Sleep Like a Witch: Fall Equinox Rest Rituals

Happy Fall Equinox! Today, daylight and nighttime are perfectly balanced — a rare moment of celestial symmetry before the nights start stretching out longer than the days. It’s also Mabon, or witches’ Thanksgiving, a time to celebrate the changing seasons through rituals of gratitude, balance, and renewal.

So why not reset your sleep routine for fall with some magical witchy rituals?

Witchy Fall Sleep Rituals

1. Brew the Perfect Fall Sleep 

As the light fades and the nights grow longer, it’s time to reflect on your summer sleep ritual and brew the perfect recipe for quality fall rest. Shorter, cooler days call for more cozy hours in your coven of covers, and perhaps a few warmer layers as we slip into the darker half of the year.

Get toasty under an enchanting fall blanket and switch out your summer duvet for a Canadian-crafted down duvet made for colder months. 

2. Make Your Bed a Sacred Space

Layer cozy textures — fresh fall sheets and a bewitchingly beautiful designer duvet cover  — and treat your bed like an altar to rest.

Make sure you also cleanse it of any bad vibes! Use our dryer ball and essential oils set to fluff up your bedding and cast a lovely smell over your bed.

3. Decorate with Autumn Touches

Mini pumpkins, dried flowers, even spooky Halloween throws and cushions  — embrace the boo-ty of autumn and surround yourself with cozy décor that sparkles with the magic of the season. 

4. Light a Spooky Candle

Bonus if it’s pumpkin-scented, black, or creepy and drippy! The warmth and light from a candle also eases the transition to longer nights, bringing a soft, natural glow to early mornings and late nights.

5. Go to Bed With the Sun

Honour the natural rhythms of fall and adjust your schedule for earlier bedtimes and deeper rest. Fighting the natural light of the day is hard on your body, so curl up with a book or a movie and a soft throw blanket and embrace the darkness — and coziness — of the season!

6. Practice a Gratitude Spell

Write down three things you’re grateful for and tuck the note under your mattress. This helps ward off any negative energy creeping into your sacred cozy space, and lets you give thanks in true witchy fashion.

This Fall Equinox, embrace the shift towards longer nights — it means that cozier times and spooky festive fun are just around the corner. If you need any help getting comfy this fall, shop online or drop in to a QE Home store for expert advice on everything soft and cozy.