I wrote a while ago about what it really means to be an empath and distinguished between what can be confused as empathic ability, and what marks a true empathic ability. I realize now that it’s only halfway helpful. If you’re an untrained empath life has probably been really difficult and social interactions exhausting. In … Continue reading Tips for Mastering Your Empath Abilities
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Creating Change through Effective Enchantment
With the home buying process I have learned two very important lessons: I need to enchant for each step of the entire process when I want something big to work out entirely in my favor, and “trusting the universe” is not a good strategy. There’s really no aspect of life that can’t be helped along … Continue reading Creating Change through Effective Enchantment
Don’t Judge a Spirit by its Specter
I went to see the new Mary Poppins movie with my mom over the weekend and during one of the musical numbers about not judging a book by its cover (because you will be deceived if you don’t read what’s underneath) I started thinking about the misconceptions running rampant in spiritual communities that come specifically … Continue reading Don’t Judge a Spirit by its Specter
Oracle for the January New Moon
Our first new moon of the new year occurs this weekend in the sign of Capricorn. That's about as far into the astrology as I get, but I've divined a message from the spirits for each zodiac sign for this lunar event, focusing on what message is important to each at this time. Scroll down … Continue reading Oracle for the January New Moon
Divining for Your Year Ahead
The spread below is the one I use to divine what's to come for me in the year ahead. I love to use this spread because it gives me a very clear picture of what will be most important each month. This New Year's Day I spent around 3.5 hours interpreting the cards alone. I … Continue reading Divining for Your Year Ahead
You Say “Witch” Like it’s a Bad Thing
When I opened Owl in the Oak Tarot, more than one person told me that I shouldn’t refer to myself as a witch to the public. One woman told me she was afraid I would get hurt if I was open about being a witch. Another time I was at a networking event at a … Continue reading You Say “Witch” Like it’s a Bad Thing
Winter Depression and Small Solstice Offerings
This winter season has been incredibly stressful. My house has been in boxes since before Samhain- we were supposed to move but the date keeps getting pushed out. I feel like I’ve been in transition, and doing personal healing work for such a long time, and I have been experiencing depression/loss of energy with it. … Continue reading Winter Depression and Small Solstice Offerings
Zodiac Readings for the December New Moon
This month’s full moon occurs on Saturday (the first day of the full moon is tomorrow, on the Solstice) in the sign of Cancer. This is a time where for many, great change is possible, so long as you are willing to look inward. The spirits had much to say to us at this time. … Continue reading Zodiac Readings for the December New Moon
Zodiac Readings for the December New Moon
Today is the first day of the December new moon in Sagittarius. Find your sign from the images below and you will also find your message from the spirits for you for this new moon. This new moon, you are being called to act with complete honesty and to take a deep look at yourself … Continue reading Zodiac Readings for the December New Moon
Zodiac Readings for the November Full Moon
Today is the first day of the full moon for the month of November, also known as the White Moon or Mourning Moon. The full moon is occurring in the sign of Gemini and brings an energy of healing. Scroll down to the image with your sign to receive your message from the spirits. As … Continue reading Zodiac Readings for the November Full Moon