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Full Moon 13°17' Sagittarius | Saturday 6/3/2023, at 8:41 pm PT

"Fiery Sagittarius is the sign of the Adventurer, the Explorer, the Philosopher, the Optimist..." ~Pam Youngans

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is June’s “Author of the Month”, one of my favorite authors, Mark Nepo; a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; a selection of gifts for graduates, some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offering.

Strawberry Full Moon in Sagittarius Meditation & Ritual

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

Dads & Grads 2023

As Summer begins, we send joyful congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.

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 Friday, 6/23, from 11:00am-5:00pm.‍

Crystals for Fueling Optimism & Inspiration

Sagittarius is a fire sign that’s eternally seeking the truth in life. This sign will use its fire energy to bravely assert opinions and ideals and to feed a never ending supply of optimism and inspiration. Here are three stones to use when you wish to call in more Sagittarian energy...

Limitation is Power! | Wisdom from the Sufi Tradition

"Don't look for water, become thirsty. Necessity develops organs of perception! O man, increase your necessity, So that you may increase your perception." ~Rumi

Come Back into the Body with a Quick Sensory Check-in

Crystals for the New Moon in Taurus

New Moon 28°25 Taurus | Friday 5/19/2023 at 8:53 am PT

The New Moon in Taurus calls us back to our roots and motivates us to get grounded and centered, as beings of spirit anchoring light in the physical realm. Ruled by the planet Venus, Taurus also brings up questions of love and emotions...

The Book Report - Curated by Rebecca Traver

Included in this report is a mix of New + Newly Discovered reads chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, a couple of Just Because + Just for Fun offerings.

Products We Love! Oberon Handcrafted Refillable Leather Journals

"In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself."~Susan Sontag. Nurture your creativity with a beautiful refillable journal, handcrafted in California, made to last a lifetime.

Flower Full Moon in Scorpio Lunar Eclipse Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Friday 5/5/23 from 6pm-7pm for a Flower Full Moon in Scorpio Lunar Eclipse Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Full Moon in Scorpio & Lunar Eclipse | 5/5/23 at 10:34 a.m. PT

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is May’s Author of the Month – Jon Kabat-Zinn; a mix of New + Newly Discovered reads chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, a couple of Just Because offerings from our Mother’s Day list, and a poem by Emily Dickinson.

Día de las Mamas | Happy Mother's Day May 14, 2023

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

New Moon 29°49’ Aries | Wednesday 4/19/2023 at 9:12 p.m. PT

This is the second Aries New Moon of 2023...We have passed through the Alpha and the Omega of the Warrior, and are about blaze a new path, stepping through the portal of the Solar Eclipse...

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is 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.

Spring Cleansing with New Crystal Bar Soaps

Supercharge Your Willpower, Confidence & Self-Esteem | Crystals for the New Moon in Aries

Crystals for working with fiery Aries energy to call up increased motivation, self-esteem, willpower, confidence, and determination.

As the Wheel Turns | Celebrate Beltane

Beltane is a springtime festival of optimism and fertility, as the power of daylight waxes stronger, and the cold winter nights recede into memory...

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Full Moon in Libra | Wednesday 4/5/23 at 9:34 p.m. PT

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...

Auric Egg Visualization to Focus the Mind and Relax the Body

From the worldwide myths of a Cosmic Egg, to the individual Auric Egg, explore the meaning of this ancient symbol. Plus, an exercise to focus the mind and relax the body...

Pink Full Moon in Libra Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Wednesday 4/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Pink Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

Palo Santo | Products We Love!

At Sacred Wood Essence, makers practice deep respect for Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens). This “Holy Wood” from South America has the power to purify living spaces, soothe frayed nerves, and delight the senses...

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.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

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

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

Thanks to VegNews Magazine for Featuring Paradise Found!

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!

