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Full Moon Meditation
It’s the evening of the full Harvest moon, a time that’s ripe for seeding intention and doing manifestation work. What will you bring to light on this brightest of dark nights? Try this simple full moon meditation for manifestation to bring something you desire into...
5 Full Moon Rituals
Full Harvest Moon tonight! It's such a potent time for cleansing, ritual, meditation, and manifestation. Try these full moon rituals to make the most of the evening's lunar energy. Cleanse and bless your spaceThe full moon is a really good time to cleanse and bless...
Question Everything: The Power of Discernment
This is one of my favorite meditations. It's also one of the simplest ones in my regular bag of tricks. When I'm feeling uncertain about a situation (or, if I'm feeling TOO certain), I use it to help me sort out what I have going on. It revolves around this statement:...
The Origins of Friday the 13th
Today is rife with mystery, superstition, and lore. But what is the real meaning of Friday the 13th? Let's examine the origins of the date. The origins of Friday the 13th Black cats: Unlucky...or lucky? That depends entirely on your perspective. How you view the world...
Tarot Meditation: The Power of Thought + Memory
Never forget. Time has a way of distorting and clouding the past. Try this simple tarot meditation to explore the power of thought versus memory in your life. Pulled together, these 3 cards call for you to reclaim your personal power—with your eyes OPEN. To remember...
Self Confidence Meditation
"Everything you need is already inside you." Sounds good, right? But it's a BIG idea, right? Let's look at this concept. I've included a simple self confidence meditation at the end of this post to help you dig into this wisdom and apply it in a practical way in your...
You Are the Spell
The magic is inside YOU. Nowhere else. Crystals, herbs, candles, bones...all just tools to help you coax it out and connect to the quantum field and all that is. Focus. Harness your energy. Step into your power. What will you manifest today?
Scarab Beetle Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Scarab beetle totem is an ancient harbinger of magic and change. Let's take a look at what it might mean if it shows up for you. Highly revered in ancient Egypt, the scarab was a sacred symbol of immortality, resurrection, and transformation. This means scarab beetle...
Conscious Manifestation Meditation
This conscious manifestation meditation is one of my favorite exercises. It's a really simple and approachable check-in with your internal guidance system. It can help you surface areas of your life, personality, and circumstances that you may want to adjust. Use this...
Every Word You Speak is a Spell
Quantum physics and many modern theories of magick and manifestation tell us that we get more of what we focus on. That means everything we focus on--every thought, word, and action--moves us closer to (or further from) what we desire. This is a hard thing to keep in...
The Meaning of Abracadabra
Words are magical. And they have much more weight than one might think. Let's explore the meaning of abracadabra, the ancient Hebrew spell that means "I create what I speak." Fueled by emotion and intense focus and carried on the chi in your breath, every word you...
Flamingo Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
I love the Flamingo totem so much! It offers such a great animal medicine as we move towards Samhain and Fall. As we approach the colder months, the veil is thinning and the spirit world is more easily accessible every day.Flamingos help you embrace the in between....
The Power of Attention
Where thought goes, energy flows. Let's explore the power of attention and how your focus helps create your reality. So, when you're trying to consciously create the life you want, where you place your attention and focus is very important. What is the power of...
How to Break a Cycle of Worry
Are you worried about something right now? I know I am. A few small things. One large thing that I'm trying to get a handle on. Let's look at the power of this destructive emotion and how you can break a cycle of worry. You're human. Worrying is normal. Let's get this...
Crow Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Harvest season is coming! It’s still hot as hell here in Salem during the day, but you can feel Fall sneaking in on the wind at night. It’s the perfect day to do a tarot meditation and dive into the Crow totem meaning.Crow Spirit is a messenger of magic, creation, and...
What Is Beginner’s Mind?
Today's daily oracle card pull is The Child. I’m giggling like mad. I couldn’t have pulled a better card for the day following a new moon—a time of new beginnings. This card reminds me of one of my favorite concepts from Buddhism: What is beginner's mind? The Child...
