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Three Things, Right Now: A Tarot Spread for Challenging Times

In The Cards You’re Dealt, Theresa Reed reveals how Tarot can help you deal when life gets real. Here’s one of her amazingly practical and illuminating spreads. Words cannot express my love and admiration for the work of Theresa Reed, also known as The Tarot Lady. Her new book, The Cards You’re Dealt: How to […]

Hygge for the Holidays

Find your pumpkin pie coziness and peppermint hot chocolate love. First off, in case you didn’t know, hygge is pronounced HOO-guh. Oxford’s English Dictionary defines hygge as : a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as a defining characteristic of Danish culture). I’m not Danish and […]

Oracle Deck Gift Guide

Which oracle deck should you get for yourself or a loved one? What book will teach you or your mystical friend how to read the cards? Find everything you need to know right here. I’ve been into magical and mystical stuff for forever. I’m not kidding! Since the nineties. And, I think we can agree, […]

Clutter Clearing Jumpstart Ritual

Get motivated to clear out the junk with this simple and effective clutter clearing meditation and ritual. Clutter clearing is a powerful practice. It literally creates more space for you to live your life. It somehow magically frees up more time in the day. It clears your energy field and establishes clarity in your mind. […]

Tarot Spread for the Full Moon Eclipse

Get clear on where you’ve been, how far you’ve come, and how to make the most of Saturday’s powerful full moon. On Saturday, October 28th, 2023, a lunar eclipse coincides with the Taurus full moon. Lunar eclipses come with many gifts: they help us get clear on our feelings, shine light into the shadows, and […]

Your Own Personal Samhain: Middle Age, Old Age, and the Magic of Growing Old

Exploring the beauty, power, and splendor of age…as the veil thins. It’s Samhain season, and I’m thinking about the magnificent privilege of growing old. Samhain (October 31st in the northern hemisphere) translates to “summer’s end.” As the harvest season concludes, we gather what we have sown and prepare to enjoy the fruits of our labor […]

Heartache and Heartbreak: 10 Ways to Heal and Cope with the Pain

If you’re in pain, you’re not alone. Here are some ways to take care of your heart. I know you know this, but it’s good to remind ourselves: every human life contains heartache and heartbreak. If you consider yourself an empathic person, a highly sensitive person, or just (let’s be honest) a person, there will […]

21 Magical Ways To Switch Up Your Vibe This Fall

Shift Your Energy, Improve Your Outlook, and Lighten Your Mood. It’s officially the season of the witch. What’s more, the data clearly show that it is, indeed, THE VERY BEST SEASON BY FAR. Haha, OK no, I know you’re entitled to your opinion. But come on. The golden light. The colored leaves. The cool breeze. […]

The Alchemy of the Autumn Equinox

Embrace the Magic of the Season: Purify, Balance, Divine, Nourish, and Reflect. The leaves have begun to turn brilliant shades of crimson and gold. A gentle chill fills the air. Here we are, at the threshold of the Autumn Equinox: a uniquely transformational and magical time. This point on the wheel of the year holds […]

Beyond Sage: 9 Fall-Friendly Botanicals for Cleansing, Clearing, and Uplifting the Vibe

Enchant the mood with these magical botanicals and high-vibrating scents. Creating a harmonious and spiritually charged living space is a practice that has been cherished for centuries. The act of clearing and cleansing your space using herbs and scents is not only a time-honored tradition but also a powerful means of promoting positive energy, clarity, […]