I just love my neighborhood. It feels like a vortex that, upon entering, all is right in my world. As much as I love my neighborhood, my neighbors are another thing entirely. They aren't "bad people"; they're just not "my people,"…and some of them are nosey as fuck. This newsletter is …
13 Tips for Successful Spells
When you own a metaphysical store, no two days are the same. However, one common question we hear is, “How do I make my magick work?” In this newsletter, I offer 13 tips to enhance your magick. I hope this helps. Happy Sunday! …
Smudge for Spring Cleaning
Many folks come into Curio, Craft & Conjure looking for smudging herbs because they moved into a new space. There is something within each of us that connects smoke with spirituality. Smudging is a powerful way to clear stagnant energies and bring renewed wellness into your living and …
The Banishing Magick of Marie Laveau
One of my favorite witches in history is Marie Laveau. Born in 1792, she was a free woman of color in New Orleans and is known for exerting the most power and influence over American Magick. Before her, Voodoo and African-derived spiritual traditions, as well as the occult in general, were feared …
More Love Magick
In my last newsletter, I shared how naturally guarded I am. I recently explained to a friend that when people give me compliments, my first thought is, “What do you want?” I recognize a similar skepticism in many of my single female friends, who continue to hold onto old ideas of what a …
Love Magick Tips
I recently had dinner with a group of girlfriends – a couple of whom I’ve known for years, while the others feel like it. We laughed so hard – it was a great night! It is a proven fact that for men to live longer lives, they need women. For women to live longer lives, we need women. In my last …
Curio Consultations
We noticed a trend at our store since we opened. Our clients appreciate our knowledge and often call asking about ritual tips to support their interests. We at Curio, Craft & Conjure are passionate about our practice, teaching, learning, and helping others. This is, in part, what sets us apart …
What are we Celebrating?
Christmas is a Christian holiday promoted to celebrate the “birth of Jesus,” but if you do your research, you’ll learn that Jesus wasn’t born in December (nor was he white – but that is a whole other conversation.) Cultures all over the world have winter events celebrating “light.” So, in …
Which Witch are You?
Regardless of your specific practice - be it sound healing, Reconnective Healing, Reiki, Shamanism (to be clear, Shamans exist in cultures around the world), Root-work, energy work, or other forms of Magick - like it or not, ignorant folks perceive you as a Witch. I say ignorant – because they …
Best Witch Wishes
You may already be aware that the word "Witch" was weaponized by the Christian Church against Midwives, Healers, and Practitioners of the Old Ways - those who honored nature, the cycles of seasons, and the energies of the moon. The European inquisition was motivated by the male-dominated medical …
Cedar “Wisdom Tea”
Over the past few months, I’ve been drawn to burning cedar in my home. It has a holiday scent that I appreciate while making my space feel great. This year, in place of a tree, I created several altars in my home using the cedar growing at my front door. I know many property owners appreciate …
5 Keys to Spell Casting
Last week we explored the difference between spells and prayers. This week, we’ll break down five key components of Spell Crafting. It goes without saying that while we may sometimes want to do “Magick on the fly,” often, the most effective rituals are planned. Planning helps you organize your …
Spell vs. Prayer
There are numerous popular areas addressed by both spellcasting and prayer. When you examine the basic steps involved in each, you can appreciate their function and purpose. Spells, to me, are more creative – more like "prayers in action." There are many benefits and opportunities for growth …
‘Tis the Season
Tomorrow is my favorite “Holy Day”! It not only marks the time when the veil is thinner, and we can petition our dead with more ease, but it’s also a week away from my birthday! (This year, I have something very special for my readers for my birthday, so mark your calendars for next …
On Energy Clearing
Just as energy comes in many forms, the way we clear it comes in equal varieties. Most of us are familiar with smudging new homes and spaces to set our own energies in a "new to us" space, and in this newsletter, I want to share the various ways energy can be cleared from home (or any space) and …