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 …
Why have an Ancestor Altar?
In Yoruban traditions, Ancestors are of the utmost importance. With support from your ancestors, you can remedy any problem. I believe this wholeheartedly and will add that with so many cultures having similar practices - this cannot be overlooked. Asian, Native American, and Hispanic are among just …
On Spirituality
I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like I'm not doing "enough." I sometimes have feelings that suggest I could be "more," do "more," have "more." The other day, while I was chasing this perfection "fantasy," I cleared out my refrigerator, pantry, garage (I don't see a bit of difference …
Fall Into Change
Last week, I pulled the Death card for all of us, and I have been LIVING this card!! Fortunately, no one died, but in my home, we’ve reached the end of an era: Gianna is moving into her new home as we speak! So – a “reset” is in the works in both my personal and professional life. In other …
The Pre-Tarot-Reading Ritual that Creates Increased Accuracy
I have a secret ritual I do before every tarot reading that supports the accuracy of my readings. A few years ago, I started incorporating this ritual into my readings because the (preliminary) information I got before even creating the tarot spread was so powerful that it added value to the …
On Figure Candles
If you’ve ever walked into Curio, Craft & Conjure and checked out our candle section, you may be impressed, amazed, or confused. There are SO many options, and often folks aren’t sure which candles are used for what – so this newsletter goes into how you can use several types we carry. Keep …
Let That Shit Go
Here are two stories. Which do you think is true? Story 1: Once upon a time, there was a woman who moved to a new state with her husband and child, found herself separated within months, and became a single parent. After their divorce, she was fired and diagnosed with cancer. Almost broke, she …
Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe!
We have all experienced the sense of urgency to "learn everything" and "move forward." With that, we are often confronted with challenges and setbacks. Recently, I've been fond of saying, "rejection is God's protection," but admit that sometimes my heart forgets to remember that wisdom. When a …
On Offerings
Rituals are moving prayers that include intention, emotion, action, and often, repetition. The word “sacrifice” often conjures thoughts of “suffering” or “giving up,” – but it doesn’t have to represent those things. If you think of your “sacrifice” as an “offering.”, it feels like you are “adding …
The Joy of Reversal Magick
I chatted with a friend I’ve known for about 40 years a couple of weeks ago. What I love about our friendship is that we’ve always been on a similar Spiritual page since we met in our 20s. I shared my recent dating escapades with her (I could write a book!). I mentioned that many of the folks I …
Celebrate Spring!
If you are not one of those folks into “sabbats” – (Easter, Ostara, or otherwise), celebrate the season – and there are many ways to celebrate Spring! This is an excellent time to literally and figuratively plant seeds for the future and start acting on the goals you dreamed up during the winter …
4 Steps to a Cleaner Aura
Quick Exercise: Close your eyes, take your right index finger, and hold it above the palm of your left hand. If you pay attention, you'll "feel" the tip of your finger before it even touches your hand. Your body's energetic field extends way beyond the surface of your skin. Your aura (or energy …
Happy Valentine’s Day to YOU!
Happy Valentine’s Day! The most common desire people look to us for support at Curio, Craft & Conjure is love. To invoke true, healthy love from another, you must know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are deserving and worthy. Therefore, the best love spells to support your self-esteem, …
Seasons, Reasons & Ritual
As beings bound to this planet, our DNA is linked to the seasons, equinoxes, and solstices. Just as plants move through cycles of death and rebirth, we go through psychological versions of the same cycles. Solstices represent the time when the sun reaches its most northern or southern point in …
Cold Moon
A "Cold Moon" is the full moon that occurs in December. Every full moon has its own name based on the month or season it appears. The celestial Cold Moon encourages you to focus on following your greatest passions and spiritual joys. Names for each full moon remind us to reflect on the cycles of …