Lucid Dreaming Herbs
Big love to NYC-based Anima Mundi Apothecary for this shipment of magical lucid dreaming herbs. What is lucid dreaming? Simply put, a lucid dream is a dream in which the dreamer is aware that they are dreaming. This means that you're "awake" in your dream, and can...
Dark Moon Tarot Meditation for Clarity
Today's daily oracle card pull is the Messenger of Water. I love the imagery on this one. Try the dark moon clarity meditation at the end of this post to put the energy of this card to work for you. The Messenger of Water is all about heightened emotional and...
Freaks, Antiques and Uniques: Part 2
More from The Freaks, Antiques and Uniques Convention at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts. It's a 2-day event devoted to oddities, curiosities and dark arts. See part 1 of my photos from September 2019 here. It was great to see so many likeminded peeps...
Inner Guidance Meditation
Today's daily oracle card pull is The Lotus Throne. Try the inner guidance meditation at the end of this post to explore how this energy works in your own life. Seek your own council Know that the Divine dwells within you—not outside you. Go inside, seek your own...
How to Use Tibetan Singing Bowls
Do you use Tibetan singing bowls for sound healing and cleansing? I saw these luminous babies on display in Portsmouth, NH today. (LOVE the one in front.) What are Tibetan singing bowls? If you’ve never used one before, think of them as spirit bells you can play in a...
Freaks, Antiques and Uniques: Part 1
I hit the Freaks Antiques and Uniques of Salem MA convention at the historic (and totally haunted) Hawthorne Hotel yesterday. This was in between grocery shopping and laundry. All in a day's work when you live in Salem, Massachusetts... In keeping with it's nickname,...
Ancestral Spirit Tarot Meditation
Want to connect with your ancestral spirits? This spread is calling you to tune into the wisdom of those who came before you. See if the card meanings resonate with you, then try the ancestral spirit tarot meditation at the end of the post. Daily oracle card reading...
Bee Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Feeling stuck? Learn the meaning of bee totem and how, above all, bee calls to you to buckle up, hit the gas, and get sh*t done. Meaning of bee totem Bees are master pollinators, so their energy is all about fertility and making things blossom and bear fruit. They’ve...
Elestial Quartz Meaning and Uses
Elestial quartz crystal is a powerful tool for spirit communication, psychic work, and channelling of all kinds. Let's talk about elestial quartz meaning and its uses. Sparkling elestial quartz crystal with inclusions What is elestial quartz? Elestial quartz is a type...
Bowl of Light by Hank Wesselman
Super excited to dig in to the Bowl of Light by Hank Wesselman. In the book, anthropologist and shaman Hank Wesselman recounts his close friendship with a Hawaiian elder. I'm only a few chapters in so far, but it's packed with traditional wisdom not usually shared...
How to use Selenite Crystals for Cleansing
Selenite crystals are master cleansers. Selenite has the ability to hoover away vibes and energy that aren't aligned with your own. That makes selenite one of my favorite ways to cleanse crystals and jewelry after a long day. I simply prop my jewelry up on a Selenite...
Heron Totem Meaning (Spirit Animal)
Heron is a powerful spirit animal totem. Like all animal totems, it can help guide you in your life and work when it shows up. Read on to find out what its message may be for you. Look for spirit animal medicine in unexpected places I saw this heron statue in an...
How to charge a crystal with an intention
When you charge a crystal with an intention, you create a powerful energetic tool to help manifest your desires and assist you on your spiritual path. Keep your charged crystal on your person or around you as a regular reminder of your intention and what you're...
Top 5 ways to cleanse your crystals
Why should you cleanse your crystals? Crystals are little energy vacuums. Learn my top 5 ways to keep their energy clear of vibes that aren't in line with your own. They absorb energy from their surroundings, including the people they’re around. So, when you buy a new...
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