seasonal activities
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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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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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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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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 […]
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Whenever the seasons change I try to plan a fun activity for the whole family. Something that gets us outside, spending time together, and really feeling the change in nature & the change in energy. I usually plan a neighborhood walk, or family hike to look for signs of the changing seasons. I like to tell […]
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One of the most prominent themes of this time of year is gratitude. Summer is ending–a season of so much joy & fun. I feel so much gratitude for all the awesome adventures & experiences I had the last few months–all the people I got to spend time with. My heart is full. ❤ I want to […]
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Lughnasa is the beginning of harvest season. It’s the mid-point of summer (also called Lughnasadh or Lammas). It is a busy time in the garden! So many delicious things are coming into harvest now. Lughnasa is when we pause & celebrate that. We are beginning to see the fruits of our labor. We’re beginning to […]
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The Summer Solstice is approaching. That powerful planetary moment when the tilt of the Earth brings us closest to the sun. This is an extremely powerful moment in our year and here’s why … 1) The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. Since the Winter Solstice the days have been slowly growing […]