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Kitchen Witch: Easy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe for Prosperity

Love it or hate it, not much says Autumn more than pumpkin spice everything. It’s most definitely an autumn staple beloved my many that can be added to so much, including this incredible Pumpkin Spice Smoothie for an easy, healthy and tasty breakfast.

I realize we are entering the darker cooler part of the year (Hello October!) but for me smoothies are absolutely a year round staple in my morning meal and snack rotation. If they aren’t for you, this smoothie might just change your mind!

Incorporating unique seasonal flavours into your meals is an excellent way to live seasonally day to day throughout the changing seasons.

Plus, for the kitchen witch in you, this smoothie is packed with properties for success and prosperity, especially because of the pumpkin which is just so great for all things money, wealth, and prosperity.

First though lets begin with a little health overview, because this smoothie is not only energetically rich but is packed with essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energetic and satisfied all morning long.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie: Health Benefits

Rolled Oats (the extra thick variety are particularly good)

  • Rich in anti-oxidants
  • Contains B Vitamins
  • Source of Manganese, Phosphorous, and Magnesium
  • Great source of Fibre
  • Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Good vegan source of protein

Pumpkin Puree (canned or freshly made if you are ambitious)

  • Excellent source of Vitamin A
  • Source of many essential minerals such as Potassium
  • Great fibre content
  • High in anti-oxidants
  • Helps boost immune system
  • Low calorie
  • Benefits heart health
  • Great for skin health

Banana

  • Rich nutrient source
  • Benefits digestion
  • Excellent source of Fibre
  • Anti-oxidant and phytonutrients
  • Keeps you satiated

Ceylon Cinnamon (known as ‘true cinnamon’ and packs the most health benefits)

  • Another amazing source of anti-oxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Lowers blood sugar
  • Heart healthy
  • Has anti-bacterial & anti-fungal properties

Ground Flax Meal

  • Source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
  • Good protein content
  • Excellent source of Fibre
  • Anti-oxidant properties
  • Keeps you satiated

Oat Milk (you may substitute this with any milk of your choice)

While not the same as eating a bowl of oatmeal it still contains some good stuff!

  • Fibre
  • Calcium
  • Little bit of protein
  • Low fat

Some brands will fortify with extra vitamins such as Vitamin A, D, and B’s. It is best though to get a brand with the fewest ingredients. My favourites are ISOLA BIO, ELMHURST, and CHOBANI. 

Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder

  • Many of us require a little bit of a protein boost into our days.
  • I use Form Nutrition Vanilla Performance Protein Powder. It’s delicious, vegan, with no unpronounceable additives, and compostable packing which is amazing. This link is an affiliate link so I will receive a small commission if you purchase through it at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support immensely!
  • A lot of protein powders unfortunately have many additives. Be sure to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
  • Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless, so you don’t even notice it’s there lol.

Morning Magic To Start Your Day With High Vibe Energy

A kitchen witch knows well that food is absolute magic. It’s nice to harness the properties of your chosen foods at meal time or meal prep time. Kitchen witchery is truly a powerful form of everyday practical magic. 

This smoothie is no exception and has some amazing magical properties attached to them.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie: Main Magical Properties

Pumpkin – healing, money, wealth, harmony, health, success

Oats – sustainability, wealth, abundance

Cinnamon – success, prosperity, strength, luck, love, enhanced psychic awareness

Vanilla – love, beauty, passion

Flaxseed – healing, money, protection, beauty, psychic abilities

Maple Syrup – love, prosperity, wealth, joy

While preparing your smoothie,  focus on manifesting prosperity and success into your life. How do you want this to feel? What goals do you want to accomplish? Visualize how your life will look once you reach these milestones.

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Recipe

Makes 1 Serving – Total Prep Time: 5 minutes

  • 1 cup Oat milk
  • ½ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 Banana
  • 2 tbsp Whole rolled oats
  • 1 tsp Maple syrup (more if you enjoy your smoothies extra sweet)
  • ½ tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Ground flax meal
  • 2 ice cubes
  • note: you may use 1/2 tsp vanilla extract in place of the protein powder if you wish

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients into the blender.
  2. Blend for 30 – 60 seconds.
  3. Pour into a glass, close your eyes, and recite:

‘I welcome prosperity. Let the energies flow free. I am open and ready for blessings to come unto me.’

Nutritional Information

Calories: 419 | Fat: 7g | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 28g | Fibre: 13g

Thoughts!

Do you already include magical morning smoothies in your routine? Are you a pumpkin spice girlie?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

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Sending many blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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10 Magical Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

Ah friends, it’s that time of year again! Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, the most magical time of year is finally upon us once again. It marks the moment when day and night are in perfect balance, and signals the shift from the warmth of summer to the cooler darker embrace of fall. Whether you want to plan out a whole day of festivities or do something simpler (though just as meaningful!) this post has got you as we discuss 10 magical ways to celebrate Mabon and the Autumn Equinox!

As the days gradually shorten and that distinct autumn crispness fills the air, the arrival of the autumn equinox offers a perfect opportunity to embrace the vibrant transitions of the season. This magical time, often celebrated by those who walk the path of the witch (like many of you reading) and practitioners of seasonal living, invites us to pause and reflect on nature’s remarkable cycles. The autumn equinox, marked by equal day and night, symbolizes balance and the shift towards a more introspective time of year. From celebrating the harvest to connecting with the earth’s energies, there are myriad of festive ways to honour this enchanting season and all it has to offer.

What exactly are Mabon & the Autumn Equinox?

First, let’s briefly discuss what this day is and what it means. The Autumn Equinox, often referred to as Mabon, is celebrated by various cultures and communities as a time of balance between light and dark, day and night. The equinox not only signals the transition into fall but also invites us to honour the bounty of the harvest season. As we gather around tables laden with fresh produce and seasonal delights, we express gratitude for the abundance provided by the earth.

Mabon is the pagan holiday celebrated during the autumn equinox, typically around September 21-24 in the Northern Hemisphere and March 21 – 24 in the Southern Hemisphere. This year the equinox will take place on September 22nd. Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals, the other two being Lughnasadh and Samhain, and is associated with themes of harvest, abundance, gratitude, growth, and reflection.

The autumn equinox, in a broader sense, is the astronomical event when the sun crosses the celestial equator, signalling the transition from summer to fall. It represents a time of balance and is often celebrated with rituals of thanksgiving and preparation for the colder darker months ahead.

For more info you can check out my full post on Mabon and the Autumn Equinox HERE.

