Gratitude Ritual

The final harvest is in front of us and we are making our way into the darkest time of the year (here in the northern hemisphere) it is the time of rest, good food, reflection, and appreciation.

Gratitude is something that all of us can focus on more. There is literally no downside to it! It only makes us feel better and brings about a flow of positive energy and joy.

So why not do more with it? Laziness, or maybe wondering “why bother”. The answer is simple- WHY NOT?!

It cost nothing and gives all.

Try this. It’s something I have been doing consistently in recent months and it’s become a regular practice that feels really good inside. And that is worth it.

Every night as you rest in bed and wait for sleep to come…say in your mind or out loud: “ I AM SO GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS IN MY LIFE, BOTH THE BIG AND THE SMALL”.

Then spend a few minutes thinking of things that you are appreciative of. Could be anything. Even the smallest things matter. Ponder them. Picture them. FEEL THEM.

When we fall asleep with this kind of focus and vibration, it makes magic happen😍

If you like burning herbs~ grind some up in your mortar and pestle and then burn this blend whenever you want to send out an offering of gratitude 💜

~frankincense resin

~myrrh resin

~cloves

~ginger root

~elder flowers

~orris root

~chamomile

I am grateful for all of you!❤️

What is Remembered Lives...

Samhain draws near and we are called to honor our dead. Ancestor veneration is the backbone of this sacred time of year and we must always remember that without their sacrifices and lives we would not be here. 

Set up a special altar for them. You can place items like:

-photos of loved ones 

-a clean glass of water (change it daily)

-family memorabilia 

-fresh flowers 

-a white candle 

-foods that they enjoyed 

Light the candle either daily or weekly, depending on your preference and schedule. Light (if you can) an incense as an offering to them. Rosemary is perfect, or even lilac or cypress—all three are used to honor those who have passed. 

Talk to them. Speak from the heart. Call out the names of those you knew and even those you didn’t but maybe know of. You can carve their names in the candle as a way to show them your love. Invite them into your home, and most importantly, let them know they are welcomed, loved, appreciated and REMEMBERED. 

As the Veil Thins...

...and our Ancestors and spirits are nearer…

I love to create a warm and mystical atmosphere in my home most of the time but perhaps even more so during this time of year.

It’s getting darker earlier and the air is beginning to chill. I light a candle and invite my Ancestors in and tell them how much I love them. I brew up a little coffee and add a dash of cinnamon. And creating an Autumn Simmer Pot on the stove is an absolute Witchy delight!

The scent and energy fills the air and my whole home becomes a sacred experience for the senses.

Try this—Into a medium pot add:

~water- about 1/2-3/4 of the way full. 

~3-5 Cinnamon Sticks 

~a nice full sprig of fresh Rosemary 

~1 whole orange peel (sliced into strips)

~2-3 tablespoons of Cloves 

~1-2 tablespoons of Nutmeg 

~2-5 drops of Vanilla Extract (depending how sweet you like it)

You can hold your hands over it and Bless it with specific intentions if you wish. 

Bring it to a boil and then lower it way down to a nice slow simmer and ENJOY THE MAGICK!