Appalachian Root Works - Rooted In Runes

01/31/2026

We get asked a lot about stone meanings, but it isnt widely known about how to wear them!

If you wear braclets regularly, this is a good quick guide for you.

Stop by and check out our wall of different types stone brwclets as well. ✨️✨️

01/31/2026

We are live right now on WhatNot!

Check out our live sale- all orders ship Monday/Tuesday!

https://whatnot.com/invite/arwandrir

01/31/2026

Anyone else tired of the cold?

Come warm up at the shop today!
We are open 10-7pm

& If you are on WhatNot catch our live sale laster today!

If you've been contemplating joining us for the Unlock Your Body: Neck & Shoulders — Breaking Free from Bracing (Feb 1 • 3-Part Series), now is a great time to snag one of the last few spots!

Next week, we have Monique’s Tarot here on Tuesday for readings,
Spirit Flow Yoga 2/5/26 on Thursday,
Sound Bath - A Journey of Release & Restoration 2/7/26 on Saturday &
Unlock Your Body: Core & Breath — Breaking Free from Bracing (Feb 8 • 3 Part-Series) on sunday!

We would love for you to join us!

Lean more by visiting the event pages or visiting our events page on our website appalachianrootworks.com

01/31/2026

Imbolc begins tomorrow. How do you celebrate?

Good morning, witches and keepers of the flame...

Imbolc is coming,
and I need to say this plainly:

Brigid is not a Pinterest goddess.
She is not soft-focus white robes
and gentle affirmations
and saintly sweetness made pastel-edible
for modern comfort.

That Brigid is a lie.

The real Brigid is 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲...
and not the decorative kind.

She is the forge fire.
The fire that burns hot enough
to shape iron
and blister skin
and leave marks that do not fade.

She is the midwife with bl00d on her hands,
catching life in the dark,
where screaming and survival
share the same breath.

She is the poet who knows
that words are spells,
and spells 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀...
they cut, they bind, they transform.

Brigid does not ask permission.
She lights the flame
because the cold will k!ll you if she doesn’t.

And that’s what Imbolc actually is.

Not spring... not yet.
Not blooming... not yet.
Not manifestation season... not yet.

Imbolc is the moment you strike a flame
because you 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼.

In the old days,
the winter stores were low.
And today,
the nights are still long.
The ground is still hard and unforgiving.

But the fire must be kept.

Heat is survival.

Without it, nothing else comes.

This is the fire you light when you’re tired.
When you’re not inspired.
When you don’t feel mystical or hopeful or ready.

This is the fire of discipline.
Of devotion.
Of showing up anyway.

So Brigid asks you this at Imbolc, witch:

Where in your life are you waiting to 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆
instead of striking the flame?

What needs to be tended daily,
not adored occasionally?

What truth needs heat applied to it
until it can finally be shaped into something useful?

Light the fire.

Light it because you intend to survive.
And more than that...
you intend to make something real
from what survived the winter.

Brigid is watching the hearth.
She doesn’t care how pretty it is.

She cares whether the flame holds.

🔥
With soot on my hands and iron in my bones,
Blessed Imbolc, witches.
~ Baba
(Image sourced from Pinterest)

01/30/2026

We were asked what we have for Valentine’s Day!
Are you already shopping too??

Stop in and snag some things while supplies last.

01/30/2026

Summary
In this conversation, Kristie shares her journey as a massage therapist and her exploration into various healing modalities, including craniosacral therapy and breath work. She discusses the importance of client communication, the interplay of energy in healing, and her personal experiences that shaped her practice. Kristie emphasizes the significance of supporting clients without the intent to fix them, and the value of small, mindful steps in one's spiritual journey.
To Connect with Kristie, visit her website: balancedfusion.netand follow her page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576788570620To connect with Carla & Karlie visit: https://beacons.ai/rootedinrunesAre you looking for more spiritual podcasts? Check out Eye Opener Society! https://www.facebook.com/eyeopenersociety

Keywords
Craniosacral Therapy, Breath Work, Energy Healing, Massage Therapy, Mindfulness, Spiritual Journey, Reflexology, Self-Care, Healing Modalities, Client Support
Takeaways
Kristie has been a massage therapist for almost 15 years.She combines various modalities like craniosacral therapy and reflexology.Craniosacral therapy helps clients reach a state of stillness and awareness.Energy work can lead to profound emotional releases during sessions.Self-care practices should be personalized and adaptable.Breath work can quiet the mind and enhance self-awareness.It's important to communicate with clients about their needs and comfort levels.Healing is a journey that requires patience and self-discovery.Not every modality works for everyone; it's about finding the right fit.Supportive touch can be a powerful tool in healing.
Sound bites
"It's a toolbox for me.""Energy is energy is energy.""Try something three times."
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery35:59 s2 wac outro.mp4

01/29/2026

Last summer, on the Solstice, we started a passion project.
A Podcast!

Season 1 went until Yule, and had a lot of growth, and even in season 2, we are still learning! Getting a hang for this type of thing but we have been enjoying this ride way more than we anticipated!

With help from our podcast mentor, Gary of Eye Opener Society, we are slowly getting there!

Season 2 has been so much fun recording because we have been able to sit down with some amazing people and chat!
Chat about their spiritual practice, what spirituality means to them, for the practitioners we get to learn about their services and what their passions are behind what they are hoping to bring to the community to their others along their journeys. And we have even more fantastic conversations coming.

We are hoping you tune in and follow along this adventure with us, because man, it keeps us grounded, is packed full of so much information and is just human. Our mission is to bridge the gap between with having an actual spiritual practice is and the "New Age" esthetic of what is pushed out on social media.

So, if you want to list for the first time or catch up on episodes you missed, find our podcast, "Without a Candle" on all major platforms, or watch the video on our YouTube channel!

This Friday, Kristie Parnell of Balanced Fusion, LLC joins us to talk about her practice and new modality in Breath Work facilitation, as well as Craniosacral, Reflexology and her energy work!
This episode drops at 8am!

We would love your feedback, so drop us a comment, send us a message or fill out our feedback jotform at beacons.ai/rootedinrunes

Thanks for tuning in!

01/29/2026

Have you had an opprotunity to explore the services offered at ARW-RiR?

We offer something for everyone! And now is the perfect opprotunity to dive into seeing what aligns for your journey.

Visit our website to explore a more indepth summary about each service, event and practitioner here.

We would love to walk alongside you. 💚

Appalachianrootworks.com
-services page for booking services woth Carla Fortner & Karlie Lynn Knoch
-Faces of ARW-RiR to get to know our practitioners
-Events to explore the practitioners classes, workshops & dedicated service days.

Text or call 513-581-4189 if you have questions!

01/29/2026

Have you been in to see our growing apothecary?

We have over 90 herbs! Hops was added this week!!

The only 2 on this list that we do not carry (yet) is garlic and turmeric.

With us still being in cold and flu season, our apothecary can help prevent illness setting in, or help you get through it.

01/28/2026

Upcoming events yall!

Theresa Wagner Brandenburg has spots available for yoga tomorrow evening!

Joseph Foright only has a few spots left for this sunday.

The Gathering Fellowship 1/30/26 is almost full as well.

Moving into next week! Tons of wonderful opportunities, from yoga, to tarot, to sound healing!

Snag spots while you can. The 1st quarter of 2026 is moving along quick!!

01/28/2026

We are open yall! Until 7pm
Who is going to brave the cold and come visit?
Check out the new stuffs we got?

Dont forgot to check out our upcoming events!