Words from the Cottage
A collection of thoughts, stories and little moments worth putting into words.
Here you'll find a little bit of everything that makes life meaningful to me, from the wisdom of the Moon and the journey of spiritual awakening to personal reflections, lessons learned, stories from everyday life and the thoughts that sometimes find their way onto to the page when the world grows quiet.
Some words might make you think, others might make you smile, and some may simply remind you that you're not alone in the things you feel or the questions you ask.
This is a space for curiosity, connection, a little everyday magic and the beauty of being human.
So, take a break, settle in and have a wander through my words. You might just find something that speaks to your soul.
How to Know If You’re Spiritually Awakening (And What To Do Next)
How to Know If You’re Spiritually Awakening (And What To Do Next)
Understanding the signs, symptoms, and stages of spiritual awakening
Spiritual awakenings rarely arrive gently. They tend to slip into your life quietly at first — a strange dream, a sudden shift in your emotions, a feeling that something is “off” or “different.” Then, almost overnight, everything feels louder, deeper, more meaningful, and more confusing.
If you’ve found yourself Googling “Am I spiritually awakening?”, “Signs of spiritual awakening,” or “Why do I feel different lately?”, you’re not alone. Thousands of people search for answers every day, trying to understand the changes happening inside them.
This guide will help you recognise the signs of spiritual awakening, understand what they mean, and know what to do next.
What Is a Spiritual Awakening?
A spiritual awakening is a shift in consciousness — a moment (or period) where you begin to see yourself, your life, and the world with deeper clarity. It’s the point where your intuition strengthens, your awareness expands, and your inner voice becomes impossible to ignore.
A spiritual awakening is not about becoming someone new. It’s about remembering who you already are…
How to Return to Yourself When Life Pulls You Off-Centre
A deeper guide to grounding, reconnecting, and reclaiming your inner calm.
There are moments in life when you feel beautifully aligned - when your thoughts, actions, and energy move in harmony. And then there are moments when you feel yourself drifting. Not dramatically. Not all at once. But slowly… subtly… almost imperceptibly.
A busy season. A stressful situation. A celebration that threw off your rhythm. A life event that demanded more of you than you had to give. Or simply the quiet exhaustion that comes from carrying too much for too long.
Being pulled off‑centre is not a flaw. It’s a sign. A sign that your soul is asking for attention, nourishment, and gentleness.
Returning to yourself is not about snapping back into place. It’s about softly finding your way home…
Spirit Guides vs. Ancestors: How To Tell The Difference
There comes a moment in every spiritual journey when the unseen world feels close - a whisper during meditation, a flicker of presence, a sudden warmth that seems to come from nowhere. Many people describe these experiences as contact with spirit guides, ancestors, helpers, or guardians. But who are these beings really? And how do you know which one is reaching out?
Understanding the difference between spirit guides and ancestors is a powerful step in intuitive development, mediumship, and spiritual awakening. These energies carry different vibrations, different purposes, and different ways of communicating. When you learn to recognise their signatures, your spiritual practice becomes clearer, deeper, and more connected.
The Autumn Veil: Why the 'Ber' Months Feel More Magical
There’s a moment every year — subtle, quiet, almost shy — when the world begins to change. The mornings feel cooler. The evenings arrive earlier. The light softens into gold.
And suddenly, without ceremony, we step into the ‘Ber’ months — September, October, November, December — the season where magic feels closer, intuition feels sharper, and the veil between worlds seems to thin with every falling leaf.
But why? Why does autumn feel like a spiritual homecoming for witches, mystics, and anyone who senses the world with more than their five senses?
Let’s wander deeper into the science, the folklore, the psychology, and the witchcraft of this enchanted season…
If Your Soul Had a Cottage, What Would It Look Like?
Sometimes I like to imagine that my soul lives in a little cottage somewhere beyond the reach of clocks, deadlines, and busy schedules.
Not a real cottage, but a place that exists in that quiet corner of the imagination where truth often hides.
Whenever life feels noisy or overwhelming, I find myself returning there.
Perhaps your soul has a cottage too.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine it.
The Soft Power of Everyday Rituals
There’s a quiet kind of magic woven into the everyday — the kind that doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t require tools or moon phases, and doesn’t ask you to be anything other than who you already are. It’s the magic of ritual, tucked gently into the corners of your life.
We often imagine ritual as something elaborate: candles, herbs, incantations, carefully chosen correspondences. And yes, those can be beautiful. But the truth is simpler. Ritual is anything you do with intention. Anything that brings you back to yourself. Anything that steadies your energy and reminds you that you are a living, breathing part of the universe.
Rituals You’re Already Practising
You might not realise it, but you’re already creating magic every day…