Winter is Coming.. October at Zen!!

We can already feel the ever reminiscent bite to the air and indeed the chills that come with it. It's not too cold just yet, but it will be and we know it! Above the skies across Europe last night, tonight and tomorrow, you'll be able to witness the ever potent and majestic powers of The Harvest Moon. The Harvest Moon is the closest Full Moon to the Autumn Equinox (September 23rd) and will rise just as the Sun sets, almost giving us an equal amount of night, as it does day. The Moon will shine brightly early on, which gives farmers a helping hand when rearing the harvest from their summer crops, hence the name, The Harvest Moon. 

Back down on Earth there is tonnes happening! Ohh yes! Festivals a plenty, from the Celtic festival of Samhain to the explosively bright lights of Diwali (the Hindu Festival of Light). We come together in many ways and bring warmth and shed light on each other, in preparation for the darkest part of our year around the Sun. 

Zen are always sharing the light, especially where there is darkness. For us to see light, we must know there is dark. And within that very fact alone, we can overcome the darkest of times. Fire, in all it's glory captivates us for it's warmth and light giving energy. Within ourselves we have a fire which too, burns and gives us warmth when we feel the chill. Brrrr... 

- COOL FACT -

Halloween is celebrated worldwide, especially in America. The holiday is actually a combination of the Gaelic festival of Samhain, which traditionally marked the end of Harvest season and the Christian's holiday of Nov 1st, All Saint's Day and the night before became All Souls Day. When the Christians came to the Celtic lands, they tried to Christianise everyone and it's timeline. The Irish had a tradition in which they would carve out Turnips and Potatoes and make lanterns to warn off evil spirits. It was only when the Irish began to immigrate to America, that they discovered the Pumpkin, the lantern was revolutionised and is now the iconic symbol of this intertwined festival. 

CARE TO SHED SOME LIGHT?

The Zen Shop provide many light giving gifts, from candles to lanterns and there's no better time than now to stock up on them! We're giving away our stunning star shaped paper lanterns for just £5 and you can put them on ceiling lights and on lamps, making a bright and colourful feature. 

Our Moroccan lamps are to get lost in and with 10% OFF, you can let yourself be mesmerised all around the house. PERFECT!  👀

READY FOR RITUALS?

Good! So are we! We have 10% OFF ALL Anna Riva products this month meaning when Halloween is upon us, you'll be ready for to best access to the spirit realm. If you're still unsure about performing rituals or magic of any kind speak to one of the members of our shop who will help guide you as best as they can. Also, check out our blog on Anna Riva HERE.

And if you're ready for a cleanse, here's a handy in structural video made for anyone wishing to use charcoal for burning incense or performing rituals. And here's a step by step instructions on How To Light Charcoal. 

We have tonnes of events on too and you MUST come to!  

The Pagan Wheel Of The Year event on the 26th October: 

Samhain (pronounced Sow-een) is the pagan festival of new year. It is a time for letting go of the past and a time for creating new and better lives for ourselves! At this workshops we shall be exploring what the history of Samhain is and the effective and simple rituals you can do at home for yourself to create a positive and happier year ahead. This will be fun and entertaining as well as eduational and practial -so why not take a walk into the darkness and come out shining with light.

26 October at 18:00–20:00

Zen's Halloween Psychic Fair  on 28th & 29th October: 

Location: Zen Digbeth 
Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th October 
Time: 11:00 - 17:00 (both days) 
Price: FREE ENTRY

It's back! Our famous Halloween Psychic Fair. Join us for £10 Readings & Treatments throughout the whole weekend! See you there, if you dare...

£10 Readings & Treatments (unless otherwise stated) will be available throughout the weekend!

Deb's costs £15 for 15 minutes.

READERS TBC

No bookings are taken in advance. All readings & treatments work on a first come, first serve basis (plenty of readers will be available so no need to worry about not being seen!). There will be timesheets available on the day for each reader/therapist, all you need to do is pop your name down in an available time slot & be ready for your reading/treatment at that time. Payments will be taken directly by the reader/therapist, so cash only can only be taken.

However you celebrate this month, make sure you take. us with you! Shed light on each other, give love where it's needed most and bring warmth everywhere you walk.... 💜

PEACE, LOVE & LIGHT

x ZEN x