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Full moon, Buck Moon, July 2023
July 3, 2023 marks the full moon. It’s known as the Buck Moon. This moon is also a super moon, which means that it’s much closer to earth than normal. So if you feel its influence more than normal, it's not just you! This is around the time of year when bucks start to...
Dragon’s Breath Fermented Chili Honey Recipe
Learn how to make sweet and hot chili infused honey to preserve the warmth and heat of the summer Sun.
Be Fearless
How to Celebrate Summer Solstice
Father’s Day 2023
What is Saturnalia?
Celebrated on December 17, shortly before the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia is the ancient Roman festival dedicated to the god Saturn. What is Saturnalia? This post looks at a brief history of Saturnalia, the symbolism of Saturn, and different ways you can honor the...
Large Selenite Logs
I love stumbling across little bits of magic totally by accident. Just wanted to share these gorgeous pieces of selenite and large selenite logs with you guys! You know you’re an unrelenting crystal nerd when you stop in the mall to take pictures of the selenite...
Owl Totem Meditation
Owl is a messenger of magic, inner light, and exploration. One of my favorite bird totems, I know I'm in for a wild ride when an owl shows up in our yard. Let's talk about Owl Totem meaning. I've included a simple meditation at the end of this post to help you connect...
Full Moon in Gemini
FULL MOON IN GEMINI READING + MEDITATION--Bright blessings for the last full moon of the decade! December 2019 (and the last 10 years, for that matter) is going out with a bang! As the end of the year approaches, things feel like they're speeding up! (Can I get an...
Crystal Candle Holder from 4 Winds 1 Breath
Last week, I strolled through the Cultural Survival Bazaar in the Prudential Mall in Boston. Check out this gorgeous crystal candle holder I picked up. I bought this beautiful, handmade crystal candle holder from Roseanne Romiglio-Ashley, the artist behind Four Winds...
Cultural Survival Bazaar in Boston
I had loads of fun strolling through the Cultural Survival Bazaar in Boston's Prudential Center today. There were so many talented artists and craftspeople selling art, crafts, home goods, jewelry, clothing, and more. I loved the opportunity to connect and chat with...
Electric Eel Totem Meaning (Animal Spirit)
When electric eel swims into your life, get ready for a powerful burst of energy you can use to manifest your desires, create new things, and heal yourself and those around you. Let's take a look at Electric Eel totem meaning. First off, what is an...
Snow Day in Salem, Sacred Cacao Medicine
All the cozy feels from my nest to yours on this snowy day! I'm snuggled up in my attic office this morning. Candles lit. Little electric stove glowing. Coffee steaming. So my huge coffee mug is filled with strong organic French Roast that's laced with raw cacao,...
Daily Oracle Reading: Motion (Threads of Fate Deck)
DAILY READING—Pick a card! Today, I'm using the gorgeous shadow edition of the Threads of Fate oracle deck. I'm posting this at the beginning of December 2019, but this daily reading applies to you, TODAY, if you've come across it. Don’t overthink which card you...
Fox Totem Meaning
Foxes are creatures of otherworldly sight, travel, and shapeshifting. When Fox shows up for you, get ready for MAGIC. Let's talk about Fox totem meaning. Foxes walk between worlds Liminal creatures, foxes walk blithely in the in-between places, masters of...
Happy Thanksgiving from Salem!
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving from beautiful Salem, MA! I’m so grateful to have connected with each of you! Grateful for your support, and that I'm able to share what I've learned with you. Working hard on my online shop. VERY excited to launch this Spring...
New Moon Cleansing Rituals
Tonight marks the new moon in Sagittarius. Try these new moon rituals for cleansing and renewal. With every dark moon, especially this one, I start with this idea: Face the darkness within. That means YOUR darkness. Sit with it. Explore it. See what's hanging out...
Elderberry Tea for Cold and Flu
So, I woke up this morning with the beginning of a cold. This elderberry tea is my personal, go-to magic bullet to fight any kind of winter ick. It's a heady mix of berries, flowers, and herbs that almost always beats a cold if I drink it right when I first start to...
Birch Tree Meaning and Magick
Let's talk about Birch tree meaning! These ethereal tree spirits are easy to spot. Their white, papery bark draws the eye instantly in a landscape of green and brown. It's long been a ghostly favorite of mine. The Birch (betula pendula) is a sacred tree to the Druids....
Horse Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Horses are ancient totem animals that symbolize power, stamina, and freedom. Learn about horse totem and try a simple meditation to connect with horse energy. Meaning of horse totem Horses are powerful animals with a natural grace and beauty. They're large and strong,...
How to Find a Shamanic Portal
To go on a shamanic journey, practitioners use a natural opening to journey to the Lower and Upper worlds. This shamanic portal is the focal point that helps them begin to shift their consciousness. Shamanic journeying is the art of entering an altered state of...
Hawk Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Let's talk about the meaning of Hawk totem and what it means for you when this animal spirit shows up. I've included a quick meditation at the end of this post to help you connect with Hawk's energy. I spotted this gorgeous hawk in Boston, perched on the roof terrace...
Shamanic Journey Portals
Shamans and shamanic practitioners often use natural openings when they journey to the Lower, Middle, and Upper worlds. Here are a few natural portals I found today in my walk around Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. I'll definitely use some of these in my shamanic...
How to Honor the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos, is a 2-day holiday that brings the living and the dead together again. It occurs when the veil between the worlds (the spirit world and the physical world) is at its thinnest. More on the veil, what that means, and how you...
Meaning of Gargoyles
What’s the meaning of gargoyles? And what’s the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque? This is the Burrage House in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. (Take a peek inside this historic building here.) And it’s covered in ridiculously detailed stone ornamentation....
Pumpkin Candle Spell for Manifestation
Fall is in full swing here in Salem. But no matter what the season, a pumpkin-themed candle makes an excellent manifestation candle spell. Pumpkins are potent symbols of fertility, which makes them excellent tools for manifestation work. (Check out this huge, carved...
Magical Meaning of Pumpkins
Samhain is coming and it's our favorite time of year here in Salem. Let’s take a quick look at the magical meaning of pumpkins. Pumpkins for protection Pumpkins have long been used in folk practices to ward off evil. In fact, the ancient Celts used to carve faces into...
Full Moon Rituals for the Harvest Moon
Blessed Harvest Moon from Salem, Massachusetts! Try these full moon rituals to make the most of the moon's energy. Take a sea salt bath Salt water is cleansing, and resonates with the cycles of the moon just like the tides do. It's one of my favorite full moon ritual....
Meditation to Get Unstuck and Stimulate Creativity
This is for all of you out there who are feeling a little stuck right now. This meditation may help you get unstuck, and stimulate your creativity. It might be in a relationship. Or at work. Or maybe you just feel like you’re adrift or treading water and going...
Motivation Meditation to Be More Disciplined
Life is hard, right? You're busy. There's too much to get done. Never enough time. And you have a lot of things competing for your attention. This motivation meditation can help you get back in the groove. And how about information overload? From your friends +...
The Witch House in Salem Massachusetts
Check out these gorgeous views of The Witch House here in Salem, Massachusetts. I'm excited to kick off the 2019 Halloween season here. It will be my 13th here as a resident of Witch City. Located at 310 Essex Street in Salem, The Witch House is the former home of...
Personal Power Meditation to Trust Your Instincts
Much of modern society today trains people to give their personal power away. To mistrust their own instincts. To look outside themselves and instead depend on experts, gurus and institutions for what to believe.We're taught to "go with the flow." But not go with OUR...
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