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Imbolc Activities: 43 Ways to Honour Midwinter Magic

Imbolc is a celebration all about hope, light, and new life. A Sabbat with much positivity and promise as we look forward to Spring. This energy is just what is needed to give that little motivational push to see us through these final weeks of winter. With each passing year I find myself more and more excited for this midwinter celebration. That being said, if you are still planning your Imbolc activities you’ll want to keep on reading. 

Imbolc is the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, and one of the four Celtic Fire Festivals. However, even though Imbolc is one of the major Celtic festivals it often isn’t as anticipated as some of the others such as Beltane or Samhain. A slightly underrated holiday if you ask me! Lol. For more complete Imbolc details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

Imbolc Activities to Celebrate the Return of the Light.

This is a time to honour light and the return of the sun, a time for cleansing away the old and stepping forward with renewed energies.  An uplifting turn of the wheel as we wait and watch as nature begins to slowly spring to life all around us. 

Giving yourself even just a bit of  time to honour these holidays will strengthen your connection to nature and to your craft.  So here we go, 43 Imbolc activities that are easy, satisfying, and adaptable to help you plan your festivities for the day. Choose the one or ones that feel best for you.

February can be a bit of a tough month to get through here in the Northern Hemisphere and embracing this seasonal change can be just the thing to lift your energies and start your month off in a positive way. Okay, now on with the list!

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43 Magical Imbolc Activities to Honour the Day

  1. Get some winter blooms for your home
  2. Add Imbolc touches to your altar
  3. Write a journal entry about what Imbolc means to you
  4. Craft an abundance jar
  5. Plan your spring garden
  6. Craft a St. Brigid’s Cross
  7. Prepare a special Imbolc meal
  8. Do an Imbolc Oracle or Tarot card reading
  9. Light a candle to welcome back the light
  10. Bake seed cakes
  11. Wake with the sun
  12. Perform a sunrise meditation
  13. Burn incense of  Vanilla, Lavender, or Basil
  14. Do an onyx stone meditation
  15. Perform a house blessing
  16. Craft a simmer pot for hope
  17. Start your spring cleaning
  18. Craft a St. Brigid’s doll
  19. Enjoy an Imbolc tea blend
  20. Honour Goddess Brigid
  21. Wear the colours of Imbolc such as red, pink, yellow, or gold
  22. Practice fire scrying
  23. Craft an Imbolc oil or herb blend
  24. Make blackberry jam
  25. Journal Prompt: What fresh goals would you like to set for yourself as we move toward spring?
  26. Perform a cleansing ritual bath
  27. Give an offering to Brigid 
  28. Write out 3 affirmations that you will focus on this month
  29. Bake fresh bread
  30. Mix up an energy boosting magical mist
  31. Brew some apple cider
  32. Craft an intention setting jar
  33. Perform a releasing ritual
  34. Write out an Imbolc blessing of your own
  35. Take a walk outside and appreciate the fresh crisp air
  36. Perform a sunrise ritual
  37. Cleanse and charge your crystals
  38. Honour the animals and commit to having less animal products in your life
  39. Purge what no longer serves you
  40. Buy a new plant to nurture
  41. Perform a ritual for good health
  42. Diffuse lemon balm essential oil for happiness
  43. Give thanks and leave out an offering to the earth

So, how many will you do this Imbolc? Remember to enjoy every moment, soak up the positive light energy that fills the air, and make sure your celebration speaks to YOU and your practice. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your Imbolc activities for the 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 Imbolc inspiration check out my shop page! My Imbolc Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more! And be sure to have a peek at my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. 

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 Imbolc blessings my friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Magical Morning Rituals for Staying Positive in the Winter

We are mid-January at the moment and winter is most definitely in full gear. At this point in the season staying positive and beating the winter blues can be difficult. Creating morning rituals for yourself that induce a little positivity into your day can be just the thing to help get you through, and perhaps even enjoy the winter months.

How we wake up and start our days can really set the tone for how the rest of it will go and we’ve all had those days where we wake up on the wrong side of the bed so to speak. When those days strike it can be extremely therapeutic and effective to turn to your magical practice for a little assistance.

The Power of Positive Ritual

Positive thinking is often easier said than done and can sometimes take a bit of effort. There are days we need to work on our mindset, and give ourselves the grace to accept when it isn’t where we would like it to be. But having magical morning rituals that foster positivity in your back pocket to pull out when the need arises can most definitely turn a mediocre start into a really amazing day.  

So how do we stay motivated and thinking good thoughts? We need to be willing to put in the effort, be grateful for what we have, and accept that how we think of and respond to situations is on us. Nobody is going to do the work for you. Be gentle and kind to yourself, and have patience when a bad day happens. You are allowed to feel less than stellar. You are also allowed and encouraged to shake it off, grab your crystals, and pick yourself back up. Ritual can help you do that.

