The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Before we get into the choices for this report, I’d like to begin with this from April’s Author of the Month David Whyte because it speaks to the heart of what Spring is all about for me. Let’s dream big and true, people!

Cultivate Your Heart-Mind Connection

Stones for when you wish to weave the emotions and the intellect closer together...

Pink Full Moon in Libra Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Wednesday, 3/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Pink Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

Altared Consciousness | The Creation of Sacred Space

After a journey to the Mojave Desert, I knew that I needed to create sacred space in my life, not just observe it occasionally. At the time, I couldn’t articulate what that meant for me or why it was necessary...

New Moon Aries 0°49’ | Tuesday 3/21/23 at 10:23 am (PDT)

"Aries Season burns again, as the Sun is restored to a balance. Being the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries represents a fresh start, a new beginning. It ushers in a spark of inspiration, a moment where the torch in our hearts is lit aflame." ~Magic of I

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is a celebration of Women’s History Month, a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Visionary Courage & Creativity | Crystals for the New Moon in Aries

At the start of a new astrological year, fiery Aries calls us to be our most courageous, vital selves. We are being asked to believe in ourselves and tap into deep inner sources to renew our energy and motivation ...

A Springtime Ritual for Connecting with Nature

Thanking Mother Nature at the special time, and entering an exchange of energy with the Earth...With the lengthening days and warming weather, we connect with the expansive energy of Spring.

Stephen Jenkinson Is Coming to SB and Malibu! We are excited!

Here are 4 ways to engage with Stephen Jenkinson’s this March. We hope you find a way to connect and experience this important contemporary voice. Join us in helping build a community for this work on the central coast and in Santa Barbara.

Come and be Inspired! An Evening with Ecological Design Pioneers John & Nancy Jack Todd

Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its third Annual Eco Hero Award honoring Ecological Design Pioneers, John & Nancy Jack Todd, who have devoted their lives for the past five decades to designing a future in balance with nature, while healing broken ecosystems. Q&A and reception after the event.

Full Moon 16°40’ Virgo | Tuesday 3/7/23 at 4:40 a.m. PST

"Assess, analyze, organize, under the intelligent and perceptive Virgo Moon. It’s time to heal, weed, edit, and discern. The vibe is thoughtful, sensitive, health-oriented, compassionate and particular; we need to keep our eyes not on what we want to throw away, but what we want to keep and nurture."~Heather Roan Robbins

Worm Full Moon in Virgo Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Tuesday, 3/7 from 6pm-7pm for a Worm Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is March’s “Author of the Month”, Alan Watts; a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Ritual & Reverence | Products We Love!

Honoring ecology and the wisdom of natural cycles, With gifts from the heart that speak to the soul, And nurture love of the Earth...

Crystals for Exploring the Unconscious Realms

During the Full Moon in Virgo, contact with the subconscious and the unconscious is more intense. Virgo's tarot correspondent is the Hermit, who is on an inward journey to the depths of the Self. To balance this intensity, it may be helpful to work with Howlite, as it is an extremely calming stone...

Preparing to Thrive

A Pre-Spring Hint List for Whole-Hearted Wellbeing

Thanks to VegNews Magazine for Featuring Paradise Found!

New Moon in Pisces 2/19/23

"Pisces reminds us of the vastness of the Universe and our place within it."~Spirit Daughter | Learn about the new moon in Pisces ~ Find crystals for working with watery Pisces energy ~ Celebrate Losar, Tibetan New Year!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report are few of my favorite books from Black authors in celebration of Black History Month, a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Star Essences are Back In Shop!! | Products We Love!

We are delighted! We are excited! Perennial favorites are back! Come to Paradise Found for Angel Rejuvenation, Shield of Light, and many more synergistic sprays.

Crystals for the New Moon in Pisces

Discover three crystals for balancing, grounding, and increasing intuitive receptivity during the New Moon in Pisces.

Losar Tashi Delek! Celebrating Tibetan New Year

Book Signing! From Lyme to Light by Caroline DeLoreto

We are so delighted to welcome Caroline DeLoreto, to share her spiritual and emotional healing journey and the wisdom she gained. Please join us on Sunday 3/19 from 2-4pm for a book signing!

