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December 2015

December 29, 2015

Bidding Farewell

2015 has been a big year. There have been amazing, wonderful moments tempered by terrible...

December 20, 2015

A Couple’s Solstice Celebration

Wishes, memories, and dreams: what will you release on the darkest night?

December 18, 2015

Reviewing The Witches’ Almanac

Recently, I had the chance to read the newest Witches' Almanac, the 2016-2017 issue centered...

December 11, 2015

Gratitude

A million times infinity, thank you. For everything.

December 04, 2015

Look for Magic

Magic can be found in unexpected places.

November 2015

November 30, 2015

Magical Monday: Letting It Go

May your days be merry and bright, and may we remember to love ourselves so...

November 23, 2015

Magical Monday: Salute the Moon

How do you take time to honor yourself when life gets busy?

November 14, 2015

Love and Light to the City of Light

Every ounce of love and light matters, now and always.

November 05, 2015

Conjuring Words

Art is magic, and magic is art, and this month, I’m recommitting myself to both.

October 2015

October 31, 2015

Halloween Blessings!

Honor the dead. Bless the living. Light the darkness.

October 23, 2015

Five Books to Get in the Spooky Spirit

There's nothing I'd rather do on a dark and stormy night than curl up with...

October 19, 2015

Magical Monday: Cup of Fall

Surely, we can carve ten minutes out of our days to slow down, breathe, and...

October 16, 2015

Magic in the Kitchen

Sharing the magical alchemy of the fruits of the baking process is a wonderful way...

October 12, 2015

Magical Monday: Hot Chocolate With a Kick

With the crisp, cool temperatures, I've found myself craving sweets (and sweaters) more and more,...

October 01, 2015

Welcome, October!

This month, I'm going to dance in the leaves, light yellow and orange candles whenever...

September 2015

September 23, 2015

A New Cache of Spells!

I love incorporating ancient texts and charms into my own practice, but it’s good to...

September 21, 2015

Magical Monday: Moon Cakes and Chang-O

Chang-O, the Chinese goddess who lives on the moon, is traditionally celebrated with a lunar...

September 16, 2015

The Goddess in Pop Culture

if you can think of any fun instances of goddesses popping up in popular culture,...

September 14, 2015

Magical Monday: Moments of Stillness

I have to remind myself that, no matter the demands of the day, I can...

September 10, 2015

King Tut’s Messy Afterlife

Is Tut happy with his immortality, or is he starting to wish he’d just been...

September 10, 2015

Book Review: Family Coven by Lydia M. Nettles Crabtree

Crabtree offers suggestions for various rituals that include children while still honoring the bond between...

September 03, 2015

How NOT to Make Candles

...or, how to get your stove cleaner than it's ever been.

August 2015

August 31, 2015

Magical Monday: Tea Time

Lately, I've been on even more of a tea kick than usual, and I've started...

August 28, 2015

Venus, the Goddess of…Beetles?

If we ignore the stories and oral traditions, what do the paintings, frescos, and sculpture...

August 24, 2015

Magical Monday: How to Relax in Six Easy Steps

Whenever you're feeling stressed or upset, try this:

August 20, 2015

Gods in Space

Given the Egyptian’s scientific knowledge and celestial attraction, I’m going to wager a guess that...

August 13, 2015

Morning Magic

Ever since I completed my first yoga teacher training two years ago, there have been...

August 10, 2015

Magical Monday: Bring Your Magic to Work

Summer is winding down so it feels like a good time to organize and reconsecrate...

August 06, 2015

Magic and Marriage

The abundant love and respect my husband and I share that allows us to bridge...

August 03, 2015

Magical Monday: Clearing Clutter

Every Monday, I’ll share a simple spell or charm that I use in my own...