Welcome to a very special issue of The Austin Arcana: a lunar-timed guide to Austin’s most magical happenings, where ritual meets real life for the city’s conscious and curious souls.
It’s Samhain, our Witch’s New Year. The veil is thin, the candles are lit, and it’s time for reflection, release, and rebirth.
This edition runs a little long. There’s simply too much magic to contain. Consider it a ritual in written form.
Ingredients in this Brew
🕯️ Samhain
🌕 Beaver Full Moon in Taurus
♏ Astrology
🪄 Events
🔥 The Altar
If this moon mail appeared in your inbox by fate (or a friend’s forward),
you can join the coven here.
🙏 Mallory
P.S. Community is at the heart of this creation. I’m excited to introduce The Altar.
Our communal hearth, The Altar is a sacred space to spotlight local makers, causes, and collaborations keeping Austin’s magic alive. Don’t miss it at the end of this issue. 🌿
Samhain marks the turning of the Wheel of the Year. This is the witch’s New Year as harvest comes to a close and winter begins. Technically, we are at the midpoint of Autumn and Yule.
A Full Moon falling on Samhain is incredibly powerful and poetic. Samhain is a time to honor what’s passed, trust what’s coming, and listen closely to what’s stirring beneath the surface. The veil between worlds is thinnest now, inviting reflection, remembrance, and release. Full Moons serve best as times of release.
It’s a sacred pause, a time to honor the cycles of death and rebirth, to commune with ancestors, and to lay old versions of ourselves to rest. As nature quiets, we’re reminded that endings are simply invitations for renewal.
Simply put, if you need to let sh*t go, today is the day. The Universe has your back.
I believe in you.
Magic in the Moment
• Light a candle for your ancestors and whisper gratitude for their guidance.
• Write down what you’re ready to release, then safely burn or bury the paper.
• Prepare a cozy meal or sip cider in candlelight. Proclaim nourishment as ceremony.
♏ Scorpio Season: Transformation, Death & Rebirth
Scorpio season runs from October 22 – November 21.
She’s here to remind us that growth doesn’t happen in the light alone. This is the season of truth-telling, shedding skin, and trusting the alchemy of change.
Expect emotions to run deep, intuition to sharpen, and clarity to rise from the quiet corners you’ve been avoiding.
This is your invitation to slow down, get still, and listen to what your inner world is trying to show you. Let what’s meant to end, end, so something truer can take its place.
🎧 Podcast Rec → I really loved this episode of David Ghiyam’s podcast covering the fastest way to attract abundance using principles of the Kabbalah combined with the energy of Scorpio season. (Thank you Marina for sharing his work with me!)
What to do: Lean into what’s beneath the surface. Journal your secrets, cleanse a space, confront a pattern, trust your inner knowing.
🔮 11/11 Portal: A Gateway to Alignment
Every year, the 11/11 portal opens as a cosmic reset, a mirror reflecting your next chapter. Think of it as an energetic doorway: one aligned intention on this day can ripple farther than you imagine.
What to do:
Spend time in reflection or meditation, journal what alignment means to you right now, and set a single, soul-level intention for what you’re ready to call in. The energy is potent, so keep it simple, clear, and heart-led.
Why it matters:
This day acts like a threshold, bridging the inner work of Scorpio season with outward movement. Think of it as the launch pad for what you’ll claim next.
☿ Mercury Retrograde: November 9 – November 29
Ah, the planet of communication is doing her backspin again. First in fiery Sagittarius, then slipping into watery Scorpio. This one’s about rethinking beliefs, revisiting conversations, and rewriting your own story from a place of truth.
💫 What to expect:
Glitches, delays, and “did I really send that text?” moments, but also potent clarity if you pause before reacting. Miscommunications may surface where honesty is overdue.
🪞 Tips:
→ Back up your tech and double-check your travel plans.
→ Avoid contracts and large commitments if possible. If signing something is unavoidable, do your due diligence and triple-check the fine print.
→ Revisit, don’t reinvent. This is a season for refinement.
→ Speak with intention. Words hold extra weight now.
→ Rest your nervous system. Reconnection is the real medicine.
FYI:
On November 4, Mars enters Sagittarius. Expect a spark of adventure, freedom, and “big vision” energy after weeks of emotional intensity.
TONIGHT
Sat Nov 1st
Sun Nov 2nd
Wed Nov 5th
Thurs Nov 6th
Fri Nov 7th
Awaken Retreat
Nov 7th - 9th
The Awaken Retreat invites you to pause, breathe, and return to yourself. Hosted in Zenful Cove’s serene geodomes in collaboration with Soulfull Gatherings and Flow State Collective, this weekend homecoming blends movement, meditation, sound, and soulful connection to help you release the noise, rediscover clarity, and step forward renewed.
Sat Nov 8th
Sun Nov 9th
Portal to Purpose
Tues Nov 11th
Portal to Purpose is an 11.11 experience of self-discovery, connection, and clarity. You’ll be guided through reflection, creativity, and energetic alignment to reconnect with your inner knowing, clarify your purpose, and step into your next chapter with confidence, flow, and a supportive community of like-hearted women.
Wed Nov 12th
Fri Nov 14th
Sat Nov 15th
RECURRING CLASSICS
Flow State: Unlocking Feminine Productivity Through Cycle Awareness
Wed Nov 19th
Sharing this early to get it on your cals! Marina hosts incredible events and I personally am super pumped for this one.
Learn the art of cycle syncing: aligning work, fitness, nutrition, and self-care with the four menstrual phases to harness hormonal shifts as a source of energy, empathy, and empowerment, transforming the way women (and those who love or lead them) approach productivity, relationships, and wellbeing.
Women, men, and couples welcome!
Register here and use code FLOW for $5 off admission
The Altar is a space to spotlight Austin’s makers, causes, and collaborations. It is a way for us all to contribute to the city’s magic by sharing opportunities to give back, support, and strengthen the circle together.
Support Community Vegan’s Brick + Mortar Location
Community Vegan, founded in 2021 by Marlon Rison and Ericka Dotson, has become a beloved Austin staple for transforming soul food into plant-based nourishment. They need the community’s help to raise funds and keep their dream (and Austin’s vegan soul) alive.
Read more on their history and how you can support here.
Barton Springs Food Drive
Barton Springs Nursery is collecting food donations from 10.30 - 11.09
Check the listing here for accepted items.
Vendor Call for Scorpio and Sagittarius Party
Far Out Lounge is hosting a Scorpio and Sagittarius Party on 11.21
Click here to register as a vendor.
Familiar of the Week
Perhaps my favorite addition to the newsletter, we’re partnering with local rescue orgs to highlight fur babies that need homes.
✨Meet Elly, your little love spell in fur!✨
She may be small, but her heart is pure magic. Elly’s favorite charms include cuddling, giving kisses, and following her humans wherever they go. She’s the perfect familiar for apartment life: a snuggly co-pilot who loves car rides, squeaky toys, and even a splash in the pool. Elly gets along beautifully with other dogs and has the potential to live with a dog-savvy cat.
If you’ve been wishing for a sweet little shadow to make every day sparkle, your spell has worked! Elly’s here to enchant your heart. 🐾
Learn more about Elly here
This newsletter is still finding its groove (aren’t we all?). I’ll be testing new formats and would love to know what resonates. Think of it as a co-creation. I believe feedback is a gift (you may hear me say this a lot), and sharing is caring. ✨
