Tag: Autumn

Wheel of the Year

A Sunday afternoon in September

Wild Fen

Hello Wild Soul,

It is a beautiful September afternoon. We are sat on a bench in a country park after a wander. Chris is sat opposite me, doing the final sand on some pendants that he has been working on, as I write this to you.

The light is low and golden, casting shadows of the tree leaves that dance overhead in the breeze.

This time of the year feels precious, nostalgic somehow. I like to get out for walks wherever possible and enjoy the green canopies that I know, in such a short time will be gone.

I love soaking in the new colours as they emerge too. Rich, deep and bright. Hot crimsons, orange and pinks. Inky blues and purples now strewn throughout the hedgerows and woodlands.

Spindle
Glossy Elderberries

On our walk this morning we came across what first appeared to be some rather large Sloe berries, but on closer inspection were not. The leaves appeared larger than a Blackthorn leaf and the berries a fair amount bigger and much softer than a sloe…

That is when I realised that this was our first meeting with a Bullace, a wild plum that is larger than a sloe but usually smaller and rounder than a damson and very tasty when ripe!

Bullace

The sense of discovery and excitement never ceases when exploring the wild world.

Thresholds and Equinoxes

Something always feels special to me as we move between the thresholds of the year. The light changes, life seems to call for a change in pace. There feels like a rebalancing that occurs as we move close to the Equinoxes. An invitation to savour that which is ending, whilst welcoming that which is arriving. A dance in the in-between…

We came across this Alder tree recently. It reminded me that we were celebrating their energy back at the Spring Equinox earlier in the year. It now stood, holding last year’s cones alongside this years, and it reminded me of the points in life where we too seem to hold it all. That which is coming to an end, alongside that which is newly formed. We couldn’t resist creating an Alder Moon, this one is now in store.

Shop Update

It is the abundance of the hedgerows and the arrival of Autumn that has inspired our shop update this month.

As a very valued subscriber, you will receive 10% off any of these pendants when you use the code TREEMAGIC10 at the checkout.

Alternative you can click here and the discount will be added to your basket automatically.

The call of the Rowan Tree

After a long, hot Summer of events, we took a few weeks off in August. Alongside giving our van some much needed TLC, we headed off on an adventure, travelling up the Yorkshire coast to spend a few days in and around Northumberland.

I love travelling in late Summer. The land was swathed in the pink tones of Heather and Fireweed, providing the perfect backdrop for the orangey red berries of the Rowan tree.

These beautiful trees captured our attention everywhere we roamed. Whilst they grow happily in our towns and parks, there was something about seeing them in the wild lands they tend to favour, they felt in their element.

As soon as we returned, Chris knew he wanted to create a Rowan collection from a wild, windfallen piece of wood that he has been drying for sometime.

As always, we will be sharing these pieces with you first, so do keep an eye on your inbox for a first glimpse. In the meantime, you can read more about the magical Rowan tree here:

The magic of Rowan

September Events

We are looking forward to getting back to events this month, here is where you can find us:

I will sign off now, but here are a few posts that you may wish to explore.

With love,

Nic x

Transitioning to Autumn
A Guide to Mabon – the Autumn Equinox
Tree Guides for Embracing Change

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Autumn collection in store now!

Wild Fen

Hello Wild Soul,

Me again! Just a reminder that it is almost time for our Autumn Collection to go live. They will be in store at 6pm this evening.

We have been inspired by some beautiful trees for this collection, including:

Hawthorn

Hawthorns have long been associated with magic, healing and protection.  They are believed to aid connection to our intuition and the wisdom of the natural world.  A medicine for the heart and the nervous system. Hawthorn can guide us to reconnect to ourselves and our magic, dispel fear, and live from the heart.

Oak

Oak trees support more life than any other native tree. They live long lives, bringing stability to the environment around them. Human evolution has been shaped by these magnificent trees, and we have an intrinsic connection to them.

Their roots delve as deep as their branches open wide, giving them balance and a deep rootedness that supports their vast presence.

Blackthorn

Blackthorns are small but powerful trees that grow in dense thickets, providing a safe home for many species of wildlife. Their sharp thorns create boundaries and working with their energy can help us strengthen our own boundaries to create a safe space to connect with our inner worlds.

