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The Urban Mystic
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Are You a Christian Witch? Welcome to the Coven
With All Hallows’ Day — also known as All Saints’ Day — just behind us, an interesting thought came to mind. There’s something about this time of year, the thinning veil between worlds during Samhain (Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve), that draws attention to the interplay between the old and the new, the pagan and the Christian. It’s a liminal space — a moment to reflect on cycles, ancestors, and the sacred mysteries that live in both shadow and light. It made me think: many pe


In the rhythm of retreat – shadow work in November
When the fog rolls over the streets and the days grow quieter, a different kind of time begins — not one of loud celebrations, but of honest reflection.November is a threshold month.Between the golden glow of autumn and the deep stillness of winter, it invites us to turn inward.It ’s the time when nature dies in order to renew itself.And perhaps, we too are allowed to release what no longer belongs to us. Shadow work isn’t a dark or gloomy concept. It’s an act of self-care — 


Light and Darkness – Why True Inner Growth Can Only Happen When We Give Space to Both
A Nature-Based Spiritual Perspective on Shadow Work Candles flicker in the window, somewhere the scent of pumpkin and damp earth drifts through the air. The world grows quieter – yet at the same time, some people feel uneasy. This season of darkness and introspection often reminds us of what we would rather not feel: our mortality, fear, ourselves, and the parts of our being we usually avoid. And that is exactly what the dark half of the year is for. Samhain – Halloween, All 


The Sacred Pause: Autumn Whispers for the Sensitive Soul
There’s something sacred about this time of year ( okay, granted, I do say that about every season, but autumn to be as a person with SPS (Sensory Processing Sensitivity)  autumn really is special to me) . As autumn deepens and the veil between worlds thins, nature invites us to slow down, to turn inward, to reflect. Samhain — the ancient festival marking the transition into the dark half of the year — reminds us of cycles, endings, and the quiet wisdom that comes with lettin


Protection Spells for the Office Empath and sensitive souls
From energetic shielding to mindful detachment — how to survive open-plan offices without losing your sanity. So, I’m not just an Urban Mystic — a witch navigating deadlines, Teams meetings, and fluorescent lighting — I’m also an HSP. A highly sensitive person. Which basically means that while others are vibing with their third coffee and background chatter, I’m silently negotiating with the universe to stop the energy avalanche coming from my open-plan office. You know what 


A Witchy Smoothie for Samhain Nights
Halloween wears many masks. For some, it’s horror movies, plastic spiders, and candy in XXL bags. For us Urban Mystics, it’s Samhain  – a...
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