Autumn Equinox Festivities

Autumn celebrations revolve around the themes of reflection and gratitude, encouraging us to acknowledge the fruits of our labour before the winter months set in. Many traditions embrace the idea of sharing, whether by hosting equinox dinners or participating in community events that highlight the importance of togetherness. Seasonal ingredients such as squash, apples, and nuts take centre stage in these gatherings, allowing everyone to partake in the flavours that define this time of year. Lighting candles and decorating spaces with fallen leaves and corn husks can create a warm, inviting atmosphere that embodies the essence of harvest celebrations.

Mabon also serves as a pivotal sabbat in the wheel of the year, symbolizing both completion and preparation. It’s a time to reflect on personal growth and the achievements of the past year. Many individuals take this opportunity to set intentions for the months ahead, embracing change as they prepare for the upcoming winter. Rituals will vary and should be a reflection of yourself and your own practice, but they can often include gatherings, storytelling, mindful meditation, candle magic, and kitchen witchery to enhance the spirit of gratitude, awareness, and abundance.

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10 Magical Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

  1. Spend Time in Nature and Appreciate the Seasonal Changes

One of the simplest yet most rewarding ways to honour the equinox is to spend time outdoors. Take a walk through the forest or around your neighbourhood, do an outdoor meditation or movement practice, visit a park, or enjoy a meal outside.

As the season transitions, nature offers a beautiful display of change—leaves turning vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow; cooler breezes; animals preparing for winter. Take your time to notice the little details. What trees are starting to lose their leaves? How have the smells and sounds changed from the height of summer? Use this time to ground yourself, breathe in the fresh air, and appreciate the shifting energy of the season.

  1. Create a Harvest Altar

Many who follow the path of the witch have an altar in their home. The seasons are a wonderful time to give them a bit of a refresh. The autumn equinox has long been associated with harvest celebrations. You can honor this tradition by dedicating your home altar to the harvest season. Gather seasonal items like pumpkins, gourds, apples, dried corn, and fallen leaves. Add candles in autumnal colors like deep orange, burgundy, or brown to symbolize the warmth and richness of the season. If you like, you can also include items that represent balance, such as stones or images of the sun and moon. Use the altar as a place to reflect on your own “harvest”—the goals you’ve achieved or the growth you’ve experienced over the past year.

  1. Cook a Mabon Feast

Speaking of harvests, fall is the perfect time to embrace the flavors of the season with a delicious, hearty meal and if you’ve been on the blog before you know we love a little kitchen magic with our witchcraft practice around here! Think squash, sweet potatoes and root veggies, apples, and pears. You could bake an apple pie or some fresh bread, roast root veggies, or make a comforting bowl of butternut squash soup. There’s something about the smells and flavors of fall that make a meal feel extra special and comforting. You may even like to invite friends or family over for a cozy autumn equinox dinner, or simply enjoy a peaceful meal at home, savoring the bounty of the season on your own.

  1. Perform a Meditation for Balance and Grounding

The autumn equinox is a time of balance between light and dark, and it offers a great opportunity to reflect on the balance in your own life. Take a few minutes to meditate or journal about areas where you feel in harmony and areas where you may be out of balance. Are you spending too much time working? Are you practicing adequate self-care? Are you feeling grounded and content in your life at the moment? The equinox invites you to make positive changes so you can move forward towards your goals and manifest your intentions with a sense of equilibrium as the darker months approach.

  1. Make an Autumn Craft

If you’re the crafty DIY type, the equinox is awonderful time to get creative and dive into a fall-themed project. You could make a wreath out of fallen leaves, pinecones, and twigs, or create candles infused with autumn scents like cinnamon or clove, craft a sachet for abundance or a magical mist for motivation. Creating things that bring you joy, align with the season, and with a little magic thrown in can be an extremely satisfying and meaningful way to make this day that much more special.

  1. Perform Fire Magic

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, taking part in fire magic (safely and responsibly!) can be a perfect way to celebrate the changing season. If you have access to a fire pit, gather some friends or family, roast marshmallows, and enjoy the warmth of a fire under the early fall sky, perform a candle meditation, set-up candles around the home, light some incense, or perform burning ritual in your cauldron for releasing what no longer serves. Fire has long been a symbol of transformation, and watching the flames dance can serve as a reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the changing seasons.

  1. Practice Gratitude

Since the equinox is tied to harvest traditions, it’s a natural time to focus on gratitude for what the year has brought you thus far. Take a few moments to think about what you’re thankful for—whether it’s personal accomplishments, supportive relationships, or simple joys like the beauty of the changing leaves. Consider writing a list of these things in a gratitude journal, say them aloud to the universe or create a gratitude jar with your list of items. Practicing gratitude can be a powerful way to shift your mindset and remind yourself of the abundance that exists in your life, even as the days grow shorter. Gratitude is so important in terms of creating a happier, healthier life for yourself and for your manifestion goals.

  1. Stare at the Night Sky

As the autumn nights become longer, it’s a great time to do a little stargazing and appreciate the magic of the dark. I know not all share this sentiment, but I absolutely adore seeing the nights grow longer in the fall. It has it’s own special kind of magic that hits me right in the soul.

The crisp, clear skies of fall also often provide excellent conditions for seeing stars, planets, and constellations. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the Milky Way or spot the bright planet Venus. The equinox is a celestial event, so what better way to honour it than by spending time with the night sky? If you live in a city, consider driving to a more rural location if possible where light pollution won’t dim your view. Bring a blanket, a warm drink, and enjoy the beauty of the stars above.

  1. Reflect, Review, and Renew

The equinox is a perfect midpoint to reflect on the year behind you and prepare for the months ahead. Consider journaling about what you’ve achieved, what challenges you’ve faced, and what lessons you’ve learned so far this year. I always like to write out fresh intentions or create a new fall vision board. This reflection can help you identify what you’d like to focus on for the rest of the year. What are your intentions and goals as we move into the darker half of the year? How can you use this time of transition to grow and evolve? Use the equinox as a time to set goals or intentions for the coming months. You can also wear crystals for renewal, put on a simmer pot for growth or new beginnings, and do energy and home cleansings for a fresh start within yourself and your space.

  1. Rest and Restore

As nature begins to slow down and prepare for the quiet of winter, the equinox is a gentle reminder that we, too, need rest. Use this time to restore your energy, whether that means taking a long, relaxing bath, curling up with a good book, putting on some of your favourite autumn themed movies (Practical Magic anyone?) or simply allow yourself some extra sleep. In our fast-paced world, it is very easy to forget the importance of rest, but the autumn equinox invites us to embrace it, sit with it and enjoy it. Just as the trees shed their leaves and the animals prepare for hibernation, we can also let go of what no longer serves us and make space for restoration and renewal. Performing a ritual or meditation for letting go are also very powerful activities at this point in the year.

