At the Crossroads

Time to Move Forward

Aug 01, 2026

There are seasons in life when it feels as though every step requires extra effort. Conversations become tangled. Plans stall. Progress slows. We find ourselves wondering if we’re pushing against an invisible current.

Fortunately, every season has its purpose—and every season eventually comes to an end.

Now that Mercury Retrograde is behind us, many of us feel that subtle shift in the air. The road ahead may not suddenly become effortless, but it often becomes a little clearer. Messages begin to make sense again. Opportunities that seemed stalled start to move. Doors that wouldn’t budge may finally begin to open.

It feels fitting that this week’s newsletter arrives during such a season of transition.

A New Chapter Begins

This Monday marks the release of Katrina’s newest novel, Ten Past Four.

Every book asks something different of the author. Some teach patience. Some demand persistence. Some refuse to let go until every last piece falls into place. Ten Past Four has certainly been one of those stories. Katrina started writing this book in 1986 and never got past the first three or four chapters. Finally, the book came together, everything clicked, and she finished in in three months. Starting Monday, August 3, you can order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HB3C1MRC

There is a bittersweet moment with every book launch. After spending so much time living inside the story, the day finally comes when it no longer belongs only to me—it belongs to every reader who opens its pages. We couldn’t be more excited (or more grateful) to finally share it with you.

If you enjoy ghost stories, historical mysteries, forgotten secrets, and the lingering echoes of the past, we hope you’ll spend some time at Faith Cottage. We think you’ll find it difficult to leave.

For those who enjoy the book and want to go a bit further, Katrina created a page on her website featuring a gallery of images depicting how she envisioned Faith Cottage, the characters in the book, and the instrumental items from the story: https://katrinarasbold.com/meet-faith-cottage/

Thank you to everyone who has encouraged Katrina throughout this journey. Your kindness, enthusiasm, and support have meant more than we can adequately express.

Clearing the Road Ahead

Standing at a crossroads often means making room for something new.

Sometimes that means releasing old habits.

Sometimes it means letting go of lingering disappointments, unhealthy attachments, persistent obstacles, or simply the emotional weight we’ve carried far longer than we should have.

This week, we want to show you two of our most popular companion candles:

The Hand-Rolled Beeswax Reversing Candle is designed for those times when it feels necessary to turn back negativity, unhealthy influences, spiritual interference, or circumstances that continually seem to work against your highest good.

Once the path has been cleared, the Hand-Rolled Beeswax Booster Candle helps strengthen your own intentions, adding momentum and energy to the work you have in motion. Rather than forcing outcomes, it supports your efforts and the direction you’ve chosen. These candles accompany and boost the power of any of the Fixed Candles in our inventory.

I often think of these candles as partners in the same journey: first clearing away what no longer serves you, then giving your best intentions every opportunity to flourish. We can send these candles to you, ready to light (US shipping only) or we can burn them on your behalf.

To order any of these candles and check out our Fixed Candle inventory, click here.

Looking Ahead

We’re also preparing for our next New Moon Hearth Circle on August 12.

The New Moon has always represented possibility—the quiet beginning before visible growth. It is a chance to pause, gather ourselves, release what belongs to the previous cycle, and set our intentions for the one ahead.

If you’ve been considering joining us, this New Moon offers a beautiful opportunity to begin. Whether you’re seeking clarity, renewal, or simply a peaceful hour of intentional spiritual practice, there is always a place for you around the hearth.

Each New Moon ritual video includes a group cleansing, group card reading, group spell-working, and group blessing. The cost is $15 a month. You can pay for each individual month or you can subscribe for automatic payments. This is NOT a platform program. The email comes straight to your inbox from my personal email address.

For more info, click here: https://crossroadsoccult.net/crossroads-new-moon-hearth-circle/