Below are 3 example rituals for you to utilize and adjust to fit your own practice.

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Morning Ritual 1

  • Light an orange candle.
  • Hold a Carnelian Stone in one hand and a Snow Quartz in the other.
  • Close your eyes and focus your thoughts on the good things about a new day.
  • Recite 3 affirmations that you would like to manifest throughout your day.

Examples:
I am joyful.
I am grateful.
I am motivated and energetic.

Morning Ritual 2

  • Light a jasmine incense.
  • Find a quiet, comfortable spot in your home and settle in for a morning meditation.
  • Focus on your breathe and try to visualize a place in your mind where you are inherently happy. No other feelings exist. Just pure joy when you are in this place.
  • This can be as short as two minutes or as long as feels right for yoy. When you finish, give thanks to the universe, Mother Earth, or a deity you work with for another new and beautiful day.
  • The place you envision can be revisited as often as you need. 

Morning Ritual 3

  • Sit comfortably, close your eyes and take 3 deep breathes.
  • Place a couple of drops of diluted lemongrass essential oil on your index finger, then anoint both wrists and the centre of your chest.
  • Now take your favourite pen and notebook and write down how your day is going to go as if it actually happened already. Visualize your perfect day, write it down in as much detail as you can.
  • Once finished, lay your pen on your page, let your hands hover over the pen and recite the following: ‘This day is golden, I awake renewed. This day I’ll shine, inside out, through and through.’

Create Your Own Magical Morning Rituals 

These rituals are not too time consuming and are easy to adapt to your own practice. Don’t feel you must follow these exactly. Change them up and make them your own! Add whatever personal elements will help boost your mood and set you up for a good day ahead 🙂 

This is for you, to help you manifest a great day, and the things you include should resonate with you. And if your mornings are too hectic, consider doing your positivity rituals before bed or whatever time of day works best for you. Any amount of time you can take for yourself throughout your day is time very well spent.

And remember to keep in mind that not every day is going to be awesome even with a ritual start. Those darker days and times are part of what makes us who we are. They are valid and there can be no light without the dark. It’s all about balance. It’s okay to feel down by the weather or life in general, maybe you are having a day or week where nothing is going right. Just know that you are an incredible and strong human who can overcome anything that the universe will throw at you.

Tools to Include in Positivity Rituals

Candles – white, pink, orange, yellow, gold, green

Herbs – basil, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, nettle, peppermint, yarrow

Stones – amethyst, black tourmaline, carnelian, citrine, clear quartz, rose quartz, tiger’s eye

Essential Oils – cinnamon, lemon, lemongrass, neroli, sweet orange, vetiver, ylang ylang

There are lots of other options, these are but a few suggestions to start out with.

Final thoughts.

Do you have any positivity rituals already? Do you tend to turn to them more in the colder months?

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

For more inspiration check out my shop page! There you will find beautiful user friendly printable grimoire pages on herbs, oils, kitchen witchery, crystals, Sabbats, and much more. Or have a peek at my new book, The Witch’s Guide to Wellness, available now for pre-order. 

You can also 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 blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Vegan Eggnog Muffins for Yule: Simple, Festive, and Delicious!

You can’t have the holidays without a little eggnog! It is most definitely a Yuletide staple! I’ve been having some fun lately using this tasty holiday beverage in my baking. And what better way to enjoy eating eggnog than in a deliciously tasty vegan eggnog muffin.

Yule is a magickal time filled with warmth, love, and joyful festivities. And these will be a  perfect addition to your Yule morning breakfast or tea time treat. These eggnog muffins are simple to make, flavourful, and of course festive!

Yuletide Baking

Yule takes place on the Winter Solstice and is the shortest day of the year. This is a time of rest, rejuvenation, and rebirth within nature and within ourselves as well. Also a time where we can indulge a little more and just simply be and enjoy ourselves. 

Yule is a big Sabbat for baking; cookies, cakes, gingerbread, and of course muffins shouldn’t be left out of the mix. Baking is an excellent way to feel cozy inside our homes, connect with our inner kitchen witch, and embrace the long nights that the winter holds. Not to mention, a wonderful way to share that festive holiday cheer. 

If you’d like some more information on Yule correspondences and tradition you can check out my full post HERE. And if you are looking for some ritual ideas you can take a look at this post HERE. 

So without further adieu, let’s get into this eggnog muffin recipe shall we.

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Eggnog Muffins Main Magickal Properties

Food and feasting is always included in Sabbat festivities and is a huge part of Yule. Adding magical meals and baked goods into your celebrations will enrich your day, your rituals, and give you an excuse to cook up some creative and scrumptious  offerings you may not normally be inclined to make.