Final Musings.

As we celebrate this magical time of year, let us immerse ourselves in the joy of autumn festivities. Whether through your own magical traditions, community celebrations, or simply enjoying nature’s beauty, we can honour the equinox and the harvest it represents. Mabon invites us to come together in gratitude, nurturing our connections with each other and the Earth as we welcome the beauty of change.

Celebrating the autumn equinox doesn’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming. Whether you’re taking a quiet moment of reflection or gathering with loved ones around a fire, the equinox offers a chance to pause, appreciate the natural world, and honour the balance within ourselves and the universe. However, you choose to mark the day, let it be a celebration of the beauty and abundance of the season. Autumn Equinox and Mabon blessings!

Do you celebrate the autumn equinox or will this be your first year?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Mabon inspiration check out some of my Mabon themed blog posts like this one HERE, or visit my shop page! My Mabon Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more! And be sure to have a peek at my Autumn Kitchen Witch Handbook, for some additional inspiration and instant access to all things Autumn magic.

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Sending many Autumn Equinox blessings my friend!

Yours in health and magic,

Krystle xo

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10 Amazing Crystals for Your Autumn Equinox Rituals

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Ah friends! The most glorious and wonderful time of year is once again gracing us with her presence! The ‘ber months have arrived and Autumn is but days away! That’s why today we are exploring some incredible crystals for your Autumn Equinox rituals.

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the Autumn Equinox marks the perfect time to balance, reflect, and prepare for the coming months. This turn of the wheel, which occurs around September 21-23, is all about balance—day and night are equal, reminding us to find our own balance in this often chaotic world. One way to tap into the magical energy of the Autumn Equinox is by working with crystals. These little gems from the earth can help you align with the season’s themes of gratitude, introspection, and transformation. In this post we’ll discuss 10 of the best crystals to bring into your autumn equinox rituals and activities, plus some fun ways to use them!

Harnessing the Power of Crystals during the Fall Equinox

As the leaves begin to change color and the days grow shorter, the arrival of the Fall Equinox marks a special time of transition and balance. This is a time when we can harness the energy and power of crystals to enhance our spiritual journey during this magical season.

Now, whether you’re a true fan and believer of crystal magic or simply intrigued by the beauty of gemstones, incorporating crystals into your fall rituals can enhance your connection to nature and bring about much positive energy into this fresh new season.

During the Fall Equinox, also known as Mabon, crystal magic can be especially powerful. Mabon is the second of our three harvest festivals that celebrates the harvest and the abundance of the Earth. It is a time of giving thanks and reflecting on the balance between light and dark. By using specific gemstones that align with this seasonal change, we can tap into the harmonious energy and enhance our ability to manifest our intentions. For more info on Mabon you can check out my full post discussing this incredible Sabbat, Mabon: Life, Death & Autumn Leaves, HERE.

Choosing & Using Your Crystals

When choosing crystals for autumn, look for gemstones that resonate with the energy of the season and with your own specific intentions. For Mabon, crystals like moss agate, citrine, and carnelian can be especially powerful. Moss Agate carries the energy of nature and strengthens our connection to the earth. Citrine is known as a stone of abundance and prosperity, while carnelian is associated with motivation and creativity. These gemstones can help us focus our intentions on gratitude, abundance, and the balance between light and dark during this transitional time.

There are so many ways to incorporate gemstones into your Autumn Equinox rituals; it can be as simple as placing them in your sacred space, holding them during meditation, wearing them as jewelry, or carrying them with you throughout the day. By harnessing the power of crystals, we can deepen our connection to the Earth’s energy and invite peace, abundance and joy into our lives during the Fall Equinox and throughout the fall season. And who wouldn’t want to experience that?

Introduction to the Best Crystals for Autumn Equinox

​As the summer season comes to a close and we begin to move into the magical time that is autumn, it’s important to embrace the energy and opportunity that comes with this brand new season.  This is a time when nature shows us its beautiful transformation, and we can choose to align ourselves with its rhythms. One way to do just that is through the use of crystals. These treasures from the earth hold unique properties that can support and enhance our experience during this season.

Embrace the Mabon energy and tap into the magic of crystals this autumn. Whether you choose carnelian, smokey quartz, citrine, or another crystal that resonates with you personally, allow their energies to guide and support you during this season of change and transformation. By incorporating crystal magic into your life, you can create a harmonious and abundant autumn experience that will be your most magical one yet.

Exploring the Meanings of the Top 10 Crystals for Fall

​In the magical and sometimes mysterious world of crystals, each gemstone carries its unique properties and energies. As we transition into the autumn season, it’s the perfect time to delve into the meanings and powers of crystals and perhaps some that are new to you. Fall is a time of reflection, transformation, and gratitude, and harnessing the energies of certain crystals can enhance these aspects of our lives. So, let’s embark on a journey to explore the top 10 crystals for fall and unlock their potential.

This list is not exhaustive but these are some of my favourites for this time of year and will certainly enhance your own Autumn Equinox celebrations.

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10 Amazing Crystals for Your Autumn Equinox Rituals

I think we all have favourite crystals that are our go to’s, the Sabbats are wonderful times to branch out and explore your connection with different crystals. As you go through this suggestive list below I encourage you to pick at least one crystal you don’t often work with and incorporate it into your festivities this year. Now, onto the list!

  1. Sunstone: Warmth, Optimism, and Finding Your Inner Spark

Sunstone offers deep connection to the warmth and energy of the sun. With its warm, glowing energy, it’s the perfect stone to help you harness the last rays of summer and carry that light into the darker months. Sunstone encourages joy, optimism, and personal power, making it ideal for those moments when you’re feeling a bit down as the days get shorter. Allow this stone to light you up inside and bring you warmth when it may be hard to come by.

How to Use It:

  • Morning Meditation: Hold sunstone during your morning meditation to set a positive tone for the day.
  • Finding Optimism: Wear or carry this stone with you when you are having a down day to lift your spirits.

Items You Might Like:

Sunstone Tower on Etsy

  1. Carnelian: Motivation, Confidence, and creativity

Carnelian, with its fiery orange hue, is all about motivation, creativity, and action. This crystal is perfect for boosting your energy levels and helping you move forward with any projects or changes you want to undertake this season. This is actually a year around staple for me but is especially powerful in times of change and transformation such as the Sabbats.

How to Use It:

  • Creative Boost: Keep carnelian on your desk or workspace to spark creativity.
  • Autumn Workouts: Carry a carnelian in your pocket or wear a bracelet during your workouts to give you an energy boost and motivate you throughout.

