made it to the end of October. It’s the final days before Halloween. The march toward the ancient Celtic…

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Welcome to The Gathering: Starting November 1st

Posted on 25 Oct 202125 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I’d like to personally invite you to The Gathering starting November 1. A 30 day creative journey to the innermost…

Posted in autumn, create + inspireTagged creativity, darkness, gathering, mysticism, novemberLeave a Comment on Welcome to The Gathering: Starting November 1st

(re)claiming my inner witch with october’s moody medicine

Posted on 12 Oct 202112 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

Every autumn I find myself being drawn even more deeply into the archetype of the witch. Oh that word conjures…

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Embracing that dark, moody October energy

Posted on 6 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I didn’t really have anything specifically in mind for today’s MOTM (mood of the month) post – which may be…

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Mood of the Month: October is the deep, dark descent

Posted on 1 Oct 20211 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

Welcome to October, y’all. Darkness is upon us now. The days grow shorter, the wild nights grow longer. Magic +…

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My autumn rituals for the dark season ahead

Posted on 28 Sep 202128 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

I cannot believe that we have come to the last Mood of the Month post for September. But, it’s happened….

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The mellow balance of light + dark on the Autumn Equinox

Posted on 22 Sep 202122 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

My favorite season arrived today with an EPIC sunrise… and I’ve been feeling all cozy, mellow, and inspired all day…

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The essence of autumn: My Q+A list to get us in the mood

Posted on 16 Sep 202116 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

This is what I’ve been waiting for. This month. This season. This post! It’s time for a question + answer…

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Why finding balance is the medicine we need this September

Posted on 11 Sep 202110 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

Finding balance is the perfect medicine for our souls this month. If you are sinking down further into the September…

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September decorating: How I create that cozy mood at home

Posted on 6 Sep 20216 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

It may still be late summer, but autumn is just around the corner + I am really starting to settle…

Posted in late summer, mood of the monthTagged autumn, home, seasonal decorating, september4 Comments on September decorating: How I create that cozy mood at home

Mood of the month: A series about living in rhythm with nature

Posted on 31 Aug 20211 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

Hello, loves! Who’s in the mood for blankets, mugs, apples, cool air, and a bit of magic? Well, ready or…

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There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed

Posted on 29 Aug 202129 Aug 2021 by Elizabeth

I think I’ve always known that there is a 5th season without really knowing it. I’ve felt it… mostly in…

Posted in late summerTagged earth, harvest, late summer, nature5 Comments on There is 5th season of the year + it’s everything I never knew I needed

A summary of the rest of my summer, before it slips away

Posted on 20 Aug 202114 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Somehow August is almost over + summer is slipping away without any updates from me for weeks. So, here’s a…

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How I am shifting into the holiday season

Posted on 5 Dec 20205 Dec 2020 by Elizabeth

I had a whole post in mind to share with you last weekend. A way to welcome the holiday season…

Posted in autumn, gatheringsTagged 2020, holidays, thanksgiving1 Comment on How I am shifting into the holiday season

This Moody November: 6 ways to survive these dark days

Posted on 14 Nov 202014 Nov 2020 by Elizabeth

you guys. this november is a moody one. i didn’t mean to drop off into nowhere the past few weeks,…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, darkness, moody, new moon, novemberLeave a Comment on This Moody November: 6 ways to survive these dark days

5 Samhain rituals for this year’s super special Halloween

Posted on 31 Oct 202031 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

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…

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Ghost stories: Letting go of what haunts me

Posted on 26 Oct 202025 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

Alright, here we go. Just a few days until halloween and I thought this would be the perfect time to…

Posted in autumn, samhainTagged autumn, darkness, ghost story, ghosts1 Comment on Ghost stories: Letting go of what haunts me

Now is the time to tap into those witchy vibes

Posted on 18 Oct 202018 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

If there is any time to be witchy, then it’s now. I mean, there are just under two weeks until…

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Rhythm of the Year: Descend down to the season of the witch

Posted on 4 Oct 20204 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

Have you noticed the Rhythm of the Year image on my website somewhere? I’ve posted it in a few places….

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, season of the witch, wheel of the year, witches2 Comments on Rhythm of the Year: Descend down to the season of the witch

A quiet Mabon + a simple birthday in the midst of Covid-19

Posted on 27 Sep 202013 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Everything about this year is so different, thanks to Covid-19 + the year from hell that seems to never end….

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Suffer or surrender? The shifting seasons say that we choose

Posted on 20 Sep 202020 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

We’re just two days from the autumn equinox (or spring for you southern hemisphere lovelies) and two-ish days away from…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, covid-19, new moon, pandemic, surrender2 Comments on Suffer or surrender? The shifting seasons say that we choose

Seeking Balance: I’m in desperate need of it this September

Posted on 13 Sep 202024 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

Hey, sweet folks. I’ve got a question: You ever feel like you’re trying so hard to align and make sense…

Posted in autumnTagged 2020, autumn, pandemic, september, surrender2 Comments on Seeking Balance: I’m in desperate need of it this September

Hello, August. It’s time to harvest the first lessons of 2020.

