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Heather E. Wright, Madison, CT (2026)

02/13/2026

It’s been one whole month with our baby girl, Willow! ✨👶🏽🍼 ✨

She came to us early on Christmas morning after 30+ hours of labor—strong, determined, and completely on her own time.

With her Pisces Moon matching both of ours, it feels like our little family was written in the stars.

So far we have learned you have to earn her smile. She really like Llamas. Her music of choice is Afrobeats or anything with a good dance beat. And of course, she is always on her best behavior when her Aunts and Grammy come over; she saves her fussing just for Toby and I.

This month has been full of soft moments, late-night snuggles, and a whole new kind of love. What a blessings!

02/09/2026

I didn’t expect that the moment I stepped into motherhood, I would lose my own.

After losing my sister and my grandmother only weeks apart in 2022, my mom told me she was ready. She had been fighting the good fight with her health for many years by then, and she was tired. I told her I wasn’t ready—that she couldn’t leave me yet.

So she didn’t. She waited.

She waited for me to finally put the key pieces of my life together so she could be there. She was there when I married Toby, after more than twenty years in the making. She absolutely lit up every time she saw him over the years, which said everything coming from my Mom. She watched me expand my tea shop into a bigger location and attended our first formal tea. And she even waited for me to have her first grand baby, Willow.

She made it.

On Christmas Eve, the night I went into labor, my Dad said she had a rough night too - she seemed to be laboring right along with me. When Willow was born the next morning—her final Christmas gift—my Mom finally found relief. Toby and I left the hospital two days early just to make sure Mom could meet her, and she did. The joy in her eyes when she saw her for the first time was everything my heart needed. The way Willow’s tiny fingers wrapped around her own brought her peace.

She passed just a few days later.

What a gift it is to have a good Mom.

Not everyone gets that, and I’ve always known how privileged I was.

My Mom was quiet but strong. Smart and ambitious. Extremely talented and creative. Stoic and balanced. Graceful and elegant.

She showed me what it means to be a strong, independent woman—one with her own career, her own mind, and her own passions, who still made time to be fully present and deeply nurturing as a mother.

It’s only in adulthood that you truly understand what strong Mothers are made of. They are resilient, yet still soft. You start to see all the things they did to make sure you experienced the magic of your childhood. That you had everything you needed to become your own person. That you always felt safe, seen and loved.

I am the woman I am today because of her many gifts — gifts I now hope to offer for my Willow.

01/02/2026

Happy New Years, Everyone! 🎁🎄✨

Introducing our beautiful healthy baby girl, Willow Eryka Rose Hawthorne. 🥹 She was born this morning at 5:19am. We both made it through our 24+hr ordeal and we are perfectly healthy, thank goodness. 🙏🏽❤️🥹 Our best Christmas present ever! 🎁

Tobias Hawthorne

10/13/2025

Can I be real with you for a moment? The state of the world, especially here in the U.S., has been weighing heavy on me lately. As an empath and a water sign through and through, I feel everything. Some days it’s hard to show up in person, to post, to even look at my phone. The overwhelm is real.

But when one of you comes into the shop and feels safe enough to unburden yourself, I’m reminded: I am not alone. We’re still here. Still standing. Still feeling.

The political and social climate we’re living through isn’t theoretical for me. It directly impacts me, my family, and the future I’m building with my Love, as it does for many of you as well.

And now, at seven months pregnant, everything feels even more tender. The hormones, sure, but also the deep ache of wondering what kind of world I’m bringing this little soul into. I think about her every single day… what lessons I’ll need to teach her, what kind of courage and compassion she’ll need to survive and hopefully thrive in the New World also being born.

When people ask why I call myself a Witch, this is why. “Witch” isn’t just a word — it’s a reclamation. A remembering.

Here in Connecticut, long before Salem, the first witch trials took place — a painful reminder of the women who dared to live and heal differently. At Tea & Tarot, we honor those roots by creating a space where that same courage and connection can thrive.

We stick together.

We seek refuge in each other.

We stand up — against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, classism, xenophobia, religious intolerance, and any system that denies people their humanity.

We sit down — for a cup of tea, a deep breath, a moment of stillness.

We heal — through courage, love, and community.

My Dad always told me, “if you don’t stand for something, you stand for nothing.” So here I stand. With you.

So come in for tea. Better yet, join us in protest on No Kings Day. Or just stop by for a hug. I could probably use one too. 🖤

09/26/2025

Today Tea & Tarot officially turns FIVE YEARS OLD, and wow… what a journey it’s been! 🎉🎂

When I first opened our doors during COVID, I had no idea what the future would hold. There were trials, errors, and plenty of lessons learned — but also so many beautiful moments and magical connections along the way.

I’ve had the absolute joy of meeting incredible people through this little shop, and I’m beyond honored that Tea & Tarot has become a gathering place for Witches, seekers, and anyone who longs for connection or a safe space to explore their path.
And honestly, Mabon feels like the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate how far we’ve come. 🍂

✨ Celebrate 5 Years with an Elemental Ritual + Shopping Experience! 🛍️🎉

We’ve created something special just for this milestone! Step through Earth, Fire, Air, Water, and Spirit as you honor Tea & Tarot’s journey and invite blessings for the next five years. Each element station around the shop will hold a token, blessing, or experience waiting for you. Once you’ve gathered them all, bring your treasures to one of our Shop Witches for a special prize!

