Erin Bruce
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So … we’re in Cold Season. I’m actually writing this blog post sick in bed. My husband & my youngest are also snuggled & sick together upstairs. Oy vey! We’re a mess. (Yet another reason for extra self-care this season!!) We are in the darkest days of the year, and this is the season for Rest. These days right now are for […]
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The Winter Solstice arrives in the northern hemisphere on December 21. It is the shortest day of the year, and a very powerful time on the Wheel of the Year. Here’s a closer look at what we’re celebrating on this meaningful seasonal day & how its energy influences you on a deeper level. What are […]
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This ritual is intended to open you up to the positive energy & countless possibilities available at the beginning of a brand new year. Leave behind negativity–anything that’s holding you back–leave it behind with the old year, and make your new year dreams come true. Winter Solstice Journal Qs First, spend some time reflecting on the year ending […]
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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with your children by performing this simple Yule Ritual with your whole Family. If you’re able, I encourage you to take a family walk before your ritual. Collect ‘Signs of Winter’–any branches, berries, pinecones, etc. that catch your eye. Use these as the centerpiece, and place your candles around them for […]
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Materials Needed: Preparation: Opening: Honoring the Ancestors: Embracing Darkness: Connecting with the Divine: Closing: Remember, this ritual is a starting point. Feel free to adjust it to better suit your personal beliefs and preferences. Trust your intuition and allow the energy of the ritual to flow naturally. May this Samhain bring you insight, connection, and […]
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Samhain is a cross-quarter day, the days that mark the mid-point of the season. Here at the mid-point we can really see the shift in the seasonal energy. It’s very clear we’re in autumn. At the Equinox the energy was still mingled with summer, our inner & outer worlds swirling around each other; a time […]
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1. What is ready to die within me?What do I need to release in order to transform? 2. What do my shadows have to reveal?What is emerging from the growing darkness? 3. How can I best nourish myself this season? 4. What magic is brewing in the growing darkness? 5. What message do my ancestors have for […]
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September 22/23 is the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere. (March 19 in the southern hemisphere.) Ever since the Summer Solstice the days have been slowly getting shorter. The Earth’s northern hemisphere has slowly been tilting away from the Sun. As the Earth tilts, the days have been getting shorter. The Summer Solstice was the […]
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I always use the change of seasons as an opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your life, your Self, and any growth & changes you’ve gone through over the year so far. When we look closely at the energy present in each season & what’s happening in nature, we’re able to […]
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As the wheel turns toward the dark half of the year, we begin spending more time indoors. Our energy is drawn inward, and our spirits yearn for all things cozy & warm. Autumn is the perfect time to cleanse the energy of your home, in preparation for the inside months ahead. You’ll be spending more & more time […]