November – The Beaver Moon

The days grow shorter now, the chill more insistent.

Nature is whispering to us: prepare, gather, make your nest warm and secure.

Just as the beavers busily build their lodges before the rivers freeze, we too are invited to tend to our inner homes—those sacred places where our hearts and spirits find rest.

This is the month of resilience and preparation, a time to honor the work of creating safe and nurturing spaces for ourselves and the ones we love.

Star Oil: Myrrh

Ancient and resinous, Myrrh has been used for thousands of years in sacred rituals, temples, and healing practices. Its smoky sweetness is protective, grounding, and deeply comforting—like being wrapped in an old quilt that smells faintly of incense and earth.

Emotionally, Myrrh helps dissolve feelings of vulnerability, creating a shield of strength around the spirit.

Magically, it has long been associated with protection, consecration, and the honoring of sacred space.

✨ Herbal Blend of the Moon

This month’s blend brings together:

Sage – for cleansing and clarity, a breath of purification.

Myrrh – for emotional protection and sacred grounding.

Vetiver – the earthy root that steadies, anchors, and connects us to resilience.

Together, these three create a warm, resinous, and deeply soothing aroma that reminds us of crackling hearth fires and the quiet strength found in the roots of ancient trees.

Affirmation

“I create safe and nurturing spaces for myself and others. My spirit is grounded, my heart is resilient, and my home is a sanctuary of peace.”

Mini Self-Care Ritual: The Sacred Nest

What you’ll need:

A few drops of the Sage + Myrrh + Vetiver blend (or oils separately).

A cozy blanket or shawl.

A candle (white or deep brown).

A journal or piece of paper.

Steps:

Find a quiet space in your home where you can be undisturbed.

Light your candle and wrap yourself in your blanket, imagining it as the warm protective lodge of the beaver.

Place a drop of oil blend on your palms, rub together, and cup your hands over your face, inhaling slowly.

Let the grounding energy of Myrrh and Vetiver anchor you, while Sage clears away any heaviness.

On your journal page, write down what makes you feel safe, nurtured, and supported. This could be people, places, practices, or even simple daily rituals.

Whisper your affirmation aloud.

Feel the warmth of your words weaving around you like walls of safety and love.

Close your ritual by thanking yourself for the care you’ve given, and blow out the candle with gratitude.

The Beaver Moon calls us to resilience, but also to gentleness.

It is not about bracing against the cold—it is about preparing in a way that allows warmth, safety, and connection to flourish.

This month, may you find comfort in your sacred nest, and may your heart know the strength of quiet preparation.