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

"Moon Mother, Moon Daughter" Book Signing | Saturday 1/21

Join us for a book signing on Saturday 1/21 from 2-4pm with the co-authors of Moon Mother, Moon Daughter. They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their book with two new companion books! Including a Facilitator's Guide for leading your own Moon Circle...

New! Welcoming back The Spiritual Owl

We are delighted to announce that luminary Bianca, The Spiritual Owl, will be joining our gifted group of readers on a regular basis. She will be available for remote readings which can be booked through our website. She will also be giving readings in person at Paradise Found on Friday, January 27, 2023.

Holiday Hours! Holiday Cheer!

We look forward to sharing the season with you!

Welcoming Back Luminary Bianca, The Spiritual Owl

We are delighted to welcome back Bianca, The Spiritual Owl for two days of Intuitive Luminary Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! She will be offering readings on Saturday 12/3 and Wednesday 12/7, from 1:00pm-5:00pm.‍

Thank You for Voting Us Best Gift Shop!

Our hearts are so full! The votes are in and you have selected Paradise Found as the 2022 SB Indy Best Gift Shop. We have such gratitude for our wonderful community; your support over the many years allows us to continue our mission of spreading the peace, love & good vibes.

Return of the Butterflies: Community Memorial Altar at Paradise Found

This is our 3rd Samhain & Dia de los Muertos Altar! Lovingly created by local artist and woodworker Rebecca Zendejas. We invite you to stop by and write the names of loved ones who are in spirit form, and add them to the altar.

An Inspiring Evening with Mary Firestone

Join us at Paradise Found on Friday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. for a special book event featuring local psychologist and author Mary Firestone. She will speak about her new book, 'Trusting the Dawn', which was born from her personal healing journey after enduring traumatic experiences during the Montecito mudslide on 1/9/18.

Sending Powerful Healing Energy to James Wanless!

Friend of the store and creator of The Voyager Tarot, James Wanless has been in the hospital, with a long recovery ahead of him. Please join us in holding him in our hearts. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up and we invite you to contribute if you are able and are called to do so.

Soul Sunday at EOS Lounge | 9/23, 2pm-6pm

Find Paradise Found at the EOS lounge's special event, and enjoy an afternoon of yoga classes, music, shopping intentional goods, and a raffle to support the amazing work of the Prison Yoga Project.

Indy Best of 2022 - Vote for Paradise Found - Best Gift Shop

Help us spread Peace, Love and Good Vibes! Vote Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop in the Santa Barbara Independent's "Best of 2022" poll.

Ben Commons is back! Maverick Astro-Strategist Extraordinaire

He's back for remote readings! Our own Ben Commons, longtime astrologer and reader at Paradise Found, is offering remote readings via phone or Zoom. Ben uses a maverick style of astrology to get to the heart of what the sky can reveal...

New! Galactic Calendar | Red Self-Existing Moon Year

Follow along with the daily flow of Galactic energies and attune to the creative potential of each new day. Allow the harmonies of color, number and symbol to activate your cosmic self, and infuse magic into your life's journey!

Nominate Us! Best of 2022

Please nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop in this year’s “Best of Santa Barbara” poll! Thank you for supporting small local businesses.

New! All for Love: The Transformative Power of Holding Space, by Matt Kahn

In his latest book, spiritual teacher Matt Kahn emboldens readers to awaken their inner healer, transform conflict, and embrace our ever-changing world with confidence and compassion. Find out how to stream his new full-length documentary film, 'Healed By Love,' and attend a live online group healing event on the summer solstice!

Pleasure Queen Festival 2022 | Hostessed by our Intuitive Reader Kris Seraphine!

Free 3-day virtual Goddess Festival: 5/13, 5/14 & 5/15 FROM 10:00-11:30AM PDT. Join Kris and her co-creators for 3 days of Goddess initiations, manifesting codes & luminous upgrades to take you from stressed & fatigued to calm & totally lit up!

Happy Mother's day! Sunday, May 8th

‍Join us in celebrating mothers, motherhood, and the creative force of the divine feminine in all its forms. Enjoy Starhawk's visionary poetry, and get inspired with thoughtful (and heart-full!) gift ideas for Mother's Day.

