Hey babes,

There is so much pain and uncertainty in the world right now—and if you're feeling overwhelmed, we are right there with you. It is hard to know what to do, how to show up, or where to direct our energy. But we believe in the power of small, intentional, imperfect actions. We believe in community care, and in doing something, anything, we can. The most important thing we can do is band together in community. Hope & Pleasure are siblings to Grief, and we are here to remind you that joy, art, pleasure, and softness are still possible- and necessary while we take action to build the world we want to see.

We will be closed on Friday, Jan 30th in solidarity with the national strike. Everyone's role in resisting is different, but there is always a place for you, and your action is powerful. Some ways you might consider participating:

❤️‍🔥 Find an action near you. Resources for that can be found HERE and HERE. 

❤️‍🔥 Tell your Congress Rep to abolish ICE! Instructions and an email template can be found HERE 

❤️‍🔥 Shut Down Hilton Hotels for hosting ICE! Folks are making reservations and cancelling them last minute before charges go through. More info on that HERE

❤️‍🔥 Bring supplies to community pantries, or take some supplies to cook a meal for your neighbors.

❤️‍🔥 Use cash anywhere you are spending money to make sure the credit card companies don't get any money during the shutdown, and prioritize your local small businesses wherever possible.

❤️‍🔥 Have a cup of tea and be with community, check on your neighbors, and foster connection.

We will be back open on Saturday at 11am, and ready to get you the magical tools you need. Join us for psychic readings with Tieara from 12-4pm, check out the wall of dry herbs to build a tea blend that soothes your heart, and give yourself permission to move slowly. Our wish is for the shop space to feel like a place where you can take a deep breath, share a conversation and know you're not alone, and get the tools you need for creating pleasure in whatever ways you can — because making space for pleasure is a radical act, and one of the best gifts you can give yourself and the world around you.

Community is the crucial foundation for the ride ahead, and the Seagrape Babes Community exists as an oracle of witchy experience. This is a free space that is what the witches make it; a place to celebrate magic and joy, a place to ask questions, a place to foster and tend to community. We'll be closing the doors on February 14th, so if this is something your heart needs come on in!

We love you, and we've got this. 

With solidarity,

Rue + the Seagrape Witches 

A Ritual for Dispelling Grief

Where do you feel grief in your body? It is often carried in the lungs. You might notice a tight, constricting sensation in the throat, or perhaps a deep aching in your chest. The gentleness of touch is a powerful tool to bring movement to energy feeling trapped. Use this ritual to bring yourself back into your body and back to a grounded place. 

For this ritual you will need: 

A cleansing herb wand, room spray, or diffuser blend (Head Witch is great for this with the earthy tones)

A massage oil (lavender is the original soothing ally) 

Any tools that make you feel warm, safe, cozy. (blankets, pillows, tea, etc.) 

Cleanse your space with your scent magic of choice and make yourself comfortable. Allow the scent of the smoke or essential oils to provide you with a sensory anchor to ground into. Settle into your body, taking slow intentional breaths. Focus on the way the scent fills your lungs, how it settles over your skin. Visualize the scent landing gently on you and creating a barrier of safety around you. You are protected and held. 

Imagine it as a color that feels safe for you, and as you work through the next portion visualize that color of safety surrounding you if tender emotions come up. 

Place a dropperful of oil into your hands and slowly start massaging the crook of your neck where neck meets shoulders. Move slowly, gently, firmly, whatever your body is asking for. Do your muscles feel sore? Stiff? Achy? Greet the sensations that arrive and try asking your body to release. With every exhale, imagine the tension wooshing out. Slowly work your way towards your chest. Move slowly, intimately, with curiosity. Do you feel any supressed emotion? Hold your hand flat against your chest for a moment. How would it feel to exhale loudly and strongly? Give yourself a count of 5 exhales and dispell as much of that stuck emotion as you can. 

Navigating emotions like grief and frustration can be challenging. Give yourself space to move slowly and gently, and remember as always it's a-ok to stop anything that doesn't feel good. Give yourself space reflect the feelings that came up, and challenge yourself to reach out to a loved one to share your experience 💗