fall

As a clinical herbalist, one of the reasons I love this time of year is because our kitchens become little apothecaries of their own. The holiday herbs we reach for when preparing our favorite seasonal dishes have long histories of supporting digestion, providing antioxidant compounds, and bringing comfort during the colder months...

Even here in the desert, where autumn arrives with a slower touch than most, I feel it. The light softens, the evenings cool, the air carries something both melancholy and beautiful at the same time. And as an herbalist, this is honestly one of my favorite moments of the entire year because Samhain herbs have always been woven into humanity's relationship with this season in the most profound and beautiful ways. So let us talk about Samhain...

Long before plastic pumpkins and bags of candy, autumn was a season of gathering roots, preserving the last herbs from the garden, lighting fires against the growing darkness, and preparing the body and the home for winter. Plants were not simply food or medicine. They were woven into stories about protection, spirits, divination, death, remembrance, and the mysterious boundary between the visible and invisible worlds...

Every October without fail, my inbox starts filling up with messages from people in my community saying some version of the same thing... "I do not know what is happening but my body is falling apart." And I always want to say the same thing back. I know. I feel it too. And there is actually a name for it. The October Slide...

Autumn is my FAVORITE season to practice herbalism! There is something about the way the world changes this time of year that makes me feel more connected to the plants, to the rhythms of nature, and to my own body than any other season. The days shorten. The light shifts into something softer and more golden. The air carries that particular coolness that feels like an exhale after a long hot summer. And above us, the constellations of Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius carry us

If Leo season is the life of the party, Virgo season is the friend who quietly tidies up afterward and makes sure everyone got home safe. And honestly? As a Taurus Sun with a Cancer Moon and Cancer Rising, Virgo season might be my favorite transition of the entire year. My earth sign placements love nothing more than steady routines, nourishing rituals, and the slow satisfying work of tending things. My Cancer placements crave emotional safety and deep nourishment. Virgo seas

The holiday season is often painted as a time of warmth, joy, and connection — yet for many of us, it can also bring stress, overstimulation, and emotional exhaustion. Between travel, gatherings, rich foods, and the pressure to create “perfect” moments, our nervous systems can become overloaded. The good news? Nature offers gentle, grounding allies to help us navigate the season with more peace and presence. Herbal support can calm frazzled nerves, steady the heart, and remin

A comforting, aromatic tea to sip as the leaves fall and hearts gather. This blend is grounding, gently spicy, and infused with herbs that soothe digestion and lift the spirit - the perfect Thanksgiving tea recipe after a holiday meal or while sharing stories around the table.

As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, our bodies and minds naturally shift into a slower, more reflective rhythm. Fall is the season of grounding, warmth, and preparation... a time to nourish ourselves deeply before winter’s arrival. The best herbs for fall wellness are herbs that warm, comfort, and strengthen the immune system so that they are especially supportive during this transitional time.