Items You Might Like:

Carnelian Bracelet

Carnelian Ring

  1. Amethyst: Growth, Healing, finding Inner Peace

Amethyst, the tranquil purple stone, is your go-to for stress relief and spiritual growth. The equinox is a time for inner balance, and amethyst can help calm your mind, making it easier to connect with your higher self and reflect on what you’ve achieved so far this year.

How to Use It:

  • Equinox Meditation: Use amethyst during meditation to deepen your introspection and connect with your inner wisdom.
  • Sleep Ritual: Place amethyst under your pillow to promote restful sleep and insightful dreams during this transitional time.

Items you Might Like:

Amethyst Money Tree on Energy Muse

Amethyst Angel on Energy Muse

  1. Hematite: Ground, Protect, and Reflection

As we shift from the lightness of summer to the darker, more introspective energy of fall, grounding becomes essential. Hematite, with its metallic sheen, is all about grounding and protecting your energy. It’s great for helping you stay centered during this time of change and assisting you in healing so that you may move forward towards new beginnings.

How to Use It:

  • Grounding Walk: Carry hematite in your pocket during nature walks to help ground you to the earth.
  • Daily Protection: Wear a hematite necklace or earrings  or keep a stone near your door to protect your space from negative energy.

Items you Might Like:

Hematite Crystal Pendulum on Energy Muse

Grounding Bracelet on Energy Muse

  1. Moss Agate: New Beginnings, Abundance, and Connecting with Nature

Moss Agate is the ultimate stone for anyone wanting to connect with nature. It carries the soothing energy of the earth and can help you feel more in tune with the natural cycles around you. It’s perfect for embracing the abundant harvest and grounding into the slower rhythms of autumn.

How to Use It:

  • Garden Magic: Bury moss agate in your garden or place it in your potted plants to promote growth and connect with nature’s rhythms.
  • Nature Meditations: Use moss agate during meditations focused on nature to deepen your connection to the earth.

Items you Might Like: 

Moss Agate Stone Set on Tiny Rituals

  1. Moonstone: Fresh Starts, Calm, and Embracing Change

Moonstone, with its shimmering energy, is a crystal of new beginnings and embracing change. As we move into the autumn season, moonstone can help you flow with the transitions and trust in the process.

How to Use It:

  • Equinox Rituals: Incorporate moonstone into your equinox rituals to honour the changing seasons and encourage growth and change within your own life.
  • Journaling Buddy: Keep moonstone nearby while journaling to help uncover insights, reflect on the changes you want to make, and inspire you when setting new intentions.

Items you might like: 

Moonstone Worry Stone Keychain on Energy Muse

Rainbow Moonstone Sphere on Energy Muse

  1. Smoky Quartz: Release, Let Go, and Transform

Smoky Quartz is the stone of letting go, transformation, and releasing anything you do not following you into this new season. Just as nature sheds her leaves in the Autumn, it is a perfect time for you to do the same. Smoky Quartz can be a wonderful partner to help you make space for new beginnings.

How to Use It:

  • Release Rituals: Use smoky quartz in release rituals, such as writing down what you want to let go of and burning the paper, or use incense to cleanse your space with smoky quartz nearby to absorb the old energy.
  • Daily Cleanse: Keep smoky quartz in your living space to cleanse and purify the energy regularly.

Items you might like:

Smokey Quartz Skull on Energy Muse

Smokey Quartz Necklace on Energy Muse

  1. Tiger’s Eye: Wisdom, Clarity, and Finding Your Balance

With it’s beautiful colouring, Tiger’s Eye is a wonderful stone to help bring balance, courage, and grounding into your life. It can help you find stability and strength as you navigate the transitions of the season, providing wisdom and a calm sense of clarity.

How to Use It:

  • Balance Grid: Create a crystal grid with Tiger’s Eye at the center to bring balance and stability into your life.
  • Courage Boost: Carry Tiger’s Eye in your pocket or wear it as jewelry when you need an extra boost of courage to take on any autumn challenges that may lay ahead.

Items you might like:

Tiger’s Eye Think Rich Bracelet on Energy Muse

Tiger’s Eye Mini Mushroom on Energy Muse

  1. Citrine: Energy, Blessings, and Gratitude

Citrine is a stone of abundance, prosperity, and blessings. Its sunny energy helps you to focus on gratitude and attract abundance in all areas of your life. With the equinox’s themes of harvest and abundance, citrine is the perfect companion to help you acknowledge and celebrate all that you have.

How to Use It:

  • Gratitude Witch Jar: Use citrine as part of a Witch’s Jar for Gratitude.
  • Abundance Meditation: Meditate with citrine to attract prosperity and visualize all the good things you want to manifest.

Items you might like: 

Citrine Crystal Hoop Earrings on Energy Muse

Love & Light Bracelet on Energy Muse

  1. Green Aventurine: Happiness, Luck, Inviting in New Opportunities

Green Aventurine is known as the “Stone of Opportunity” and is perfect for embracing new beginnings and attracting new opportunities into your life. As you reflect on the year past and set intentions for the weeks and months ahead, Green Aventurine can help you stay open to new possibilities and welcome fresh starts.

How to Use It:

  • Intention Setting: Hold Green Aventurine while setting intentions for the new season, focusing on the opportunities you want to invite into your life.
  • Luck Charm: Carry it with you as a good luck charm when trying new things or stepping out of your comfort zone.

Items you might like:

Lucky Crystal Elephants on Energy Muse

Green Aventurine Stone Set on Tiny Rituals

Creating Your Own Crystal Ritual for Autumn Equinox

To make the most of these crystals, you can create a simple Autumn Equinox ritual:

  1. Set the Scene: Find a quiet space, light some incense, place candles in your space, or play your favourite music that  gets you in the autumn spirit.
  2. Surround yourself with the crystals of your choosing:  Arrange the crystals in a triangle shape in front of you or create a crystal circle and sit in the centre of it. As you arranging your stone, focus on its unique energy and your intentions for using that particular stone. Try to foster a connection and feel the energies radiating in your hands.
  3. Try a Visualization or Meditation: Sit comfortably inside or in front of your circle, close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths. Focus on finding balance and feeling grounded in your space, think about what the Autumn Equinox means to you and set intentions for the months ahead. 
  4. Use your words: Take some time to write or speak out loud what you are feeling grateful for in your life right now. Then think about the things you would like to release and which ones you would like to draw to you throughout this season. Allow each of your chosen crystals to assist you with these goals. You may choose to pick each one up individual while you focus on each intention you are setting. Allow the energy of smoky quartz to help you release, and the green aventurine to help you welcome new opportunities and change in your life.
  5. Finish your Ritual: Meditate, visualize, write and speak your goals to the universe for as long as feels right to your. When you’re done, thank your crystals, collect your stones carefully and place them in a special pouch, jar, or box where they can stay for the season. Put them in a special place where you will be reminded of your autumn intentions regularly. When you need a little pick me up for the season, you can hold them and reignite your visualizations to reinforce your autumn goals.

