December

Moon Phase Changes

It’s almost time for the new year! We’re gonna work on some stitch witchery this month. Specifically, we’re working on “Change” with some cross stitch! We’re gonna use the moon as inspiration/manifestation since it changes every month.

In the box:

Cross stitch fabric

Pattern for moon phases

Embroidery thread (3 colors)

Embroidery needle

Candle 

The FINAL pieces of the build-as-we-go wind chime! 

The FINAL glass gem for the divination kit

Zero bars (or gf equivalent if I am aware you need it) bc I want people to experience my faves

Hot chocolate

Tiger eye tower

Split geode

2025 solstice ornament

Sandalwood incense bomb

First think about whether you want to get rid of something or gain something. If you are going to get technical with me, yes, this is supposed to be both waxing to full moon AND waning away from it, but guess what? We’re going to just use it this way instead. If you can figure out a way to get what you want by using the full waxing and waning series, go off! And also come in Discord and share how you worked it out! Anyway.  

If you want to get rid of something, start in the middle and move out towards moons on either side.  Things you may want to be rid of: scarcity of resources, anxiety, bad health, crappy relationships, internet or substance use

If you want to grow something, go back and forth on either side until you meet up in the middle. 

Things you may want to grow: community, business, good health, friendship, bank account

Choose a moon phase that reflects the work you’re doing. If I want to work on getting rid of something, I would probably start working on the pattern a few days after the full moon when it’s obviously waning. If I wanted to start on growth, I’d start on the dark moon, or when the moon just barely starts to come back. 

Put the thread, fabric, and needle out under the moon that you are working with, for a night. This is to imbue it with the intention you’re working on. Light a candle that night and meditate on it. Set a timer for a minute or two and then snuff the candle if you know you can’t hold a meditation for longer than that, I think this is maybe a 10/15 minute candle. You can hold the tiger eye and maybe the black diamond from last month to help you focus. 

The next day, get your stuff and start stitching! With each stitch try to focus on your goal for the coming year, knowing it will slowly come to be just as surely as this beautiful piece of art does. 

Now for some housekeeping. Next year will be a little different- I will not be including a crystal in every box. Instead, I plan on getting better quality pieces every other month or so. Also, Anahata’s Purpose will be in September next year (hallelujah!). Who is planning on going? I am going to try very hard to go to Austin Witchfest in April, and to Mystic South in July. If you are nearby or plan on going, let’s meet up! 

I appreciate you all, and I wish you a lovely, peaceful, and powerful solstice and Yule.