October

Samhain draws closer, and so does my birthday.

October is my favourite season for so many reasons.

It is the true start to fall, when you can really see the days shortening, and are forced to snuggle up by candlelight in blankets and warm jumpers. When warm baths filled with cinnamon and clove, are a weekly ritual. Pumpkin pie being made in the kitchen, and tea constantly boiling.

When a drive through the country is a feast for your eyes.

Hues of green, yellow, brown, orange, red.

Watching the flowers, and trees go into hibernation - seeing them wither and burrow deep beneath the earth, and finding life beautiful.

Spicy hot chocolate, and chai tea lattes.

Toffee apples.

Bats and pumpkins can be found all throughout the house.

We start to retreat inwards, into that hermit state of being.

Reminiscent of the tarot card - embracing the dark, and the power within ourselves...with the hope to come out shining in the spring.

Here is a little chant to recite at these times;

"Burrowing like the rabbit
Or the bear beneath the ground.
The winters hush upon me
I do not make a sound.
Let the world keep spinning,
Without me for a space,
I am turning inward
In search of peace and grace."

This is perfect for setting yourself up for meditation, or when the outside world just gets a bit too hectic for you.