We can’t wait to celebrate this turning of the wheel — and this turning of our own journey — with you. 💫

08/04/2025

✨ Your Words Are Spells. ✨
Speak them with intention.

Manifestation starts with the way we speak to — and about — ourselves.
Every sentence you say is a little instruction to the Universe about who you are and what you’re ready to receive.

If you say:

“I’m always broke.”
“I’m unlucky in love.”
“I can’t make this work.”
…you’re matching the frequency of lack, not abundance.

When you catch yourself in negative self-talk (and we all do), take it as an invitation from your higher self to try again.

Instead of:
❌ “I’m terrible with money.”
✅ “I’m learning to be a great steward of my money.”

Instead of:
❌ “I never meet good people.”
✅ “I’m opening my heart to relationships that feel safe and nourishing.”

This is the first step to aligning with what you want:
💬 Use language that moves you toward your desires, not away from them.

Want more abundance rituals & prompts?
📖 Download my Abundance Workbook
🕯 Join my Abundance Workshop — Sept 28

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07/23/2025

I’ve got a little shock to share: I got laid off.

Just two weeks after opening the new Tea & Tarot location, my 22+ year career in video production and corporate marketing came to an end.

It’s surreal to even type that sentence.

This wasn’t just a job. It was my creative outlet for most of my adult life. I had the privilege of doing what I loved — telling stories through the art of video — and it took me to some wild and unforgettable places.

I’ve worked with national brands and hometown heroes. My introduction to the industry was working as a Production Assistant on campaigns for political leaders like Chris Murphy and even got to meet Bill Clinton. I helped to tell stories for well known Connecticut institutions like Pratt & Whitney, William Raveis, Travelers and many others. I even had the exciting experience of running all of the video efforts for trade expos like New York Comic Con, Vision Expo, JCK, and the Star Wars Convention (I have a signed photo from Carrie Fisher in my home office!).

And the projects closest to my heart? The nonprofit work like creating a donation campaign for Easterseals that helped support veterans and families in need.

I was lucky enough to call Frontline Productions home for many of those years. I wouldn’t have stepped into this industry without them, and I will forever be grateful for the way they believed in me from the start.

The timing is wildly poetic. Just two weeks after we opened the doors to the new Tea & Tarot space, our 300-year-old hearth space, my labor of love, the Universe has made the decision for me. My old chapter is closing. And this new one? It’s starting with fire, with purpose, and with a whole lot of faith!

I won’t pretend I’m not scared. But I also won’t pretend I’m not wildly excited.
So what comes next?

I show up! I go all in! I expand the dream! I pour into this little hearth we’ve built. And I finally say yes to being the business owner I’ve always wanted to be — fully and unapologetically.

And if you need a little magick, a little courage, or just a warm cup of tea, you know where to find me!

❤️

07/08/2025

Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly tending to two very sacred creations...

While building the next chapter of and preparing our new tea room and hearth space, I’ve also been navigating the tender, transformative journey of early motherhood. My Empress Phase of womanhood has begun! 🤰🏽🌟

My wonderful Husband, Toby, and I are beyond thrilled to share that we’re expecting our little Witchling this December, a Winter Solstice baby named Willow! This growing light in our lives has brought with it deep joy and deep change.

If you’ve noticed my absence from social media, it’s because I’ve been in the thick of it: working my day job still as a Video Producer, managing the build of our new location while keeping the Madison location alive, and working through a truly exhausting first trimester. I’ve been stretched in every direction, but somehow, it’s all beginning to settle and seems to be perfectly in flow with the energy of important change.

The fire is slowly returning, and with it, a renewed sense of purpose!

If the stars align, I’ll be giving life to two of the most meaningful manifestations of my entire journey: a new hearth for our community and a new magickal soul, our daughter Willow. 🥹💗

I can’t wait to welcome you into our new space this weekend and share what we’ve been so lovingly creating: for you, for us, and for the community we’re building together!

04/07/2025

I have never been so happy in my life. 🥹

I could never have imagine how happy this chapter of my life would genuinely make me. There are so many days in the past two years my heart is so full, I wonder if it is all a dream.

Our journey started when we were just 15 years old, and took us 24 years to find our way back to each other.

Toby, you were part of a collective of amazing people who profoundly changed my life those three short years I went to The Williams School. It was there I found the root of my confidence, in an environment that allowed me to not only be comfortable with who I am but fostered my creativity and individuality. You were first imbedded in at the core of one of my favorite chapters.

It makes perfect sense that my great love would be someone I grew up with. Your birth chart echoes my father’s; mine echoes your father’s, and our mothers’ even mirror each other. Like a constellation of stars, we have always been connected. It was almost poetic, the way we orbited each other—working and living in the same places, and sharing experiences that mirrored each other’s for years without knowing it. These synchronicities weren’t coincidences; they were cosmic winks, nudging us toward each other. Our story was literally written in the stars.

