“In English folklore, the spirit of the harvested field was often depicted as a hare—the last creature to leave the stubbled ground. To cut the final sheaf of corn was to conclude the harvest, and charms made from it were hung in homes to
“The morning mists lift slowly now; autumnal sunshine gleams on hedgerows and orchards bursting with crops. The last golden rays of summer have departed to make way for the russets, bronzes and ochres of autumn.” From Kitchen Witch: Food,
“Once a feast on Samhain night might be called a ‘dumb supper’—a silent meal to honour those no longer with us. Candles are lit, and the table is laden with seasonal foods, each dish placed with memory and love. The light of t
“This season is one of bonfires: Samhain and Bonfire Night, where we gather and bring a lightness into the season that rolls into darkness. The circle is open, but never broken.” — Enchanted Journeys: Guided Meditations for Magical