Summer is coming

I can smell the shift in the air. The green hills are turning gold and everything is blooming and growing.
Back from the Pacific Northwest the turning of the season is even more tangible here in Northern California. 

The earth is warm, the days long and reminders of the fertility and abundance of the earth are everywhere. Although Spring has not quite let go of her grip on the land Summer is near and everything is alive with the hum of growth. 

It is this time of year, that I find myself feeling most connected to all of the elements all at once. The Spring breezes are frequent and still cool, pulling my hair and tugging at my skirts, the heat of sun in growing in intensity, the dewy mornings and green leaves of the trees and the rich smells of earth and plants are everywhere. 

The elements are at the heart of my practice. A foundation on which everything else stems from.  Their energy is powerful and can be worked with in a myriad of ways. 

How are the elements showing up for you? How are you connecting to their energies and associations? 

Simple Practices

Sit in a natural setting. If you like you can set a timer for five or ten minutes.  
Close your eyes. Listen. Feel. Breathe. 
What do you notice? 
Move through all your senses. 
Discover the world through sensing. 
Then begin to feel for the elements. 
Can you find them all as you sense the world around you? 
Are there certain elements that stand out more powerfully in this specific place at this specific time? 
When your timer goes off or you feel complete, journal about your discoveries. 

Impromptu Altar Magic to grow your relationship with the Elements
What happens when you hear the word AIR? 
What associations do you have with this element? 
Take a look around your house and find an item that represents air to you. 
Then do the same process with the other elements. 
Use these items to represent the five elements  Air, Fire, Water, Earth and Spirit.
Create an altar with these items and take time each day to visit it for a week (or longer). 
As you do notice if there are more things you want to add or if your original choices no longer fit the way you are feeling into a particular elemental energy. Change, add and subtract as needed. 

Let’s get outside!
There is still room at the outdoor retreat June 7-9th in Sonoma County. (bonus day/night June 6th)
I’ve been cooking up some plans for us and I can’t wait to gather with you around the fire and make some magick!
During our time together we will be tapping into the energy of the land, community and ourselves, as we create ritual, spellcraft, play with divination and spend time out of time in our sacred space. (plus my Witch Next Door Co-host will be joining us and will be offering morning yoga classes)

Not a camper? There are plenty of other lodging options open to you. Spend your nights indoors and your days with us under the trees. 

Details and registration information here

Have you been looking for a way to bring more energy and focus into your magical practice?
A community to share your experiences with?
A deepening into familiar knowledge and an opening to something new? 
The Priestess Path Awakening Journey begins June 21st!

In this 12 lesson, 13 moon path, you will learn everything from the basics of creating a ritual to spellcrafting and divination. 
You will also be invited to explore your inner realms and cultivate a more powerful relationship with yourself!

Come and discover your inner Priestess!
Check out the details and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing here
(Early bird ends June 1). 

Questions? Reply to this email.


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