October 2024 News from The Witch’s Therapist
Happy New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra from me, Santyna, and The Witch’s Therapist, a spiritual therapy clinic in London Ontario!
As this is the last eclipse taking place in the sign Libra until 2033, I encourage you to consider how you can make use of this unique energy.
New moons are typically great for setting intentions and manifesting your desires.
However, this particular new moon coincides with a solar eclipse, bringing chaotic energy.
That energy invites us to focus on our relationships and assess what is and and isn’t working in our lives.
It’s an ideal moment for reflection, instead of manifestation.
This new moon solar eclipse offers a powerful opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, release old story lines, and engage in your relationships with clear yet empathetic boundaries.
If your boundaries aren’t being respected, or if certain habits are holding you back, now is the perfect time to be honest and transparent.
That’s true for others in your life, but perhaps most importantly, be honest with yourself.
Cord Cutting Ritual
If the new moon solar eclipse energy calls you to let go of a person or habit that is no longer serving you, a cord cutting ritual may be just the thing you are looking for.
Cord cutting rituals are geared toward severing those elements of our lives that are serving to hold us back.
This may be a toxic friend or family member, a previous romantic partner, or any individual who harms your mental wellbeing.
However, a cord cutting ritual is not something to be taken lightly.
Like the name suggests, it represents a symbolic and spiritual severing of the bond between you and another.
It’s not an appropriate response to arguments or disagreements, even if they’re heated (but not abusive).
So, make sure you are emotionally, physically, and spiritually ready to let this person or habit go before giving it a try.
What Inspired me This Month
This month, I had the honour of attending the Toronto Pagan Pride Harvest Fest.
There, I connected with amazing individuals and was able to engage with a welcoming community of like-minded spiritual seekers (you can check out some photos of our booth setup in this newsletter)!
It was also an incredible opportunity to discuss a decolonizing approach to psychotherapy and spirituality - a topic I am extremely passionate about!
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Especially after a period of deep reflection prompted by the lunar eclipse and full harvest moon on September 17th, in which I found myself re-evaluating my self-care practices and reflecting on how best to embrace my body’s healing processes, prioritize rest, and courageously honour my own needs… this event was a MUCH NEEDED experience of community and renewal.
I feel so blessed to have been there and I’m excited to engage in more events in the future.
Work Updates
If the longer days and the seasonal shift have you feeling introspective and you could use more support while walking that inner path, Megan and Santyna are both accepting new clients.
You can learn more about their individual perspectives and skillsets on our “about the clinic” page.
Maggie returned this week from co-facilitated a Ketamine Healing Retreat that she reports "was incredibly healing".
She will be planning another Ketamine Healing Retreat for 2025.
Santyna is working on her course, The Magician's Path, all about creating supportive spiritual rituals and it will be running in early 2025.
We're currently creating a waiting list for anyone interested, so please reply to this email if you'd like to be added to it.
Lastly, Maggie is supporting a Legacy Burden retreat with Kay Gardner happening north of Toronto on Feb. 15-19, 2025.
You can find some of the details here but more will be released in next month's newsletter.
Upcoming Spiritual & Aligned Events
October 5
Witch's Walk
Kingston, ON
The Kingston Witches Walk is a time to dress up as witches, dance, and raise spirits and funds for a local charity. It is a non-religious event, witches of any faith are welcome.
October 6
Elements Salons
Online
An orientation to the Elements with a more casual format. Bring your magic - bring your questions - bring your wisdom. You can come to just one - to all 5 - to any number of them. Come to remember the magic of the Elements. Come to discover the magic of the Elements.
October 5/6
Shamanic Witchcraft
London, ON
Explore the methods of shamanic journey. From spirit flight to the animal familiar, the natural world and the ancient practices of shamanic journey and trance.
October 17
The Honorable Harvest: Indigenous knowledge for Susainability with Robin Wall Kimmer
London, ON
Robin Wall Kimmerer is author of the book Braiding Sweetgrass which braids indigenous knowledge, science and animism. Her stories are breathtaking and perspective shifting.
October 26
Witch's Veil Night Market
London, ON
A night of magick and mayhem featuring vendors, live music, ritual, and more. The Witch's Therapist will have a booth for anyone looking to connect.
November 8-11
World Wide Witch Camp
Online
An online immersive in the Reclaiming Witchcraft tradition. Three days of rituals, workshops, affinity groups & optional offerings, all online.
As we become more aware of events, I will continue to post them on Instagram so please give us a follow.
And of course, we'd love to hear from you!
So if you'd like to reply to this e-mail with thoughts on your favourite books and teas, the activism you're engaging in, or to let us know about an aligned spiritual event in Ontario, we would love that.
With love,
Maggie, Megan, & Santyna
The Witch's Therapist
609 William St, #101
London, Ontario
Canada
N6B 3G1
1-226-977-1660
► London Ontario Holistic Psychotherapy
The Witch's Therapist is located in London, Ontario and offers holistic psychotherapy therapy throughout London and surrounding areas.
