11. October mini-series: The Truth About Halloween

What if the Darkness Isn't Something to Fear?  

.... and to be clear, that isn't a reference to the popular glamrock band from the early 2000's (although some of those outfits Justin wore were quite unnerving)...

 

In this week’s episode of Spooky Shifts, I'm back, after a whirlwind few weeks (new hyperfocus alert: The Aspinall Apothecary Christmas market stall prep 🎄🪄) to dive into the real magic of Halloween — and what happens when we stop being afraid of the dark.

You’ll hear about:

• 🎃 The true history of Halloween — soul cakes, lanterns and liminal spaces.
• 🧠 Why ADHD brains love Halloween
• 🌑 The Dark Mother archetype and what she teaches us
• 🛁 How to create a dark bath ritual to honour stillness and transition
• ✨ Witchy oils and simple magical touches for the season (Wild Orange, Clove, Cinnamon)

Whether you’re donning a witch hat, carving pumpkins, or sinking into warm water by candlelight, this episode is your invitation to honour the darkness as something sacred, not scary.

🖤 Spooky Shifts is an October mini-series from Little Bottles, Big Shifts — blending witchy wisdom, ADHD realities, and seasonal ritual.

🔗 Links & Resources

• 🌿 Essential Oils mentioned (please email me for oil purchasing info):
  • doTERRA Wild Orange Essential Oil — joy & play
  • doTERRA Clove Essential Oil — protection & warmth
  • doTERRA Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil — fire & celebration
• 🪄 Instagram: @theaspinallapothecary
• Get my Free Cycle & Meds Tracker: Download here
• My ADHD essential oil recommendations: Download here
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