This is just one ritual idea. Take it as inspiration and create something that is truly special to you that you can include in your Autumn Equinox festivities. Choosing even just one or two of these crystals will help you be well prepared to hone in on the energies of the season and the energies you are looking to draw towards yourself for a truly magical Autumn Equinox.🍁✨

Final thoughts.

Do you like to include crystals in your Sabbat celebrations? Or do you have a favourite you like to work with this time of year? 

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Mabon inspiration check out some of my Mabon themed blog posts like this one HERE, or visit my shop page! My Mabon Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more! And be sure to have a peek at my Autumn Kitchen Witch Handbook, for some additional inspiration and instant access to all things Autumn magic.

And remember to SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending many Autumn Equinox blessings my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

 
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Kitchen Magic: Best Samhain Foods for Your Festivities

It’s that time of year my witches! The season of the witch is in full swing and Samhain is upon us!

Samhain is always a highly anticipated night in our house and in the witch community in general.

Now when you think of celebrating such a big Sabbat you may think, oh I need 16 hours, flowy robes, a bonfire, a coven, and a spirit to communicate with in order to do this properly or I may as well do nothing at all. Not at all the case! Samhain is the perfect time to get in the kitchen, get your hands into some ingredients from the earth, and make some practical magic.

So today I wanted to share with you some foods that are specifically connected to Samhain and have particularly beneficial properties for the energy of the season.

I’ve also included some recipe ideas and inspiration links to get you started.

The Spirit of the Season

Samhain is an exceptional night for many. Even if you don’t identify as a witch, but are a seasonal living enthusiast embracing this day is such a big part of it. And it’s filled with so much lore and meaning that it should really be a hallmark in everyone’s Autumn season.

If you read my post on Ways to Live Seasonally, you’ll remember that embracing seasonal activities and holidays, is on there. And if you haven’t seen it just yet do click through and give it a little look!

This day is a thinning of the veil and a celebration of life, death, and new beginnings, let us harness that energy in order to motivate and propel us forward into the darker part of the year with renewed energies, motivation, and hope. The kitchen is a perfect place to help us do just that.

A Note on Halloween

Just a quick note to make a little distinction. It is totally fine for one to celebrate Samhain and our more modern Halloween traditions together in harmony.

A lot of people only celebrate one or the other without a second thought which is totally okay too. But, for me, I love both so very much and I don’t believe the fun and joy of one takes anything away from the beautiful and special traditions of the other.

Our modern-day Halloween traditions evolved from Samhain after all. So although they are indeed very different in today’s modern world they are still connected and, at least in my house, both can be celebrated with great enthusiasm.

So regardless whether you celebrate Samhain, Halloween, or a combination of the two there are delicious ideas here to help you plan a meaningful,  beautiful, and tasty celebration.

Here we go!

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Magical Foods for Samhain

  1. Squash – spirituality, cleansing, balance, stability
  2. Pumpkin – healing, wealth, money, harmony, health, success
  3. Carrots – sensuality, grounding, fertility, luck, passion
  4. Turnip – protection, grounding, stability
  5. Potatoes – compassion, protection, healing, stability, wealth, confidence
  6. Sweet Potatoes – grounding, love, harmony, peace, sensuality
  7. Beets – love, beauty, passion, grounding, balance, sustainability, cleansing, healing, renewal
  8. Corn – abundance, prosperity, divination, fertility, protection
  9. Bread – grounding, abundance, prosperity, stability
  10. Apples – balance, harmony, protection, healing, health, success, wisdom
  11. Soybeans – psychic ability, divination, spirituality, protection, strength
  12. Mushrooms – strength, psychic abilities, divination, faery magic
  13. Dandelion Greens – divination, psychic awareness, dreams, cleansing, happiness
  14. Coconut – good fortune, protection, purification, psychic abilities, spirituality
  15. Nutmeg – psychic ability, confidence, good fortune, success, prosperity
  16. Cinnamon – love, prosperity, strength, success, good fortune, protection, healing, abundance
  17. Thyme – psychic awareness, purification, courage, cleansing, ambition, faery magic
  18. Ginger – health, love, wealth, healing
  19. Parsley – change, purification, wealth, protection, love, strength, inspiration
  20. Garlic – purification, protection, wards negativity, health
  21.  Wine – celebratory rituals, associated with the moon (white), associated with the sun (red)

Samhain Recipe Ideas & Inspiration

(click through for full recipes from wonderful vegan creators and a couple from me as well)

Soul Cakes

Rosemary & Garlic Herbed Bread

Scalloped Potatoes

Spiced Tofu

Apple Beet Salad

Apple Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Root Veggie Stew

Pumpkin Loaf

Colcannon

Chickpea Fritters

Final thoughts.

Do you have your Samhain festivities for this year planned out already? 

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Samhain inspiration check out some of my Samhain themed blog posts or visit my shop page! My Samhain Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more! And be sure to have a peek at my book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now wherever books are sold. OR check out my Autumn Kitchen Witch E-book for instant access to all things Autumn magic.

And remember to SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount codefor my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Sending many Imbolc blessings my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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New Moon Ritual for Transformation and Beautiful Change

September has arrived once again and Autumn is but days away! This time of year fills me with life, positivity, and energy. It’s also a time that welcomes change into our lives and what better way to help that along than with a little magic. So this week I bring you a New Moon Candle Ritual for Transformation!  

It might be left from our adolescent years when September meant the start of a new school year or that the Witch’s New Year (Samhain) is fast approaching but September brings with it a sense of renewal. It’s a great time to start healthy habits, move forward with confidence towards that goal you’ve had your eye on, and to take the steps you’ve been meaning to towards being the best damn human you can be.

New Moon, New You

Well not entirely lol. However, the New Moon is an opportune time for starting anew, clearing out the old, welcoming in change, setting fresh intentions, and making the commitment to move forward with motivation and positivity towards whatever it may be that you’ve been chasing. 

The Full Moon always gets the most attention but over the years I have been becoming just as, if not more, excited for the New Moon phase. I love a new beginning and the energy that fills the air during this time. 

This month let’s harness it, welcome it in, and start down the path towards living the best life we possibly can.

