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Liminal Spaces.

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Liminal Spaces.   One thing that seems to keep recurring during research is the term liminal space. It occurs when looking to work with certain deities, ancestors and others, especially this time of year. So, I went down a rabbit hole, and I hope this post can help answer any questions you may have, because I know that I had plenty! (One thing to note here is that, to me, time and space are pretty much the same thing, and those words will be used interchangeably throughout this post. As such, if I use one word and it does not sit right with you, change it for the other.) So, what is a liminal space? Sacred in Druidic practices, e ssentially, liminality is a point or spot where one thing becomes another, and the feelings that this evokes. It is the space and time between what is and what is yet to become. It is that split second between anticipation and potential in an action.     -     the edges of things     -     moving from one space to a...

Emporiblog - October New Moon - 2025

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Hello all, Moon time again! ( NEW MOON OCTOBER 21ST UK ) This month's New Moon is in Libra ♎ and will help you focus on reflecting, analysing and cultivating your relationships in all aspects of your life. Take a closer look at the dynamics in your life, find the imbalances and balance them. It can also encourage you to keep moving forward, keep heading towards your goals and dreams and help you find your path if you need it... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Neptune  - Uranus  - Saturn  Mercury enters its pre shadow phase tomorrow  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this time: - Rose Quartz - Clear Quartz - Moonstone - Topaz - Adventurine - Opal - Aquamarine - Tourmaline (Pink) - Rubellite - Peridot - Prasiolite - Botswana Agate - Celestite - Lapis Lazuli If you are drawn to any other crystals, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers to work with, if you have the incense equivalent, that will work too! - Passion Fl...

Emporiblog - October Full Moon - 2025

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Hello all! Let's have a look at our first lunar goodness this month! This Full Moon a super moon is in Aries ♈ and is an intense one. Pesky generational curses can be better understood and broken in this time and it might be a good time to look at generational trauma. You can also look inwards and understand the difference between fighting for something you want and fighting within yourself. You don't have to do this alone.. reach out or reach back to your ancestors  Currently in retrograde, we have: - Saturn  - Neptune  - Uranus  - Pluto  Crystals As it's also Crystal Wednesday, it's only fair we start with what crystals are best to work with during this time: - Serpentine - Moonstone - Howlite - Pearl - Bloodstone - Ruby - Red Garnet - Carnelian - Watermelon Tourmaline - Lemurian Seed Crystal - Citrine - Malachite - Red Jasper - Blue Lace Agate - Hematite - Unakite If there are any others that you're drawn to, use those too!! Herbs/Incense Here's a...

Emporiblog - September New Moon 2025

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Hello all! Our second consecutive Virgo New Moon is apon us! ( UK SEPTEMBER 21ST ) This New Moon is once again in Virgo ♍ and will be charged with a solar eclipse! Lessons will come to you in the following weeks and you may see things from a new perspective which may be unnerving at first but it is necessary. The lessons may not be obvious and may take you by surprise.. Currently in retrograde, we have: - Chiron - Pluto  - Uranus  - Neptune  - Saturn Crystals Here's a list of crystals to work with tonight: - Lapis Lazuli - Jade  - Amazonite - Carnelian - Sapphire - Amethyst - Moonstone  - Citrine - Quartz  - Sodalite - Selenite - Turquoise If there are others that you're drawn to, use those as well!! Herbs/Insence Here are some herbs to work with tonight (a corresponding incense will work too!): - Mint - Chamomile  - Thyme - Lavender  - Fennel - Marjoram I think we'll leave this here. Spooky season is approaching and hopefully, I can f...

Emporiblog - September Full Moon 2025

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Hello all! We have an interesting Moon for you this month..( Full Moon UK September 7th. Eclipse 7:30pm ) This Full Moon is in Pisces ♓ and is a full lunar eclipse ! For this Full Moon you need to start trusting yourself, your body and your gut instinct. Listen to the emotional messages your body is trying to send you. Don't dismiss your emotions. Listen to them and understand where they come from (cough shadow work cough). Eclipses are also a good time to reveal things that are hidden... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Neptune  - Saturn  - Pluto  - Chiron  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone  - Amethyst - Sapphire - Rose Quartz - Smokey Quartz - Aquamarine - Calcite - Turquoise - Ocean Jasper - Blue Lace Agate - Pink Opal - Howlite - Selenite - Pearl - Amazonite If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!! Herbs/Flowers Below are a herbs/flowers for this Full Moon: - Water ...

Emporiblog - August New Moon - 2025

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Hello all! Apologies for the delay, let's get onto the Moon! ( NEW MOON AUGUST 23RD UK ) This New Moon is in Virgo ♍ and is about revaluating your self worth and understanding your own expectations about yourself and where these expectations come from. This Moon is here to remind you that you have the right to exist, right here, right now regardless of whether you've achieved your goals of if you're working towards them. No matter where you are on your journey, you're valid... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Saturn - Neptune  - Pluto  - Chiron Crystals Here's a list of crystals to work with tonight: - Lapis Lazuli - Jade  - Amazonite - Carnelian - Sapphire - Amethyst - Moonstone  - Citrine - Quartz  - Sodalite - Selenite - Turquoise If there are others that you're drawn to, use those as well!! Herbs/Flowers   Here are some herbs to work with tonight (a corresponding incense will work too!): - Mint - Chamomile  - Thyme - Lavender...

Emporiblog - August Full Moon 2025

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Hello all! Moon time again. Let's see what our lunar companion is bringing us this time! ( FULL MOON UK 9TH AUGUST ) This Full Moon is in Aquarius ♒ and is about embracing you . But, not the carefully choreographed version of you or the version you present to others. This is about embracing and accepting you as you are and letting go of other people's perseptions and expectations of you. Be yourself and let your power shine through and those who are meant to stay will stay and those who suddenly don't like, well, you know what to do... Currently in retrograde, we have: - Mercy  - Saturn - Neptune  - Pluto  - Chiron  Crystals Here are some Crystals to work with during this Full Moon: - Moonstone - Clear Quartz - Rose Quartz - Amethyst - Tiger’s Eye - Obsidian - Citrine - Selenite - Aventurine - Bloodstone - Opal - Aquamarine Herbs/Flowers Below are some herbs/flowers for this Full Moon: - Violet - Gladiolus  - Rosemary - Goldenrod  - Fennel - Jac...