The last several newsletters have been all about Moon phases – but I want to take a moment to look at something you may have heard before about the Moon: The Moon is not "real." Yes - A theory points out that the Moon's existence and relationship with Earth defy physics. The favored …
The Power of Your Moon Sign
Pretty much everyone is aware of their Sun sign. Most "new" Astrologers will focus on your Sun sign in a reading – or you may even have one of those cool apps (like CoStar, Chani or Time Passages) that help arm yourself with day-to-day insight. In astrology, there are 10 celestial bodies, and …
Intention is EVERYTHING
In my last newsletter, I shared insight into how each astrological sign has its own influence on your Magick. The idea here is to ensure that your intentions are aligned with your desires. This insight may lead one to think that one cannot petition for “love” (more aligned with the …
Beyond the Moon
In my last newsletter, I talked about Magick & The 5 Phases of the Moon. Today, I want to go a little deeper, and reveal the moon when it's in each astrological house. Harnessing the power of the moon in each phase brings a level of potency to your rituals. The moon also travels through each …
Moon Phases
Magick, rituals, and spells are prayers in action. Aligning your magick with moon phases can help you create better and faster outcomes. Magick & The 5 Phases of the Moon: To me, the moon has five distinct phases: New Moon: Sometimes described as The Crescent Moon, this is when a sliver …
Moon Magick
When clients make any purchase at Curio, Craft & Conjure, we put a Ritual Timing Guide in their bag – a free gift from us - which provides information on the best day of the week, time of day and moon phase to do certain rituals. Each day of the week is aligned with a certain planet, which …
How to Meditate
Hey there! It’s Gianna again! In my last newsletter I explained the “what and why” of meditation. This week I will explain the how! Before we get started, I want to mention (again) that there is not just one way to meditate. Your meditation is your practice, so if something doesn’t resonate …
What exactly is meditation?
I know you’re not used to hearing from me (and some of you don’t even know who I am!). My name is Gianna and I am Gina’s daughter, owner of Curio Curandera LLC and co-owner of Curio, Craft, & Conjure. While Gina is our resident Divination Queen, I am our resident Healer. I help you to recognize, …
Bloom
We have all experienced the sense of urgency to “learn everything” and “move forward.” With that, we are often confronted with challenges and setbacks. When a situation, person, or thing appears to hold you back, remember that in this setback lays the blessing of an opportunity for a solution and …
From Descention to Ascension
Throughout our lives, we’ll witness cycles within ourselves as we “descend” into our lower selves and then “ascend” into a perspective that supports our spiritual growth. These journeys carry stories of descent into betrayal, temptation, depression, and injustice. Our ruthless actions often come …
Ready for The Red Pill?
Many people come into their spirituality by way of Magick to help others, themselves, or to simply feel like they have more influence in their lives than they had been led to believe. It is soothing to adopt rituals that honor cycles – be it life, seasons, and/or phases of the moon. Stepping …
Weird Fishes & Shadow Magick
The other day, my friend (and former Mentor student) stopped by Curio, Craft & Conjure to grab a few things. While in the store, one of my favorite songs (Weird Fishes - by Lianne La Havas) was playing. My friend cocked her head to the side and said, "wait - that's a Radiohead song!" (I never …
Spiritual Garbage Picking
As a store owner, I now get to go crazy in one of my secret addictions: Books. I come from a family of voracious readers, but it was my ex-husband who introduced me to the “self-help” category, leading me away sexy from chick-lit novels. Many of the books we carry at Curio, Craft & …
The Magick of Emotions
Years ago, when I was studying with one of my favorite teachers, I learned about the Emotion Constellation. She referred to it as it pertained to emotional “pockets of energy” that could get stuck in our energy fields and cause physical problems as well as problems in other areas of our …
The Love & Light Fraud
We all have our dark side – our shadow self that we keep hidden- often even from ourselves. For many – that dark side is simply part of their existence, and it is out there for all the world to see (thank you!) But there are many people in spiritual communities who “present” themselves as …