On The Way to the Witch-Apple Moon

There is a quiet, shifting threshold that occurs just as Summer begins to hold its breath. You can smell it before you see it: the heavy, sweet-sharp scent of fermenting windfalls in the grass, the sudden drop in evening temperatures, and the way the shadows beneath the trees seem to lengthen, turning a deep indigo.

In the ordinary world, the calendar tells us it is nearly September. But in my heart, I know this time by its true, secret name: The Witch-Apple Moon.

It is under this Moon that the bright reds and greens of the orchard fade, and the apple skins deepen into a beautiful, glossy midnight. These are the little black apples. They are not ruined; they are transformed. They are the physical manifestation of patience: of weathering the frost, and finding your most potent self in the dark.

In the quiet hours, fuelled by the scent of woodsmoke and old paper, I have been working on word medicine born from this very alchemy. I’m pleased to say that it is finally ready to be shared with the world.

Introducing:

Little Black Apples

A Whimsical Witch’s Wisdom For Creating a Beautiful Life through Dark Storms and Wild Healing

My writing, throughout Little Black Apples, is accompanied by the light, joyous full-colour artwork of Laura Whalen. This book is a beautifully structured, cyclical journey of deep evolution. Grounded in powerful botanical metaphor, it mirrors the natural progression of a soul stepping fully into its power, seamlessly bridging psychology with high-vibrational Cosmic magic.

The journey unfolds through three sacred seasons:

The Bud: The season of inner knowing.
Build your inner architecture through foundational root-truths that shift your internal mindset, heal old patterns, and claim your true identity.

The Blossom: The season of sensory opening.
Awaken your physical body through sensory spell-threads, exploring the radical acts of somatic awareness.

The Fruit: The season of eternal magic.
Step into high-vibrational spirituality, utilising sacred charms to unlock your gifts.

Once you have harvested your magic, you are invited to place your gifts into The Shared Basket, sharing your unique medicine with the world.

Little Black Apples officially releases on the upcoming New Moon this September: The Witch-Apple Moon.

So, as the New Moon awakens in the dark, I invite you to step into the orchard with me. Put on your heaviest coat, step out into the crisp evening air, and look up at the night sky. Let the warmth of the Sun go without a moment of regret. Together, we can welcome the introspective dark that follows.

If you are ready to transform your storms into magic, the gates are open. Step into the orchard and claim your medicine. Author-signed copies are now available for pre-order:
https://www.starflowerpress.com/books/driftwood/little-black-apples/

Thank you for walking this path with me, for supporting independent publishing through Starflower Press, and for welcoming the dark that follows the Sun.

May you be wrapped, rooted, and protected by an inner love so deeply healing that nothing outside of you can ever shake your worth. Welcome to the season of the hidden star.

With warmth and orchard magic,
Veronika Sophia Robinson
Author & Founder of Starflower Press