Cosmic Insights 🌟 Oct 23 - 27
#79 | Gearing up for the most transformative new moon in Scorpio
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Astrology forecast 🌠
As we step into the final days of October, the air begins to chill, the leaves crunch beneath our feet, and the mystical energy around us seems to stir with anticipation. Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season, is upon us. Celebrated from sundown on October 31st to sundown on November 1st, this sacred time is a doorway between the worlds, a liminal space where the boundaries between the living and the dead are at their thinnest.
Astrologically, Samhain occurs when the Sun is about halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. This period marks a "cross-quarter day," a liminal time when the Earth and the cosmos are transitioning. It’s a natural time to honor endings and beginnings, reflecting the cyclical nature of the Earth’s rhythms and our lives. This cosmic midpoint mirrors Samhain’s role as a threshold where the past and future, the seen and unseen, intersect.
Get prepared to start November with a new moon in Scorpio. This transit will be extremely potent and acts as a way to set yourself up for the final lunation of autumn. Get curious about what you want to call in, and how you’re looking to enrich your relationship with your psyche. If you’re familiar with shadow work, this new moon can help you realize that you can step past old patterns. Get ready for the new moon to catapult you to a new level of introspection, if you’re ready.
More on that next week, though…
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Weekly favs 💚
On repeat 🎵 Everything and anything Depeche Mode, especially Depeche Mode Radio on Spotify.
Meal prep 🥑 We’ve been getting ready for Yule offerings in our household and referencing one of our favorite baking recipe books, Bakerita. Its gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and dairy-free options make it perfect for everyone in the neighborhood!
On my nightstand 📚 Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner, by Scott Cunningham, proved to be an excellent resource for those curious about starting a more nature-based practice and not knowing where to start. The first half is a true introduction to Wicca and provides solid foundations for developing and nurturing a craft that you’re comfortable with. The latter half goes into energy work practices, spells, and a long list of how-to’s.
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ICYMI 🗞️
The new Interstellar Studio schedule
The upcoming class schedule was posted online this week for The Interstellar Studio. Moving forward you’ll be able to find meditation classes every Wednesday at 6 PM and Sunday at 10 AM.
Wednesday classes are chakra-focused and move in an 8-week cycle. The soothing vibrations of the sound bowls will resonate with each of the seven chakras, promoting deep relaxation and alignment.
Our Sunday class creates a sacred space for grounding, centering, and attuning to the rhythms of the Earth and the cosmos, helping you feel aligned, revitalized, and more deeply connected to yourself and the world around you.
New offering alert
Later in the week keep your eyes out for a super special announcement. The spellwork & manifestation candles I’ve been working on will finally be on Etsy and my website! I showed off some teasers on my Instagram stories last week, and I’m so excited to finally be able to offer these! Each candle has been handmade by me, and has a special blend of oils and herbs rolled up within! They’re 100% beeswax and are unscented. I can’t wait to show y’all the behind-the-scenes of what goes into making these candles.
What’s in my cup ☕
When we slide into the cooler months, I begin to feel the effects of seasonal depression. Some call it the “October slide” which refers to the uptick of symptoms those who are chronically ill face. However, I’m less concerned with naming it and more concerned with how I can support my body in a time of need. Lately, I’ve been called to an old herbal ally, Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), also known as "golden root" or "arctic root." I source mine in the form of a tincture from a local herb shop.
Rhodiola is classified as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body adapt to and resist the effects of physical, chemical, and environmental stress. Adaptogens work by regulating the body's stress response and promoting balance, helping reduce feelings of anxiety and overwhelm. People often use Rhodiola to help manage chronic stress and burnout, as it is believed to support the adrenal glands and maintain balanced cortisol levels.
This herb has been researched for its potential to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression. Some studies suggest it may increase the availability of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are associated with mood regulation. For this reason, it’s important to check with your normal health practitioner if this herb is right for you and to cycle it so you don’t form dependence or hinder its ability to aid you.
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