Yew

Yew trees were deeply revered by our ancestors as the ‘tree of immortality’ due to their amazing abilities to survive, regenerate and live for thousands of years. Humans have most probably evolved and lived alongside Yew trees since the beginning.

Yew trees can provide the gift of perspective, inner strength and ingenuity as well as help us to feel connected to our ancestors and their wisdom.

Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut trees were introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and have since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers.

In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.

Woodland slices

We have also included some new pieces to our Woodland slice collection too.

Smoulder Sticks

Prints & cards

To celebrate the Equinox, there is also 20% off all of our prints and our Wheel of the Year card set until tomorrow.

Wishing you a bountiful start to the Autumn,

Nic x

Products, Wheel of the Year

Autumn Equinox rituals & our Autumn Collection

Wild Fen

Hello Wild Soul,

How are you as we move towards Autumn?

Monday 22nd September marks the Autumn Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, and in astronomical terms, it is the beginning of the Autumn season. If you are new here, or would like to dive a little deeper into the changing energy at this time of the year, you may wish to catch up with our Autumn Equinox blog post.

With the rain and winds this past week, I have found myself craving soups and stews, reaching for a cosy cardigan, and getting into bed a little earlier in the evening. Have you noticed any changes to your rhythm yet?

The Fruit Harvest

The Autumn Equinox (or Mabon) is often thought of as the second harvest festival of the year, (the first being Lammas: the grain harvest).

Mabon, is the time when fruit is becoming ripe and is gathered in from the trees and hedgerows. This year, the harvest seems especially abundant, and we have been enjoying stewing fruits to top porridge, fill crumbles and make jams and syrups.

The Woodland Trust have a great guide to foraging in September for some top tips, identification and recipes to make the most of Autumn’s bounty.

Beautiful rosehips against a bright blue sky, one of my favourite Autumn sights

Seed Gathering Season

The Autumn Equinox also marks the start of The Tree Council’s seed gathering season. They have some brilliant resources available online, to support anyone who wants to have a go at planting their own trees from seed. You can download their Tree Grower’s Guide here.

We have loved nurturing a little nursery of Elder, Rowan and Ash trees that we grew from last year’s seed and will be out gathering more in the coming weeks.

A few of our little trees grown from last year’s seeds

We have been working with some glorious woods for this collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn, wild shapes, and the rich colours and markings in the woods.

Here is a sneak peak!

We are also excited to tell you that we have been working with a brand new wood for this collection too. An Autumn icon, the Horse Chestnut tree.

Horse Chestnut Energy & Symbolism: Expansion, Potential, Growth, Hope

Horse Chestnut, aka the Conker tree, was introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and has since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers.
In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.

The windfallen Horse Chestnut wood that we have worked into a moon pendant has such unique character too.

Our Smoulder Sticks are back!

Crafted with our vibrant, homegrown herbs and flowers, our smoulder sticks are intended to support your wellbeing rituals.

Herbal Garden Smoulder Stick
Mugwort Smoulder Stick
Perfect for your wellbeing & seasonal rituals

Wishing you all a little magic on this new moon

Nic x

P.s you may also enjoy…

Some Simple New Moon Practices
Tree Guides for Embracing Change
Trees, Wheel of the Year

Savouring September

Wild Fen

Hello Wild Soul,

As we step into September, I wanted to share with you some words I wrote about this time of year…

This piece was chosen to accompany the month of September in the Earth Pathways wall calendar for 2026. I wanted to share it with you here too because I really do find the transitionary points of the year as we move between seasons, a potent time to take stock and savour the magic.

A little Apple Magic…

As we move into this new month, I have been captivated, once again by the fruit trees that feel especially abundant this year. We found ourselves returning to the beautiful Avalon orchard a couple of weeks ago. If you have read my post walking with trees from a few years ago, you may remember that this beautiful little orchard, just beneath Glastonbury Tor holds real significance for me. I often find myself here during times of doubt and fear and this time was no different.

The last time I had visited, I lay beneath the sweet blossoms in Spring, watching crows fly between the branches, and bees buzz joyfully. Under those trees, I felt my energy slowly begin to rise and my spark return after a long, cold Winter. This time, I sat my frazzled body in the shade of the apple trees on a hot, late Summer afternoon. We spent a few hours, soaking in the peace, tasting apples and infusing in the magic of these abundant trees.

