August News from The Witch’s Therapist
Happy Leo New Moon, folks! I’m Megan Woods, a psychotherapist here at The Witch’s Therapist, supporting you through this mid-summer passage with some wise words, archetypal resources and plant allies.
Books & Tea
Book: I read this book last winter, but I wanted to share it here as I’ve found it to be very relevant to many of my clients at this time: Take Back the Magic by Perdita Finn. This book is an engaging brew of autobiography and practical magic for those interested in developing a relationship with the Dead. According to Finn, the Dead do not merely want to be honoured and celebrated, but are eager to be allies in a reciprocal relationship with us living folk.
Tea: Lately I’ve been enjoying a blend of locally harvested yarrow tea with a pouch of chamomile before bed. Yarrow is such a versatile herb to both ward off illness and promote digestion.
Mini Tarot Reading
What are we engaging with this month? Page of Swords is inviting us to speak up and speak out, as it feels right for each of us to do. Whether having a difficult conversation with a loved one, or building our confidence to present a workshop or teach, our voice matters.
Which card can support us this month? 2 of Cups reminds us that if we look deep inside, we may find the ability to bring love to those parts of ourselves that we find difficult to accept. Just having the intention to send love to ourselves is a powerful practice.
The Tarot of the Holy Spectrum deck by Chase Vorhees
What Inspired me This Month
Plant magic is all around us at the moment. Wisely harvesting from wild land near my home as well as communing with the beautiful colours and smells of nature at this time of year is soothing to my nervous system. Remember to be reciprocal and offer something in return, like semah (tobacco), crystals, good thoughts, words of thanks or songs.
Practical Astrology
As we begin this Leo Moon-th, let us remember to connect to the spirit of the inner child that lives within us. Who is this child? Are they shy or loud and expressive? There is support in the heavens to help rekindle your flame of authentic self-expression on your own terms and tap into the unique pathway to nurturing creativity.
Work Updates
There is a cauldron's call sounding in the late summer days inviting us to deepen and we at The Witch’s Therapist still have the capacity to support a few more clients with this deepening. If you’ve been thinking about trying magical therapy, use the courage of this Leo New Moon to get started. Maggie, Santyna and Megan all have space for at least one more client each. You can reply to this email or shoot us a message using our contact form.
There are also 2 more openings for the psychedelic healing retreat that Maggie is supporting. If you are interested, more details can be found here.
Lastly, Maggie will be running an in-person bookclub for those living in London, Ontario. This hasn't been announced to the public yet (pretty graphic and all that will be posted next week on social media but because you are on my newsletter, you get first access to the sign up).
Upcoming Spiritual & Aligned Events
August 11
Psychedelics and Religion: A Conversation Circle
Hamilton, ON
This is a space to discuss anything and everything related to the intersection or integration of our psychedelic and religious experiences.
August 21
Witchess of London: Meet & Greet
London, ON
This is a private facebook group event but anyone in London can join the group. The group is holding a meet and greet for those who identify as a witch.
ept 10 - Nov 26
Ancestral Lineage Healing
Online course
The practice of learning how to connect with our ancestors – to really speak to them and understand their wisdom – reveals this to us. Join us and remember how to listen and to trust. Through inclusive, well-crafted teachings and guided practices, explore living in conscious relationship with the many generations who came before you. The course is appropriate both for beginners and those with years of experience in the terrain of family and ancestral healing.
As we become more aware of events, I will continue to post them on Instagram so please give us a follow.
And of course, we'd love to hear from you! So if you'd like to reply to this e-mail with thoughts on your favourite books and teas, the activism you're engaging in, or to let us know about an aligned spiritual event in Ontario, we would love that.
With love,
Maggie, Megan, & Santyna
