But first: funny stuff from the garden. Can you believe this ear of corn? 👀
Well, excuse me Mr. Corn, glad you’re happy to see me. Although the First Harvest (Lammas/Lughnasadh/Freyfest/blot) is long past, and the Autumn Equinox is still weeks away, we’re still bringing in harvests nearly every day. Here’s what today’s looked like (see below). It looks erratic, but this a partial harvest from our poly tunnel. Most of this produce will be used in a veggie stir-fry for dinner. This is one of the things that makes Land tending so rewarding. Being a food-web Witch is magical, friends.
Two kinds of tomatoes (gold nugget & roma) plus tomatillos, green beans, cucumbers, and eggplant . This morning at dawn as I did my barn chores, the fog was thick, the spiders were everywhere and the amber hue of light coming through the mist whispered secrets of the coming chill. The great wheel turns once more, inviting us to shed our old skins and that which does not serve us. I love the sacred rhythm in the surrender to the quiet magic the changing seasons bring us — especially us Witches.
When we stop resisting the tide, and lean into the deepening shadows or sudden, fragrant bloom we are gathering energy to use. Moving with the seasons is to dance with the breath of the Land. I’m intentionally drifting softly into this transition, keeping my heart open to the wisdom of the wind, which is driving everything I’m doing here in this space now. I’m glad you’re here to join me in this.
Misty with a chance of spiders: Autumn’s breath is being felt most mornings here on the Covenstead.Here’s what’s coming next for the Covenstead:
This afternoon, those in all paid tiers will receive a patron early-release regarding my newest witchcraft-learning course: The Wild Covenant. Paid membership for the Covenstead starts at just $1 a month.
Tomorrow morning, those in the Under The Willow tier and higher will receive the Full-Moon Rune Casting. I’d love to hear in the comments how the Rune Casting for the new moon in Leo went for you. If you’d like this moon-day forecast as well, come sit under the willow with us.
And before the month is up, there will be Dream Circle & Studio Squad goodies posted (completely free for August in honor of the Covenstead’s relaunch).
Do let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, and don’t be afraid to come into the discord or chat via the Patreon chat — every member can use these.
Oh, one last thing, have a little joy for your eyes: today’s #GardenStar – our first sunflower opened this weekend. May your week be as sunny! Do good; Be Magic! ~R
An opened sunflower towers over smaller flowers in a garden