Welcome to this 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.

We’re approaching the final Full Moon of 2025, a Cold Supermoon in Gemini.

I struggled with what to write here this week. Idk about you, but I’ve got one foot on the gas and one foot in a reindeer slipper.

We’re at this weird early-December inflection point where half the world is signing off with “let’s circle back in the new year,” the other half is in full panic mode, and the collective millennial urge to share our Spotify Wrapped with a world that couldn’t care less is strong.

Fun Fact: I‘m super into seasonal scenes and yule logs on YouTube.
Writing, reading, or doing just about anything at home is 10x better when there’s a cozy backdrop. It’s the primary use of my TV, yet I haven’t subscribed to ad-free YouTube. 🙈

Sometimes I wonder why I “waste time” with these little things that don’t technically move me closer to my goals. Then I remember, life is about living.

Eff what people tell you you should be doing.

Life is a long time that feels short, made up of tiny micro-moments that create our reality. FOR ALL ETERNITY.

So, if turning on your salt lamp first thing in the morning, using your TV to watch a yule log, or lighting a candle at 7am brings you joy, then do it.

A big part of why we’re on this planet is to find what makes us happy. Not just to discover the soul-expanding, undeniable purpose we were born to pursue, but also the small rituals that make us smile through it all.

How did we go from a YouTube yule log to the meaning of life?
Unclear.
Welcome to my brain.
The point is, the little things always make up the big things.

So, my gift to you as you read today is this ultra-high-quality (rare find) cozy cabin scene. I hope you park yourself on the AI-generated couch and enjoy reading this issue.

If this moon mail appeared in your inbox by fate (or a friend’s forward),
you can join the coven here.

🙏 Mallory

P.S. Be sure to click “view entire message” at the end of the email so you experience all of the magic, and get a peek at our new merch line ✨

Ah, good ole December.
Austin is freezing one minute, 72° the next, and honestly?
The weather is reflective of how many of us feel atm — a little confused, a little chaotic, and deeply in need of a hug.

We’re in that sacred in-between space before Yule where everything slows down just enough for the truth to get louder.
It’s the pause between endings and beginnings, where reflection meets anticipation and the veil between “who you’ve been” and “who you’re becoming” gets thinner than wrapping paper.

And here’s the part no one tells you:
✨ Don’t wait until January to come back to yourself ✨

December is when the real inner rewiring happens quietly.
In the cold.
In the glow of twinkle lights.
In the moments you finally slow down enough to hear your own intuition again.

I hope this issue serves as your Pre-Yule nourishment.
A little clarity, a little magic, and a little reminder that you don’t have to wait for a calendar date to start aligning with what actually feels good.

Before we dive into this week’s lunar update, I am THRILLED to share
Austin Arcana’s very first merch drop with the world 🌙

Not sure what to get your favorite witch? Look no further.

I’m low-key obsessed with the range of acid wash options to show off your ATX witchy pride with Keep Austin Witchy merch.

These are brand-spankin’ new and still a novelty.

Grab hoodies and tees, perfect for summoning your magic, your Uber, or your morning latte. Can’t wait to spot these around town like little witchy Easter eggs.

Grab yours HERE

Full Moons are a time of illumination, culmination, and release. What’s been growing since the New Moon reaches full bloom, inviting us to let go of what no longer aligns.

This one is extra potent. It’s a supermoon and the final Full Moon of 2025, closing the year with clarity and cosmic volume.

Theme: Truth, clarity, communication, and year-end insight

This Gemini Cold Moon moves fast. You can expect realizations, conversations, or information that helps you understand the bigger story of 2025. It’s the final mental “clean sweep” before stepping into 2026. Curiosity rises, intuition speaks through thoughts, and truth reveals itself in unexpected ways.

Mindful Watchouts:

🌀 Mental Overdrive
Your mind may feel louder than usual. Overthinking loops can kick up dust.
Don’t mistake temporary anxiety for truth.

🗣️ Unfiltered Communication
Gemini full moons can loosen tongues. Speak honestly, but don’t burn bridges.

