thedogandthewitch:How to celebrate Autumn: Desert editionPersonally to me, autumn is the most beauti
thedogandthewitch:How to celebrate Autumn: Desert editionPersonally to me, autumn is the most beautiful season. To many witches this time of year really can awaken the soul & spirit. But, not all witches live in vast forest or suburban areas with trees. If you live in the desert like me, (Sonoran Desert, Arizona), then you have to find the beauty of autumn in other ways. Seeings how the local cacti aren’t “dropping leaves” and the temperatures are still 85°-95° it can be hard to get into the spirit. So, here are some tips for my fellow desert witches!Get up early & enjoy dawn ☀️Wake up and brew that tea! Embrace the morning. The best time to get that “fall feeling” is right at dawn. The nip from the desert night air meeting the warmth of the morning sun rays is indescribable. Nature at her most beautiful and serene really. It’s also a great opportunity as witches to charge whatever you’d like (water, crystals, spell jars, etc) to give an extra “kick” from the day’s first light.Go Hiking ♀️No, seriously. Go out on a hike. Whether it be by yourself or with friends, go out an enjoy the life around you. Some of the most beautiful scenes in a desert are during autumn months because the summer rains have left behind new foliage. Not to mention the beginning of migrant animals can be seen on your walks as well. Hiking is also a great way to realign yourself with nature. To recharge and give you a good “boost” in positive energy.Plant something new This time of year for desert witches is great for planting new seedlings. Those precious flowers and herbs that died this summer? Try replanting them now. Mints, lavenders, berries, peppers, all sorts of plants can now flourish. With temperatures still warm during the day but short of freezing at night, even outdoor planting and gardening is perfect in autumn.Celebrate with local foods Anyone can eat pumpkin pie or have apple cider but fall for me means prickly pear and mesquite. Prickly pear is a fruit from Opuntia and it is heaven. It’s our pumpkin here in Arizona. It’s used in soups, candy, drinks, breads, etc. As well with mesquite trees, you can mill the pods that the trees drop in the fall and make flour with it. You know it’s fall when you sit fire side to mesquite wood burning with a nice tall glass of prickly pear cider. yum! -》If you have any more ideas or suggestions about how to celebrate Autumn feel free to add! Positive vibes and blessings witchlings -- source link