We studied weather apps, we mapped out places to go, and weighed up pros and cons of each place, and settled on Barmouth!! To the beach it is…

So alarm clock set, we are off on a road trip. Packed enough stuff for breakfast, dinner and hope to eat tea out, you have to eat fish and chips at the beach!!

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I had #Wytchwood beer, a new beach shelter and a lovely book to keep me occupied while Mr Moon went paddle boarding.

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We managed to get fish and chips for us both, and sneak back to the beach to watch the sun go down and leave us with a dramatic colourful sky. It felt so glorious to bask, and relax in the sunshine, to watch people, dogs and children all enjoy the simplest pleasures in life. Shattered we find a place to sleep, and I fell asleep so quickly. More adventures for another day to come.

Even though the Hand Surgeon appointment was cancelled, I still have a full week of hospitals, and doctors. First we have Physiotherapy at Cannock Hospital, to check on progress and discuss anything else. Then it’s Smear test day on Wednesday and Thursday I’m back to Cannock Hospital for Occupational therapy.

Which will mean staying in this week and potently no big walk. So instead it’s a bone cleaning week. ie pop them into some biological washing powder for a good amount of time, before scrubbing with a wire brush.

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Our most recent finds, Sheep and Fox skull

On a local small walk we found some feathers as well, so need to clean them up ready for our Steampunk hat. They will look perfect.

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And we also picked up a lot of broken glass and ropes from either climbers or bivvy set ups, and took them away to bin, and fluff up the ground to make sure the tiny glad shards were buried. We’ve recently been collecting rubbish from walks when we can.

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We also found hints of secret local witches which makes my heart sing. Spotted some pentagrams over the water.

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I love the tarot, and oracle decks especially if it’s unusual, dark and unique. So here is a mini collection of all the Decks I wish to own one day.

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Jumo Art Tarot, The Bones Arcana Deck £30.00 Click Here for link, seller is JumoArt

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Murder of Crows Deck £18.00 Click Here for link, seller is Midsummercoven

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Wayward Dark Deck £47.40 Click Here for link, seller is PixelOccult

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Luna Soleil Tarot Deck £55.37 Click Here for link, seller is TerraSoleilCo

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Witch’s Familiar Runic Oracle Deck £22.49 Click Here for link, seller is AtheneArcana

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Miss Mai’s Victorian Oracle Deck £19.99 Click Here for link, seller is WychwoodOracle

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The Witches Tarot £54.90 Click Here for link, seller is BurningPaperHearts

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Mystic Misfits Oracle £35 96 Click Here for link, seller is WhiteStag

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The Garden of Lucid Dreaming Oracle £35.97 Click Here for link, seller is Deviant Moon

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Bloody Hell Edition Mildred’s Pocket Oracle £35.97 Click Here for link, seller is Deviant Moon

Obviously had to add the last 2 from Deviant Moon as I’m a huge fan and have 4 various decks of his already, and with many more to lust after in the future as I’ve seen more are being released next year!!

And before anyone asks, NO you can never have too many decks…..

It’s our last day and we have nothing planned, the aches are almost too much, so home is welcome (body wise) mind wise I’d love to stay.

So tent packed up in fast fashion while I sat on the sidelines, body just couldn’t bend and twist in the ways needed to help. Thankfully Mr Moon is totally understanding.

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We gently strolled the art murals around town. Stopping off for pasties, and sit downs for me.

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Glastonbury pasty is delicious from Burns.

Wakey wakey rise and shine, awoken to a fabulous starling murmer, it’s back to the Faery Fayre for the dark crystal fairy pin, and more jasmine goodies.

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Got a lovely set of mugs this time, ones I had been eyeing up for a while.

Afterwards it was time to stroll around the town, as it’s lovely to see all the eccentric folk, and feel free to be who you are around here. So many barefooted people this year, brave as the ground is freezing!!

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Such colourful shops, real eye candy.

I really wanted to visit the Tor, but being on crutches it’s not likely. So we compromised, drove as close as possible and just visited from the orchard. Close as I could push that hip.

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After putting all my energies into this, we then retreated back to the tent for recovery.

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Cosy home, all the better for the heater we bought too. Last night already!!

After a lot of debating we’ve decided to get away for a couple of nights, to have a spiritual time away, and visit a faery fayre too.

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Saturday morning early start. And staying until Monday morning. We have a lot to pack in, in such a few days. We’d like to visit the Chalice Well and White Spring temple for Spiritual guidance and peace.

