Solquinox Letterbox
“In the stillness of the solstice and the balance of the equinox, we remember our inner light”
Welcome to our brand new product, Solquinox Letterbox Subscription. Each box offers seasonal self care through natural elements - handpoured tealights, organic body oils, sprays, essential oil blend and aromastone, balms, crystals and lots of information on how to enjoy the season. We invite you to slow down, honour natural rhythm and reconnect with yourself and the natural world around you.
What is a Solstice?
A solstice is an astronomical event that happens twice a year, marking the moments when the Sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky at noon, relative to the celestial equator. These events are linked to the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.
There are two solstices each year in December and June
What is an Equinox?
An equinox is an astronomical event that happens twice a year, when the Sun is directly above the Earth's equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night lengths all over the planet.
There are two equinoxes each year in March and September
Embrace the stillness of winter, when nature has become quiet, so should we
I wanted to create a Letterbox Subscription to fully celebrate the moment the wheel turns and a new season arrives, the energy changes for some time. This can affect us in many ways, below, I have explained how the we are affected, in each letterbox, we have added information to remedy this effect.
❄️ Winter Solstice Effects (Shortest Day)
Less daylight → Less serotonin and vitamin D
More melatonin (the sleep hormone), which can make people feel tired and low-energy.
Can lead to:
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a type of depression triggered by low light
Low mood, fatigue, cravings, or withdrawal
Disrupted sleep cycles
💡 Light therapy, outdoor activity, or vitamin D supplements can help during this time.
🌞 Summer Solstice Effects (Longest Day)
More daylight → Increased exposure to sunlight
Boosts serotonin, a chemical linked to happiness, focus, and calm.
Often leads to:
Higher energy
Better mood
Increased motivation
Improved sleep (if light exposure is well-balanced)
⚠️ But: Too much light (especially in northern regions) can disrupt sleep or make people feel overstimulated.
🍃 Equinox Effects (Spring & Autumn)
🌸 Spring Equinox:
Increasing light → rising serotonin
Often brings a boost in mood and energy
Can feel like a “fresh start,” which lifts spirits
🍂 Autumn Equinox:
Decreasing light → beginning of melatonin increase
May trigger early signs of mood dips or tiredness
Some people experience “autumn anxiety”—a mild, seasonal tension or sadness as days shorten
✨ Why This Happens (Science Side):
Sunlight triggers serotonin production in the brain.
It also helps regulate melatonin, which controls sleep.
These hormones deeply influence mood, energy, appetite, and sleep
The shelves in our Gift Shop are fully stocked waiting for you to treat your friends and family
You can find all of the gifts in this handy gift guide, you can add your personal message now during the check out process. Each gift has been carefully made in my workshop using organic ingredients and sustainable packaging.
And finally ……
November is a month when we all begin to slow down as does Mother Nature. it is also a month when viruses, seasonal coughs and colds are prevalent, here are our Five Tips to improve your immune response
Each a wide range of foods that include vitamin C rich fruits, spinach and broccoli, red peppers, carrots, walnuts and many seeds
drink plenty of water to stay hydrated as this keeps your mucus thin
use essential oils at home, in your car and at work. Our “help me im feeling under the weather” blend of tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender and tangerine organic essential oils have powerful anti microbial, anti viral and antiseptic properties whilst helping to clear your head
Get out in the fresh air as much as possible to keep your vitamin D levels up, strengthen your lungs and improve your mood
stay active as much as possible. A brisk walk, bike ride or dance helps to keep your lymphatic system fully charged to fight off viruses
Everyone becomes obsessed about leaves, i understand brushing them off paths but please leave the others as, not only are they excellent to fertise your garden, but the leaves create vital habitats for over wintering insects, mammals and hedgehogs
Keep watching for the beginning of the annual The Big Advent Calendar Competition, this begins on December 1st for 12 fun-packed days!
“A bonfire pile looks like a 5-star hotel to a hedgehog seeking a safe and cosy winter home to hibernate in. They aren’t to know we plan to set light to it”