🎭 Dual Truths
You may notice contradictory feelings or “two realities” appearing at once.
Let both exist long enough to see the deeper pattern.

📱 Digital Clutter + Distraction
This moon highlights inboxes, messages, and the mental noise of your digital life.
Be mindful of spirals.

5-Min Ritual:

We’re fully in Sagittarius season now, experiencing a shift from the emotional depths of Scorpio into fire, freedom, and forward momentum.

Scorpio was the underworld journey: shedding, purging, truth-telling, and emotional excavation.
Sagittarius is the rise: inspiration returning, horizons widening, and a renewed sense of possibility.

This stretch of December is the bridge between what you released and what you’re ready to imagine next, especially with the next New Moon landing on Dec 19th.

This is the moment where inner work leads to outward expansion.

From the Dec 4 Full Cold Supermoon in Gemini to the Dec 19 New Moon in Sagittarius, the cosmos are guiding us through a very intentional arc:

Illumination (full moon)
Integration & recalibration (mid-month)
Vision-setting & activation (new moon)

In short, this retrograde cluster is slowing the pace so your inner world can align with your purpose. Before the Universe moves you forward, it’s making sure you are clear and no longer carrying what doesn’t belong in 2026.

Pop the confetti, light the sage, kiss your WiFi router… Mercury is FINALLY direct.

If you’ve been feeling like The Universe put your life in airplane mode? That’s why.

You made it through the typos, the tech chaos, the “why did I say that?” moments, and the emails you thought you sent, but absolutely did not.

Congratulations, babe.

You’re now free to resume normal human functioning until Feb 26th, 2026, when Mercury remembers it’s toxic. 🙃

A Mother's Map: Mysha x Soho House
Holding Hands with Grief (Cedar Park)
Integration Circle: From Insight to Embodiment
Paint your Pet: Holiday Ornament Edition

Past Lives, Dreams, and Soul Travel
Full Moon Ceremony w/ Soma
Stress Reset: Simple Tools to Feel Better Fast
Becoming Quantum Consciousness
Level 1: Intro to Pole Dance

Under the year’s final Full Moon, Wolf Connect is turning Austin into a playground of creativity, culture, and actual human connection.

No panels or pitches. Just convos over music, art, and ambient magic that only happens when founders, makers, and dreamers are all in the same room.

Expect sensory everything: live art, hidden corners, surprise moments, and encounters that spark whatever The Universe has in store for you next.

Grab tickets here

Full Moon Swim
Hygge and the Art of Self-Care
Austin Wellness Project
Women’s Circle: Connection + Cacao
Rancho Rodeo Two Step Night

Saturday Service
Quantum Clarity
Flute Healing Journey, Returning to the Center of Your Power
Austin Metaphysical & Holistic Fair
UnEarthed’s Monthly Market (Round Rock)
Bollywood Nights

The Margin x TLSx - Free Reformer Pilates
Embracing the Crone: Wisdom, Power, + Peace in Menopause (Georgetown)
Accessing the Third Eye: Clairvoyant Foundations Meditation
Psychedelic Integration Circle
Luminous Love Sound Bath: Awakening to the Gift of Now
What Color Is Your Soul? (Free)
Slay + Slow Motion
Dharma Punks
Ledgeway Drop-In
Holiday Honkey Tonk
Entrepreneur Cooperative - Pickleball + Suana Session

Community Guided Coworking (Women Only)
Conscious Connections for Founders, Leaders, and Curious People
Reconnecting with your Inner Child Workshop

​2026 Manifestation Bingo Card
Take your Soul Business to the Next Level (Free)
Mastering Rejection: How to Stop Taking Things Personally
Vibrate the Cosmos: Mantra Chanting + Sound Bath
A Women’s Longevity & Wellness Gathering (Cedar Park)
Texas Health Catalyst Roundup & Rodeo Fall 2025

Seasons of Her: Gathering for Expectant Mothers
Wealthy Women’s Workshop
The Light Lab

Trail of Lights (Women Only)
Your Personality Blueprint: Why You Think, Feel & React the Way You Do

12/12 Portal of Power Ceremony + Sound Journey
FoundHERS Walk + Talk
Dance in the Jungle at Bathe
Deep Chill
Sourdough 101: From Starter to Slice

Saturday Service
Gratitude Gathering
Holotropic Awakening: A Healing Breathwork Experience
The Handstand Lab
Sunset Soundbath

Take a deep breath before the holiday chaos hits.
Holiday Harmony is a cozy, pre-holiday breathwork morning designed for women who want to reconnect before giving so much to everyone else this season.

