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How are you feeling as it wanes? Are you leaning into the deepening darkness? We are inching closer to the longest night. And here in that cave of darkness the time for prophecy and dream in unfolding. During the colder and darker months I find myself pulled outside at night more and more often. The star song is so much louder in the cold, the twinkle so much brighter and crisper. Beneath us the roots are sleeping, dreaming their dreams and offering us insight in our own slumber while the stars tell their stories in messages and visions casting these into our psyches through “Aha’s” and deep knowing. As the calendar year comes to a close, as Autumn transitions into Winter and the return of the Sun is near, you might begin to unravel the time between last December and this one. You might go for a wander in the natural world and allow the wind to remind you of where you have been, and the trees to whisper the truths of what you have learned as you traversed this strange year of 2022. This is a moment for remembering, and taking in the messages you receive. You may not yet understand the visions in your dreams and that is ok. Now is a time to gather memories and future sight. Divination, dream journaling and reflection all ask for space in the deepening dark. If you chose a word for this last year, now is a powerful time to revisit that word, to discover the ways it has wound itself throughout your version of 2022. If you set an intention for the year, how has it come into being? Chances are there were surprises along the way. How did these guide you? Grow you? Nourish you? Explore, wonder, discover, remember. Use this time to prepare for visioning the curious year called 2023. You are invited to join me in visioning this is in community. On December 30th at 4 pm PT, I am hosting Become the Seer-Prophecy 2023, where we will spend about 2 hours together, moving through a guided meditation and card spread for the coming year. All you need is a deck of Oracle or Tarot cards (or two if you prefer) and your Book of Shadows (or a notebook). Registration is Open. Winter Solstice is coming! The Winter Solstice Celebration Guidebook is available to help you explore the season with recipes, crafts ritual and altar ideas a playlist a tarot spread and more... Plus you get access to last years Solstice ritual replay! Get the guidebook here! Finally, if you are wanting to gather live in community this year, I am hosting a Winter Solstice Ritual next Sunday, December 18th at 10 am PT. We will journey through the darkness to welcome back the light! This is the ceremony I host for Diving Deeper Members, but I am opening it up to the greater community on a donation basis. Suggested Donation $11-$22 paypal.me/wisewomanwitchery Be sure to add your preferred email address in the notes if it is different than your paypal address, so I can send you the information and the link. However you are moving through the darkening days and chilly nights, I am sending you blessings of the Season. 
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Winter looks different in different parts of the world. Here in Northern California we have been having frost and rain. Many trees are now naked from the season and boots and sweaters have made there way out of hiding. Astronomically the Winter Solstice arrives at the end of the month usually between the 20-23 of December. This year it lands on December 21st. On this shortest day/longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, we also mark the first day of Winter. However there is also something called the Meteorological start of Winter which begins the coldest months on December 1st. Regardless of when you mark the season beginning, winter brings in an energy of deep rest. Our culture has expectations of maintaining Summer vibrancy and "go mode" throughout the year. But our bodies often have different ideas. Longer nights might mean longer sleep. Colder weather might mean ore time indoors and less desire to be out and about. Certainly these are generalizations as every Body is different. However this shift in the energy of the land does often influence us. How are you feeling Wise One? What is your body needing, longing for, desiring at this time? How are you nourishing yourself? Working with the energy of the seasons, means listening to the way we connect with them personally. It also means noticing how it influences your magical practices. I find this time of year I get much more crafty, and much more creative. I put more time into making tangible things both magically and mugglely. I also drink way more tea (if you know me then you know this is really saying something as I drink tea all the time!). I can tell the Winter is approaching quickly when I am finding empty mugs in every room of my house. Some green witches use this time to make medicine out of their harvests, whether it's salves or tinctures or tea blends. And some other folks find this a good time for practicing more meditation, or spending more time in reflection. Where are you guided at this time? How are you answering that call? https://wise-woman-witchery.teachable.com/p/astrology-fundamentals-part-one https://wise-woman-witchery.teachable.com/p/astrology-fundamentals-part-one-two What’s all this about astrological charts anyway? I am a Sagittarius sun, Capricorn moon, and Libra rising. The first time I discovered this I had no idea what this meant or where exactly this fact was in the wheel like, drawing of my astrological chart. In fact when I first discovered I was a Sagittarius, (hearkening back to the days of seventeen magazine), the only thing I understood about my sign was represented by the archer. Yet in the last 5 years or so I have begun to get more curious and have found myself exploring deeper into the realms of astrology and the relationship between the planets and signs and houses therein. If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about that’s ok. I wasn’t sure either. In