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First up was the Faery Fayre, and it was lovely to see old friends and Jasmine Becket Griffith fans, along with all the fairies too.

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We got our favourite Jasmine bags, and art and special light crystal pin.

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Looked at the chalk art dotted around the pavements.

We visited the Chalice Well gardens and loved having some quiet reflection there, weather was kind too. Some gorgeous areas to sit and meditate. We had such a wonderful friendly visitor too. You know what they say, when Robins appear loved ones are near, and I definitely felt that.

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Chalice well was a huge highlight of the day, we had wanted to visit the white spring too, but unfortunately it’s closed.

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Come tea time it was time to pitch up the tent, as we were exhausted. But what an epic day. Pain levels were high but I expected that, and upped the dose of painkillers.

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On the run up to Samhain or more commonly called Halloween, it’s time to bust out all the spooky spoopy films.

Disney + is excellent for my daft feel good films, firm favourite is Zombies 1 and 2,and Girl verses Monster. They just cheer me up no end.

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Singing and dancing and schooling us all on differences and how we can just stop the divide and love each other.

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Monsters and a family with secrets, I’m sold. Excellent afternoon movie.

For animation this year I’ve watched the Addams family films both 1 and 2, I really loved them, and I didn’t think I would. Loved little extra details like the nooses as Wednesdays plaits.

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I know it’s aimed for children, what can I say I’m childish.

To be more adult we watched The night house, a twist in this tale that 8 never saw coming, so different to the usual horror plot. Highly recommended.

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Slow burn, but definitely creepy horror.

Then for something completely daft but thoroughly enjoyed. Werewolves within. So bonkers, ace humour and gore. Glad I found it.

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Totally found this by accident, so glad I did.

Loving the selection of films available, and eager to find more. And of course some series with a spooky vibe too. Do you have any favourites?? Obviously Hocus Pocus will be watched nearer to the actual day.

The Dark Moon isn’t as well known or celebrated as much as the Full Moon, but it is an immensely powerful reflective time. And as we are going through a period of loss in the Moon family, it’s the perfect timing to say our farewell but see you soon, on this moon cycle.

A time of inner stillness, to meditate and instill some calm in the stormy emotions. To take wisdom from the ancestors and walk the path knowing you are honouring them.

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The following day after we say our Goodbyes, is the New Moon which we know is the time to step forward into our new roles ( not a role we are personally ready for or want), and to start our new beginnings, a time to sow fresh seeds.

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So we have some beautiful wildflower seeds to scatter to honour our Matriarch, butterflies will love them. Sow in September for flowers in March/April. We added a candle to burn to have our quiet reflection, biodegradable glitter as our Matriarch was the most glittery whimsical fairy ever!!

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I’ll be honest I’m not sure how we will be able to move on, and live. I know we have too, it just takes time. But I know whatever I do I will be channelling her motto in life and trying to be the friendliest most positive person I can be to honour her.

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It’s been 1 year since Lockdown started.

And what a year it’s been… Mentally it’s took it’s toll being away from my children, and grandchildren and of course parents.

Delayed treatments haven’t helped as it’s caused high anxiety and tremendous stress all round.

But what I can take from this past year, is walking, as much as I can, when I can, whether it’s a snail’s pace (and it really is) aided by sticks, and copious amounts of freeze gel and pain medications, it’s been worth all the pain.

Let’s hope this year of waiting, I will be able to keep going for as long as the hip is holding out.

Keeping Occupied

It’s a drag, and I’ll be honest it’s getting harder to entertain myself, mainly because my hand pain is getting worse, so usual pastimes aren’t open to me. And hip is so constantly unstable, I can’t walk like I used too either. I’m feeling trapped and depressed.

So I’ve recently dived into getting my spiritual side back, to be more mindful and positive, as let’s be honest it’s been a year of sheer anxiety, stress and anger.

So a little book on moon magic as love the moon, it never fails to nourish my soul. A herbal green witch book, as herbalist courses have really pipped my interest. And a witch’s self care, as we all need some of that.

I also bought this, to help connect my general day to day to the moon phases.

The cards are a little treat as they are normal playing cards but by Patrick Valenza, the artwork is exquisite.

A good reminder to myself that even the devil needs to rest.

So while pain occupies my every thought, I’m going to distract myself with my Tarot and Reading. Roll on whenever hospitals are reopened for folks like me.