We'Moon - Calling All Creative Spirits!

The creators at We'Moon are calling all creative goddesses to submit their Art, Creative Writing and Poetry! We'Moon is like a combination literary journal, art magazine, and poetry digest rolled into one. Due date for submissions is August 1st.

New! In-shop readings with Aly Dunne

We are excited to welcome Aly Dunne to our physical space for in person consultations. Aly will now be offering in-shop readings as well as online readings. Keep reading to find out more about Aly, and what clients have to say about their experiences with her.

Tis the Season for Delight, Magic & Playfulness

At Paradise Found, we are in full festive swing--With baskets brimming with tiny treasures, and every nook filled with items of all kinds, carefully sourced with the good of the planet in mind. Visit us to soak in the peace, love and good vibes, then spread it around!

Holiday Hours! Holiday Cheer!

We look forward to sharing the season with you!

They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars

Woman-owned, small independent business creating amazing astrological calendars! Detailed astrological information is organized and easy to use. All aspects are in Pacific Standard Time. Choose your planner in shop, or online at ParadiseFoundSB.com

Introducing Aly Dunne! Intuitive readings via phone or zoom.

We warmly welcome Aly Dunne to our talented roster of readers! A 43-year practitioner of Meditation and Sanskrit Mantra, Aly is now answering the inner call to be of service to help and guide her clients as a practicing Intuitive during these extraordinary times.

We are getting cozy for Fall...

As the days grow shorter and the weather chillier, we are moving our in-person readings from the "patio" to our cozy space inside. All of are gifted readers are still available for Zoom or phone readings.

Community Memorial Altar Returns to Paradise Found

Local artist and woodworker, Rebecca Zendejas will be creating another Community Memorial Altar at Paradise Found this year, inspired by the celebrations of Samhain and Dias de los Muertos.

Meet Kris Seraphine, Ph.D--Clairvoyant Channeler and Astrologer!

We are delighted to welcome our newest intuitive reader, Kris Seraphine ! Offering Sacred Goddess Channeling Sessions & Astrology for Manifestation--You can book your reading through the Paradise Found website.

2022 Calendars are here!

Come to Paradise Found for all your favorites: Amber Lotus, Brushdance, Inner Reflections, Llewellyn’s, Magic of I, Moon Trine, Paperblanks, We’Moon…

NEW! Galactic Calendars for the Yellow Electric Seed Year (July 26, 2021-July 25, 2022)

This calendar synchronizes our consciousness with galactic harmonies, helping us anchor new vibrations, new perceptions, and evolutionary realities on Planet Earth.

Harmony Keys Energy Work Session with Janelle Christa | Saturday 6/26, 1-4pm

The Harmony Keys takes the mystery out of energy work, and guides you to awaken your innate healing powers.

Celebrating Dads and Grads!

We send joyful congratulations to our 2020 and 2021 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.

Book Signing! Introducing the 'ACT DAILY JOURNAL' by Dr. Diana Hill

Join us for a book signing with Dr. Diana Hill, author of the ACT DAILY JOURNAL! Saturday May 8 from 2-4pm at Paradise Found.

Cold Full Moon in Gemini Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Wednesday, 12/7 from 6pm-7pm for a December Cold Full Moon meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon 1°38’ Sagittarius | Wednesday 11/23/22 at 2:57 P.M. PST

"From the deep waters of Scorpio, we come up for a breath of fresh air. Sagittarius Season is a time to expand your mind, energy, and hopes for the future." ~Spirit Daughter. Support this bright vision with crystals for good fortune, creativity & optimism. Practice gratitude by focusing on what makes you feel alive, grateful and in wonder!

Taurus Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse | Tuesday 11/8/22 3:02 am PST, 16°01'

"Taurus is the sign of stillness. It reminds us to connect with Mother Earth to feel held, supported, and abundant." ~Spirit Daughter | Learn more about the Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, find Crystals for Grounding and Self-Love, discover rituals for connecting with the Earth.