All foods carry their own energies. Please find here some of the magical properties attached to our eggnog muffins:

Wheat – grounding, abundance, stability

Oats – sustainability, wealth

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

Nutmeg – confidence, good luck, success, prosperity

Vanilla – love, beauty, passion

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

Brown Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

Maple Syrup – love, wealth, joy, prosperity

 

Eggnog Muffin Recipe

Makes 10 – 12 Muffins – Total Time: 45 minutes

  • 1 c. quick oats
  • 1 c. vegan eggnog (I like Oatnog by Earth’s Own)
  • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax mixed with 3 tbsps water) or egg replacer
  • 1/4 c. maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. whole wheat or all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp. holiday sprinkles for topping 

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350 and line or grease your muffin pan.
  2. Stir together oats and eggnog in a large bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Then mix up your flax egg and set aside to thicken. 
  4. After the 10 minutes, add in all wet ingredients and your flax egg into the eggnog oat mixture. Mix to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl mix together all dry ingredients.
  6. Now add your dry ingredients into the wet and stir until all ingredients are combined.
  7. Fill your muffin tins about 3/4 of the way full.
  8. Sprinkle your holiday candies/sprinkles on the tops of the muffins.
  9. Place your muffins in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes (oven times will vary). Insert a toothpick into the centre and when it comes out clean you will know they are done. Mine were perfect in 18 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then place on wire rack to cool fully.

Enjoy for breakfast or serve with coffee/tea, top wth a little butter, and enjoy! 

Nutritional Information (if 12 muffins)

Calories: 165 | Fat: 3g | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fibre: 1.6g

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy the recipe! 

Thoughts!

Do you already have your meals planned out for Yule? Do you have a favourite seasonal recipe you enjoy making?

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

For more inspiration check out my Shop Page! There you will find beautiful user friendly printable grimoire pages on herbs, oils, kitchen witchery, crystals, Sabbats (including Yule!), and much more.

You can also 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 blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Soul Cake Recipe for Samhain: Easy, Vegan, and Delicious

Soul Cakes anyone? Samhain is easily one of the most, if not the most, anticipated holiday in the Wheel of the Year. And no Sabbat is complete without yummy eats, at least in my humble opinion! Few things say Samhain more than traditional, and oh so tasty, soul cakes. And to make things even better, let’s do them up vegan.

These delicious little cakes are sort of a cross between scones and shortbread. My recipe leans more towards scones because I enjoy them soft and moist as opposed to on the crunchier side. Just a preference! 

Soul cakes have much history and magical properties tied to them. So let’s dive right in starting with a bit of soul cake folklore.

What exactly are soul cakes?

Soul cakes are a traditional British treat (small round spiced cookie/cake creations often with nuts and dried fruit) made for both Pagan and Christian traditions, Samhain and All Souls/Saints Day.  For both it is a time of honouring those who have passed on from the realm of the living (if you’d like more info on Samhain check out my post HERE). Soul cakes may have also been adopted by the church as Samhain was. They have much history and tales behind them depending on who you talk to and what you read. As well as various different ways to make them.

Traditionally the cakes were left out as offerings to soothe the spirits that wandered the earth at this time. They were also given to those that went throughout the village singing and offering prayers to each household, then receiving a soul cake in return. They were known as ‘soulers’. This is where modern day trick or treating is said to come from.

Regardless of their exact place of origin they are still tied to this magical and ethereal time of year and are a perfectly seasonal item to incorporate into your own festivities.

Soul Cake Notes

  1. Don’t skip chilling the dough in the fridge. This allows the dough to hydrate, giving you a more even bake and browning. It also firms up the dough, which means it will hold its texture and be less likely to flatten out.
  2. You may add whichever dried fruits you choose.  Cranberries, blueberries and currents work particularly well. 
  3. The amount of cakes you get from the recipe will  depend on the size of cake you choose to make. I prefer a 1″ rollout with a 3″ cutter. This will give you 8 cakes. Some prefer to do a thinner roll or a alternative sized cutter. It really just comes down to preference. 
  4. You may feel free to prepare your dough the day before and store in the fridge overnight saving you time on baking day.
  5. These cakes will keep in an airtight container for about 4 days or you may store them in the fridge to keep for up to 7 days. These types of cakes/biscuits are always better though the fresher they are.
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Soul Cakes and Magickal Samhain

Samhain is a powerful time and soul cakes will add even more magic to the day. You can also set these out as an offering to your ancestors or the spirits passing through.

Adding magical meals into your Sabbat celebration will enrich your day, your rituals, and give you an excuse to cook up some delicious offerings you wouldn’t normally have in your everyday routine. There is really no down side!

Soul Cakes: Main Magickal Properties

Wheat – grounding, abundance, stability

Apple – balance, harmony, protection, healing, health, success, wisdom

Coconut – good luck, protection, purification

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

Vanilla – love, beauty, passion

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

Cane Sugar – love, money, attraction, peace

The dried fruits you use will add additional properties depending on which ones; such as blueberries for strength and abundance or cranberries for protection and positivity.

