Crafting A Life With Seasonal Affective Disorder When the light shifts as winter approaches each year, I become a different person. Like a witchy Janus, people who see me in the winter time say I even look different. I am not the summer Runa that is cheery, active, and social. I am the winter Runa…
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What The Witch Is Reading – January 2025
This section of my blog is dedicated to spreading the love of reading and books and the people who make them happen. I would not be the Witch I am today without books. I owe an obscene amount of gratitude to all the makers of books out there. This is my way of giving back….
What The Witch Is Reading: 2024 Year In Review
…my top favorites for the year.
Blessed Frau Holle Day!
I like Frau Holle Day, because it’s like a small pick-me-up after the come down of Winter Solstice and New Year’s celebrations. In the years when things have been hectic there’s still time to celebrate. It can allow you to celebrate with anyone you haven’t been able to catch up with during the Solstice proper.
BIG NEWS: Magic In Your Life Retreat!
March 21-23, 2025 – Starlight Meadows – Bothell, Wash. I’m super excited to announce that I’m co-hosting a magical weekend retreat in 2025! All focused to start your spring off magically and double-down on the Magic In Your Life. Check the slides out below and registration link for Magic In Your Life may be found…
What the Witch Is Reading: October 2024
More Time For Books… We’re in the Big Dark here in Western Washington. This means there’s not a lot of light, lots of rain, and the sun only makes brief appearances. The good part of that is extra reading and writing time. And I did finish a few extra books this go-round. I suspect that…
What The Witch Is Reading: September 2024
Back from Summer Vacation… Time is zooming by! Here at Villa Westwyk, September arrived loud and proud, leaning hard into those pumpkin-spice vibes. She’s showing her burnt umber, golds, oranges, and deep soil browns already. Her cat walk here at Villa Westwyk is certainly bringing a twist on a classic autumnal debut. The daylight hours…
What The Witch Is Reading: July 2024
This section of my blog is dedicated to spreading the love of reading and books and the people who make them happen. I would not be the Witch I am today without books. I owe an obscene amount of gratitude to all the makers of books out there. This is my way of giving back….
Where to Pre-Order Magic In Your Cup
Village Books Elliott Bay Book Co. Barnes & Noble Bookshop.Org Darling Weirdos The ‘zon
Getting Stung To Day Dream
Unraveling the Messages from the Universe This week, I was stung by an unidentified flying insect. I wasn’t tromping through the land, or harvesting late, or weeding. I was just sitting having an evening snack and drink with kindred. From the description of those who witnessed the attack, it was as tiny barely a fingernail…