fact even after study and completing a certification course in astrology, I still lean heavy on my notes every time I read a chart. What I have discovered though is that astrology is a valuable tool in many aspects of relationships including the one you have with yourself. The cosmic energies we are born under and the ones that influence us at any given point in time can help us to understand behaviors, drives and even feelings. Each season I offer an astrology class to the Diving Deeper Community. I have recently invited My Tarot Lady Christine Michele to take the reins on teaching these classes. You may remember her from The Cauldron of Wisdom and Season of the Witch conference this last year, where she taught us about The Tarot Cards that Scare Us and Intuitive Tarot. But what you might not know is that she is also an astrologer (nad a darn good one at that). We have decided to offer her astrology classes ala cart to both our communities. (That means you 😉) The first class is part one of Astrology Fundamentals and is happening this Sunday, December 4th at 1 pm PT. (The second part of this class will be hosted February 12th at 1 pm PT) Part one will be packed full of information on Elements, Modes, Planets, and Signs. (Note that if you are wanting to join but are unable to make the livestream, you will have access to the replay of the class as well as the materials Christine offers). There are 2 options for registration- You can sign up for Part One only, HERE Or if you want all the fundamentals you can sign up for both classes now and get a 20% discount Sign up for Parts One and Two Here Questions? You can reply to this email. Looking forward to exploring the cosmos with you all!  I am a Sagittarius sun, Capricorn moon, and Libra rising. The first time I discovered this I had no idea what this meant or where exactly this fact was in the wheel like, drawing of my astrological chart. In fact when I first discovered I was a Sagittarius, (hearkening back to the days when I would excitedly turn the pages of Seventeen magazine to read my horoscope and find out my fate), the only thing I understood about my sign was represented by the archer. Yet in the last 5 years or so I have begun to get more curious and have found myself exploring deeper into the realms of astrology and the relationship between the planets and signs and houses therein. If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about that’s ok. I wasn’t sure either. In fact even after study and completing a certification course in astrology, I still lean heavy on my notes every time I read a chart. What I have discovered though is that astrology is a valuable tool in many aspects of relationships including the one you have with yourself. The cosmic energies we are born under and the ones that influence us at any given point in time can help us to understand behaviors, drives and even feelings. Each season I offer an astrology class to the Diving Deeper Community. Recently I invited My Tarot Lady Christine Michele to take the reins on teaching these classes. You may remember her from The Cauldron of Wisdom and Season of the Witch conference this last year, where she taught us about The Tarot Cards that Scare Us and Intuitive Tarot. But what you might not know is that she is also an astrologer (and a darn good one at that). We have decided to offer her astrology classes ala cart to both our communities. (That means you ) The first class is part one of Astrology Fundamentals and is happening this Sunday, December 4th at 1 pm PT. (The second part of this class will be hosted February 12th at 1 pm PT) Part one will be packed full of information on Elements, Modes, Planets, and Signs. (Note that if you are wanting to join but are unable to make the livestream, you will have access to the replay of the class as well as the materials Christine offers). There are 2 options for registration- You can sign up for Part One Only, HERE Or if you want all the Fundamentals you can sign up for both classes now and get a 20% discount Sign up for Parts One and Two Here Questions? You can reply to this email. Looking forward to exploring astrology with you all!  When I was little my sister and I had handmade felt advent calendars.
Each day of December leading up to Christmas, my sister and I would awaken and rush to the living room to see what was tucked into the pockets of our calendars. Sometimes it was gum, or nuts, or a small toy or charm. No matter what we discovered, there was something really exciting about the mystery and surprise of it all. According to the dictionary “Advent is the the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.” In Christian traditions it is the the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. For me it is simply the magical countdown to the coming of a new calendar year. Once again this year I am sharing a countdown calendar with you! Each day includes a prompt for a magical practice to help you connect with simple daily practices that infuse some witchery into your day to day. You can download your free calendar here Then follow along with us over in the Facebook group as we collectively infuse this last month of the year with magic! Speaking of calendars… The Wise Woman Witchery 2023 Daily Planner has arrived! This paperback tome, offers you pages for each day with spaces for plannings your schedule, your to do list, setting your intentions and making notes. It also includes the lunar calendar for the year, monthly pages for setting your lunar intentions, a two page spread of the months calendar and information on some of the cosmic and seasonal energies that are influencing each month, along with simple practices to keep the magic in your inner cauldron cooking throughout the year. You can order yours here! Here’s to making every day magic! I have been enamored with the falling leaves. Where I live in northern California, some trees are bare, while others are slowly dropping their leaves and still others are working on their changing of colors.
