Mystery, Magic & Mayhem

A Substack Makeover & our November Calendar of Community Events

Hello my dear heretics,

If you’re new here, thanks for subscribing! The great news is, you won’t be jarred by any of the big changes I’m making right now. You’re just in time for beautiful magic!

If you’ve been here for a while… I hope you like the makeover.

Living in the Liminal

The internet feels weird today. The energy in the States is absolutely bonkers over the election, and yet from the outside, it feels like a pernicious worm that has infiltrated everything.

Here in Canada, I’m blessed by being mostly immersed in the energy of trees. Trees and Arctic cold. Here, I am less concerned with human affairs than with stark reality: Winter is coming.

Photo by Donnie Rosie on Unsplash

Right now, I have no energy to be concerned about trivial human matters. (Yes, I know you’ll tell me human matters are very important, but I’m sure Ancient Romans felt the same way about their big elections… and how much does that matter to you now?)

In time and space, I’m perched squarely between worlds—immersed in tarot and trees, liminal learning and curiosity. It’s a happy place for me… a familiar place, filled with insights and not-quite-grasped epiphanies.

It’s almost impossible to write from this space, but it’s impossible not to create. It’s a land of paradox.

In this landscape, I’m eminently aware of my own transformation. In turn beautiful and disruptive, I’m tickled to once more let go the reins of my life so that whatever the Creative Powers of the Universe have in store for me can arise.

The only thing I don’t quite know how to navigate… is you. Yep, you. Weird, right?

Well, you weren’t here the last time I turned my life upside down because the Divine said “Jump!” and I jumped without looking.

So now you’re along for the ride, dear heretic (whether you meant to sign up for that or not), and I honestly don’t know where the road will take us.

What’s in a Name? Actually a Lot

Secrets of a Magical Life began on a whim. A recommendation from a friend and a burst of inspiration set it in motion, but the name and image never quite fit my hopes and dreams for this space. It always felt like under that name I was supposed to be giving advice (which I hate) or revealing ancient secrets (which I do but really isn’t obvious). The name didn’t feel like it left any room for real Mystery, play, or messy spiritual exploration. And it certainly didn’t call out for community.

I want something layered with meaning and inside jokes…. Something lush with symbol and imagery… Something that makes you wonder, What on Earth is she doing over there?

In short, I want something more… me.

So—as of now (and with no promises for the future)—my Substack shall henceforth be known as:

Mystery, Magic & Mayhem

A Space to Explore the Sacred

I’ll let you ponder that a while…

Creating Community

One of the best things about Secrets of a Magical Life have been the magical folks who show up every month to make our community events amazing. So under this new name and energy, I want to honor and build on what we have by doing MORE OF THAT.

So… I’m adding a new live event this month. Now in addition to Monthly Energy Magic and our Heretic Happy Hour, I’ll be offering Mystery, Magic & Mayhem Group Coaching. My goal is to support you in training your magic so that you can live in deeper connection with Divine reality every day.

Here’s the schedule for this month:

Community Energy Magic

Friday, November 8 @ 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST / 6:30pm CET / 4:30am AEDT (+1 Day)

It’s time to clear out your system! Wherever you are in the world (and however affected you are by the election in the States)… it’s time for some serious housekeeping.

In this Community Energy Magic session, we’ll focus on centering and clearing to quiet the chaos in your mind, body, and energy field.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Clear out anything not serving your Highest Good

• Take back your energy and your aura from “out there”

• Cleanse and define your aura and your sacred space

• Set clear energetic boundaries

• Connect with your Highest Self

• Work with your Team to get the support you need

No previous experience with energy work needed.

"Allysha is a natural and intuitive energy healer with a profound understanding of our deep connection with nature and the universe. She has helped broaden my perspective of the flow of energy within myself as well as how spiritual energy manifests within sacred sites on a planetary level. Anyone working with Allysha can be sure of a magical and transformative experience."

-Andrew Cowie, Transformational Therapist

Mystery, Magic & Mayhem Group Coaching

Wednesday, November 13 @ 11am PST / 2pm EST / 8pm CET / 6am AEDT (+1 Day)

Magical people need magical solutions to everyday problems. Whether you’re new to the Path or you’ve been training your magic for years, group coaching is a dynamic and interactive way to receive personal support, where everyone benefits.

Mystery, Magic & Mayhem Group Coaching will be designed to:

• Train your unique magic so that you’re living daily life in greater connection with Spirit, with magical tools and teachings at your fingertips for every occasion.

• Heal your trauma patterns and release ways of being that no longer serve your Highest Good.

• Strengthen your intuition so you can make decisions with greater clarity and confidence, guided by your inner wisdom.

• Navigate the world with grace and ease, using magical principles to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth and alignment with your Path.

• Discover rituals and routines that align with the natural cycles, enhancing your daily rhythms and connection with the elements.

• Create magical community so that you feel supported to live in a magical reality in your everyday life.

This is an exciting experiment in sharing my magical coaching practice with a larger group. In this interactive setting, you’ll not only learn new skills and approaches to living in alignment with your Highest Good, but you’ll also have the chance to contribute to a shared experience of growth and learning. With community at its heart, I hope this event will turn into a beautiful place to find support in a shared magical reality.

Heretic Happy Hour

Tuesday, November 19 @ 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST / 12:30pm AEDT (+1 Day)

Join us with your favorite brew for an hour of magical inspiration with kindred spirits in a safe-to-be-yourself space.

This month we’ll be exploring…

The Real World

Which world is real—the one given to us by our culture… our time… the pressures of those around us?

Or the realm of Spirit… Nature… the timeless and numinous?

Every day, we’re pressured to choose one or the other, but this duality is what makes Planet Earth so special.

What is the real world? And where do you choose to live?

Special thanks to my paid subscribers for making this magical space possible. I love our budding community, and I can’t wait to re-create this space as an even more powerful container for magic and transformation.