10 Ways to Bring Nature into Your Everyday Life
Nature is one of the most potent sources of magick. It connects us to the Earth’s rhythms, nourishes our spirits, and inspires our craft. While most of us would love to live in a cottage in the middle of the woods, the reality is most of us are suburban or urban witches. So, even something as simple as walking barefoot in the grass may be a challenge. Nature remains, though, and through small, intentional shifts in your environment and routines, you can commune with Mother Nature every day. Here’s how:
1. Add Plants to Every Room
Plants are living magickal beings. Each one carries its own energy, from the purifying nature of a snake plant to the protective vibes of rosemary. By inviting plants into your home, you’re creating a beautiful relationship between them and yourself. They clean the air and uplift your spirit, while you care for them. Speak to your plants like they’re old friends. Whisper your intentions or spells to them, and watch them thrive.
2. Hang a Windchime Outside Your Window
Windchimes are more than decorative; they’re conduits of elemental magick. Every time the wind moves through your chimes, it carries with it a melody of renewal and protection. It’s also a great way to invite the element of air into your space as the air moves the chimes. Choose windchimes with materials that resonate with your craft: metal for clarity, wood for grounding, or shells for sea witch vibes.
3. Use Natural Scents in Your Space
Enhance the energy of your home with scents derived from nature. Burn a stick of cedar or pine incense to cleanse negativity, diffuse essential oils like lavender for peace, or craft your own simmer pot with cinnamon, orange peels, and rosemary. Every scent carries a vibration and invites nature indoors when you use it.
4. Eat Fresh Food
Food is magick in its purest form. If you’re able, eat fresh, seasonal foods to you align your energy with the cycles of the Earth. Visit a local farmer’s market or grow your own herbs and vegetables to infuse your meals with a little extra love. Take a moment to thank the elements for their role in nourishing you before you take your first bite.
5. Listen to Nature Sounds While Working
If you’re stuck indoors, let the sounds of nature transport you. Play recordings of babbling brooks, rustling leaves, or birdsong while you work. These sounds can calm your nervous system and help you focus, like a gentle grounding spell cast through your headphones.
6. Bask in the Sunlight
The Sun is a source of life and one of the most powerful forces in nature. Make time to soak up its rays every day, even if it’s just for a few minutes on your balcony or porch. Visualize the sunlight filling your body with warmth and vitality, charging you like a crystal under its golden glow.
7. Open the Windows
Fresh air carries cleansing energy. Crack open a window to invite the breeze into your space, especially on good weather days. As it flows through, it will help to sweep away stagnant energy, leaving your home feeling refreshed and renewed. This small ritual can have a surprisingly big impact on your energy levels.
8. Organize Your Gemstones According to Their Energies
Try sorting your gemstones by their magickal properties and use them in the spaces around your home and office based on their energies. For instance, Rose Quartz for love, Black Tourmaline for protection, or Citrine for abundance. Place them where their energies will be most useful: on your desk, by your bedside, or even in your pocket. Don’t forget to cleanse and charge them regularly to keep their vibrations high.
9. Include Natural Wood
Wood is deeply grounding and connects us to the energy of trees, some of the most ancient magickal beings on Earth. Incorporate natural wood into your home with furniture, decor, or even magickal tools like wands or altar pieces. If you’re short on space, a used 7-day candle jar is a great collection container for fun sticks and twigs you find on a walk. Every time you touch wood, take a moment to really feel its steady, grounding presence reminding you of your roots.
10. Hang Eucalyptus on Your Showerhead
Turn your daily shower into a magickal ritual by hanging a bundle of fresh eucalyptus from your showerhead. The steam will release its invigorating, healing scent, clearing your energy and opening your senses. Eucalyptus is also protective and cleansing, making it a perfect addition to your self-care routine.
The natural world is one of your greatest allies in your magickal journey. By inviting it into your home and routines, you’re not just living alongside nature; you’re living even more magickally.
Stay magickal,
Megan W.