New Moon in Pisces 

Today's new moon in Pisces is a siren song. Allow yourself to be lulled, drawn, and sunk. The dark moon is a time for drifting, so move as the sea does. Prepare to release all that's been anchoring you in place for the past season—it's time to embrace your own natural rhythms without fear. Pisces knows when and when not to fight the current, and when to surrender to the forces that surround them, cradle them, push and pull at them. This lunation is here to remind you that not everything is in your power. Give over to your intuitive wisdom this new moon; what's calling you deeper? Where are you being asked to slow down, let go, and make room? What are you ready to transcend?

Pisces is the final sign in the journey of the zodiac, coinciding with the end of the dark season, and the transition into spring. Because Pisces sits at the end of the wheel of the year, poised between past and future, death and rebirth, this sign is more wise than any other. A dark moon in Pisces is the ideal time to reckon with duality, boundaries, crossroads, and balance—the in-between places are where Pisces makes their home, and they're a willing guide in transitional periods. This new moon, take some time to reflect on the areas of your life that need to be unmoored, let loose, and allowed to flow again. What would it mean for you to untether yourself completely from fear, and expand joyfully into surrender?

Show yourself deep, unrelenting empathy during this period, babe. What is it you need to hear from yourself? What words of wisdom, comfort, and understanding can you offer up? Pisces has a watery heart—if hurt is welling up for you this lunation, lean into it. Ask it questions. Don't run from the tide; walk into it with eyes wide open. 

If you've been craving community, the doors to our private coven, Seagrape Babes are now open for a limited time. The group is a soft landing spot for beginner witches, and those looking to deepen their practice with community, accountability, events, and so much more. Once you join, you'll have access to the coven and 3+ years worth of resources. If you are hungry to learn, the Workshop Babe tier is the perfect place to dive into monthly workshop recordings that are not available to the general community.

As we inch toward the Spring Equinox, the Babes are the perfect place to unfurl. Join us and dive right into all the amazing magic:

• Spring Equinox: Cultivating Growth & Welcoming Renewal recording
• 3/20 LIVE CommuniTEA zoom meeting (exclusive to babes!)
• 3/23 Witch of All Trades Skill-share (free to babes!)
• 4/6 Community Tarot Circle: Tender Heart (free to babes!)
• 4/7 LIVE zoom Seagrape After Dark: Developing Sensuality (exclusive to babes!)

Dear Beloved Friends and Magical Babes,

Can you believe it? Nine whole years of Seagrape Apothecary magic in Portland (and actually 15 years of the brand's existance!!)! 🎂🌿 It's been an incredible journey filled with beautiful community tending, so much herbal medicine and magic, all the good smells, and endless inspiration. Now, it's time to raise our glasses (filled with herbal tea, of course!) and celebrate this milestone in style!

You are cordially invited to Seagrape Apothecary's 9th Shop Anniversary Celebration! 🎉✨

xoxo,

Maria

New on the Blog: Mirror Magic for the Beginner Witch: Embrace Your Divine Self Through Dreaming

Mirror Magic, an ancient practice intertwined with the essence of self-discovery and empowerment, serves as a gateway to understanding our innermost selves. For the beginner witch stepping into the realms of magic and spirituality, mirror spells offer a profound opportunity to connect with one's own essence and claim space in the world.

"What is a mirror spell, you ask?" Mirror Magic, deeply rooted in old mystical traditions, invites us to peer into the depths of our souls, offering clarity, self-witnessing, and love to the being that needs it the most: ourselves. In the simple act of gazing upon our reflection, we embark on a journey of self-love and introspection, infused with intentional magic that amplifies its transformative power.

Before delving into mirror magic, it's essential to prepare your sacred space. Ground yourself in the magical realm, and cleanse your mirror with a clean cloth, clearing away both physical dust and the lingering energies of days past. Treat this act not merely as a ritual but as a consecration of the mirror as a potent magical tool.

There are various methods of mirror magic that you can explore, whether seated or standing, using a full-length mirror or a compact one. Below, we present a simple yet powerful mirror ritual for beginners:

Read more + try your own Mirror Reflection Ritual

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