 

Soul Cake Recipe

Makes 8 – 10 Servings – Total Time: 60 minutes

  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp vegan butter (I like to use Earth Balance)
  • 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax mixed with 3 tbsps water) or egg replacer
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 cups plus 2 tbsp whole wheat or all purpose flour (more for dusting)
  • 2 tbsps shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit and/or nuts of choice (chocolate chips if you’re feeling crazy lol)

Preparation

  1. Cream together the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl and set aside. 
  2. Then mix up your flax egg and set aside to thicken. 
  3. In a separate bowl mix together all wet ingredients adding the flax egg in last. 
  4. Now mix together your dry ingredients and set aside.
  5. Whisk your wet ingredients into your butter and sugar mixture until combined (it will look a little lumpy and weird lol)
  6. Now mix your dry ingredients into your wet mixture in two halves. 
  7. Stir until well combined.
  8. Lastly, mix in your coconut and chosen additions. You may wish to use your hands at this point to get everything together. If dough is still sticky add a bit more flour.
  9. Turn the dough out onto a piece of wax paper, lightly dusted with flour. Knead a few times to form a ball but be careful not to over knead.
  10. Place another piece of wax paper on top of your dough and roll it out to 1″ thick.
  11. Place your dough with the wax paper in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes.
  12. While the dough is chilling preheat the oven to 350 and prepare your baking sheet. You can either lightly grease it or line it with parchment paper.
  13. After the 20 minutes remove the dough from the fridge and cut out your cakes. I like to use a 3 inch round cutter but you can use a different size if you’d prefer.
  14. Once cut, cut a cross into the top of each cake at least 1/8 an inch deep. Then lightly brush the tops with coconut oil or melted butter and sprinkle a bit of cinnamon, brown sugar, or cane sugar over the tops.
  15. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes (times will vary by oven and the size you made your cakes).
  16. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Then place on wire rack to cool fully.

This looks like a lot of steps but they come together easily! They are delicious when eaten still slightly warm. Serve with coffee or tea and top with butter, apple butter, or jam if you want a bit of extra sweetness.

Nutritional Information (if 10, without dried fruit)

Calories: 256 | Fat: 5g | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fibre: 1g

I hope you enjoy this recipe and that they add to your Samhain festivities! If you are still looking for ways to ring in the day check out my post about celebrating Samhain and Halloween HERE.

Thoughts!

Do you already have your food planned out for Samhain? Will this be your first time making Soul Cakes?

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

For more inspiration check out my Shop Page! There you will find beautiful user friendly printable grimoire pages on herbs, oils, kitchen witchery, crystals, Sabbats (including Samhain!), and much more.

You can also 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 blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Easy Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats for Success and Prosperity

What says Autumn more than tasty pumpkin spice everything? It’s most definitely an autumn staple that can be added to so much, including these delicious pumpkin spice overnight oats for an easy, healthy and tasty breakfast.

Autumn is an absolute magical time of year and incorporating its unique flavours into your meals is an excellent way to embrace the season in your day to day life.

Plus, for the kitchen witch in you, these oats are packed with properties for success and prosperity. 

Let’s begin with a little health overview, because these oats are packed with essential vitamins and minerals to keep you energetic and satisfied all morning long.

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats: 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

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

Flaxseed (ground)

  • 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 Genuine Health Organic Fermented Vanilla Protein Powder. It’s delicious, vegan, and with no unpronounceable additives.
  • 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.

Overnight Oats Notes

  1. Don’t omit the ground flaxseed as it helps to absorb the liquid and thicken your oats.
  2. You may add a little more or less liquid to go with your preference of desired consistency. I sometimes like to add a little coconut kefir just before eating to add a bit of a creamy texture.
  3. Different protein powders WILL change the taste. The Vanilla Genuine Health one is the absolute best tasting I have found, EVER. And by a lot. You can also omit the protein powder entirely and add in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract instead.
  4. Overnight oats are super versatile! You can switch up the milks, flavour options and toppings easily, so experiment and have fun.
  5. Many people say to consume your oats within a day of making them but I prepare mine in advance for 3 -4 days at a time and on the third and fourth day they are still delicious.
  6. Overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed up. They choice is yours! I generally eat mine straight out of the fridge. It really doesn’t get any easier to grab a quick breakfast. 
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A Touch of Magic in the Morning

Food is magick. It’s nice to harness the properties of your chosen foods at meal time or meal prep time. Kitchen witchery is a powerful form of everyday magic. 

These overnight oats are no exception and have some amazing magickal properties attached to them.

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats: Main Magickal 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 oats, 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 Overnight Oats Recipe

Makes 1 Serving – Total Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • 1/3 cup rolled oats    
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice blend
  • 1/4 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder                                                    
  • 1/3 cup oat milk (or other milk of your choice)
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • Optional toppings: granola, bananas, nuts, nut butter, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips, coconut kefir. Add your toppings just before eating.

