10/13/2025
Can I be real with you for a moment? The state of the world, especially here in the U.S., has been weighing heavy on me lately. As an empath and a water sign through and through, I feel everything. Some days it’s hard to show up in person, to post, to even look at my phone. The overwhelm is real.
But when one of you comes into the shop and feels safe enough to unburden yourself, I’m reminded: I am not alone. We’re still here. Still standing. Still feeling.
The political and social climate we’re living through isn’t theoretical for me. It directly impacts me, my family, and the future I’m building with my Love, as it does for many of you as well.
And now, at seven months pregnant, everything feels even more tender. The hormones, sure, but also the deep ache of wondering what kind of world I’m bringing this little soul into. I think about her every single day… what lessons I’ll need to teach her, what kind of courage and compassion she’ll need to survive and hopefully thrive in the New World also being born.
When people ask why I call myself a Witch, this is why. “Witch” isn’t just a word — it’s a reclamation. A remembering.
Here in Connecticut, long before Salem, the first witch trials took place — a painful reminder of the women who dared to live and heal differently. At Tea & Tarot, we honor those roots by creating a space where that same courage and connection can thrive.
We stick together.
We seek refuge in each other.
We stand up — against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, classism, xenophobia, religious intolerance, and any system that denies people their humanity.
We sit down — for a cup of tea, a deep breath, a moment of stillness.
We heal — through courage, love, and community.
My Dad always told me, “if you don’t stand for something, you stand for nothing.” So here I stand. With you.
So come in for tea. Better yet, join us in protest on No Kings Day. Or just stop by for a hug. I could probably use one too. 🖤