Colour Witch's Coven - The Threshold

But I’m not quitting my dream. I’m realising that doing what I love cannot keep costing us money and peace.

October is the Violet month - acceptance, contentment, going with the flow. Meanwhile, I’m waiting for a house sale, an operation, application replies and even a car!

How very Violet Lake - on a boat with no oars, just drifting and hoping…

I’ve written a proper warts-and-all blog about the hurt behind some of those decisions, what I’m letting go of and the dreams I’m keeping.

Books, creativity, colour magick… there’s still plenty I want to do.

For now, I’m accepting where I am, even if it’s not where I hoped I’d be.

I have just realised I haven't posted in here since 23rd July... Oops. So sorry!

But perhaps there's something really lovely about that, because August was the Blue month of CONNECTION, and instead of just talking about interacting, I seem to have spent the month actually doing it.

I've been out and about in the real world, and it’s not quite as scary as I remember. I’ve been talking to actual humans. Running Colour Journeys and Moon workshops. Meeting new people at events. Having conversations about SoulBathing and where it might travel next. Watching people connect with colour, with each other, and really living my colour journey ~ IRL.

On 28 August I ran a last minute cosy Lunar Eclipse gathering for 10 people, which turned out to be rather special. In the Shadow of the Full Moon at Eaden’s Bar 2 in Mapplewell, Barnsley - We spent some time in Black:…

Last week I posted about the move from Gold to Yellow in the liminal realm of my colour system - after a week meditating on the outcome I've written a bog post (it's a bit long and deep for here!) What started as a reflection of the transition from self-worth into joy, became a much bigger lesson about boundaries, value and the difference between being the lifeboat and being the lighthouse.

The full blog is now live here https://www.raychel.co.uk/post/i-am-meant-to-be-the-damn-lighthouse-not-the-lifeboat

The month of May in my 12-step colour system is Gold.

Meaning: To Value

Conscience. Opportunity. Authenticity. Self-worth. Boundaries. The bright and shiny glittery stuff, but also the really dark and uncomfortable stuff. The toxicity of the Toxic City.

And Gold has asked me some really awkward questions.

·         What am I worth - I mean, really worth and not just in £? (because that’s not a lot)

·         What do I keep giving away? (possessions, yes, but also my experience and expertise)

This last weekend has been amazing, really emotional and it's unlocked something for me.

Between our Institute of Witches meet-up in West Yorkshire, the Imbolc / Full Moon gathering in South Yorkshire, full of crafting, conversation, sound, and all the lovely human mess of it, I was reminded how much I love creating spaces where people can just arrive and be exactly who they really are.

I’ve also just written a blog (link below) about a recent overnight retreat I went on as a birthday gift to myself. It turned into one of those moments where one particular colour kept tapping me on the shoulder until I paid attention. Orange absolutely everywhere. All about courage, creativity, bravery, and trying something new before you know exactly how it’s going to look.

What it has done is got me thinking more clearly about the future. And I think it’s all about slower,…

As part of my plans for 2026, I am creating The Colour Witch Wheel of the Year - based around the sabbats, moons and the emotional meanings behind my 12-step colour system.

Today is the New Moon, and January in my Colour Wheel is Black - a time to Pause, Surrender and Rest. So the New Moon in January is actually Black within Black. A double darkness, however, it’s not an emptiness, more of a refuge.

I’m struggling a little with the overwhelm of Black. Not sure about you, but the world out there feels a little too loud right now. Full of uncomfortable situations, anxiety-inducing news and current affairs that feel like a punch to the chest. And your blood feels like sticky black tar, hate and anger lodge in the body, a discomfort that you just cannot shake.

Some of us feel that more than others - but,…

First full moon of the year.

I’ve been thinking about why wolves howl. They’re just communicating.

Calling out. Saying “I’m here. Where are you?”

A lot of my work is like that too. Colour. Feelings. Creativity. Being honest about being human.

And building community spaces where people don’t feel like the odd one out for feeling deeply or seeing the world that bit differently. Whether you crave to be part of the pack or a lone wolf, you're welcome here.

So if you’re new here, or you’ve been hovering quietly in the background, here’s where you’ll find me:

Calm. Serenity. Equanimity The White Lighthouse.

White isn’t about doing more. It’s about just being.

After everything we’ve moved through this month, white arrives quietly. It doesn’t ask for reflection, release, action, or insight. It asks for stillness. For trust. For letting things be exactly as they are.

Today’s practice is simple, and it might be the hardest one of all.

Stop.

Not forever. Just for a little while.

Violet Lake. Knowing. Contentment. Grace.

Violet is the point where you stop chasing answers and start trusting what you already know. Not knowing in a logical, tick-box way, but that deeper sense of “I’m here, I’m part of this, and I don’t need to panic”.

Violet Lake is where things settle in my colour system.

It’s the place where you remember your place in the universe, dropping the ego. You realise you’re small in the grand scheme of things, but you still matter.

This is also the point just before the solstice, and you might have seen people talking about a “quantum shift” around now. I’m not into big dramatic claims, but I do recognise what people are talking about. The Violet Lake often feels like a quiet recalibration rather than anything flashy. Nothing suddenly changes, but something settles. Perspective shifts. You stop panicking about not knowing what comes next.…

Communication. Connection. Motivation. Self-Expression.

Blue is the colour of your voice. Not just the words you say, but the way you connect. The way you show up. The way you let people be part of you.

When did you last really speak to someone? Not text. Not scroll past their life online. Actually talk. Actually connect.

We're so used to communicating through screens - quick messages, emojis, likes - that we forget what it feels like to hear someone's voice. To see their face. To laugh at the same time instead of reacting with a thumbs up three hours later.