Preparation

  1. Add all dry ingredients into an 8 ounce glass jar (mason jars work great). 
  2. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add in all wet ingredients.
  4. Once again, stir until well combined.
  5. Place on the lid and put into the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours. These are perfect to meal prep the day before so they are ready for you in the morning.

Nutritional Information (without optional toppings)

Calories: 274 | Fat: 6g | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 16g | Fibre: 6.5g

Thoughts!

Do you already make overnight oats in your regular routine? Are you a kitchen witch at heart?

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

For more inspiration check out my shop page! There you will find beautiful user friendly printable grimoire pages on herbs, oils, kitchen witchery, crystals, Sabbats, my Seasonal Witch E-books, and much more.

You can also 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 blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Mabon Activities: 42 Ways to Celebrate this Special Day

Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox, is a most anticipated seasonal change! Mabon signifies that fall has officially arrived! A favourite season for many a witch. If you are still planning your Mabon/Autumn Equinox activities you’ll want to keep on reading.

Mabon is the second harvest celebration of the year and coincides with the Autumn Equinox. This is a season to celebrate life and death, and is often referred to as the season of the witch. For more complete Mabon/Autumn Equinox details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

Celebrating the Start of the Autumn Season

This is a time of balance, reflection, and honouring the cycle of life. It is a day filled with feelings of gratitude, appreciation, and joy. And there are just so many ways for you to celebrate!

This is also a wonderful time of year to focus your energies inward towards personal growth and manifestation. So, to start off the season, this post includes 42 Mabon activities that are accessible, fun, and honour well this special change of season to help make your day a festive one. Pick one, two or twenty-five, whatever works!

Autumn is truly a magical time of year. Indulge, embrace, and enjoy the energies in all that you do!

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42 Simple and Satisfying Ways to Celebrate Mabon

  1. Perform a ritual to honour Mother Earth and this darker part of the year
  2. Perform a gratitude ritual
  3. Write a journal entry about what Mabon means to you
  4. Perform a home protection ritual
  5. Do a home cleansing
  6. Perform a ritual to release negativity
  7. Fill a cornucopia 
  8. Build your Mabon Altar
  9. Roast corn on the cob
  10. Craft a prosperity jar
  11. Host a Mabon dinner
  12. Bake bread
  13. Go apple picking
  14. Visit a pumpkin patch
  15. Do a Mabon Oracle or Tarot card reading
  16. Go hiking and spend time in nature
  17. Bake apple or pumpkin pie
  18. Spend time with loved ones
  19. Enjoy seasonal veggies from your local farmers market
  20. Purge what is no longer serving you
  21. Make an offering to a deity associated with Autumn such as Mabon, Modron, or Demeter
  22. Watch the sunset
  23. Burn incense of Frankincense or Sage
  24. Do a meditation with Clear Quartz for cleansing and balance
  25. Perform a spell for peace and harmony within
  26. Brew a cinnamon apple simmer pot
  27. Enjoy a Mabon tea blend
  28. Craft a charm for abundance
  29. Adorn yourself in the colours of Mabon such orange, yellow, red, or brown
  30. Craft a Mabon oil or herb blend
  31. Journal Prompt: What are your top 3 intentions for the Autumn season?
  32. Commit to making a healthy change in your life
  33. Commit to learning something new
  34. Perform a reflection ritual
  35. Make apple cider
  36. Donate or volunteer at a local food bank
  37. Work on your grimoire or start one
  38. Sprinkle fall touches around your home
  39. Attend a fall fair or festival
  40. Collect some fall gifts from nature (acorns, pine cones, coloured leaves, etc.)
  41. Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte or dark chocolate mocha
  42. Allow yourself time for self-care to rest and reset your body, mind, and spirit

So, how will you be celebrating this Mabon day? Remember to relax, enjoy, show gratitude, connect with nature, and make it memorable for YOU. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet? 

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 my shop page! My Mabon Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more. Or take a peak at my Autumn Kitchen Witch E-book for tons of seasonal inspiration!

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Sending many blessings for a magical Mabon and Autumn Season!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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A Witch’s Morning Routine: How to Start Your Day with Magic

Mornings can be stressful or busy but finding a few minutes to start your day with a magical morning routine can make all the difference! 

Setting some intentions with your coffee (or tea!), a little journaling, a card pull or meditation, there are lots of ways to get your day off on the right foot and with a touch of magic to boot. 

You can spend 5 minutes or a full hour if you are lucky enough to have the time. Work with what you have! 

So let’s discuss a few ways to accomplish setting your day up for success, but first some proven benefits!

Benefits of a Morning Routine

There are tons of wellness benefits to having a consistent routine planned to start your day; mentally, physically, and spiritually. 