The sounds of the leaves falling, the shift for many from bright vibrant shades of red and gold to yellow and brown, the fact that every tree is moving and transforming at its own pace are all reminders of the uniqueness of our own transformations and evolutions. We do not all change and shed and grow together. Each of us has our own rhythm and pace. Nature can be such a steady guide when we take the time to truly notice what she is telling us. Where are you at in your own rhythm Wise Ones? Are you still exploring what you are ready to release, are you in progress or are you feeling the freedom (and vulnerability) of letting go? Simple Practice/Ritual: Meditate in silence on what you might be ready to release, surrender, offer up. Choose clothing items to represent these things. You might consider the weight of fabric and the feel of it on your skin and correlate this with the emotional or mental weight the things are ready to let go of. Dress yourself in these items and sit for 5-10 minutes in quiet feeling the sensation of all these items. Slowly and intentionally remove each of the items, one at a time. Pausing for a moment to notice the shift in sensation as you take these off. Notice if there is an urge to hang on to one item or another. Notice why. When you have removed all the items you chose sit for another 5-10 minutes meditating on the experience of feeling lighter, more vulnerable. Journal about this. You might complete the ritual with a shower or bath to symbolize the cleansing and clearing this experience offered. Holiday sales are ending! The Priestess Path 13 moon, 12 month journey begins with a new Cohort in January. When the registration officially opens at the end of the year the price will be increasing. As a holiday special I am offering you the opportunity to sign up between now and Monday November 28th, at midnight at last years price point. In addition when you sign up during this special early registration you will also receive the Priestess Path Book when we begin in January. This book is a printed copy of all the curriculum you receive digitally during the course. Plus you get an additional month of the Diving Deeper Membership free! This means you can join us for upcoming moon rituals, Winter Solstice and an astrology and seasonal plant class, all before the new year begins! Learn more about this path and register here Witch Crafting This time of year I am always crafting up goodies for friends and family (and sometimes for myself too). I have bundled together 4 of my mini classes (30 min or less with videos and handouts), covering the following,
Get this bundle before midnight Monday and you’ll be crafting up some magic for the holidays and all year round! Register Here Seasonal Guidebook Bundle If you have been following me for a while then you know about the celebration guidebooks I have been collaborating with Erin La Faive from Full Circle Herbals on. Each Equinox and Solstice we have created guidebooks designed to help you celebrate the seasons through a series of reflections, altar creations, crafts, rituals, tarot spreads, divination practices and recipes. For this holiday sale we are offering all four e-books (regularly $22 each), for $44. Plus you get video recordings of seasonal rituals for Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. This offer ends tomorrow at midnight CT. Get Yours Now! Friends, keep your eyes on your inbox. I’ll be sending you our magical countdown to the New Year calendar and I know you’ll want to print it out and follow along. Between lengthening nights, cooler weather and the holidays season, we might find ourselves feeling the desire to craft a bit more. Cozy time inside might lend itself to knitting or quilting or beading. It also might lead you down the road of Witch Crafting! There are so many tools, potions and spells that you can craft up and this time of year is perfect for such things. Plus some of these Witchy creations are great for gift giving! The second of several flash sales this week, is the Witch Crafting class bundle. Inside you will find 4 video classes of 30 min or less, handouts and a bonus potion printable. Learn about
On sale now for 50% off! (Please note that if you are a Diving Deeper Member you already have access to these classes) Did you get your Celebrating the Seasons Guidebook bundle yet? You can still cash in on the 50% price until Monday the 28th. Get all four guidebooks and four seasonal ritual replays HERE Help me celebrate my birthday! Join the Mamma Earth Gratitude movement and get some swag! Every year on thanksgiving my husband and I trek out and pick up trash in our neighborhood. This is a thank you to Mamma Earth and this year it is also one of the ways I am choosing to celebrate my birthday. Celebrate with me! Between now and Saturday the 26th, get outside and give the earth some love by picking up litter, then keep your eye on your mailbox for your Wise Woman Witchery Stickers! Here’s how it works,
