Beware the Writer At The End of This Hook
Captured on the morn of the Equinox Eve, here at Villa Westwyk. The Ala Mode Dahlia in Freyja’s garden has an autumnal glow.Blessed Autumn Equinox, Witches. Also, happy International Day of Peace – a holiday that doesn’t get as much attention as it should, in my humble opinion. In my personal life I try to curate as much peace as possible. I want peace for everyone.
I hope you’re doing something magical to mark this turn in the wheel of the year. Tomorrow the sun moves into Libra and I’m ready for all the things that Libra rules – balance, social justice, and love! Of course love, since Venus* rules Libra. So whatever you do I hope you can use that solar energy!
Ms. SnickleFritz passed out in the wildlife garden. The birds clearly understood she was sacked-out napping hard.I’m actually not in the studio much this week – save for my Spirit work appointments. My partner took the week off because our chore list to get ready for winter is super long. So we’re not vacationing or going any where, but still day-job break, even if there is still labor. At least it’s labor for self. There’s fences to mend, pastures to rotate, a roof to fix, and all the gardens need prepping to be ‘put to bed’ for winter.
Hopefully you got a chance to read last week’s posts, lessons, and downloaded the goodies to be had. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Discord or Patreon Chat. Oh, for those in the In The Witch’s Garden, you can see what needs to be done in the garden by month. Go to the In The Witch’s Garden COLLECTION within your membership here and search “Magic In The Garden” and you’ll get a whole list of monthly magic you can do.
Remember to take some breaks. It is a holiday season after all. The turn of the seasons is very important on the covenstead.However, why I’m toiling away preparing the Land for winter, here #OnTheCovenstead, you’ll have some really fun things to read, learn, and do. Here’s what’s being brewed up and coming either this week or very soon:
At The Garden Gate: Bee the Kind of Witch: Support the Witch, Save The Bees
Front-Porch Sitting: The Rebirth of the Witch Activist
Under The Willow: Moon-day Readings; Runes with Runa
In The Witch’s Garden: Diversity in Practice; Wild Covenant Lesson 1
At The Witch’s Table: Belly Magic: Cultivating Your Inner Garden; An Autumn Table of Magic
Dream Circle: Overcoming Excuses in Dream Recording; Dream Interpretation – Why You May Need Outside Help
Studio Squad: Prompting Creativity & Planning Imagination Dates; Witches of Letters Announcement
A praying mantis camouflaged in the ferns of the asparagus patch on a dewey September morning inside the Medusa Garden of Villa Westwyk.Did you notice that last post section? Witches of Letters? This is a new offering as part of the Studio Squad. As many of you know, I have been a part of, organized, and led writing groups for decades. My degree is in Arts & Literature. I love helping others bring their art to light in one way shape or form. It’s just another type of “tending” that brings me joy. And it’s time to do it again.
Witches of Letters will be a supportive space for esoteric writers (all genres). It will be a group focused on not only developing writing skills, but exploring new ideas, and brining unfinished work toward completion. Monthly workshops and mini-check-ins will include practical exercises, craft discussion, work-in-progress readings, and thoughtful feedback. More details coming soon. Aren’t you glad you read to the end?
As you can see there’s a whole lot of craft and magic to learn ahead. If you like the work that I do, please consider inviting a friend to join us here. Thank you again for being a part of the Covenstead! Your membership here helps support a more magical life – yours and mine.
Constantly reading and learning and then finding colors, light, juxtaposition, drama, and in the spaces between. Like a writing witch must.*P.S. Venus goes retrograde next week. This is a great time for reflection, reassessment, and transformation in matters of love, beauty, creativity, values, and finance. Take the time to revisit old patterns, unfinished desires, and questions about what and whom we truly value.