Root & Rising

A quiet, candlelit welcome to the season of Samhain. There is a moment every autumn when the air changes. The light goes golden and low, the evenings arrive earlier, and something in me wants to slow down, light a little light, and turn inward. For me, that moment has a name: Samhain. If you have been curious about this season, or you have celebrated for years and want a softer, simpler way to mark it, this post is for you. Grab something warm to sip, get comfortable, and let’s walk through...

The Moon is starting this week small, young, and full of promise. After the fresh reset of the New Moon, the sky begins to build again. That makes this a good week for beginning slowly, choosing with care, and letting momentum grow instead of forcing it. For October 12 through 18, 2026, the Moon moves from a tender waxing crescent toward the First Quarter phase. Astrologically, that shift matters. The waxing Moon favors intention, effort, visibility, and commitment. What starts as a quiet...

I want to be honest with you today, because I think some of you might need to hear it. A candle burning down. Somewhere in the last year, my creativity started to slip away. It didn't leave all at once. It faded slowly, the way a candle burns down when you aren't watching. One day I looked up and realized I couldn't find it. Last year I worked so hard. I poured myself into growing my shop and adding new offerings, and I was proud of that. But lately I've noticed something that stung a little:...