Bet You Didn’t Know You Were a Witch 🌙

The magic was never far away. It was in your pockets all along.

Halloween is almost here. The shop is being decorated with bats and spiders, candy is purchased for the little ones, and we are gearing up for the next few weeks of magic fun.

We love Halloween at Soulful Abundance. It fits our vibe. And as a shop run by Witches, we are in our element!

You may not identify as a witch. Or you may only dress up as one for the Witch’s Walk or to go to a costume party.

But here’s a little secret.

We all are a bit of a witch - all year round!

So, What Really Is a Witch?

A witch, at her heart, is someone who feels the pulse of the natural world and works with it. Someone who notices. Someone who believes that intention matters, that the earth is alive, and that small rituals can shift big energy.

No initiation required. No special robe or hat. No permission slip.

If you feel a pull toward the moon, the woods, the tide pools, or the quiet vibration of a stone in your palm, that pull has a name.

Signs You Might Be a Witch 🔮

See how many of these feel familiar:

You talk to trees. Maybe out loud, maybe just in your heart. You’ve placed your hand on bark and felt something answer back.

You stop for mushrooms. You can’t walk past a cluster of them on a forest floor without kneeling down to look closer.

Your pockets are full of beach rocks. You come home from every walk along the water with treasures. A heart-shaped stone. A piece of sea glass. A rock with a perfect ring around it. (Here in Port Townsend, this is practically a local sport.)

You know what the moon is doing. You glance up and notice where she’s at in her cycle, and you feel it in your body.

You have a “thing” with plants. Houseplants thrive for you. Or you dry herbs. Or you just know which ones calm you down. You love your hands in the soil and love watching your garden come to life.

You light a candle with a wish. Even if you’d never call it a spell, you’ve whispered something hopeful into a flame.

You stir with intention. Clockwise for good things. A little extra love in the soup when someone is sick.

You notice signs. The same bird showing up. Repeating numbers. A feather on your path right when you needed it.

If you nodded along to even a few of these, welcome, friend. You’re one of us. 💜

Nature Is the Original Altar

The oldest magic didn’t happen in fancy temples. It happened in forests, on shorelines, in gardens, and under open sky.

Every time you walk in the woods with your full attention, you’re practicing. Every time you collect a stone and feel drawn to keep it, you’re listening. Every time you thank the earth for what it gives, you’re in ritual.

That’s the beautiful thing. Witchcraft isn’t something you add to your life. It’s a way of seeing the life you already have.

Simple Spells & Rituals to Try This Season ✨

October is the perfect time to begin. As we move toward Samhain on October 31st, the veil between worlds grows thin and intuition runs high. Here are a few gentle places to start.

🪨 The Beach Stone Wish Spell

Next time you’re near the water, let a stone choose you. Hold it close to your heart and speak one wish into it. Then decide: keep it on your altar as a reminder, or return it to the waves to carry your wish out into the world. Both are magic.

🌲 The Tree Gratitude Ritual

Find a tree that calls to you. Place both palms on its trunk. Breathe slowly and name three things you’re grateful for. Ask the tree for strength or steadiness, then thank it before you go. This one is beautifully grounding when life feels like too much.

🕯️ The Single Candle Intention

Write one intention on a small slip of paper. Light a candle, read your words aloud, and let the candle burn for a while as you sit quietly with it. Tuck the paper under a crystal on your altar until it comes true.

🍂 The Autumn Release

Gather a fallen leaf. Whisper into it something you’re ready to let go of. A worry. A habit. An old story about yourself. Then let the wind or a stream carry it away.

🔮 Crystal Charging Under the Moon

Set your crystals on a windowsill under the full moon to cleanse and recharge them. Clear Quartz, Moonstone, and Amethyst love a good moon bath.

See? No cauldron required. Just you, your intention, and a little bit of nature. (Even though we have an array of cauldrons in the shop!).

Your Witchy Toolkit at Soulful Abundance 🧹

Whether you’ve been practicing for years or you just realized (surprise!) that you’re a witch, we have everything you need to deepen your magic this season.

Black Tourmaline, Black Obsidian & Shungite for protection as the veil thins

Moonstone & Labradorite for intuition, mystery, and moon magic

Amethyst for spiritual connection and peaceful dreams

Selenite & Clear Quartz for cleansing your space and amplifying your intentions

Crystal Rune Sets in Tiger’s Eye, Amethyst, Amazonite, and Sunstone for divination by the ancient alphabet

Midnight Magic Card Deck for my fellow mushroom lovers. A perfect companion for forest witches!

Tarot & Oracle Decks to hear what spirit is trying to tell you

Incense and Spell Candles to set the mood for any ritual

Crystal Chip Spell Jar Necklaces to carry your intentions with you.

Come Say Hello on  Halloween👻

Stop by and see us at 914 Water Street in downtown Port Townsend for all your witchy essentials. Especially on Saturday, Oct 31, when we will be participating in the annual Trick or Treat festivities. 

Come show us your beach rocks. Tell us about your tree. We’ll get it. 😉

And this Halloween, when someone hands you a pointy hat, wear it proudly. You’ve earned it.

Once you start noticing the magic, you’ll find it everywhere.

With love, Jenn 🧙‍♀️ (The Abundant Witch)