The Blue Connection Challenge

Today, connect with someone properly. Not through text. Through voice or video.

Empathy. Compassion. Love. Balance.

Green is (literally) the heart of it all. The colour that holds us steady when everything else is spinning.

The colour that says: you can care about others and still take care of yourself. You can give and still have boundaries. You can love without losing yourself.

Green is balance, where you soften instead of pushing through. Where you breathe instead of holding on.

And green's Mystical Companion is The Stag.

Stoic. Present. Calm strength. The stag doesn't rush. It doesn't fight unless it has to. It stands with dignity, grounded in its own quiet power, but without ego.

The Yellow Bridge. The 12/12 Portal. The Crossing.

The tenth of December was heavy. Gold asked us to look at what we've been carrying, what we've been told to value, and what we're ready to leave behind (even if we think don’t want to!).

Today, Yellow Bridge says: Now cross and don’t look back.

Yellow is the colour of confidence, optimism, and hope. It's self-belief, it’s freedom, it’s joy.

It's the sunlight breaking through after a storm.

It's the moment you realise you don't have to stay stuck in the place that you've been standing.

The Golden City. The Turning Point.

Gold is where it gets a tad uncomfortable.

This isn't the shiny, abundant, manifestation gold that gets sold to us on Instagram. This is the gold that asks you to consider: what are you actually willing to stand for?

If you've read my book or been on my Colour Journey, you'll know about The Golden City - a place where everything glitters, where greed and commercialism promise us more, better, shinier. It's seductive. It's everywhere. And it's toxic.

The Golden City is where we're told our worth is measured by what we have, what we buy, what we show off. It's where we doom scroll and compare and consume and never quite feel like we're enough.

It's where we lose ourselves trying to keep up with a game we never signed up for.

Action. Courage. Creativity.

Orange is the colour that says: stop thinking about it and just bloody do it.

It's the colour of movement, of making things happen, of creative problem-solving when you've been stuck in your head for way too long.

And today's Fylgia (spirit animal)? It's the magpie. Bold, clever, curious. Magpies don't overthink. They spot the shiny thing, and they go get it. They're collectors, creators, problem-solvers. They're not afraid to stand out or make a bit of noise.

Imagine orange and magpie energy together? That's unstoppable.

I know it’s Monday, but at this time of year, we can get stuck in what we think we're supposed to do - buying the perfect gifts, putting up the perfect decorations, the perfect everything. Orange asks: OK so what if you just made something instead (and it's not actually perfect)?

Roots. Safety. The Things That Hold You.

Red is often described as the colour of passion, fire, danger; it’s all of that. But it is also the colour that says: you are safe here. You are held. You belong.

Red is your roots going down into the earth, your foundations. It's the people who've got your back. The places that feel like home. The possessions that aren't just things - they're memories, proof that you've lived and loved and built something solid.

At this time of year, when everything pulls us into commercialism, chaos, and other people's expectations - red reminds us to think about what actually keeps us steady.

The 3 Ps

• Who are your people? Not just family, the ones you're supposed to care about, but those who make you feel safe and secure.

The Cold Moon. The Last Supermoon. The Awakening.

Tonight's full moon is the final supermoon of 2025, rising higher in the sky than any other moon this year - and the highest we'll see until 2042. She's called the Cold Moon, and she's in Gemini, the sign of stories, communication, and clarity.

This moon isn't asking us to do more. She's asking us to see more.

Coral is the colour of awakening - not the loud, frantic alarm-clock kind, but the quiet one that creeps in when you're finally ready to take notice. It's the colour of consciousness rising, of purpose clicking into place. Realising you've perhaps been telling yourself a story that no longer quite fits. Question it!

This moon, with all her brightness and height, is fully lighting up what's been half-hidden. What we've been almost seeing but not quite giving a name to. She's finishing something off -…

The Descent. Surrender. Deep Rest.

Black is the beginning of everything. The pause in the chaos. The colour of overwhelm, yes - but also the colour that says: “Put it down, Witch. You don’t have to hold on to all of this.”

We all know that his time of year is a lot. Everyone’s tired. Everyone’s pulled in so many different directions. And most of us pretend we’re fine until we crash in a heap on the sofa with a cuppa that’s gone cold and another list of things we still haven’t done.

Black doesn’t expect us to power through.

Black encourages us to stop fighting the tide.

This is the part we tend to skip because it feels unproductive.

Today is the first day of Colour Witch Advent. I wanted to do something gentle and meaningful for December, without piling pressure onto anyone (including me), so here’s what we’re doing:

Using my twelve-step Colour Journey - every even-numbered day this month, I’ll share a small moment of colour energy for you to sit with. Nothing complicated. No big tasks. Just simple check-ins and colour prompts that help you stay present, grounded, and connected through the chaos of December.

Think of it as a slow advent. A breath. A ritual that meets you where you are.

This isn’t about keeping up or getting it perfect.

It’s about noticing what shifts in you when you pause for a moment of colour.

More tomorrow, witches.

Yesterday at White Light Events' Mind, Body and Spirit Events at Magna turned out to be a lot more meaningful than I expected.

I went in thinking it would be a steady day, maybe a few sales and some nice chats, but the Colour Journey completely shifted the energy for me.

There were around thirty-five people in the room, which I didn’t realise until I stood up to start. The session affected me in a way I wasn’t prepared for. I could feel the whole room soften. Shoulders dropped, eyes glistened, and people actually let themselves breathe for the first time in who knows how long.

Afterwards, the conversations were real. Proper real.

People shared what they’re going through and what the colours brought up for them, and it reminded me that these events aren’t “markets” for me anymore. They’re moments of connection.

Spaces to let my work do what…