I love this weather. The sun can do one now. I’m all about cuddling up, open fires and crackling logs. Slow cooker stews and big jumpers. And of course, Halloween…that’s right, in the words of Donovan and various artists who covered it…must be the season of the witch.

So, seems a good time to let you all know about my new one day Waking Your Witch bootcamp. Also, because I FINALLY found an old picture of my Great-Grandmother Harriet Jane Shields. I inherited a book from this woman (she does look a bit scary and no-nonsence and I am FULL of nonsence so not sure she’d approve of my whimsy) ..it was wrapped in brown paper, I think to hide the front cover. But the title was: Spells and Fortunes – for ladies to obtain good husbands.

I was fourteen when that book found it’s way into my hands and I devoured it. I used it to learn how to read tarot and how to practice every day magic. And I can’t wait to share her secrets with you. She wasn’t an exotic gyspy, I have no glamourous romany heritage. She was a shopkeeper in the North-East. But there is a witch in all women. You just need to know how to wake her up.

Here she is. Do I look anything like her?

Anyway, my day long intensive workshop is for beginners. You don’t need any prior knowledge, just an open mind. Maybe you’ve already had the call? The day will create a brand new coven, a small, intimate community who are ready to reclaim the witch and begin weaving the craft into the everyday. There is nothing sinister or “dark” about my practice, please be assured I only work with the light.

Here’s a link for more details and a booking form. I’m very excited …