Full Moon in Leo | February 5, 2023

I feel a resurgence of energy that kindles my inner flame. Fiery Leo draws me in and reminds me of what I already knew: I am courageous and I am strong, I am alight with creativity and inspiration; I am powerful and I am bold!

Snow Full Moon in Leo Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Sunday, 2/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Snow Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

Strength, Joy, Love | Crystals for the Full Moon in Leo

Crystals for bringing confidence & joy into your life, open the heart to all forms of love, and allow the real self to shine through happily.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is February’s “Author of the Month”, Anne Lamott; a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; a selection from our Living Heart to Heart list just in time for Valentine’s Day; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Love & Delight | Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Celebrate Valentine's Day with gifts to open the heart We hope you enjoy this little guide to Valentine's gifts...Many are available through our Paradise Found website, as well as our online Bookshop, not to mention in our physical shop as well! We also have intuitive readings, which can be a great gift for the person who "has it all", and gift certificates for those who love to discover their own treasures...

Nurture Loving Connection with your Kindred Spirits

“When you send that love out from the bountifulness of your own love, it reaches other people. This love is the deepest power of prayer.” ~John O'Donohue, Anam Cara

2023 - A Feng Shui Update for the Year of the Rabbit by Deanna Cohen

"The Rabbit Year promises to be a welcomed relief after the tempestuous Tiger Year of 2022. We can expect the year of the Rabbit to be more peaceful than previous years. The Year of the Rabbit is the year to be your creative self." ~Deanna Cohen, Feng Shui consultant

Save the Date! You're invited to a Book Signing with Local Author Diana Raab

Join us Saturday 2/11 from 3-5pm at Paradise Found for a book signing with Diana Raab, MFA, PhD. Her latest poetry collection is a tribute to the sensual physicality of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Raab writes with unvarnished honesty touching on topics such as life, death, loss, memory, gratitude, passion and love.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

We are delighted to welcome back Bianca, The Spiritual Owl for a day of Intuitive Luminary Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! She will be offering readings on Saturday 2/25, from 11:00am-5:00pm.‍

New Moon in Aquarius 1° 32’ | Saturday 1/21 at 12:53 pm PST  | Lunar New Year | Imbolc

"Ruled by Air, Aquarius helps connect us all and forms the collective consciousness." (Spirit Daughter) Find out more about Aquarius, crystal helpers, the pagan feast of Imbolc, and the Goddess Brigid, patroness of poets & musicians!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Discover author of the month Terry Tempest Williams; Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a few ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.‍

Sound Healing Tools | Products We Love!

For this New Moon in Aquarius, we are turning our attention to sound, and its vibrations. Aquarius is an air sign, and reminds us of the energy clearing and healing powers of sound. Here are three types of sound healing tools you will find at Paradise Found...

Staying Grounded & Connected to your True Self | Crystals for the New Moon in Aquarius

For the New Moon in Aquarius we are looking at three helpers from the mineral kingdom whose properties are particularly complementary to this airy sign...

Celebrate Imbolc, Brigid, and Write Poems of Divine Anticipation

“The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit..."(James Gates Percival) On Imbolc, 1/21/23, we invoke Brigid, the Irish goddess of poetry and song, to help us compose verses in honor of the changing season, the anticipation of Spring's renewal, and the return of the light...

Full Moon in Cancer 16°22´| Friday 1/6/23 at 3:08 p.m. PT

“Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.” ~Amit Ray. In this article, find out about the Full Moon in Cancer, Crystals for Going with the Flow, Meditation for Precision & Gentleness, how to release and let go in order to get un-stuck, open up awareness and grow!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is an eclectic mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a ‘Just Because’ offering in the form of a poem by Margaret Atwood to get this year off to a bright start.

Tools to Support Your 2023 Intentions!

Here we are again at a beginning, a fresh start to re-affirm our intention to live our best lives, to create a year full of what matters most to each of us. Maybe this is not about how many resolutions we keep (or don't!), but about realizing where we already are, with openness, love, and gratitude.‍ Whether you are interested in learning more about meditation, inviting abundance into your life, or focusing on self-care, we hope you visit Paradise Found for some New Year's inspiration!