There is a deep magic in living in rhythm with the seasons and honoring each spoke on the Wheel of the Year. Ever since I started gardening, my connection to the Sabbats and Wiccan traditions has grown exponentially. Lughnasadh marks the first harvest of the year—a moment where late summer energy crests and the fruits…
It is a few weeks’ post-Spring equinox now, and the lilacs are blooming everywhere in my area. It is one of my favorite scents, and I dry as many as I can to use later in flower waters, potpourris, lilac syrup, and ground up for facial scrubs. Spring is a season of growth, renewal, and…
I used to find New Year’s resolutions a bit performative. We’ve all seen it: the gym is a chaotic swarm of “new year, new me” energy in January, only to fall back into a quiet, familiar rhythm by Valentine’s Day. I think the reason most resolutions fail is that we try to change our behavior…
Autumn is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. It’s more than a season; it’s a soul-deep sigh of relief. We finally get that blessed respite from the heat, a delicious cooling down that makes every sweater feel like a hug. The leaves deliver their spectacular, flamboyant farewell, changing color and tumbling to rest….
My hair is thin and fine. It wasn’t as bad when I was younger, but it has thinned quite a bit as I’ve gotten older. I could have started Rogaine, but I wanted to find a more affordable and natural option. After much research and experimentation, I devised a power duo that seriously changed my…
I have been following a multi-step facial regimen that has made a difference in my visage glow factor. These facials are geared towards my skin type, which is sensitive and maturing. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I chose roses and hibiscus for their love energies and hot pink flair. I thought of love…