Posted on 2 Aug 202014 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

There’s no denying that life continues to be strange, a bit chaotic, and worrisome all around the world. I think…

Posted in lughnasadhTagged august, harvest, lammas, lughnasadh, summer3 Comments on Hello, August. It’s time to harvest the first lessons of 2020.

My rituals for this weekend’s portal into the new year

Posted on 4 Nov 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

All births begin in the dark. There is a passage from nothingness to somethingness, from chaos to order, from emptiness…

Posted in autumn, rituals, samhainTagged darkness, halloween, november, rituals, wheel of the yearLeave a Comment on My rituals for this weekend’s portal into the new year

Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

Posted on 2 Nov 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Well, that happened. October flew by. Looking back, I feel like it was all a blur. I don’t even know…

Posted in autumn, lifeTagged autumn, magic, october, summary2 Comments on Where did October go + why didn’t I find magic?

This year I am frightened by all of those moody October vibes

Posted on 5 Oct 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Happy October, y’all. Anyone out there as excited – and frightened – as I am? Every single year, without fail,…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, darkness, halloween, october2 Comments on This year I am frightened by all of those moody October vibes

The medicine of Mabon: lessons for the autumn equinox

Posted on 22 Sep 201913 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Come Mabon, come my favorite time of year. It is the day that initiates the season that I love most…

Posted in autumn equinoxTagged autumn, balance, equinox, mabonLeave a Comment on The medicine of Mabon: lessons for the autumn equinox

9 reasons this old soul loves September

Posted on 6 Sep 201920 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Let’s just start with the main reason I love September. 1. September baby It’s my birthday month. I mean, really….

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November is never how I think it will be

Posted on 20 Nov 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Or, rather. November is never how I want it to be. I want November to be slow, cozy, and filled…

Posted in autumnTagged belovelive, gratitude, mindfulness, november, slow living, thanksgiving4 Comments on November is never how I think it will be

This autumn’s got me feeling all of cozy, moody vibes

Posted on 5 Nov 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

I know that it is still autumn for us in the northern hemisphere. And, I am not wishing time away….

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, home and hearth, memories, moody, nature, photo essayLeave a Comment on This autumn’s got me feeling all of cozy, moody vibes

The Sacred Wheel has turned + I am celebrating the New Year

Posted on 3 Nov 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

Did you know that it’s possible to use Samhain/Halloween as a marker for the beginning of the turning of the sacred…

Posted in autumn, samhainTagged all saint's day, autumn, darkness, halloween, new year, winter2 Comments on The Sacred Wheel has turned + I am celebrating the New Year

I turned 44 and discovered that it’s all about Life + Death + Pa’lante

Posted on 29 Sep 201820 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

I turned 44 just a few days ago. But, in some ways, it feels like forever ago. Probably because I’ve…

Posted in autumn, culture, year summariesTagged birthday, christine blasey ford, justice, pa'lante, women's rights8 Comments on I turned 44 and discovered that it’s all about Life + Death + Pa’lante

3 soul-stirring themes to explore during the autumn equinox

Posted on 23 Sep 201823 Sep 2018 by Elizabeth

Ahhhh… the autumn equinox is upon us in the northern hemisphere + my soul is so very content. This is…

Posted in autumn equinox, the seasonsTagged balance, cycle of life, darkness, harvest, seasons2 Comments on 3 soul-stirring themes to explore during the autumn equinox

My love letter to sweet, soft Autumn

Posted on 19 Sep 201831 Jul 2022 by Elizabeth

Dear soft autumn, You are just around the corner. I can feel you in the air. And in my bones….

Posted in autumn equinox, in the wild, swedenTagged autumn, darkness, forest, love letter, mabon, seasons2 Comments on My love letter to sweet, soft Autumn

August’s full moon + Virgo season are here to help us settle into a groove

Posted on 26 Aug 201818 Jun 2022 by Elizabeth

It was just a month ago that I was standing on the sand at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina at midnight…

Posted in late summer, the moonTagged moon, seasons, slow living, spirituality, virgo seasonLeave a Comment on August’s full moon + Virgo season are here to help us settle into a groove

11 questions to give you all those Autumn vibes

Posted on 22 Sep 201718 Sep 2022 by Elizabeth

I do a post on the autumn equinox every year. Because I loooove it + because I find it important…

Posted in autumn, autumn equinox, listsTagged autumn, fall, holidays, questions and answers2 Comments on 11 questions to give you all those Autumn vibes

9 things to let go of in Autumn

Posted on 22 Sep 201628 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. – Unknown Happy fall, fellow northern hemisphere friends! And…

Posted in autumn equinox, the seasonsTagged autumn, evolve, fall, leaves, letting go, nature, release, seasons10 Comments on 9 things to let go of in Autumn

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Mystic. Theologian. Mentor. | Wanderer. Homebody. Photographer. French fry lover. Moon-gazer. Roadtripper. Wine + beer connoisseur. North Carolina-raised. Sweden-settled. Daughter. Aunt. Sister. Wife.

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