There is no time like the present. This September New Moon in Virgo falls on September. Bringing with it some powerful energy to help you gain clarity,  find balance, feel grounded, be motivated, and to feel fully ready for beautiful transformation and change to take place.

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New Moon Ritual for Transformation 

Materials Needed:

  • 1–2 drops pine or peppermint essential oil (properly diluted) for renewal

  • 1 white candle for cleansing and blessings

Steps:

  1. Cleanse, ground, and centre as needed.
  2. Sit comfortably in your space, place a drop or two of the essential oil on your index finger, and anoint your candle with it. Run your finger up the sides and around the centre until you are satisfied. You really only need to use a small amount of oil for this purpose.
  3. Now light your candle and close your eyes. Visualize making the positive changes in your life you are focusing on right now and have maybe been putting off for a while. What would your days look like if you were to take the appropriate steps to make this change, or changes, happen? How much more joy would you feel?
  4. Now open your eyes and stare into your candle flame. Try to see yourself in the flame as that person, you’ve followed through, made the change, and are thriving. Include as many details for yourself as you can. Stay in this for a few minutes. Soak it up and connect with how this visual makes you feel.
  5. Once you finish, open your eyes, and recite the following, “I accept and welcome change into my life. I am ready and will work hard to make these changes my reality. I am in charge of my own destiny.” 
  6. Give thanks to the fire element. Close out your ritual with one final affirmation of your choosing. You may now extinguish your flame.

Final Thoughts!

Do you like to include candle magic as part of your practice? Do you always look forward to the new moon?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more magical inspiration, check out my Shop Page where you’ll find tons of resource pages for your grimoire and to use in your own practice, as well as witchcraft courses and e-books to explore.

Autumn is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, or my new program Holistic Wellness for the Magical Soul.

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Autumn season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Easy and Delicious Vegan Plum & Walnut Muffins for Protection

What’s better than muffins for breakfast or a tasty afternoon pick me up? These Vegan Plum and Walnut Muffins are the perfect summer time combo. Plums are in season and absolutely divine this time of year. 

A favourite snack at any age, muffins are one of my favourite things to bake. Making them at home enables you to use healthy whole food ingredients and a lot less sugar than ones bought from the shops and cafes. This particular recipe also comes together very easily and can be made gluten and nut free.

A Wonderful Lughnasadh Treat

Not to mention these are also a perfect addition to your Lughnasadh festivities if you are celebrating in the next few days. The ingredients and properties within pair incredibly well with our first harvest festival of the year. For more info on Lughnasadh you can check out my post HERE.

These plum and walnut muffins include properties for abundance, protection, love, health, longevity, and healing. Okay, let’s get into this recipe!

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Vegan Plum & Walnut Muffins: Main Magical Properties

Plum – protection, love, passion, health

Walnut – protection, healing, clarity, creativity, abundance

Spelt – happiness, strength, abundance, health, longevity, prosperity

Coconut – luck, protection, purification

Lemon – longevity, clarity, happiness, cleansing, spirituality

Vanilla – beauty, love, energy, passion

While going through the steps to prepare your muffins,  clear your mind of outside noise and keep your intention clear in your thoughts. Focus on gaining protection, be it mental, physical, emotional, or psychic.  Tailor the intention to match your current situation. What area do you want to bring a cloak of protection into your life? Be specific with your goal.

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And Now The Plum and Walnut Muffin Recipe!

Makes 10 – 12 muffins | Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 – 4 plums chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups spelt flour (can be replaced with gluten free 1:1 flour)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 flax egg or egg replacer
  • 1/2 cup plant milk (I used almond)
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup walnut pieces (omit if you need nut free, they are still delicious)

Preparation:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (180C, 160 Fan) and line or grease your muffin pan.
  2. Chop your plums and set aside to mix in last.
  3. Mix your ‘egg’ and leave to thicken.
  4. Mix together all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  5. Now mix together all of your wet ingredients.
  6. Mix your wet ingredients into your dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir clockwise to encourage bringing forth protection into your life.
  7. Now gently mix in your plums and walnut pieces.
  8. Fill your muffin cups about 3/4 full. Though I like to fill mine a little bit extra so I only get 10 muffins with this recipe.
  9. Before putting into the oven, place your hands above the muffins and close your eyes. State the following, ‘May these wholesome treats, sacred gifts from the earth, bring protection into my life.’ You may tailor the statement to your individual intentions.
  10. Put to bake for 20 – 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean (a few crumbs is okay). Mine took 22 minutes.
  11. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. And enjoy!

These store well in an airtight container for about 3 days or in the fridge for a day or two longer. 

Thoughts!

Do you regularly perform any of your witchcraft practice in the kitchen? Do you enjoy using plums in your baking?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my Summer Kitchen Witch E-book where I share magical recipes, kitchen witch practices, Sabbat info, and much more! Or follow along on my Instagram for lots of magical recipe inspiration, book recommendations, and general witchy and holistic  living tips. 

Summer is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Summer season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Simple Spell Jar for Motivation & Positivity

I don’t think I know a witch who doesn’t love crafting a good spell jar. They are extremely versatile and can be created with any intention in mind by carefully choosing your ingredients. Today, we are going to focus our efforts on putting together a spell jar for motivation and positivity.

Let’s face it,  it is often easy to lose some of these energies during our day to day routines. What better way to help us remember and bring some of these energies back into our life than through our magical  practice.

Welcoming in Some Motivational Energy

An extra dose of motivation, is always a most welcome thing and especially helpful when life throws you off your game. So, the start to my summer has been interesting and this year as a whole slightly challenging. A lot of 2 steps forward, 1 step back or sometimes 1 step forward and 2 steps back lol.

We all go through periods like this where there may be more obstacles than you would like or life throws you some curve balls making it hard to stay on track with your goals. 

It’s great at times like these to really lean into your practice and get that energy re-centred and moving in the right direction again. Enter this spell jar for motivation and positivity! My last couple of weeks have certainly motivated me to put one of these into practice and to share it with you all in this post. So let’s get started!

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Spell Jar for Motivation & Positivity

Materials Needed:

  • Red candle for passion and drive

  • 1 tablespoon dried lemon balm for joy and confidence

  • 1 tablespoon dried patchouli for growth and success

  • 1 tablespoon dried peppermint for energy and motivation

  • Small jar with lid

  • 1 carnelian stone for motivation and confidence

  • 3 drops sweet orange essential oil for success, clarity, and positivity

  • 1 red string or ribbon, long enough to tie around the top of the jar. This will solidify your intentions and encourage vitality and courage moving forward.