Creating this routine will help to set the tone for how you want your day to go. You’ll be more focused, positive, and less stressed if you are able to take a few minutes for yourself, centre, and create a little magic. And you deserve that!

Here are just some of the benefits to a morning routine: 

  • Prepare your mind and body for the day in front of you.
  • Lower stress and anxiety.
  • Enable your ability to focus and be productive.
  • Improve energy levels.
  • Gain confidence.
  • Elevate mood.
  • More efficient brain function.
  • Increase connection to your spiritual self.
  • Gain insight into your true self.
  • Provide a sense of control for the day.
  • Helps to encourage healthy habits.

Now keep on reading for ideas of things to include in your own morning routine.

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Magical Morning Routine Ideas

Rise when your alarm goes off and try not to hit snooze too many times.

Hitting the snooze too many times can actually make you more tired, less enthusiastic about your day, and usually you wished you hadn’t hit it. Well maybe just once is okay!

Recite 3 affirmations for your day before getting out of bed.

Before even getting out of bed close your eyes and recite to yourself three things you would like to manifest in your day. It could be happiness, abundance, success, anything that will help you have a positive and motivated attitude first thing in the morning.

Give your body a morning stretch.

We are all stiff first thing in the morning. Take even 20 seconds and stretch out those muscles that will be working hard for you all day long.

Add a glass of magical lemon water to your morning routine.

Warm lemon water helps to stimulate digestion and is alkalizing to the body. Not to mention, it carries properties of longevity, clarity, and happiness.

Have a healthy breakfast such as a power smoothie or oatmeal.

Starting your day with the appropriate fuel is incredibly important to help set the stage for a healthy day in front of you. You will feel accomplished and energetic knowing you fed your body well. 

And breakfast foods have some wonderful magical properties like oats for wealth or blueberries for peace and abundance. Never miss an opportunity to utilize your magic!

Set intentions for the day with your morning beverage.

I like to do coffee intention setting in the morning before starting my day. That first drink of coffee is a really relaxing moment (for me anyways! Lol.), so I use it to my advantage.

Assure you’re feeling calm and relaxed and as you sip your morning beverage think about what you would like to accomplish in your day. Take just a couple minutes of quiet, uninterrupted time sipping your beverage and focusing on these intentions.

Perform a meditation.

Starting your day with a meditation can be extremely beneficial for balancing and centring yourself for the day ahead. Meditating in the morning also encourages relaxation, mental clarity, and focus which can lead to a more productive and joyful day.

Do a morning workout.

Workouts are one of the best ways to boost your mood, increase confidence, improve your physical health, and give you an energy boost to start your day. If you have the time get in a quick bit of exercise, even just 15 minutes of movement can get your day on the right track. 

Make it a part of your magical practice by burning incense, enchanting your water, or placing crystals around your space.

Do a daily card pull.

A daily card pull, either oracle or tarot, can provide just the right amount of insight and clarity to make your day as successful as it can be.

Spend a few minutes journaling.

Journaling is an incredible way to release negativity, focus your thoughts, and ease a stressful mind. It can also help to focus your energies and thoughts towards what you wish to accomplish during the day and even weeks to come.

Choose which crystals you will wear.

I always love matching the crystals I wear with the intentions I have for the day. I also have a couple of staples that are worn each day without fail.

Glamour magick blends in seamlessly with a morning routine.

While you are doing your hair or putting on make-up focus your thoughts and visualize how you want to see yourself; confident, strong, intelligent, beautiful. If you see yourself in a certain light others will as well.

Glamour magic can help you reflect these desires onto the world and your inner self resulting in higher productivity,  increased happiness, and more confidence.

Burn an incense that matches your intentions.

While you’re meditating, or getting ready, choose an incense that matches your intentions and burn it while you move through your routine. Allow it’s plant properties to invigorate your mind, soothe your soul, and provide an extra boost of power to manifest your desired day.

Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Magical Morning Routine

Now this list may seem like a lot so don’t think you have to include every single item in your routine. Pick the ones that really speak to you and if some days you only have time to include one or two things that is okay! Do them with full commitment. Including one thing is always better than scrapping your routine all together. 

This is for you, to improve your day, and the things you include should resonate with you. Any amount of time you can take for yourself is time very well spent.

Final thoughts.

Do you have a morning routine already? Or are there things on the list that has inspired you to start one?

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

For more inspiration check out my shop page! There you will find beautiful user friendly printable grimoire pages on herbs, oils, kitchen witchery, crystals, Sabbats, and much more.

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Sending many blessings!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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Lammas Activities: 41 Ways to Celebrate this Special Day

Lammas, or Lughnasadh, is a turn of the wheel filled with blessings and gratitude! Lammas is one of the four Celtic Fire Festivals and a much anticipated day in the Pagan calendar. If you are still planning your Lammas/Lughnasadh activities you’ll want to keep on reading.

