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Tag: 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?

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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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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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: September is a slow shift

Posted on 1 Sep 20211 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

Welcome to September! I don’t know about you, but I am so excited about this month that I can hardly…

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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,…

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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

Home again: The pandemic rages on + darkness settles in.

Posted on 24 Oct 202024 Oct 2020 by Elizabeth

Things aren’t going so well here in Sweden. Covid-19 cases are on the rise and my county/region has been the…

Posted in corona diariesTagged autumn, covid-19, darkness, sweden, working from homeLeave a Comment on Home again: The pandemic rages on + darkness settles in.

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

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

Why it’s so hard for me to release in order to receive

Posted on 28 Sep 201928 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth
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Do you ever have a month or a year that you just don’t want to end? You know, a time…

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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…

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Moon bathing under the full harvest moon

Posted on 14 Sep 201914 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth

Happy Harvest Moon, lovelies. It’s officially time to shift seasons now. And, I just had to get outside under the…

Posted in the moonTagged autumn, full moon, harvest moon, september, vision questLeave a Comment on Moon bathing under the full harvest moon

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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Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

Posted on 25 Aug 201925 Aug 2019 by Elizabeth
sweden

Home from summer in the States I’ve been feeling all the transitional vibes since returning to Sweden after summer vacay…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, home., seasons, summer, transitions, work6 Comments on Transitional vibes between summer + autumn are a real thing

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….

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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

Week three: Why this is the perfect time for forest dwelling

Posted on 23 Oct 201824 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Quiet. Contemplative. Mystical. Moody. Calm. Slow. Intentional. These are states of being in which I dwell these days. It’s late…

Posted in the months, the moonTagged autumn, dark journey home, darkness, forest, forest dwelling, full moon2 Comments on Week three: Why this is the perfect time for forest dwelling

Week two: Our first steps on the dark path

Posted on 10 Oct 201810 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, wild wanderers. It’s happening. We’re sinking into October. We’re entering the second week of the month + the second…

Posted in the months, the moonTagged autumn, dark journey home, forest, la luna, new moon, spirit animal2 Comments on Week two: Our first steps on the dark path

An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

Posted on 7 Oct 20187 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Two weeks ago, I was in the small city of Östersund, Sweden with my lovely wife. It was my 44th…

Posted in swedenTagged autumn, birthday, nature, Östersund, sweden, travel3 Comments on An autumn weekend in Östersund, Sweden // part one

Week one: Pausing as we begin darkest season

Posted on 5 Oct 20185 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Think of this week as one, long, deep breath. A much-needed pause just before setting off + settling in. Like…

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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

A day in the life: Saturday in September edition

Posted on 16 Sep 201818 Sep 2018 by Elizabeth

Happy weekend, loves. Yesterday I woke up and thought: Let’s do a day in the life! Not because I was…

Posted in sacred spaceTagged autumn, day in the life, home., photo essay, slow living, weekend1 Comment on A day in the life: Saturday in September edition

Slowing down for a Soulful September

Posted on 2 Sep 20182 Sep 2018 by Elizabeth

Let’s talk about September, shall we? ‘Cuz it’s here, whether we’re ready or not. Personally, I’m ready – and you’ll…

Posted in be, the seasonsTagged autumn, intentional living, seasons, september, slow living, soul4 Comments on Slowing down for a Soulful September

How Sweden celebrates All Saint’s Day: Go ahead + embrace the dark

Posted on 6 Nov 20176 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

Know what I did yesterday? I stayed in bed almost all day long. I woke early (as usual). Scrolled through…

Posted in beTagged all saint's day, autumn, cemetery, death, holidays, life, seasons4 Comments on How Sweden celebrates All Saint’s Day: Go ahead + embrace the dark

10 questions + 10 answers (and then 10 for you!)

Posted on 27 Oct 201726 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

I’m thinking it’s time for a fun questions and answers post, because we all love a post with lists. And…

Posted in listsTagged autumn, blogging, community, contemplative, creativity, life questions, questions and answers1 Comment on 10 questions + 10 answers (and then 10 for you!)

10 quotes to ponder in the darkness of autumn

Posted on 21 Oct 201721 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s getting darker as we move deeper into autumn. October’s new moon has come + gone, and now we are…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, contemplation, darkness, home, nesting, october, quotes, solitude, spiritual quotes2 Comments on 10 quotes to ponder in the darkness of autumn

Making the most of this year’s natural flow from September to October

Posted on 1 Oct 20171 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

You know how life sometimes just seems to happen to us? Like that feeling of having the rug ripped out…

Posted in the seasonsTagged autumn, nature, october, spirituality, vision quest5 Comments on Making the most of this year’s natural flow from September to October

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

Surrendering to September’s Dark New Moon + Resting in the Equinox

Posted on 20 Sep 201721 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

We all know that as autumn creeps in, we tend to turn inward as well. The air turns crisp. Rain…

Posted in meditation, the moon, the seasonsTagged astrology, autumn, darkness, equinox, new moon, spiritLeave a Comment on Surrendering to September’s Dark New Moon + Resting in the Equinox

the week that really f*cking sucked // 43

Posted on 30 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

finally. october is almost over. i’ve never had anything against october, friends. in fact, i’ve often loved this month because…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, everyday sacred, life, nature, october, slow living, tough times16 Comments on the week that really f*cking sucked // 43

the week that i had a weird schedule // 43

Posted on 23 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

this week was weird, you guys. i worked all week, as usual. but, then i also did a bunch of…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, effective behaviors, life coach, live authentic, soul, spirituality, weekly updates, workLeave a Comment on the week that i had a weird schedule // 43

the week that i had to look for the beauty // 41

Posted on 18 Oct 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i have a confession. for as much as i say that it’s up to us to make ordinary days extraordinary,…

Posted in the week that was seriesTagged autumn, Be Love Live, belovelive, everyday sacred, life, lifestyle, nature, nothing is ordinary, weekly update11 Comments on the week that i had to look for the beauty // 41

no, we do not feel guilty about our tv // episode #8

Posted on 14 Oct 201614 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

Hello + Happy Friday! Finally, right?! I have to say that this week seemed to drag on. Things are super…

Posted in liz+lina podcastTagged autumn, iTunes, lifestyle podcast, liz+lina, liz+lina podcast, podcast, tv series2 Comments on no, we do not feel guilty about our tv // episode #8

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

facing the truth of september’s full moon

Posted on 15 Sep 201615 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

sometimes it just feels like everything is all lining up. i mean, you feel like there is a change coming,…

Posted in life coaching, the moonTagged autumn, birthday, full moon, journey, september, spirit1 Comment on facing the truth of september’s full moon

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