november

gentle descent into winter’s embrace

November ushers us fully into late autumn, the season that bridges the gap between Samhain and the long-awaited Yule. It’s a month of quiet magic and introspection, where the last of the harvest is stored away, and we begin our gentle descent into winter’s embrace. The days are short, with the sun setting early and casting its golden glow across the landscape, while the nights grow longer and darker, inviting us to turn inward and reflect. This is the season to start slowing down, turning to grounding, nourishing foods, and preparing our homes and hearts for the festivities to come.

last event of this year

I would love for you to join me at my last event of the year… starting the festive season with a unique Christmas wreath-making experience in collaboration with Kristen of Queen of the Meadow. With a festive plant-based lunch shared around a communal table adorned with fairy lights, foliage and candles. Followed by a wreath-making class. With the cozy log burner lit Kristen will guide you through creating a beautiful, natural wreath. Using a variety of fresh greenery, berries, and other natural elements, you'll craft a stunning decoration to take home and enjoy throughout the festive season.

november rituals

November can feel like a deep breath—a calm before the bustling energy of December. While it’s easy to feel hurried this time of year, remember that there’s beauty in the slowness of late autumn. Embrace the darkness as a time for reflection, the chill as an invitation to warmth, and the quiet as a reminder to listen inward. Each small ritual and intention helps us stay connected and grounded through the transition, bringing lightness and joy to a time of change.

Here are some gentle rituals and seasonal practices to help bring balance and joy to this month:

embrace the dark

November’s early sunsets are an invitation to welcome more candlelight and small fires into our lives. Light a candle each evening at dusk, setting an intention or simply holding a quiet thought of gratitude for the day. Watching the flame dance can be a meditative act, helping us tune into the shifting energy around us. If you have a fireplace or outdoor firepit, consider gathering around the warmth of a fire at least once this month. Fire rituals can be as simple as writing down a thought or feeling you’d like to release, and letting the flames carry it away.

nature walks for reflection + gathering

This is a perfect time to get outside, bundled up, and take in the last show of fall colors. November’s walks are peaceful and quiet, allowing for a gentle connection to the earth. Gather some treasures along the way: fallen leaves, pinecones, acorns, or any other natural items that catch your eye. These can be brought inside to create a seasonal centerpiece, a reminder of nature’s gifts during the colder months.

practice gratitude for the harvest

While many of us celebrate gratitude during Thanksgiving, November is a good time to extend this mindset to the everyday. Each day, take a quiet moment to reflect on one small thing you’re grateful for. It could be the crispness of the morning air, the cosiness of a favorite sweater, or the way your tea feels in your hands. This small practice keeps us attuned to the season’s gifts and reminds us that gratitude doesn’t need to be grand—it can be woven into the quiet moments.

prepare for yule

Yule is on the horizon, and November is a lovely time to start gently preparing. Craft simple gifts if that’s your style—jarred herbs, infused oils, or homemade candles all make thoughtful, personal presents. Or begin collecting evergreens like pine and cedar to create wreaths or small decorations, bringing a bit of nature indoors. This doesn’t need to feel hurried; let it be a slow, thoughtful process that builds excitement for the coming celebrations.

reconnect with friends + family

November invites a time of gatherings and warmth, so reach out to loved ones to share a meal or a cosy evening together. It doesn’t need to be a big event—sometimes the best gatherings are spontaneous, with a warm soup or some freshly baked bread. Just being together can be a grounding practice in itself, reminding us that we’re all navigating this season side by side.

in season

local |  broccoli // kale // carrots // leeks // squash // red cabbage // potatoes // brussel sprouts

wyld | alexanders // common sorrel // hawthorn // oak moss // yarrow // scarlet waxcap

new moon | 01.11

full moon | 15.11 | beaver moon

Biggest cwtch to you all and I hope to see you soon!

Much love,

Jasmin xx