Lammas is the first harvest celebration of the year, followed by Mabon and Samhain. Harvest season is upon us and we’re at the midway point between the Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox. A very exciting time for those who simply can’t wait for Autumn to arrive. For more Lammas/Lughnasadh details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

Celebrating the First of the Harvest Festivals

This is a time to honour nature, the sun, and to show gratitude for all of life’s blessings. It is a day filled with joy and vibrancy. And there are so many ways for you to celebrate!

Hopefully you will have the full day to indulge and enjoy the festivities but even if not, there will be things on this list of 41 Lammas activities that are easy, satisfying, joy filled  and very easy to tailor to your own preference to help you ring in the day. Pick one or a dozen, whatever works!

August, and the harvest season is a beautiful time in nature. I hope you enjoy and honour it well.

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41 Simple and Satisfying Ways to Celebrate Lammas

  1. Perform a ritual to honour the land
  2. Perform Sun magick
  3. Write a journal entry about what Lammas means to you
  4. Perform an abundance ritual
  5. Learn a new skill
  6. Bake bread
  7. Pick wild flowers 
  8. Build your Lammas Altar
  9. Enjoy fresh berries
  10. Craft a corn doll
  11. Share a meal outside with friends
  12. Have a BBQ
  13. Spend time in nature
  14. Show gratitude
  15. Do a Lammas Oracle or Tarot card reading
  16. Make an offering to nature
  17. Go apple or berry picking
  18. Bake berry pies
  19. Head to a Farmers Market
  20. Do an outdoor meditation
  21. Watch the sunrise
  22. Burn incense of Chamomile, Rosemary, or Eucalyptus
  23. Do a meditation with Peridot.
  24. Perform a house blessing or cleansing
  25. Craft a cinnamon broom
  26. Enjoy a Lammas tea blend
  27. Honour a deity associated with the day such as Lugh, Cerridwen, or Rhiannon
  28. Wear the colours of Lammas such orange, yellow, green, or brown
  29. Craft a Lammas oil or herb blend
  30. Journal Prompt: What is something you would like to manifest more of in your life as we move through the harvest festivals?
  31. Learn about your local land
  32. Perform candle magic
  33. Listen to music and dance
  34. Make yeast cakes
  35. Craft homemade jam
  36. Donate to a local shelter or community food bank
  37. Play games
  38. Read poetry
  39. Attend a local fair or festival
  40. Set up a kitchen altar
  41. Decorate the home with wheat, corn, and sunflowers

So, how many will you do this August 1st? Remember to enjoy every moment, give thanks for your blessings honour Mother Earth, and make it special for YOU. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet? 

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

For more Lammas inspiration check out my shop page! My Lammas Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

You can also 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!

Have a beautiful, blessed Lammas friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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5 Simple Foods to Boost the Immune System

How can I boost my immune system? I think we have all thought this more than usual over the past year. We all want to keep our bodies strong and free from illness and a robust immune system is a key part of this picture.

The moments when our immune system is a bit run down is prime time for colds and other undesirable conditions take hold. 

We should try our best, while still living our lives, to have our wellness at the forefront of our minds. And there are tons of things we can do to help keep our immune systems working for for us. What we eat happens to play an enormous part in that.

So I’ve put together a list of 5 super foods you should definitely add into your weekly food rotation. 

Let’s begin!

5 Simple Foods to Boost the Immune System, plus 2 more!

1 – Red Bell Peppers

While citrus fruits are wonderful sources of Vitamin C,  the red bell pepper has ‘em all beat. At least when it comes to Vitamin C content. Yes, even oranges.  

Vitamin C helps with the production of white blood cells. White blood cells are uber important for warding off infections in the body.  And since our body does not store Vitamin C you need to get some in each and every day.

Enjoy those peppers raw for optimal benefits! 

2 – Turmeric

Turmeric is a well-known super food at this point.

This little spice has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties making it awesome for upping your immunity game.

Add some to your stir-fries, tofu scrambles, tea or lattes.

The benefits are not easily absorbed however. For best results have yours along side a healthy fat such as olive oil and black pepper.

3 – Green Tea

Green tea is filled with polyphenols (namely flavonoids and EGCG). Polyphenols are robust plant antioxidants believed to strengthen the immune system.

I strive to have one green tea a day, with lemon. Without the lemon I actually really dislike the taste of green tea lol.  I am not a natural tea drinker so having one a day is super hard (please just give me coffee!). 

But the benefits are so great I do try my best. So fill up those cups, it’s tea time!

4 – Mushrooms! All the mushrooms!

Mushrooms are a favourite in our house, so how convenient that they are also insanely healthy for you!

They have long been used for medicinal purposes and general health. Mushrooms can help keep colds, flus and infections at bay. Studies have shown that they have anti-viral and antibacterial affects.  

