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The Natural Magic Journal

Gentle reminders that magic was never meant to be complicated.

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White candles and reed diffusers on a table with a soft green, blurred background. Eucalyptus leaves add a peaceful, fresh vibe.

White candles and reed diffusers on a table with a soft green, blurred background. Eucalyptus leaves add a peaceful, fresh vibe.

Why You’re Drawn to Certain Scents

23 hours ago4 min read

Pink rose quartz stones on a white table with dried petals. A lit pink candle and open notebook in the blurred background. Calm mood.

Pink rose quartz stones on a white table with dried petals. A lit pink candle and open notebook in the blurred background. Calm mood.

Magic Isn’t What You Do — It’s What You Notice

Jan 82 min read

Serene night landscape with a bright full moon over a calm river, trees, mist, and distant mountains. The scene is bathed in soft blue tones.

Serene night landscape with a bright full moon over a calm river, trees, mist, and distant mountains. The scene is bathed in soft blue tones.

The Moon Doesn’t Know What You’re Doing

Jan 23 min read

Tin box with assorted colorful resins, a gold spoon, and a green leaf on wooden surface. Surrounding leaves add a natural touch.

Tin box with assorted colorful resins, a gold spoon, and a green leaf on wooden surface. Surrounding leaves add a natural touch.

A Guide to Incense: Sticks, Resins, Logs, Flakes, and Botanical Blends

Jan 13 min read

Pile of seasoned salt with herbs, garlic cloves, and a sprig of rosemary on a light surface. An open jar lies in the background.

Pile of seasoned salt with herbs, garlic cloves, and a sprig of rosemary on a light surface. An open jar lies in the background.

Real Life Magic

Dec 30, 20254 min read

Snow-covered tree in a winter landscape with sunrise peeking through branches. The scene has soft pink and orange hues and untouched snow.

Snow-covered tree in a winter landscape with sunrise peeking through branches. The scene has soft pink and orange hues and untouched snow.

Midwinter: Why Yule Sits in the Middle of the Story

Dec 9, 20253 min read

Cup of coffee on a white saucer placed over a Gratitude Journal on a marble surface. Warm, inviting mood with a focus on mindfulness.

Cup of coffee on a white saucer placed over a Gratitude Journal on a marble surface. Warm, inviting mood with a focus on mindfulness.

Staying Grateful in a Wonky World: Tiny Practices for a Tender Season

Nov 23, 20255 min read

Modern Floriography & The Modern Apothecary: How Enchanted Botanicals Is Organized (and Why It Matters)

Modern Floriography & The Modern Apothecary: How Enchanted Botanicals Is Organized (and Why It Matters)

Modern Floriography & The Modern Apothecary: How Enchanted Botanicals Is Organized (and Why It Matters)

Nov 18, 20253 min read

Hands crafting a colorful beaded bracelet on a wooden board. Various beads and tools scattered on a white surface, creating a creative mood.

Hands crafting a colorful beaded bracelet on a wooden board. Various beads and tools scattered on a white surface, creating a creative mood.

Maybe It’s Memory: Why You Love What You Love

Oct 22, 20255 min read

Stacked pumpkins in garden setting with text "You might be Spooky Chic if..." Greenery and orange hues create a festive autumn mood.

Stacked pumpkins in garden setting with text "You might be Spooky Chic if..." Greenery and orange hues create a festive autumn mood.

The Spooky Chic Checklist: 20 Ways to Know You Belong to the Club

Sep 25, 20251 min read

Cozy autumn scene with a latte in a white cup, white pumpkin, and leaves on a window sill. Text: Why You're Sleepier in Autumn.

Cozy autumn scene with a latte in a white cup, white pumpkin, and leaves on a window sill. Text: Why You're Sleepier in Autumn.

When the Sun Slows Down: How Circadian Rhythm Shifts in Autumn

Sep 22, 20253 min read

Everyday Superstitions: What They Really Mean

Everyday Superstitions: What They Really Mean

Everyday Superstitions: What They Really Mean

Sep 17, 20252 min read

Deb Schaffer (founder of Enchanted Botanicals) in a pink hat holds a blooming peach dahlia in a garden. The scene is soft-focus, with lush greenery and calm ambiance.

Deb Schaffer (founder of Enchanted Botanicals) in a pink hat holds a blooming peach dahlia in a garden. The scene is soft-focus, with lush greenery and calm ambiance.

Dahlia Obsession: How One Bloom Took Over My Fall

Sep 15, 20252 min read

Garden with yellow flowers surrounds a stone statue holding a bird. Text reads "Halcyon Days: Not Quite Summer, Not Yet Fall."

Garden with yellow flowers surrounds a stone statue holding a bird. Text reads "Halcyon Days: Not Quite Summer, Not Yet Fall."

Between the Seasons: The Halcyon Days of Late Summer

Sep 6, 20252 min read

Glass jar of colorful bath soak labeled "Moon & Meadow." A decorative metal spoon rests on a wooden board, creating a calm, rustic vibe.

Glass jar of colorful bath soak labeled "Moon & Meadow." A decorative metal spoon rests on a wooden board, creating a calm, rustic vibe.

What Is the Green Witch Apothecary?

Jun 3, 20252 min read

Two glass jars with herbs and flowers inside, labeled with twine, sit on a wooden surface next to garden shears and white flowers.

Two glass jars with herbs and flowers inside, labeled with twine, sit on a wooden surface next to garden shears and white flowers.

Poured Back In: Restoring the Lineage of Magic

May 31, 20253 min read

A yellow paintbrush rests on a pink-painted wooden strip, atop a colorful splattered surface, creating a vibrant, artistic scene.

A yellow paintbrush rests on a pink-painted wooden strip, atop a colorful splattered surface, creating a vibrant, artistic scene.

The Green Witch’s Guide to Twitching It Up

May 21, 20253 min read

Before the Candles, There Were Notes: How the Quiet Magic Books Came to Be

Before the Candles, There Were Notes: How the Quiet Magic Books Came to Be

Before the Candles, There Were Notes: How the Quiet Magic Books Came to Be

May 12, 20254 min read

Reclaiming the Magic You Never Really Lost

Reclaiming the Magic You Never Really Lost

Reclaiming the Magic You Never Really Lost

May 10, 20253 min read

Close-up of white chamomile with yellow centers in a sunlit meadow. Green background enhances the fresh, vibrant, and serene mood.

Close-up of white chamomile with yellow centers in a sunlit meadow. Green background enhances the fresh, vibrant, and serene mood.

An Herbal Year: Five Herbs for May Magic (and How to Use Them)

May 8, 20254 min read

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