So many great moon energies to go with our mid-Autumn celebrations; the New Moon on the 1st will re-invigorate our connections. The waning moon feels fitting to me right now, as we ride the wave closer to the line between life and death — almost touching before rebounding, like the space between the inhale and the exhale. We are needing that space, even if it is only for a second, a pause. All the crazy energy in the world right now is a bit overwhelming.
Our Arctic Fox is ready for a little trick-or-treating in Portland with folks in our chosen family-friend circle. Though we don’t particularly care for the commercialism and toxic candy scenario, we can’t pass up these small traditions to build community with our dearfolk. It looks like to be an unseasonably warm day for this event, though in general, the turn is here and the woodstove has been fired, the handwarmers and hats and coats are out from the attic. Stews and soups, cozy piles of noodles and slow cooking dishes like daubes and tagines, along with warm breads on the menu. We begin ‘The Great Tucking In’ after the celebration. Lots of blankets, crochet and mending, snuggling with the pets, and more studio time (rather than garden time).
As the light changes and the plants begin to compost and return to the soil (foggy and frosty mornings, the milkweed seeds are drying, the herbs are in the racks ready to jar up for teas and soaks, the witch hazel is in bloom), we look forward to slower time, earlier bed (and reading in bed), and being with each other. Other adventures lately have included random cows in our yard, more events at the shop, and pumpkin carving. I’m looking forward to a new batch of Kimchi going in this week (the napa cabbage at my local farm is in!) and building some great momentum with The Good Life Center.
Keep looking forward.
Rock Bottom Homestead 