On March 10th, we added another beautiful star to our constellation - we finally got married and started a new chapter together.

I am so proud of the person I have watched you transform into over 24 years. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing each stage of your evolution and in this chapter, you are reenforced in your identity - confident, independent, and courageous. You’ve built a life you can truly be proud of. I want to continue to build an extraordinary life with you.

I love you with a depth and passion I have felt for no one else in this life.

My Heartsong, it took so long for the stars to align. ✨
But I am deeply thankful you are forever mine. 💗

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02/25/2025

Healers, Change Makers, Witches,

With recent social and political shifts, many of us are feeling scared, uncertain, and vulnerable. As empaths, psychics, and healers, we don’t just carry our own emotions—we feel the weight of the collective. The energy is heavy.

But amidst the uncertainty, there are a few truths we can hold on to:
✨ We have each other. 
✨ We have our voices. 
✨ We have our magick.

As I reflect on the journey that led me to this moment, I can’t ignore the serendipity of our Tea & Tarot shop’s home. The very building we stand in was once owned by Abigail Meigs, a revolutionary of the 1700s who hosted tea and spinning parties in defiance of British rule. She used herbal teas as an act of rebellion—and now, her legacy lives on as a sanctuary for today’s revolutionaries.

My own ancestors instilled in me the power of resilience. As an African American woman, I was raised to know my history, to honor those who came before me, and to never forget the sacrifices made for my generation to stand where we do today. My family’s own personal contributions to the Civil Rights Movement taught me what’s possible when courage meets conviction.

As my Dad always told us, “if you don’t stand for something, you stand for nothing.”

Witches, resilience is woven into our very essence. We are the descendants of those who refused to be silenced, who defied oppression, who carried their wisdom and power through the darkest of times. To be a Witch is to endure, to rise again and again, stronger each time!

The question is:
Are you a true Change Maker?
Are you willing to show up for the fight?

We are stepping into our Villain Era—not as destroyers, but as creators, protectors, and disruptors of broken systems that have failed us. This is a call to arms, not of violence, but of action, collaboration, and unwavering compassion.

This is our moment to unite, to rise, and to BE the change we seek in the world! Together, we will create a world where love, justice, and magick prevail!

Let’s get to work, Witches!

📸 .niger

01/20/2025

On August 28, 1963, my cousin, J.C. Dukes, stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial beside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (on our right with the mustache) as he delivered one of the most iconic speeches in history. Facing the Washington Mall and a sea of hopeful faces, J.C. remembered the excitement and profound purpose that permeated every moment of that day. He had been chosen to serve as one of Dr. King’s bodyguards, a role he spoke about with great reverence at a family reunion in 1993. He recounted every detail of that memorable event, reflecting on how he wished Dr. King had been surrounded by a protective detail every day—perhaps then, Dr. King might still be with us.

In my family, understanding our personal history alongside our social and political history is a cornerstone of who we are. At our annual family reunions, great care is taken to ensure that the younger generations know their roots and the sacrifices their ancestors made so we could be here today. We recognize that our history is not something to shy away from or ignore; it is ours to honor and uphold.

Our family’s direct involvement in the Civil Rights Movement is a legacy I carry with pride and deep responsibility.

This history is a gift, a heavy but precious inheritance, and I do not take lightly the responsibility to continue the work my family and so many others began. Blood, sweat, tears, and even lives were given to ensure that the freedoms and rights we enjoy today could exist. These freedoms are a fragile, hard-won treasure that demand not only our gratitude but also our vigilance to protect and preserve them.

Today, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we remember a man who dedicated his life to a dream. A dream not just of equality, but of unity, brotherhood, and justice for all. Let us honor his legacy not just with words, but with actions that continue the march toward justice, equality, and unity.

12/04/2024

💓 Four years ago, my shop was just an idea—a vision that started with tea blends I mixed in my kitchen after long days at my corporate job. Those early days were spent hustling at craft fairs, staying up late to handcraft every product, and wondering if people would see the heart behind what I was creating. To now stand in my shop, sharing tea, tarot, and a safe space with my community, is a reminder that every moment of hard work was worth it.

When you shop small, you’re not just buying a product—you’re supporting a story - like mine. 📖

Corporations and big box stores don’t appreciate what your dollar means to you, nor do they feel the same impact when you spend it with them. A small business knows how hard you worked for your resources and literally do a “happy dance” every time you choose to invest it in us!

For me, YOU are the reason I do what I do. 💓

🤍🌟 Many of you have told me you resonate this with this in some way. Being the only Water sign in my family often made me feel like my sensitivity and intuition didn’t belong. But through my own journey, I’ve discovered those are my superpowers! Whenever I’m sit down to give a tarot reading or greet someone with a cup of tea, each interaction fills my cup and reminds me why I do what I do.

✨🎁 So, as you think about who in your life deserves a little something special this holiday season, let us help you find a gift with intention. Or, if you simply need a moment to breathe, sip on a warm cup of holiday tea, and connect with someone who sees you, we’re here for that, too.

🎄The holidays are about preserving your peace, honoring your spirit, and connecting with others who uplift you. That’s the true magick of shopping small!

Heather E. Wright

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