 Our temps here have been dropping down to freezing the last few nights. I love walking in these sparkly frost covered mornings, breathing the cold air while my body is warmed with layers of cozy clothes and movement. What I don’t love is how dry my skin gets and how running the heater makes this issue even worse. Simmer Pots to the Rescue! These kitchen potions are perfect home magic for this time of year. They smell amazing and infuse magic into every corner of your residence. A Simmer Pot is a Pot of Water that you bring to a boil then turn down to a gentle simmer on your stove or create in your crockpot Adding herbs, plants and fruits to the water creates a scented steam that fills your house with a wondrous scent and when done with intention,invites in the energy you desire into your home space. Step One: Create an Intention What is the purpose of your Simmer Pot? Step Two: Choose correlating plants and herbs Step Three: Add Water to your pot Step Four: Add your herbs and plants Be sure to speak your intention to the plants as you add them or state it clearly once the herbs are in the water Step Five: bring to boil then turn down to a low simmer (if using a slow cooker you can just turn it on) Step Six: check the water every 30- 60 minutes (depending on the size of your pot and amount of water) and add more water as needed. You can use these same herbs for a full day and compost or bury them when the spell is complete. A Few Combination Suggestions For Love, Protection and Cleansing/Clearing Apple, Orange, Lemon, Allspice, Cloves,Cinnamon Sticks For Success and Money (or Love) Orange, Cinnamon, Clove For Protection/Purification Parsley and Lemon For Clearing Protection and Clarity Lemon, Rosemary and Vanilla For Turning up your Psychic Powers (with a little protection added in) Orange, Clove, Bay, Cinnamon For Purification/Protection Lemon, Bay, Clove, Cinnamon or Bay, Lemon, Lime, Cinnamon and Clove For Love Lemon, Lavender and Vanilla For Protection Pine, Apples and Cinnamon You can also create your own blends based on what plants and spices you feel most drawn to. Enjoy! PS Did you sign up for Astrology Fundamentals yet? You can register for both parts 1 and 2 here Or if you prefer, you can register for just part 1 HERE Our first session is December 4th at 1 pm PT. Replays are available to all registrants  This is admittedly my favorite month of the year. As much as I adore the energy of October, November feels like a deeper sink into the Fall and the darkness.
(It is also my birthday month so I may be just a little biased) Autumn feels like a powerful time of release. Surrendering to the transformation and change of the earth around us and shifting our own focus from the vibrancy and outward energy of Summer to our inner realms. Each November I do a daily gratitude practice to countdown to my birthday. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you will see these daily gratitude posts in my stories. Gratitude is its own sort of magic. When we practice gratitude it shifts the way we think, the way we view the world and the way we interact with it and with those around us. Gratitude is an invitation to explore ALL the things that there are to be grateful for past the surface elements. For example, instead of just being grateful for the food in the fridge, I find myself thankful for the people who grew and picked it, for the truck drivers who got it to the market and the produce workers who stock the shelves. I discover the gratitude I feel not just for the food and those that brought it to me, but then for the money I have to purchase it and the work I have to earn the money and the people who are courageous enough to come to me to do the work we do together. My own reflections over the years have been that gratitude makes me slow down, take inventory, notice the little things and really notice the layers of blessings in my life. I invite you to join me in this practice and discover what it brings up for you. Moon Magic For the last few years I have created AnnualLunar Calendars and shared them with you. The latest one will be available in about a week and I will include a link for you to get yours delivered to your inbox as soon as they are ready! You will also have an opportunity to join me for a moon magic class in December. Stay tuned. Astrology classes are coming your way! My Tarot Lady Christine Michele will be teaching Astrology classes for the Diving Deeper Membership Circle and we have decided to open these up as ala cart options for those of you who are not in the membership but would like to join in. Astrology Fundamentals will be taught in 2 parts. The first part will cover the Elements, Modes, Planets, and Signs. The 2nd part will add onto this with the House System and the Aspects. The first class is Sunday December 4th at 1 pm PT. You can register for that class here! If you prefer to sign up for both the first and second parts of this class together you will receive a 20% discount. You can register for both here. (Part two will be on February 12th at 1 pm PT) In addition to a live class you will also get an extensive PDF and the replay of the lecture. (Remember if you are in Diving Deeper you are already enrolled in these classes as part of your membership). For those of you curious about all that Diving Deeper offers you can register here and get these classes, moon rituals and so much more! (Cancel anytime) Feeling grateful for all of you! Thank you for being a part of this community. However you are celebrating this day, may you discover many treats and may the tricks be playful.
May your connection through the veil be strong, your messages clear and your heart full. If you haven’t yet checked out the community Samhain ritual I hosted yesterday, you can view the replay here In this hour long ritual you will be guided on a journey to connect with those that have come before. Grab your journal and settle in for this excursion to Summerland. And if you are wanting to connect even more deeply with your ancestors, my class Ancestor Wisdom offers an additional journey and exercises to help you access the insight of these wise ones. This week on the Witch Next Door podcast, I chat with My Tarot Lady Christine Michele about a couple of her Spirit Encounters. This is part two of our ghost story episodes. I dropped this episode today a day earlier than usual to give you plenty of time to listen before Halloween next week. Enjoy! And remember to keep an eye on your inbox over the next few days. You will be receiving emails with suggestions for connecting with your ancestors during this time where the veils are thin.  |
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