Life often refines us through challenge. Truly, the moments that test our resolve and stretch our limits also hold the raw material for our greatest growth. Gratitude acts as the fire that transforms this raw material (our fear, pain, and struggle) into wisdom, strength, and peace. Like the ancient art of alchemy, which sought to turn lead into gold, the practice of gratitude turns hardship into abundance by revealing the hidden potential within every experience…

Gratitude is a concept woven through many spiritual and personal growth traditions; commonly celebrated for its ability to foster peace, joy, and appreciation for life. Beyond these immediate benefits, gratitude plays a profound role in shaping our reality: serving as a bridge between our desires and our experiences. It’s more than a pleasant emotion or polite response, serving as an active practice that changes how we think, feel, and experience the world.

Light bends when it passes through a prism, revealing a spectrum of colors that were always present but unseen. Gratitude works much the same way, refracting the light of our awareness, transforming ordinary moments into radiant reflections of abundance. When we consciously choose to see through the lens of appreciation, we intentionally shift our perception, revealing the beauty and possibility that's already woven into our lives.

At my house, the dust has finally begun to settle. After weeks of noise, movement, and scattered focus, the energy is shifting... Slowing down, just enough to invite reflection. As we approach the Full Moon in Taurus, I feel a quiet steadiness emerging from the busyness of this past month. I still haven't completed everything I'd hoped to before Samhain…

Jump to Spread As the days darken and the cold starts to set in, Samhain marks the Wheel of the Year's turning into the end of the agricultural season and a culmination of autumn's harvests. The veil between the worlds of the living and the dead thins, making it easier to communicate with unseen realms. Traditionally celebrated October 31st - November 1st (in the Northern Hemisphere), …

This is a special Sabbat edition of mayryanna's editorial series that is available to all readers, regardless of Onesce Insider status. Click here for more information about the membership. Samhain arrives again, the veil thins, and the Wheel of the Year completes another sacred turn. This season, I'm truly feeling this Sabbat's duel energy, as both an ending and a beginning.

Jump to Ritual As the days grow shorter and the veil between the worlds thins, Samhain offers us a time to honor those who have passed before us. One of the most poignant and sacred ways to connect with the energy of deceased loved ones during this season is through the traditional practice of the Dumb Supper. Sometimes called Silent Supper, this ritual meal has deep roots in both European and American folk traditions, which have evolved over centuries.

As the Wheel of the Year turns into the heart of autumn, many nature based spiritual practitioners find themselves at a pivotal moment of reflection and renewal. Samhain, celebrated on October 31st - November 2nd (in the Northern Hemisphere), marks the end of the harvest season and the decent towards winter's darkness—a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is considered to be at its thinnest—sometimes called the Witches' New Year…

The changing leaves are falling and the air grows crisp, as the energy of autumn settles in, which means many who follow Pagan and Earth-centered spiritual traditions are preparing for one of the most significant Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year: Samhain. Known as the Witches' New Year, to celebrate Samhain (pronounced "sow-in" or "sow-een") means acknowledging the end of the harvest season as well as the beginning of a new spiritual cycle.

Jump to Recipe As the wheel of the year turns toward Samhain, we find ourselves in a season of deep reflection and transformation. Samhain, often referred to as the final harvest festival, marks the end of the agricultural year and the beginning of winter’s stillness. Traditionally, this is a time to gather the last of the crops, share in the abundance of Earth, and honor the cyclical nature of life and death. The land goes dormant, preparing for rebirth in the spring, and we have the opportunity to reflect on our own cycles of growth and renewal…

Jump to Recipe As autumn deepens and the final harvest approaches, we find ourselves in a liminal space—a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead grows thin. Samhain, celebrated on the night of October 31st (in the Northern Hemisphere), has long been regarded as a time for honoring the dead, connecting with ancestors, and recognizing the cyclical nature of life and death…

Jump to Craft Incense has long been revered across cultures for its ability to transform and sanctify spaces, acting as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. In the wisps of smoke, ancient peoples found a powerful tool to invoke the Divine, cleanse negative energy, and honor the dead. As Samhain marks the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead, it’s the perfect time to incorporate sacred incense into your rituals, drawing on its potent symbolism and scents to deepen your connection with the season’s energies.

Jump to Recipe As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we approach Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter’s descent. It is a liminal time, when the veil between worlds thins and the rhythms of life and death meet in sacred exchange. Though often remembered for ancestor reverence and quiet reflection, Samhain has always been…

Every autumn, as the air cools and daylight fades, nature itself seems to pause—suspended between vitality and rest. This threshold marks the descent into the darker half of the year, when what once thrived in the warmth of summer sun begins to return to the earth as winter approaches. Within this rhythm of dying and becoming, we find the story of Persephone, …

Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac, is often associated with intensity, mystery, and the hidden depths of human experience. Governed by fixed water energy, Scorpio embodies the full descent into the darkness that begins after the Autumn Equinox. This is a time when the light recedes and the nights grow longer, ushering in the domination of darkness, inviting introspection and transformation.