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New Age Baby, New Age Bathwater: Which is Which

Let’s throw out the bathwater, but keep the baby. It’s not that my spirituality has tapered off. In fact, it’s deepened over time. But, back in the day, I used to look upon the whole world of holistic health and alternative spirituality with starry eyes. I would encounter a woo-woo claim and default to credibility. […]

I Followed My Intuition to Get Off Social Media, Then This Happened

I will treasure this experience always. Like so many of us, since the US election last November, I haven’t felt great. In no small part because I was looking at my phone and engaging with social media way too much. I felt like the world was going to hell on my phone, and all I […]

3 Secrets to Thriving in The Year of the Wood Snake

Happy Lunar New Year! Here’s how to make the most of 2025. Holy fascist dictator, Batman! The Year of the Wood Dragon has been bananas. Chinese astrologers warned us it would bring massive upheaval, and they weren’t kidding. Now, luckily, on January 29th the Year of the Wood Snake begins. This should chill us out, […]

21 Little Ways to Lift Your Spirit During Turbulent Times

Overcome powerlessness, frustration, and despair with one of these constructive, inspiring, mood-boosting activities. Positivity might feel like a tall order right now, and that’s okay. But life is still beautiful. The sun is going to keep on rising. And we all need you to shine your light. When a spiritual person awakens to their joy […]

Saint Vincent Ferrer: Patron Saint of Plumbing & Home Repairs

How and Why to Call on Saint Vincent Ferrer for Help with Household Repairs Saints love it when you promise them things. Or, let’s say they respond well to promises. Provided the promises are in alignment with the saint’s goals and pleasing to the saint’s personality. At least, this has been my experience on several […]

Small Things with Great Love: How to Find Peace in Troubled Times

Cultivate serenity and presence. Many of us are facing a unique challenge right now. We may go through waves of feeling unmoored, demoralized, and afraid. We want to be present with what’s happening. We don’t want to plug our ears and sing Jingle Bells. But presence with what’s happening can bring emotional pain and fear. […]

5 Self-Care Traditions for Yule

Cozy it up this Yuletide with these simple, soul-nourishing traditions. Listen, you’ve got to take care of yourself. Feel invigorated rather than depleted this holiday season by replenishing yourself and tending to your own well-being. Recharge your holiday cheer so you’ll have more to share. Here are five places to start. This post contains Amazon […]

Thanksgiving Kitchen Witchery

Swirl magic into your holiday meal. Whether you’re preparing one dish, two dishes, or the whole meal, here are 27 common Thanksgiving feast ingredients, along with their magical properties. Simply being conscious of these magical properties will help awaken them in the food as you cook. As with any kitchen witchery, it’s a good idea […]

How to Pray the Pagan Rosary

Start your day with this magical meditation and devotional prayer. Life is best when we weave a little magic into every single day. Praying this Pagan Rosary prayer is beautiful way to bring devotion and serenity to your morning, to bless your day, and to clear the way for every wonderful thing. As I wrote […]

5 Spiritual Strategies for Dealing with Post-Election Ick

It’s no joke, this feeling. We can’t sugarcoat it and we can’t spiritually bypass it. Dear reader, I’m not going to lie. I feel like shit. Now, at the same time, especially considering how endangered many folks in the US understandably feel right now, I’m doing fine. Still, I’m horrified by the growing fascist ideology, […]