Admiring the Spring Apple Blossoms
Apple trees now heavy with fruits

September and associated Trees

September is the month of golden light and fields, and as the month progresses, golden leaves too. There are many trees associated with this time of the year but it is the fruit trees that are stealing the show for me this year, how about you?

The Elder trees are ripe with berries just now and hold such medicine for us as we move into the Autumn. I have been gathering the glossy purple berries for a spiced syrup and stewing them alongside apples and blackberries.

The Hawthorns and Blackthorns are also loaded with glossy fruits this year too, but right now, it is the apple trees that are have been calling to me the most..

Wild Fen offerings

We are currently working on an Wild Jewellery collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn. You will be the first to see them in a few weeks time. Until then we still have some beautiful Moon pendants in store now.

Further reading

Before I go, I just I wanted to share a couple of articles I thought you may be interested in reading as we move ever closer to the Autumn Equinox…

Wishing you all some moments to savour this week,

Nic x

Autumn Equinox/Mabon
Transitioning to Autumn
Tree Guides for Embracing Change

Wheel of the Year, Wild Jewellery

Mabon, Balance & Sun and Moon pendants

Wild Fen

As we move towards Mabon, the festival marking the Autumn equinox in the Northern hemisphere, we leave behind the long days of Summer as day length slowly dwindles.

The word ‘equinox’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘equal night’ and twice a year, on both the Spring and Autumn equinoxes, night and day length become equal. This can be a good time to pause and reflect on the balance in our own lives…

Continue reading “Mabon, Balance & Sun and Moon pendants” →
Astrological

Libra season

Wild Fen

The wheel of the year turns once more as we arrive at the Autumn Equinox. Day and night length reach balance as the sun moves into the seventh sign of the zodiac – Libra. The sun remains in Libra until 22nd October where it will transition to watery Scorpio.

It is no surprise given the timing of the season that Libra is characterised by balance. As Libra is an air sign, which is connected to thoughts and mental energy, Libra can be associated with consideration, weighing things up and trying to come to a fair solution for all.

Sometimes this may present itself as indecisiveness or a desire for things to be just, in balance and not to rock the boat.

Libra is the first sign of the Autumn and the sign that paves our entry to the darker half of the year.

Wellbeing, Wheel of the Year

Creating a space

Wild Fen

One of my earliest indicators that Autumn is nearby is my desire to retreat. Woodland walks followed by cosy, quiet evenings, warming foods and the urge to make my space feel cosier and more relaxing.

In my previous post about transitioning to Autumn I discussed how typically this time of year can bring with it a more quiet and reflective energy that guides us inwards, as opposed to the bright and expansive days of the Spring and Summer months just ending.

Continue reading “Creating a space” →
Wheel of the Year

Transitioning to Autumn

Wild Fen

According to earth-based traditions, the upcoming Autumn Equinox marks the transition from an outward focus of growth and energy to an inward one. But what does this actually mean?

If we look to nature at this time, we will notice that the active growth of Spring and Summer is beginning to wane. The energetic greens, are transitioning to the oranges, browns and reds of Autumn as the hours of daylight continue to recede.

Continue reading “Transitioning to Autumn” →
Astrological

Virgo season

Wild Fen

Today – the 22nd August, the Sun transitions into the sixth sign of the zodiac; Virgo. Virgo season runs up until September 23rd, before the sun moves into the sign of Libra, at the Autumn Equinox.

Virgo season spans the height of the harvest when times are busy gathering, processing and storing produce for the months ahead. This practical earth sign is associated with qualities of strength, hardwork, organisation, practicality and determination with high standards for themselves and others.

Virgo season can be a good time to really connect with the earth, grounding ourselves in this abundant season. We may experience more focus for any projects we may have over the month ahead and it can be a good time to assess where we may be overly harsh on ourselves and others.

Wheel of the Year

Lammas

Wild Fen

Lammas (also known as Lughnassadh) falls on 1st August and is the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox in the northern Hemisphere. By Lammas we are into the second half of the year and may refer to this time as ‘high summer.’ The days are still long and the sun’s energy is strong yet active growth is waning. The earth is abundant and many of our grain crops have ripened and await their gathering, full and golden.

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