Steps:

  1. Cleanse, ground, and center as needed.
  2. Choose your workspace and gather your materials. Allow your mind to be at ease. Begin to think about your goals and your motivations for them. What are the reasons you want to reach this goal? Why is it important to you? Shift your thoughts to this goal oriented mind-frame.
  3. Sit comfortably to promote relaxation and calm. Take a deep breathe and light your candle.
  4. Clear your head and focus your mind on feelings of joy, success, motivation, and how amazing it will feel when these intentions are manifested into your life.
  5. Add each herb individually into your jar. See in your minds eye inner energy that as driven and optimistic. Visualize these energies surrounding your entire body in a beautiful golden hue, infusing you with the motivation to move forward and the certainty of success. Visualize yourself reaching your goals. What will this look like for you? Include as much detail as you can in your visualization.
  6. Now add in your carnelian stone and essential oil. Recite the following: ‘I am motivated, I am strong. Feelings of doubt, are now long gone. Drive and passion fill up my heart. The time has come for this spell to start.’
  7. Close up your jar and tie your red string in a bow around the top of the jar.
  8. Place your jar in front of your candle and focus on the flame through the glass. Keep your visualization strong in your mind. Say, “I am motivated and will reach all of my goals.” You may now extinguish your flame.

Place the jar in a place of prominence or power such as your work space or altar.

Thoughts!

Do you like to create spell jars in your practice? Do you have any go to materials?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my Shop Page where you’ll find my Summer Kitchen Witch E-book and tons of resource pages for your grimoire and to use in your own practice.

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Summer season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Quick & Easy Garlic Spiced Tofu for Protection

Tofu is so versatile and delicious any time of day; breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This garlic spiced tofu recipe is just the thing you need to add to your meal prep rotation for the week. 

You could have this tofu in a rice or noodle bowl, on a salad, on a sandwich or in wraps. It also includes some wonderful energetic properties including protection, psychic abilities, strength, enhanced spirituality, health, and healing. And did I mention how easily it comes together? It is sure to become one of your new favourites.

Before we get into this Garlic Spiced Tofu recipe, let’s talk about some of the health benefits.

Garlic Spiced Tofu: The Health Benefits

These ingredients are super simple and with some great nutritional benefits.

Tofu

  • Nutrient Dense
  • High in Protein
  • Heart healthy
  • May reduce cancer risk
  • May protect against diabetes
  • May improve bone density
  • May benefit brain health

Garlic

  • Nutrient dense
  • Boosts immune system
  • Reduces blood pressure
  • Improves cholesterol
  • Heart healthy
  • Contains anti-oxidants
  • May improve bone health
  • May help with detoxification

Cayenne Pepper

  • Excellent source of  Vitamin C
  • Anti-inflammatory properties
  • Anti-oxidant properties
  • May benefit overall health

Chili Powder

  • Source of Vitamin A
  • Excellent source of Vitamin C
  • Great iron source
  • Supports digestion
  • Heart healthy
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Garlic Spiced Tofu: Main Magical Properties

Tofu (Soybeans) – spirituality, psychic ability, strength, protection

Garlic – cleansing, health, wards negativity, protection

Chili – protection, strength, healing, love, hex breaking, remove energy blocks

Cayenne – protection, strength, healing, quickens spells

Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity

While going through the steps to prepare your tofu, focus on your goals. What specific situations are you applying this intention to? What in your life do you want to protect? 

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And Now The Garlic Spiced Tofu Recipe!

Makes 4 servings | Time: 20 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • 280 gram block of extra firm tofu
  • 3 green onions
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • black pepper to taste

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Preparation:

  1. 1. Toss your tofu in 1 tbsp olive oil, onion powder, black pepper, and cornstarch. Set aside.

    2. Preheat a non-stick pan with your 1 tsp olive oil and minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute and then add in your tofu mixture. Sauté stirring frequently until tofu is slightly brown and crispy.

    3. While tofu is sautéing, mix up your sauce. Add all ingredients into a bowl and whisk well.

    4. Once the tofu is ready stir in your sauce. Simmer for 4 – 6 minutes allowing sauce to thicken. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

    5. Prior to eating you may state the following, ‘May this tofu bring wealth to my life in new and unexpected ways.’

    Serve with rice and veggies, on top of a salad, or in a wrap. Leftovers may be stored in the fridge for 3 days.

Thoughts!

Do you like to use tofu in your kitchen? Do you have a favourite intention you associate with tofu?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my PATREON Page where I will be sharing magical recipes, kitchen witch resource pages, early access to my YouTube Videos, magical polls and discussions and so much more!  

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Spring season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Easy and Delicious Chocolate Chip Granola Bars for Wealth

Granola bars are a tried and true snack. And Chocolate Chip Granola Bars are arguably the most popular flavour out there. So next time you are in need of a healthy snack that also contains tons of energetic properties look no further than these vegan chocolate chip granola bars! 

A favourite snack for both young and old, these granola bars are made with healthy whole food ingredients and come together very easily. Making granola bars at home is a much healthier and tastier option than the store bought versions. They often contain artificial colours and flavours, preservatives, and can be filled with processed sugars.

These bars include properties for wealth, abundance, grounding, luck, love, cleansing, success, joy, and healing. These are also great for meal prepping when you need a quick snack to just grab and go.

Before we get into this Chocolate Chip Granola Bar recipe, let’s talk about some of the health benefits.

Chocolate Chip Granola Bars: The Health Benefits

These salad ingredients are super simple and are filled with great nutritional benefits.

Oats

  • Rich in anti-oxidants
  • Contains B Vitamins
  • Source of Manganese, Phosphorous, and Magnesium
  • Great source of Fibre
  • Can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
  • Helps control blood sugar
  • Good vegan source of protein

Hemp Hearts

  • Nutrient dense
  • Heart healthy 
  • Skin health
  • Plant protein source
  • May reduce menopause symptoms
  • Aid digestion

Almonds

  • Nutrient dense
  • Source of anti-oxidants
  • Can help regulate blood sugar
  • May help lower blood pressure
  • May benefit cholesterol
  • Healthy fats

Nut Butter (these may change depending on exact type)

  • Good source of protein
  • Helps manage blood sugar
  • Source of healthy fats
  • Good source of Vitamins A, C, and E
  • Can aid weight loss
  • Excellent source of iron
  • Good source of calcium

Coconut

  • Filled with nutrients
  • May aid blood sugar management
  • Source of anti-oxidants
  • Anti-bacterial properties
  • Supports healthy bones
  • Source of fibre
  • Anti-aging

Dates

  • Filled with nutrients
  • Benefit brain health
  • Aid digestion
  • High in fibre
  • Contain anti-oxidants
  • Low GI score
  • Contain minerals that benefit bone health
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Chocolate Chip Granola Bars: Main Magical Properties

Oats – wealth, abundance, grounding, sustainability, fertility

Almond – wisdom, prosperity, success, healing

Cashew – prosperity, wealth, love, luck

Coconut – luck, protection, purification

Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity

Hemp Hearts – healing, love, psychic abilities

While going through the steps to prepare your bars,  clear your mind of outside noise and keep your intention clear in your thoughts. Focus on gaining wealth. Tailor the intention to match your current situation. What area do you want to achieve wealth? Would you benefit most from a wealth of knowledge, health, love, money, etc. Be specific with your intention.

