A catch up!
... and some Autumn Equinox Magic xxx
Hello, my loves,
Whoaaaa, it's been a while since I last sent a message out on here!
I was just looking at my notes and realised I had started writing this Substack back in August, while I was on the train home from Edinburgh Festival.
I was on such a high after running around to see shows, laughing until my belly ached, crying, and giving standing ovations to the powerful performances.
I was buzzing with inspiration!
….and then upon my return I got sick, totally knocked out and then I hit burn out pretty hard.
OH NO!!
Going from feeling so inspired and alive to being sick, bored, and a bit lonely reminded me of one of my favourite quotes by L.R. Knost:
"Life is amazing. And then it’s awful. And then it’s amazing again. And in between the amazing and the awful, it’s ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That’s just living—heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it’s breathtakingly beautiful."
Sums it all up perfectly!
On the bright side, moments like this force you to slow down and take stock.
They give you space to reevaluate things.
One of the things I had to reconsider was lightening my load. I had been feeling so guilty about not writing on here and letting down those who subscribed. It was weighing on me heavily. When I started this Substack, I had all these big plans—monthly rituals on Zoom, weekly letters—but the truth is, I can't keep up with that pace.
So, I’ve issued refunds to my paid subscribers (if you're a paid subscriber and didn’t receive an email from me, please let me know).
But don’t worry—I’m still here, still writing. Just a bit more as and when.
If you feel called to support the me and enjoy these emails or practice the magic spells that I share you can buy me a coffee for £3 HERE
… And, Who knows—once candle season and my current writing project are done, I might get back into a more regular flow on here.
Now, for the big news of this message…
DRUM ROLL 🥁
My Oracle Cards are about to be out in the world!!
You can pre-order them [here].
And to celebrate, on the 10th of October, I’m hosting a little soirée in the evening in East London.
If you’ve been part of the Mama Moon HQ crew (or have always wanted to come but never made it) email me an RSVP to : hello@mamamooncandles.com
and, I’ll send details out to you next week. ( EXCITING!!!)
I hope you all had a beautiful Autumn Equinox.
The energy right now is all about reflection and introspection.
This whole month can be a time for ritual and preparation, as we get ready to relax into our inner worlds for winter. As the trees shed their leaves, what do you want to release as we head into the darker months?
This is the perfect time to begin or deepen your journaling practice.
To set the scene, I recommend waking up a little earlier, making a warm drink, and journaling by candlelight while it’s still dark outside…
Personally, doing this makes the dark mornings way more manageable for me!
Ask yourself: What do you wish to unburden as we move into the quiet of winter?
If you're feeling ready to release something that’s been weighing you down, here’s a ritual you can try:
Summarise what you want to release into one word and carve it on a black candle, horizontally.
Light the candle, and write out what you want to release on paper in more detail.
Burn the paper with the candles flame, and let the ashes fall in the bowl, then blow the candle out
Tip a some water over it
Snap the candle in half and drop it into a bowl.
Throw three handfuls of salt into the bowl, covering the candle, while saying:
“I call on powers far and near,
To banish what’s not welcome here.
By earth and fire, wind and sea,
I cast out what’s not meant for me.
With light and shadow, strong and clear,
Be gone from now, and disappear.So mote it be.”
wrap in something black and chuck it away in someone else’s bin.
Cleanse your space with rosemary, sage or camphor .. Or my Bodyguard Incense
You may also want to take a cleansing bath with the juice of a lemon and a few cups of salt. Or, create a scrub with the juice of a lemon, a large handful of salt, and half a cup of olive oil.
( this scrub is sooooo good, do it before bed and I promise in the morning you will feel like new!!)
Personally, my favourite candle to burn during this time is Divine Guidance, scented with tobacco and oak—two of the most powerful plants of the season and potent for inner work and awakeing your intuition.
If you enjoyed this email and wish to share an energy exchange for these spells, you can buy me a coffee HERE
Sending love always, Semra X
PS I made a load of mini candles and they are in an amber jars ( long story!)
But as an Autumn Equinox treat, I will pop one in for free with all orders over £50.00
They are available in Love Manifestation and Moon Ritual if you have a preference add it to the order notes, or let me tune in and choose for you!
( limited while stock lasts )
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