*This is an in-person circle in Toronto on Friday, Sept 25th, 2026. If you are new to the Hearthfire Circles, you can learn more about them here.
Welcome to the season of change, magick and the harvest! As the Earth Mother’s energies begin to descend down towards the roots of her plants and trees, we too are invited to draw our energies inwards, ground into what nourishes us, reflect on the year’s lessons and allow gratitude to arise from all we’ve harvested from this year.
At the Fall Equinox, light and darkness are in balance, which supports our ability to see our life from a more balanced perspective than usual. Our inner needs and outer reality can more easily come into alignment.
As the nights get cooler and the leaves begin to change, we are reminded of the the winter to come. We can prepare by aligning with our authentic self and letting go of anything excessive or burdensome that is no longer sustainable for us. We begin to bring our energies inward, towards nourishing our heart, mind and spirit with that which strengthens us.
This season also invites us to listen to the whisperings of our soul and the parts of us that have been in shadow that long to be felt, witnessed and integrated. It is a time to transmute old wounds and reclaim our power.
Healing The Witch Wound
Fall is often called the Season of the Witch- it is a time of transformation, of awakening our intuitive, inner world, and reclaiming our power.
The Witch archetype has held many projections over centuries. These projections stem from fear of those who fall outside the mainstream, who defy social norms, and who wield intuitive, creative and/or feminine power. Many of us are conditioned to fear this power- outside and within ourselves.
A popular term for the intersection of wounds many of us experience in reclaiming our power is named ‘The Witch Wound’. The Witch Wound is a layered, collective wound rooted in our ancestral memory and our DNA from persecution and death related to colonisation, the burning times, patriarchy, capitalism and religious extremism. It is a deep and collective wound we all may carry to varying degrees, and for many, it is still carrying a traumatic charge.
The Witch Wound can manifest in our current life as several fears, including fears of:
- Calling yourself a Witch, Pagan, Priestess, or other similar identification publicly
- Speaking up or speaking our truth
- Persecution
- Being different or an outcast
- Standing in our own power
- Success or being in the limelight
- Trusting our intuition
- Our body, its natural functions & aging
- Being feminine, female or gender non-conforming
- The wild/nature
- The unseen and spirit world
- Pursuing a spiritual or alternative lifestyle or profession
You may wish to read more on this topic in my blog post: Healing the Witch Wound.
What we will do in this circle:
In this circle, we will discuss the themes of this season of gratitude, reflection, letting go and healing. We will talk about the Witch Wound and do a guided meditation journey & ritual to help us release what is currently holding us back and reclaim our power. Following that, we will share food (it’s harvest season, feel free to bring something!) and read oracle cards together.
Circles are small and intimate, as they take place in my home and space is very limited.
To Register:
Space is limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. I sometimes have a waitlist. Please give 24 hours cancellation notice, so I can fill your spot.
- Please hit the ‘contact me’ button below, ask if there is space.
- Once I confirm there is space, I will ask you to send an e-transfer for sliding scale $30-$50. (this is non-refundable, unless someone can take your spot or extenuating circumstance). Once payment is received, you have a spot in the circle.
- Check your email a day or two before the circle for address and additional details.
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have! You can also learn more about the Hearthfire Circles here.