Christmas

I looked at the calendar yesterday and realized there are less than two weeks til Christmas! 
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Are you a Witch that celebrates this holiday? 
I happen to love Christmas. 
There is a sweet magic in the holiday for me. 
I was a Santa Claus hold out for many years, well passed the time most kids believed, even when I knew it was my parents handwriting on those notes left by the half eaten cookies, believing in Santa was magic. Is magic.

Many of you likely know some of the history of Santa. His origins are often tied to Saint Nicholas, yet many suspect his actual origins go back much further. 
In fact some believe he is a metamorphosis of Odin. 
Odin was said to ride his 8 legged horse through the skies in the Winter and children would leave snacks (carrots and hay) in their booties by the fire for the horse to eat and Odin would reward them with gifts in their booties. 
Sound familiar? 

And this is only one story. There are all sorts of folkloric elements that have woven their way into this one iconic image of our jolly red dressed friend. 

As with so many myths and symbols, the birth story of Santa Claus likely has several starting points and has transformed through the ages as all stories do. Like a game of telephone the oral traditions and popular culture shape and mold with the storytellers and the times. 

And isn’t this a kind of magic too? 

When we give something energy it takes on a life of its own. 
And certainly our friend Santa has done just that. 

At this holiday time, in whatever tradition you celebrate, I invite you to discover a new story, a new tradition, to get curious about the origins of the symbols and rituals you associate with you celebration and to tell the stories of beginnings. 
You might be surprised and perhaps delighted by what you unwrap. 

Seasonal Stirrings
Do you like magazines? 
I do!
I love flipping through the pages of a colorful magazine and reading the articles. Honestly they are one of my guilty pleasures.
Inspired by some of the beautiful publications I’ve seen of late, I put together a 40 page magazine digest for the Winter Season. 
With articles about the moon, the medicine, and the energy of Winter, this publication was lovingly crafted to inspire you too! 
You can get your print copy here. 

More of a digital person? You can purchase the digital copy here 

The Winter Circle
There are still a couple spots left in the Winter Circle!  

We begin our journey into Winter with our Winter Solstice ritual this coming Sunday (if you can’t make it, the replay will be available) and we follow this with 6 circles spaced throughout the Winter months and bookended by the Spring Equinox ceremony. 

During our time we settle into the themes of Winter, Deep Rest and Self Love, letting the container of our circle nourish us. Using spell work, embodiment practices, expressive arts and community we will ignite our magic and keep our inner hearth fires tended through the Winter Months. 
Plus you get access to the Become the Seer-Prophecy 2024 workshop as a bonus!

Learn more and register here


Holiday Gifts
A couple of weeks ago I recorded a podcast with my husband about the origins of holiday gift giving. 
This is obviously a tradition that has continued into present day. 
If you are giving gifts this season why not give the gift of books?

I have a complete book list of titles and links for all the authors I’ve interviewed on the Witch Next Door. You can find that list here

I also asked you all some time ago what you were reading. 
I created a book list with links for those here 

You know what else makes a great gift? A 2024 Planner! The Make Everyday More Magical planner is available now!  You can get a copy to for yourself or another witch in your life here
This planner is loaded with monthly witch tips, astrological insights, lunar manifestation templates and offers lots of space to plan your appointments, set your goals and reflect. 
(if you are local to Sonoma County, I have a few more of these available and am happy to meet up with you or deliver them to save you the shipping)

I also have copies of the Celebrate the Seasons guidebook and the Inner Alchemy Daily Practice Journal available for pick up or local delivery. For those of you out of the area you can use the links to get your copies. 

Seasonal Stirrings
Do you like magazines? 
I do!
I love flipping through the pages of a colorful magazine and reading the articles. Honestly they are one of my guilty pleasures.
Inspired by some of the beautiful publications I’ve seen of late, I put together a 40 page magazine digest for the Winter Season. 
With articles about the moon, the medicine, and the energy of Winter, this publication was lovingly crafted to inspire you too! 
You can get your print copy here. 

More of a digital person? You can purchase the digital copy here 

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