5 Favorite Things for a Late-Summer Reset | Welcoming Virgo Season
Summer always seems to fly by, but this one felt especially full. Between two businesses and teenagers with jobs, my slower moments have been few and far between. Now, as Virgo season begins, I’m craving that deep exhale that comes with the transition from late summer to early fall.
Virgo season is a time of reset, routines, and rituals—a season that reminds us structure can feel grounding when it’s rooted in care. I’ve been leaning into a few simple practices and favorite finds that help me feel nourished and balanced as I prepare for the months ahead.
1. Ritual Skincare for Late Summer
My skin has been a lifelong challenge—eczema as a baby, breakouts well into adulthood, plus autoimmune flares layered on top. It’s been a journey. And honestly? Sometimes it feels unfair to need Botox and still fight acne.
But recently I found a product that has been restoring both my skin and my confidence. It’s not about chasing youth—I deeply believe in aging, and in aging well. What I want is skin that feels healthy, resilient, and cared for. This nightly ritual has been a game-changer.
2. Baking Bread as a Reset Ritual
Few things ground me more than baking bread. It’s simple, slow, and deeply nourishing—not just for the body, but for the soul. The smell filling the house, my family asking when it will be ready, that first buttery slice… it’s magic.
Here’s a great recipe to start with: Everyday Artisan Bread.
And if you want my exact tools: I use this bread pan for perfect slices and the Ballerina Farm high-protein flour, which is an absolute 10/10.
3. Refreshing My Look for Virgo Season
There’s something about a small style shift that feels like a reset in itself. A new outfit, a fresh pair of shoes, or a piece of jewelry that makes me feel a little different—it’s my way of quietly stepping into a new season.
My only rule: it has to be a helluva deal. Think sale-on-sale, or versatile enough to carry me through spring.
4. Daily Charms + Pendants
Lately I’ve been drawn to charms and pendants, swapping them daily depending on my mood. It feels like “crystal frequency meets effortless chic.” Tiny shifts in what I wear seem to ripple out into my energy.
If you’ve been curious about building a jewelry ritual or adding gemstone energy into your everyday, start small. One pendant. One charm. One way of inviting new energy in.
5. Building In Time for Slowness
After a joyful but draining summer, I knew I was teetering on burnout. So I’ve been reclaiming moments of stillness: porch sitting, incense burning, simply letting myself be.
Right now, I’m loving The Botanica incense. It smells incredible and is made with ritual intention—to clear, ground, and shift energy.
Closing Thoughts
Virgo season isn’t about “fixing” yourself. It’s about returning to what makes you whole. Whether it’s a skincare ritual, baking bread, refreshing your look, or carving out time to slow down, these simple acts can help us feel anchored and alive as we move from summer’s heat into autumn’s rhythm.
Here’s to savoring the late-summer reset and welcoming Virgo with open arms.
XO,
Rachael
