The tradition of wassailing is thought to predate the Norman conquest in 1066. The purpose is to appease the cider apple trees and to scare away evil spirits to ensure a good harvest of fruit in the Autumn.

In the last 48 hrs more than one person has reached out to me about spells and rituals to let go and to ground.

As winter rolls in here are some meditations of snow, winter and snowy goddesses!

Autumn Equinox or Mabon

Northern Hemisphere: September 21/22 Southern Hemisphere: March 21/22

Welcome! this is the text from my first live meditation on Insight Timer. I wanted to share the info - which you’ll also find in my upcoming book Yin Magic.

Tonight will see the full corn moon in the sky in the northern hemisphere but last year it would have been the Harvest moon in September. Here’s why:

I am beyond thrilled that book no.2 is now available for pre-order!

I’ve written my second book on yoga and magic, and a beautiful human I know who is training to be a yoga teacher asked me recently to recommend some yoga books written by women - as the required reading for her course featured only books written by men.

So, Here is a list of yoga books by women! Because for many reasons, I think we need them more than ever right now (and always)

Namaste. X

As we face the last week of April Here are a few inspiring and soothing reads that you may find interesting

With my latest youtube videos, I've used the 4 elements as my inspiration.

That’s Leftover Pesto!

So after having the essence of pesto making explained to me - I find I can almost always whip up a pesto.

I’ve said many times that you don’t NEED any kit to practice yoga at home, just a little space upon a floor.

However - if you should WANT to create your space, and there can be a lovely sense of order in creating and claiming your special sanctuary space.

These are what I personally recommend. I’ve used amazon links as they are still running and delivering!

Tonight is the new moon; a chance to rest and retreat. Perfect perhaps that our first official day of Lockdown in the UK is today. I hope you can find comfort under the dark skies tonight.

Here are just a few thoughts while the news is fresh on our minds…..

Many solar deities are depicted as male, as it is common to represent the power of the moon with the divine feminine, and the energy of the sun with the divine masculine. However, the sun can be a feminine force, and there are some awesome solar goddesses lighting up the sky…