Expect panoramic views of downtown, restorative breathwork, gentle movement, nourishing treats, and a warm community of like-minded women.
The theme centers on looking back at 2025, integrating what changed, and stepping into 2026 with clarity, softness, and direction.

Stay after to shop wellness vendors, meet new friends, and grab brunch at Nido.
A perfect reset for anyone craving calm, connection, and a moment to truly exhale as the year comes to an end.

Grab tickets here and use code ARCANA for $10 off any ticket type

Dharma Punks
Reiki Restorative Soundbath
Sunday Soundbath at Austin Salt Room
In Search of True Friendship
New Moon Soundbath (Georgetown)
Sunday Reset at Punch Bowl
Breath + Release
Breath to Remember

Art from Within

Connect with your Spirit Baby
Arka Brotherhood Open House: Introduction to Men’s Work

Coffee and Spirituali-Tea
Fountain of Youth: Stress, Aging, and the Nervous System

Sunday Mystic Talks + Tea
Austin’s Queer Coven Social
Austin Witches Market
The Light Lab
Dharma Punks
Saturday Service
Kuya Sauna Class Series
Puppy Yoga
Sunday Reset at Punch Bowl
Community Guided Coworking
Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The Altar is a space to spotlight Austin’s makers, causes, and collaborations.
It’s a way for us to contribute to the city’s magic by sharing opportunities to give back, support, and strengthen our circle.

Support The Herbal Pantry Launch at Ace of Cups
Ace of Cups has launched a raffle to support their community herb project.

Each ticket helps them stock and sustain The Herbal Pantry, a community resource for free herbal care items. 100% of funds raised will go towards supplies used to craft and replenish herbal offerings for the community.

WANTED: Local Women-Owned Consumer Brands
Marina (Women Who Breathe) is looking for local vendors to attend her Holiday Breathwork event on Dec 13th.

Reply to this email if you (or someone you know) is a local women-owned brand interested in being a vendor at the holiday marketplace happening after the event.

Calling Local ATX Artists
We have a lot of ideas to bring to life through this community, and are looking to partner with local artists on some work.

Reply to this email with your fav folks we should connect with.

Holiday Foster Sitter Needed for Marsala Dec 11-14th and/or Dec 21-28th
Great opportunity to get a little love from a beautiful pup this holiday season. Marsala needs to be the only dog in the house, but would love a yard and a place to lounge for a few days.

Animal Wishing Tree at Stay Wild Salon
Not ready to adopt a dog, but want to support those in need? You can virtually adopt a pet and donate supplies they need most by visiting Stay Wild Salon.

Many of the pets in need are senior dogs (7+ years old) who deserve comfort, care, and love, especially during the holidays. You can make a big difference by virtually adopting a pet from the tree and donating the supplies they need most.

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.

We’re partnering with local rescue orgs to showcase familiars-in-waiting, magical little creatures seeking a furever home.

🐾 Rutherford is a happy little wizard in dog form. His aura is pure sunshine, he warms up in minutes, shows off like it’s his job, and believes every kiddie pool is a portal to joy.

When the zoomies hit? Forget it. He becomes a blur of positive energy, tail wagging like he’s casting protection spells on your entire household.

Rutherford is the familiar for anyone ready to add a little magic (and a lot of splash) to their life. ✨

Learn more about Rutherford here

As always, I’d love to hear from you!!
Reply with feedback, suggestions for events, readers, healers, your fav YouTube yule logs, your Spotify Wrapped, or just to say hey.

I genuinely enjoy hearing from you 🥹

If this little slice of magic makes your week brighter, send it to a friend who’d love it too. The more our circle grows, the more things we can spotlight, the more Austin magic we can create… you get the vibe ✨