Snow Full Moon in Taurus Total Lunar Eclipse Meditation & Ritual

As we feel this Taurus Full Moon come in, it will bring in much-needed grounding energy to help with the Total Lunar eclipse intense energies. Feeling grounded will help stabilize our emotions and clear us with new earth energies to handle things better...

New Moon in Scorpio 2° 00’ | Tuesday 10/25/22 at 3:49 am PDT

"Scorpio is the shaman, the alchemist, and the psychologist all rolled into one magical being."~Spirit Daughter | Find out about the Scorpio New Moon; upcoming Partial Solar Eclipse; Crystals for Graceful Evolution & Attunement to Natural Cycles; Passing through Winter's Gate: Celebrating Samhain & Día de los Muertos...

Full Moon in Aries Sunday 10/9 at 1:54pm PT

This Full Moon is a time to align with your inner power and feel your courage to overcome any obstacle. Learn about the influence of Aries, discover three crystals for nurturing your personal power, and meditate with Kuan Yin, the Buddha of compassion.

Blood Full Moon in Aries Meditation & Ritual | Ancestral Abundance

Join us this Sunday, 10/9 from 6pm-7pm for a Blood Full Moon meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon in Libra | Sunday 9/25 at 2:54 p.m. PT

The New Moon in Libra draws our attention to relationships, to balance, beauty and tranquility. Find crystals for heart healing, and learn about the practice of spiritual bathing...And perhaps be inspired to create a ritual of your own!

Celebrate Mabon and the Autumn Equinox Thursday Sept 22, 2022!

The balance of light and dark, the Autumn Equinox, is also marked by the celebration of Mabon. A pagan holiday, a harvest feast, a time of gratitude and giving thanks to the Earth, and gathering together.

Full Moon in Pisces | Saturday 9/10 at 2:59 a.m. PT

"Symbolized by the Fish and ruled by Neptune, this sign inspires us to expand our dreams and feel our internal mysticism" (Spirit Daughter). Learn more about the Full Moon in Pisces, what crystals to work with, and how to prepare a lunar infusion of Moon Water for ritual and magical use...

Clearing Baggage to Abundance | Harvest Full Moon in Pisces Meditation & Ritual

Clear away baggage with help from your Guardian Angels, to make way for a harvest of abundance...Let the Mermaids of Pisces help you reach the place of balance where all things are possible!

New Moon in Virgo 4° 4' | Saturday 8/27/2022 1:17 a.m. PT

Affirmations for the New Moon in Virgo | Learn more about the sign of the Goddess | Find crystals for a Back to School energy boost! | Celebrate "Be Kind to Humankind Week - 7 Days of Kindness & Empathy"

Full Moon in Aquarius

What does the opposition of cooperative Aquarius and individualistic Leo have in store for the collective consciousness? How is Aquarius, the Water Bearer, depicted in different spiritual traditions? See which crystals are helpful for working with Aquarian energy, and get inspiration on how to open up your creativity and connect with your inner self through art.

Sturgeon Super Full Moon Meditation and Ritual

Join us this Thursday, 8/11 from 6pm-7pm for a Sturgeon Super Full Moon meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon in Leo 5°38’ | Thursday 7/28 at 10:54 a.m.

New Moon in Leo | Lion's Gate Portal opens - Galactic New Year | Celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas, the first of three Harvest celebrations in the pagan Wheel of the Year.

Full Moon in Capricon | Wednesday 7/13/22 at 11:37 a.m. PT

Capricorn, the Sea Goat, climbs to the highest mountain peaks and swims in the depths of the unconscious. This sign teaches us balance between emotion and achievement. When Capricorn's aspect of practical, no-nonsense gumption harmonizes with our intuitive emotional intelligence, then we can set goals that are aligned with our higher purpose and manifest what we actually want out of life. ‍

Thunder Super Full Moon in Capricorn Meditation & Ritual | July 13, 2022

As we come into the Super Capricorn Moon we start to feel the urge to take action and build things. Whether it be your foundation of who you are, your Sovereignty, your business, your house, your success or whatever is on the agenda to build the time is now.