Be creative with your cooking, in my opinion, they are good in pretty much everything!

You can also indulge in mushroom coffee which will also have you reaping the benefits of these super little fungis. 

5 – Broccoli

I love broccoli, cooked, raw, stir-fried, steamed, and any which way you chop it 😛

It’s also chalk full of vitamins and minerals that will work to help keep that immune system nice and robust all the live long day.  

We’ve got Vitamins A, C, & E as well as fibre and, of course, antioxidants. Once again, raw is best!

But really just eat it, your body will thank you 🙂

Honourable Mentions: Ginger & Garlic

Couldn’t end without mentioning these 2 powerhouse foods.

Garlic’s sulphur containing properties play a key role in its ability to aid the immune system. And it has long been used for such. 

While ginger may assist the body in fighting inflammation. Inflammation plays a large role in a weakened immune system. Aside from that it is also contains anti-oxidants. Another crucial component in immune health. 

Cook with them, drink them up, sit back and reap the benefits! 

Final Notes.

And of course make sure to catch those z’s, stay well hydrated, exercise and practice good personal hygiene! 

Thank you for reading pixies!

Sending you all healthy jujus to get you through these remaining days of winter. Stay strong, Spring is upon us! 

What do you think?

Do you have a favourite superfood you like to enjoy? I would love to hear it!

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Blessed be pixie dolls. 

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

Disclaimer – This post was written for educational and informative purposes only and is not intended to treat, cure, diagnose, or prevent any disease. I am not a doctor. Always consult your primary care physician or naturopathic doctor before making any significant changes to your health routine or diet.

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Beltane Activities: 41 Ways to Celebrate this Special Day

Beltane is a beautiful and uplifting turn of the wheel! And one of the most anticipated days in the Pagan calendar. If you are still planning your Beltane activities you’ll want to keep on reading.

Beltane is the mid-point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, one of the four Celtic Fire Festivals, and one of only two times in the year where the veil between worlds is thinned (the other being Samhain). For more Beltane details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.

Celebrate the Beauty of the Earth

This is a time to honour nature, life and all its pleasures, and fertility. A most joyous day indeed and there are so many ways for you to celebrate!

Ideally the day is yours to just enjoy and indulge as much as you wish! Unfortunately, in modern society that is often just not the case so here I give you a list of 41 Beltane activities that are simple, joyful, and super flexible to help you ring in the day. Pick one or a dozen, whatever works!

May is a stunning month in nature, let’s kick it off good and proper this year. Here we go!

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41 Simple and Satisfying Ways to Celebrate Beltane

  1. Get some fresh blooms for your home
  2. Add Beltane touches to your altar
  3. Write a journal entry about what Beltane means to you
  4. Perform an abundance ritual
  5. Sit outside and give thanks to Mother Earth for all she provides us
  6. Show yourself some love and indulge in your favourite things
  7. Plant something
  8. Make a list of ways you can live more sustainably
  9. Connect with your loved ones
  10. Craft a mini May Pole
  11. Prepare a special Beltane meal
  12. Have a ritual bath with flowers
  13. Spend time in a park, garden, or forest if it’s accessible to you
  14. Take a walk around your neighbourhood with renewed appreciation
  15. Do a Beltane Oracle or Tarot card reading
  16. Clean up litter in your neighbourhood
  17. Wear flowers in your hair or make a flower crown
  18. Craft a floral wreath
  19. Make lemonade
  20. Decorate your home with coloured ribbons
  21. Leave an offering out for the fae
  22. Dress up like a faery for the day
  23. Do an outdoor meditation
  24. Watch the sunrise
  25. Light a candle for cleansing and protection, your own mini Beltane fire
  26. Bake some bannocks, oat cakes, or cookies
  27. Dance
  28. Toast to your ancestors
  29. Practice divination
  30. Donate your unwanted items to charity
  31. Burn incense of Sandalwood, Lemon, or Frankincense
  32. Do a Rose Quartz meditation
  33. Make flower baskets for your friends or neighbours
  34. Perform a house cleansing
  35. Enjoy a Beltane tea blend
  36. Honour a deity associated with the day such as Cernunnos, Demeter, Danu, or Brigid
  37. Wear the colours of Beltane such as red, pink, green, or brown
  38. Craft a Beltane oil or herb blend
  39. Journal Prompt: What would you like to manifest as we move throughout these warmer months?
  40. Perform a grounding ritual
  41. Spread the love and joy as much as possible

So, how many will you do this May 1st? Remember to have lots of fun, bask in the happy energy that fills the day, and make it special for YOU. 

Final thoughts.

Do you have your festivities for the year planned yet? 

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

For more Beltane inspiration check out my shop page! My Beltane Bundle includes correspondences, rituals, recipe, traditions, and more!

You can also 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!

Have a beautiful, blessed Beltane friend!

Yours in health and magick,

Krystle xo

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