Join us for a Fall Equinox Celebration
TOTEM clients are invited to an in-person Austin event on Sunday, September 24th
Join us for an in-person Fall Equinox celebration on Sunday, September 24th at our work + live space in Austin, TX!
The Fall Equinox is the midway point between the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice, shifting the earth’s energy— and our own energy with it.
What is Mabon?
The Fall Equinox falls during the pagan celebration of Mabon, otherwise known as the “second harvest”. Mabon is one example of what’s also widely known as the Eleusinian Mysteries, the Ancient Greek ceremonial rite that relied heavily on psychedelics to achieve ecstatic states and communion with the gods.
On Mabon, these gods are generally considered to be Demeter (the Goddess of grain and harvest) and her daughter, Persephone (the Goddess of the Underworld and communication with the dead).
On the Equinox, Demeter loses her power and the year’s hard work and harvest season comes to an end. On the same day, Persephone gains her power and momentum, shifting the energy towards going inward into the earth, quieting our minds and bodies, and communing more with the realm of the dead— including our ancestors.
On Mabon, we start to slow down. We reflect on what is still in bloom. What is dying. What will be dying soon. And what is changing in the colors and smells and sights and sounds of the landscapes around us.
Our event
Reflecting this special energy, our Fall Equinox in-person celebration is going to give us all a moment to slow down, connect with each other, connect with our bodies, and commune with the shifting energies of the earth.
My chef husband will be preparing small bites for attendees— made with local, organic ingredients that reflect the shifting season here in Austin. I will be batching refreshments using TOTEM Flower Essence “mother” tinctures, with a focus on the herbs venerated on Mabon across the world: chamomile, bee balm, and lavender.
We’ll be offering all attendees premium gift bags that include a bottle of our handmade, organic bitters: The Bitter Shaman, made from the concentrates of our home-grown flower essences. I’ll also be selling select TOTEM Flower Essences and our TOTEM Tarot Deck at special prices.
What’s more: you’ll be able to sign up for special services with world-class practitioners, including:
Introduction to Ayurveda with Marma Therapy- aka Subtle Body Energy Clearing
Colleen Soisson, Ayurveda expert and wellness coach, is making the trip from North Carolina to Austin to offer a few one-on-one appointments alongside our bigger celebration. Those that sign up for Marma Therapy with Colleen will get a glimpse into the ancient healing art of Ayurveda, learning their own elemental constitution and how to optimize your health by living more in tune with nature’s rhythms.
During this one-on-one session, attendees will experience the subtle art of Marma Point Therapy and its rejuvenative effects on the nervous system. There are 108 vital energy points on the body, and when they are held, panic energy flow is enhanced to the organs while hormones for deep relaxation are released, balancing the emotional body and nervous system. A state of pure bliss is achieved.
These sessions are 1 hour, and the price is $120 per person. If you want to sign up for this once-in-a-lifetime experience with Colleen, please email me ASAP to work out the details: rachel@totemreadings.com
Given that Colleen will only be providing services for one day, spaces are very limited. The sooner you reach out, the better;)
Here’s Colleen’s website for more details on her practice, expertise and vibe!
Pending- Astrology Consultations with confidential expert
We’re working out the details for yet ANOTHER world class practitioner to make the trip out to Austin from California to see clients in-person at our TOTEM space.
More details to come on this offering and how to sign up soon, but wanted to let you know what we’re cooking in the kitchen to make this event a memorable experience for all who attend!
The details
We’ll be hosting this event on Sunday, September 24th from 11 AM- 5 PM CST at our TOTEM work + live space. Because this event is being hosted at my home, I’m asking all those interested to email me to confirm address, contact and other details: rachel@totemreadings.com.
If you want to sign up for any specialty services being provided by the expert practitioners detailed above, please email me at: rachel@totemreadings.com and I’ll put you in touch with these lovely ladies.
If you want to share this event with local Austin friends and family, please feel free to share this Substack or the event page on Eventbrite HERE.
Please note: TOTEM reserves the right to use discretion in extending invites for this event given the intimate nature of the location, so all attendees will need to receive an email confirmation re: registration from me via email. We will not be able to host anyone that has not registered for this FREE event.
Hope to see you on Mabon!
-Rachel