\ Lauren G. Koch
Keeper of the Old Ways

Spring doesn’t arrive all at once - even though sometimes it may seem like it. It stirs gently beneath the surface, unseen, unheard...

As the world stirs from winter’s slumber, spring reminds us of our own cycles of renewal. This is a season of deep nourishment...

er times a wild, rushing torrent. Growing up near the whitewater rapids of Southern Appalachia, I witnessed firsthand how the river can...

This New Moon in Pisces is a portal—an initiation into the deeper currents of our intuition, creativity, and surrender.

A Month of Heart-Opening & Nourishing Self-Care: In this season of love, allow Rhodochrosite and Lavender to guide you on a journey of...

Winter invites us to find comfort in the small, meaningful moments of the day. Here are a few ideas that might inspire you...

Prompts designed to activate and deepen self-awareness, enhance intuitive abilities, and strengthen connection to your inner knowing.

This Mid-Winter, let Selenite and Rosemary guide you as you step into the new year with clarity, calm, and connection.

By 2022, I was tired of all of the planners I had tried - they didn’t check all my boxes... so, I created my own.

Enjoy this hearty Butternut Squash Stew…

Let's delve into why Lemon Balm captivates me and why it's a cherished staple in my herbal medicine cabinet

The Return: The Symbolic Essence of Oranges During Yule

Introspection, Hope, Transformation, & Renewal Candle making has a rich history and holds significant cultural and spiritual symbolism,...

At a time when I was grappling with burnout, both my physically and creatively, I stumbled across Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. I had...

In the ever-evolving garden of our lives, we continue our journey of self-discovery and growth. As we delve deeper into the practice of...

Cultivating Fulfillment: Pruning the Garden of Your Life for Greater Happiness Here we find ourselves in the radiant embrace of July,...

Unfortunately, it seems we live in a very dysfunctional society with a flawed and scary sense of morality based on outdated religious...

Overcoming Challenges, Formation of the Inner Critic, and Finding Hope Life is full of challenges, and sometimes it can feel like we're...

Selfcare from the viewpoint of a holistic wellness practitioner and metalworker. You’ve probably heard the saying… “What doesn’t kill...

A journey in creativity, self discovery, and learning to trust intuition.