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And Now The Chocolate Chip Granola Bar Recipe!

Makes 8 – 10 bars | Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup almond slivers
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c chopped dates
  • 3/4 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1/4 vegan cup chocolate chips

Preparation:

  1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350F.
  2. Mix together all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Place all liquid ingredients plus your chopped dates into a pot and heat on low/medium temperature until all ingredients are softened and well combined.
  4. Next, add your warmed liquid ingredients into your dry and stir well until all ingredients are incorporated. It will get a little hard to stir so use your hands for the last little bit. While mixing, state the following, ‘May these nourishing bars bring wealth into my life.’ Tailor the statement to your individual intentions.
  5. Add in your chocolate chips last. Some of them will melt and that’s okay.
  6. Pour your batter into your prepared pan and begin to press the batter down firmly.
  7. Place a piece of fresh parchment paper on top and then use your hands or a glass to continue to press the mixture out until it is evenly distributed.
  8. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if you would like.
  9. Put to bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before trying to cut into bars. If you cut them to soon they will crumble.

Store well in an airtight container for about a week or in the fridge for a while longer.

Adults and kids alike will love these!

Thoughts!

Do you regularly perform any of your witchcraft practice in the kitchen?

As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.

For more Kitchen Witch inspiration, check out my PATREON Page where I will be sharing magical recipes, kitchen witch resource pages, early access to my YouTube Videos, magical polls and discussions and so much more!  

Spring is also a wonderful time to create positive change in our lives so be sure to check out my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available for purchase now!

And remember you can SUBSCRIBE  to The Wholesome Witch Mailing List and receive a 20% OFF discount code for my shop full of witchy digital offerings and some freebies as well!

Wishing you a beautiful and blessed Spring season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Healthy Vegan Strawberry Smoothie Bowl for Love

What’s better than a smoothie in the morning to give your body just what it needs to wake up and get going? Maybe a smoothie bowl! This Strawberry Smoothie Bowl for Love is the perfect addition to your morning breakfast rotation to help get your day off to a magically delicious start. 

For this bowl we are channeling the beautiful energies of Beltane! The properties here are really wonderful for connecting with the Sabbat, Taurus Season, and Spring in general. The bowl is packed with vitamins and energetic properties for love, passion, strength, money, abundance, success, energy, and luck, it’s sure to become one of your favourites. 

So let’s get into some of the benefits this smoothie contains, both nutritional and magical.

Banana Berry Smoothie: The Health Benefits

These ingredients are super simple and jam packed with nutrition.

Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

  • Rich in Anti-oxidants
  • Improve insulin response
  • Lots of Fibre
  • Fight inflammation
  • Heart Healthy
  • Protect against disease
  • Great source of Vitamin C
  • Skin health
  • May lower cholesterol

Banana

  • Nutrient rich
  • Source of Anti-oxidants
  • Excellent source of fibre
  • Improves digestion
  • Contains multiple vitamins and minerals

Spinach (fresh)

  • Vitamins A, C, & K
  • Folate (B9)
  • Iron
  • Anti-oxidants
  • Calcium
  • Heart healthy

Vegan Protein Powder

  • Being vegan, I like to get this extra protein boost into my day.
  • I use Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder or Form.  They are both delicious and with no funky additives.
  • Be wary with protein powders as a lot of them have ingredient lists as long as your arm. Try to buy high quality if you are going to use one.
  • Another alternative I like to use is pure Pumpkin Seed Powder. It comes only unflavoured and is honestly pretty tasteless lol.

Smoothie Bowl Notes

  1. I don’t use any additional sweetener. However, you can add a medjool date, maple syrup, agave, or date syrup if you’d like more sweetness.
  2. People have varied tastes when it comes to smoothie bowls in regard to how thick they like them. This recipe is exactly how I make mine. Feel free to add more, or less, liquid/ice to get your desired thickness.
  3. Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one that I use is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely. Maybe add a little vanilla extract or kefir to the mix if you omit the powder.
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Strawberry Smoothie Bowl: Main Magical Properties

Strawberries – success, luck, energy, abundance 

Banana – prosperity, love, perseverance, spirituality, balance

Spinach – strength, money, prosperity, passion

There will be others depending on your milk choice and toppings.

While preparing your smoothie bowl,  focus on what you are trying to accomplish. How do you want to feel? What do you want your day to look like? In this case we can focus on showing ourselves and/or others some love, and holding love in your heart. 

You are taking magickal elements into your body, take advantage of what they can offer you and how they can help to manifest your goals as well as nourish your holistic self.

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And Now The Strawberry Smoothie Bowl Recipe!

Makes 1 serving – Total time: 10 minutes

  • 1/4 c non dairy milk  (almond, cashew, oat, soy, coconut)     
  • 1 tbsp non dairy yogurt 
  • 1 banana
  • 1 1/2 c strawberries    
  • 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
  • 1 handful of spinach (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients to your blender (a high power one is recommended). Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a bowl and add your desired toppings. Some good ones include nuts, seeds, coconut, nut butter, chocolate chips, or more fresh fruit.
  3. While blending state the following as many times as feels right, ‘May this nourishing  meal bring love to my day and into my heart.’

Et voila! A healthy and energy charged breakfast to set you up for success in less than 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information (approximate and will vary based on exact ingredients and toppings)

Calories: 354 | Fat: 6g | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 33g | Fibre: 8g

Magic in the Morning

So, are we excited for breakfast tomorrow? We are always looking for extra ways to include magick into our days.

Opportunities to work our magick and manifest are all around us. We just need to be aware and harness them.

Breakfast is a wonderful time to set intentions and manifest how you would like your day, or week, to go.

And there is no reason why we can’t have a nutritious breakfast that is also magickally charged. That’s the best type if you ask me!

More kitchen magick posts to come so stay tuned!

Thoughts!

Are you a smoothie person? Do you already utilize your daily foods to set intentions?

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Wishing you a beautifully blessed day my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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