New Moon in Cancer | Tuesday 6/28 at 7:52 p.m. PT

"The New Moon in Cancer is an inspirational time that opens up a portal to our highest intuition. Cancer's energy teaches us to feel. It encourages us to shed our armor and allow ourselves to fully experience every emotion, energetic nuance, and natural element."~Spirit Daughter

Full Moon in Sagittarius - Tuesday 6/14/2022 at 4:52am

Sagittarius is the visionary truth-seeker. Learn about the significance of this week's Full Moon in Sagittarius; Work with crystals for emotional stability and creative expression; Find out more about Midsummer celebrations around the world and how to deepen your own connection to the divine energies all around us.

Strawberry Full Moon in Sagittarius Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Tuesday June 14th from 6-7pm for a Strawberry Full Moon in Sagittarius Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

The Book Report - Curated by Rebecca Traver

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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.

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.

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.‍

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.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

With the shortest day of the year fast approaching, I have hand selected my favorite books for young + young at heart readers to help shine a little extra light this Children’s Day. Explore the selection below, and / or browse the full list here.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report are some New + Newly Discovered books with an eye toward transformational healing and support from the inside out; a selection of gift journals, some wonderful works for young readers; and a few ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! Included is a selection of 2023 calendar offerings; some delightful works for young readers; and a few ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! Included are some New + Newly Discovered books; some works for young readers presenting a variety of takes on the Thanksgiving holiday traditions and historical context; and a wonderful ‘Just Because’ offering.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Halloween Issue of The Book Report! Included are some New + Newly Discovered books celebrating this Season of Halloween + Samhain; a few Tales of Magic – Stories to Curl Up With, some delightful works for young readers; and three special ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! Included are some New + Newly Discovered books; some delightful works for young readers; and a sweet ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offering.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! Included are some New + Newly Discovered books; a selection of Sufi wisdom; some delightful works for young readers; and a few ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! Included are books that are getting my attention, a selection about the magic of water; yoga as medicine for the mind, body, and spirit; some wonderful books for young readers; and two ‘Just Because’ offerings for help in putting the pieces together.

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! I hope you enjoy this report’s selection with books featuring a sampling of what’s been getting my attention; some wonderful pairings of decks + companion journals, a few sweet reads for the young bibliophile who is going back to school (and is maybe feeling just a little bit enormously anxious about it); and two ‘Just Because’ books.

Dads & Grads 2023

As Summer begins, we send joyful congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.

Products We Love! Oberon Handcrafted Refillable Leather Journals

Día de las Mamas | Happy Mother's Day May 14, 2023

Spring Cleansing with New Crystal Bar Soaps

Palo Santo | Products We Love!

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...

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.

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...

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...

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!

Magical Treasures to Gift This Holiday Season

Gifts from the light-hearted to the sacred…Magical articles of all descriptions and for every budget. Visit us at Paradise Found and share some holiday cheer!

Magic of I Planners are Here!

The 2023 Astrological Planner is a powerful tool for creating magic and living in alignment with the cosmos. Navigate with the planets and moon cycles while being grounded and appreciative of the earth.

Blessings of Comfort & Joy

Our holiday elves have been busy! Paradise Found is filled with delightful books & gifts, tools for intentional living and personal empowerment. Choose from books, crystals, jewelry, incense, candles, chimes and sound healing tools, sacred artifacts, meditation supplies, or chimes and sound healing tools.

Wing Shawls | Wearable Art | Products We Love!

Let your inner spirit fly with a pair of wings to keep you warm through winter and soaring into spring...These shawls are unique pieces of wearable art that make a statement.

