Samhain! Halloween! Today!

Blessed Samhain! Happy Halloween! 

Although this year it won't be possible to celebrate as we normally would due to the pandemic, it doesn't make this time if the year any less exciting! 

Halloweenies Soaps - Vegan - Stock Item

Over at Fata Morgana this year, I set up 1 single photo album and divided each category within the album with a divider image. It is bittersweet to think that this particular album will not have any new stock uploaded to it soon! 

Having said that, it will be nice to share a vaster variety of goodies to the rest of the photo album, and diversify the content shared on both the Facebook page as well as on the instagram feed. 

So, what makes this the best time of the year, you might be wondering? 

Broom Parking sign, Besoms & Hat - Stock Items 

 

There is no short answer I can give, but I will do my best to put in writing my perspective. 

In everyday life, I find that people are too rushed, trying to keep up with the rat race, and not really taking time to connect with their inner child. Halloween brings back a childlike glee and rekindles the flame of playfulness and finding amusement in the little things. We get to play dress up, carve pumpkins, be inventive in the kitchen to use up all the pumpkin flesh that is a delicious casualty of the Jack off Lanterns' creation. Trick or treating not only allows us to spend more time with our children, but it also allows up to connect with our neighbours in the day and age where one rarely knows who their neighbours are, let alone have a connection with them. 

Spooky Mystery Bags - Stock Items

Another aspect of the awesomeness of the Spooky Season is the fact that the unspoken rule that one isn't allowed to grieve beyond a few days, and should go back to "business as usual" flies out of the window. It is suddenly ok to remember our dear departed, and it is suddenly socially acceptable to both cry over the loss as well as laugh at the memories of the good times we would have shared with those who have passed away. 

It is said that the veil separating the world of the living, and that of the dead, is at it's thinnest on Samhain. I must admit that this thought is comforting, and makes it feel like I'm due my annual reunion with all the people dear to me who have died over the years.

Skull Incense Burner - Stock Item

 

Every year, I look forward to Samhain, lighting up a bonfire, and celebrate with fellow witchy-type people. This year things will have to be conducted online, so we don't have to miss out on celebrations, at least! 

From a shop perspective, I love encountering so many Halloween Fiends such as myself and being able to provide spooky stuffs to bring little moments of joy. 

This year, I decided to hold a Spooktacular Giveaway for whoever picks up their order as opposed to having it delivered. The giveaway runs until The Best Day of the Year - today- and it closes at 8pm Malta time. 

Spooktacular Giveaway 2020

 

It has been a super busy week, and as I write this, I'm expecting one of you lovely folk to drop by at any minute. It has been wonderful seeing so many of you visit! Many familiar faces, and quite a few new ones too! 

Now, to finish up my coffee, and continue cooking and baking and celebrating at home with my little Spooky Monster High student. 

Until next time! 

Ros

Good afternoon beautiful souls!

Welcome to Fata Morgana's INKLings! Today we are celebrating 2 years of Fata Morgana, and what better occasion than this to launch our brand new blog? 

There are times when I want to share lengthier, informative posts, but social media is not the right platform for such ramblings. I find myself skimming over long posts if they are on facebook or other social media. However, if I go to a blog, it is because I want to read. That, is why, I decided to take the plunge with this. 

This year, the shop's birthday celebrations have started early! We started them off with a Gozo Delivery Day - it was our 2nd such delivery day, and the plan is to continue delivering in person to our Gozitan friends on a monthly basis. 

Here are some snaps from the day:

Photo credit: Lorenzo Belmonte, Edit: Ros

We ran into Lucifer Morningstar himself whilst in Qala. No, really!

[Not really, no. This was me offering someone to have his face hidden, should he wish. Given that we share a mutual love [or rather, a mutual love hate relationship] with the actor who plays the part, I said I'd swap his face with Mr Tom Ellis. And so, here we are!]

We finished the day with a little Full Moon Celebration, as can be seen below:

Photo credit: Lorenzo Belmonte, Edit: Ros

We have also set up a 2nd Birthday Giveaway - which ran for a few days, and 2 winners were randomly selected! The prizes were 2 wire wrapped crystal necklaces made by yours truly.

Left: Leopard Skin Jasper, Right: Chevron Amethyst. Wire wrapping, photo & edit by Ros

On Friday the 10th of July, two winners - Enn Gee for #teamjasper and Kirsten for #teamamethyst - were randomly selected, and their prizes will be delivered to them today:

Winners of Giveaway announcement - Photos + edits by Ros

Finally, here is a bit of a background for those of you unfamiliar with Fata Morgana.

My name is Rosalind, and I hail from sunny Malta, Europe. I found my path in Paganism when I was maybe 9 years old? I forgot the exact age to be honest. Growing up in a country which was, at the time, predominantly Roman Catholic, it was a challenge to find books and other paraphernalia to allow me to practice my path as I desired. I yearned for a one stop shop, but there was none such place to be found. At age 18, I decided I would do something about it, and started what was then named Esoteric. That was short lived, as it was not the right time for such a business venture. And so, the concept was put on the back burner, whilst life happened. Fast forward to 8 years ago. 

I started my own little family, and it was quite a ride, to say the least! A couple of years ago, things calmed down enough to allow me to explore setting up shop, properly this time. 

I wanted to give the shop a Maltese flavour, and that, is how Fata Morgana came to be. 

I was still working elsewhere during the day when I set up Fata Morgana - but as of right now, I am now solely focusing on the shop! That opens up my daily schedule wide open - which means appointments and open days will be happening very soon!

Hello! Its'a me, Ros!