It’s no secret that for the last 2 years we’ve been on a journey, through grief and battling mental illness, and lots of physical mobility issues, and in this time, we’ve retreated and stepped back from social lives, events, clubbing, and instead choose things that feed the soul.

We had already been walking as mobility allows, and camped, then wild camped, embarked on a car camping journey too as this is friendlier on hips and current health issues. With this we gained a greater respect for the quiet, the slow, the peace, in fact it’s quite addictive. And while it fixes the mind and it really does, it’s a shame the body isn’t so easily fixed.

Instead of racing around and being in soul sucking crowded places, we are taking time to see the changing of the seasons, embracing the windy walks, and orange colours (while they last) the raging rivers, and general stillness of the woods. Here it feels more authentic and genuine, than brightly lit shops, and blaring music, creating a stimulation overload, no wonder we get depressed. I used to dread the cold, the dark, feel low in mood and most of all stressed out.

Now I’m actively doing what the seasons and our ancestors used to do, embrace these dark nights and read books, play board games, try some crafts. Or get outside even in the rain, knowing you can soon get home and warm up again with hot water bottles and blankets. Take this quite time of the year to slow down, take stock, make hearty batch cooked foods, instead of racing to the next holiday of the year. Midwinter was a time to feast and be with those you love, giving each other blessings that we know Spring will come soon, and the dark nights and cold can’t last forever.

To help me enjoy the slow seasons more and gain more skills, I bought this book, which has crafts for each season, recipes, foraging tips and so much more. If like me you bring in most of the outdoors in, with found feathers, leaves, sticks and stones you’ve found that represent the seasons, this book is for you! So cut some Holly, bring in some Ivy, dehydrate some oranges for Christmas tree decorations, and live a slower pace.

It’s that time again, time for my monthly subscription box full of witchy magickal items. It’s £30 a month including UK shipping, more if you are aboard. Ships after the 15th of each month.

It’s cruelty free box so you will find everything vegan friendly, and they plant a tree for every box sold.

This month’s theme is Daily Magick. Which honestly I think suits me perfectly, the mindful and intentions you can stir into a cup of tea, the love you can pour into a meal, the protection you cast around you by doing yoga, or meditating.

Witchy Weekly Planner, a weekly planner to help you keep track of your daily magick, manifestations, and affirmations. I love being organised and in a routine, do this will help.

Daily Awareness Deck, a deck to help focus your day, give you a goal or task to work towards, encouraging some self care, use intuition, and feel gratitude. Pull a card a day.

And to aid pulling a card a day, we have A Card A Day Board, use this light weight wooden board to display your card of the day proudly, to give your mind and day focus.

Altar Atomiser, I love cleansing sprays from Witch In The Wilderness and The Tygers Eye which will be perfect in here. Or add moon water and your favourite oil for a cleansing spritz.

Daily Witches Brew Kit, a metal case like a tin pencil case, with a metal spoon, metal pot (to put herbal teas in) some cloth tea bags you can use over and over again. This little kit personally is amazing for my camping adventures. I love it.

Cleansing Incense sticks with lemongrass and grapefruit, light with intention and affirm you are clearing away all negativity.

Simple Daily Magick Parchment Scroll, learn how to add bits of magick to your daily routine.

Crystal of the Month Black Tourmaline, a crystal used for grounding and cleansing your aura. Clear the negativity away, and encourage clear thoughts with this stone.

Enamel Pin of the Month, it’s a Witches Hat. How cute!! Every witch needs a good hat, and this is a fabulous one. Adorn your jackets, lanyards or bags with pins to show your personality.

7 Days of Gratitude Ritual Kit, included inside is Enchanting Pen, Parchment Sheet, White Candle, Instructions. Here you are guided to show gratitude each day , and manifest good fortune.

Magickal Art Print, with all a witches tools, from besom, candle, book cauldron, cat, moths crystals, scroll and herbs.

November is a hard month, it’s the lull after the excitement and build up of Samhain, when you feel burnt out, exhausted but not ready for Yule/Christmas celebrations. So what better time to have a box to remind you to enjoy the slow seasons, and be grateful for all its magick.