2023 Calendars are Here!

Come to Paradise Found for all your favorites: Amber Lotus, Brushdance, Inner Reflections, Llewellyn’s, Magic of I, Moon Trine, Paperblanks, We’Moon…

Products We Love! Bathe with Crystal-Infused Soaps

Raise your vibe with these intentionally created soaps and elevate bathing to a self-care ritual. Self-care starts with clean, fresh ingredients--Crystal Bar Soaps are 100% vegan, handmade in California. Quality soaps are a small but essential luxury...

They're Back! We'Moon 2023 Astrological Planners & Calendars

Just in the door--We'Moon 2023 calendars! As always, they are filled with beautiful art, poetry, recipes, stories and all kinds of astrological information. Much, much more than a time tracking device.

Celestial Ceramics inspired by Sirius, the Dog Star

Learn about the origin of this constellation that is formed around Sirius, the Dog Star, the brightest star in the sky. We thought these pup-themed ceramics were adorable, and appropriately celestial...

Innovative Layered Tarot Readings with the Transparent Tarot

New! Transparent Tarot cards are clear, so you can stack them to create innovative layered readings, and combine with your other tarot and oracle decks in methods that have never before been possible. Unlock deep relationships between the cards, and enhance your interpretations with these unique cards.

Kuan Yin: Goddess of Mercy and Compassion | Protector of Mothers and Children

Your intention may be for awakening or enlightenment or it could simply be for the healing, safety, and security of yourself and your loved ones; Kuan Yin hears the petitions of all.

Crystals for Fueling Optimism & Inspiration

Crystals for the New Moon in Taurus

Supercharge Your Willpower, Confidence & Self-Esteem | Crystals for the New Moon in Aries

Crystals for working with fiery Aries energy to call up increased motivation, self-esteem, willpower, confidence, and determination.

Cultivate Your Heart-Mind Connection

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

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

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...

Crystals for the New Moon in Pisces

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

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.

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...

Go with the Flow | Crystals for the Full Moon in Cancer

Discover crystals to help you go with the flow, clarify perception, encourage creativity, ease anxiety and calm emotional stress.

Crystals for Solstice Renewal

"The Winter Solstice is a time of deep spiritual connection and renewal. It is a sacred time of introspection, celebration and transformation, a time to access inner wisdom and manifest your dreams." (CystalsAlchemy.com)

A Tremendous Trio | Crystals for Good Fortune, Creativity & Optimism

“If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite."‍~William Blake | Find stones to support you in discovering new possibilities, seizing opportunities, holding on to your serenity, and activating your inner source of radiance and enthusiasm for life.

Crystals for Grounding & Self-Love

Get in touch with the Earth's energy, find your center, and bring more self-love into your life with Indian Agate, Red Jasper, and Peach Moonstone.

Crystals for Graceful Evolution & Attunement to Natural Cycles

Autumn is a time of recognizing and honoring change, transformation, and natural cycles of all kinds. Discover crystals for becoming more attuned to the whispered messages of nature, the changing seasons, and your own subconscious.

Crystals for Nurturing Personal Power

Aries brings our awareness to our personal power, and how we direct it. Discover crystals for releasing fear and awakening the higher mind. Find our how to act with enlightened power, drawing on inner guidance and the practice of true presence...

Crystals for Healthy Relationships & Heart Healing

Libra is ruled by Venus, and strongly associated with the Heart Chakra, Anahata, located in the center of the chest. The New Moon in Libra is a good time to reflect on emotional healing, intimacy, and relationships of all kinds. Here are some allies from the mineral kingdom to support you:

Back to School! Crystal Energy Boost

Citrine for confidence and joy, Amethyst for soothing anxiety, Fluorite for focus and Carnelian for courage...

Becoming the Water Bearer | Crystals for Wisdom & Compassion

Aquarius the Water Bearer has been compared to the Goddess Kuan Yin, and to the Star Card in the Tarot. Learn how all these figures relate to the concepts of spiritual wisdom and infinite compassion, and how to embody these qualities by working with crystals like Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Amazonite, and Aquamarine.

Crystal Grid for the Lion's Gate Portal 8/8/2022

To help navigate the waves of high-frequency downloads, revelations, and evolutionary information pouring through the Lion's Gate Portal, we created this crystal grid based on the sacred geometry symbol of Metatron’s Cube. This potent pattern helps cleanse negative energy and opens up the crown chakra to receive divine wisdom and guidance.

Crystal Grid for a Strong & Joyful Spirit

Ruby for creativity and expansiveness in awareness and manifestation, Garnet to kindle your inner fire. Tangerine Quartz to nurture the emotional body and amplify courage, Herkimer for new beginnings, Sunstone for leadership and independence...

Limitation is Power! | Wisdom from the Sufi Tradition

"Don't look for water, become thirsty. Necessity develops organs of perception! O man, increase your necessity, So that you may increase your perception." ~Rumi

Come Back into the Body with a Quick Sensory Check-in

As the Wheel Turns | Celebrate Beltane

Beltane is a springtime festival of optimism and fertility, as the power of daylight waxes stronger, and the cold winter nights recede into memory...

Auric Egg Visualization to Focus the Mind and Relax the Body

From the worldwide myths of a Cosmic Egg, to the individual Auric Egg, explore the meaning of this ancient symbol. Plus, an exercise to focus the mind and relax the body...

Altared Consciousness | The Creation of Sacred Space

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.

Preparing to Thrive

A Pre-Spring Hint List for Whole-Hearted Wellbeing

Losar Tashi Delek! Celebrating Tibetan New Year

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

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...

Meditation for Precision, Gentleness & Letting Go

"If we can see ourselves as we are, with clarity, precision, gentleness, goodheartedness, and kindness and, having seen ourselves fully, then let go, open further, we begin to find that our world is more vast and more refreshing and fascinating than we had realized before..."~Pema Chodron

Altared Consciousness: A Place to Return, by Rebecca Zendejas

The week before November 2nd, the Day of the Dead, I returned to Mexico City to celebrate the life and acknowledge the death of my grandmother...

Winter Solstice around the World

Goodnight, 2022! Fiery sunset of the year, we admire and cherish the sweet remaining days until the wheel turns, as we spring, roll, wriggle, fly, swim, crawl, sway, dance and leap! into 2023.

Review & Release Ritual | Letter to Your Future Self

Cast your mind back and think about all the special moments of this year, and where you are in your vision and goals for the coming year. Use this letter to create a snapshot of who you are in this moment, at the edge of 2022-2023, your hopes & dreams, favorites memories & most humorous flops...

Focus on What Makes You Feel Alive, Grateful and in Wonder

“He who kisses joy as it flies by will live in eternity's sunrise.”~William Blake | Find creative, simple & inspiring practices for living gratefully. Gratitude helps experience joy, deepen love, hold pain and grief with compassion, and strengthen generosity and respect for all life.

Altared Consciousness: From Sorrow to Celebration

During this Hallowed Season, Rebecca Zendejas invites us to appreciate the lives that we have, by acknowledging the deaths we’ve experienced.

Passing Through Winter's Gate | Celebrating Samhain & Día de los Muertos

'Tis the season of harvest festivals, ghostly decorations, costumes & ofrendas...Learn about Autumn holidays from the Aztec and the Celts, and craft your own rituals and celebrations.

Mystic Ritual “Travelling to Kuan Yin Dimension”

This powerful ritual will help you to reconnect with Kuan Yin, become more compassionate, and receive Her blessings...

Sacred Waters and Spiritual Bathing

How to Prepare a Lunar Infusion of Moon Water

Make your own Moon Water to use in rituals and magic. Just take pure water in a clear glass container, and let it be charged and energized by Moonlight to create a lunar infusion for cleansing your crystals, or to use as an ingredient in spells and potions...