“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein
I am grounded, steady, and whole. I trust in the earth’s embrace and move forward with clarity and purpose.
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." ~Audre Lorde
Celebrate Yule, the winter solstice, at Paradise Found on Thursday, December 12. Join us to honor the season, craft a seasonal altar space, and enjoy community, meditation, and light journaling.
📷 Aura Portraits On Film: A Unique, Spiritual Self-Awareness Experience by Hado Being. Make your appointment before they're gone for this magical First Thursday event on December 5, 2024 at Paradise Found!
“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” ~Douglas Adams
This is not a standard planner, this is a personal journey within, a gateway for connection and understanding, and an oracle to the moon and the stars.
Explore your inner shadows, connect with your ancestors, and cleanse your spirit for renewal with this Scorpio New Moon ritual.
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Saturday 11/16 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness." ~Lao Tzu
"It is only by having dark shadows that we can appreciate the light." ~Madeline L’Engle
This is our 5th Community Memorial Altar! Lovingly created by local artist and woodworker Rebecca Zendejas. We invite you to stop by and write the names of your loved ones who are in spirit form, and add them to the altar.
“You are here to enable the divine purpose of the Universe to unfold. That is how important you are.” ~ Eckhart Tolle
“Step out on faith and walk into your purpose.” ~Germany Kent
"Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone's task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it." ~Viktor E. Frankl
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Thursday 10/17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Come together in community for a magical Samhain gathering on October 29, 2024. This event will feature time to honor those who have passed, light journaling, and meditation, and together, we will craft Witches Bells that you can take home to adorn and protect your home over the holidays.
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky
These rituals can help you align with the Libra energy of balance, justice, and harmony during the New Moon.
As the energies of the Libra New Moon and the accompanying Solar Eclipse on October 2nd, 2024 approach, turn to these supportive crystals to anchor you in love, harmony, and emotional balance.
"Love is the energizing elixir of the Universe, the cause and effect of all Harmony." ~ Rumi
This just in! Our first 2025 calendars are here...Illuminate and inspire your year with We'Moon's 2025 Luminations calendar for a treasure trove of astrological insights, lunar rhythms, art, poetry, rituals & recipes, and more.
“Don’t worry if you’re making waves just by being yourself. The moon does it all the time.” ~Scott Stabile
Under the light of this coming Full Moon in Pisces, find the space to nurture your soft, sensitive soul.
Join us for a special event in the shop on Saturday, September 28th, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., where five of our gifted intuitive readers will be offering mini-readings. Whether you're looking to explore, discover, or treat yourself, this is your chance to dive into something magical.
"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." ~Rumi
“Energy is contagious, positive and negative alike. I will forever be mindful of what and who I am allowing into my space” ~Alex Elle
“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” ~Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweeetgrass
“Life isn’t about finding yourself; life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw
Join us for a magical Fall Equinox Gathering at Paradise Found on Wednesday, September 18th! Embrace the balance of Mabon as we harvest gratitude and reflect on the season’s abundance. Connect with community, meditate, and create your own harvest jar to honor this sacred time of renewal.
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Saturday 8/24 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Sunday 9/22 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
We are excited to present artist Laela Duncan’s exquisite clothing designs taken from her original paintings and printed with water based inks on vegan, recyclable materials back at the shop on September 5th.
Bathe in the energy of the Aquarius Full Moon while remembering the interconnectedness of the universe, and remember how your own unique gifts are here to help change the world.
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse
The Independent's 2025 "Best of Santa Barbara" poll is open! We are nominating all our favorite local businesses and invite you to do the same. Please join us in celebrating all the heartfelt independent business endeavors in this community.
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Sunday 6/29 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate the longest day of the year at our Summer Solstice Flower Crown Event! On Friday, June 20th, we will gather at Paradise Found to honor the glorious power of the Sun as we near the longest day of the year.
Join us on June 5th, 5-7pm, for 1st Thursday at Paradise Found, featuring the raw, expressive, and soul-stirring art of Jack Kennefick—where fashion meets fine art and creativity runs free.
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 5/31 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Together with our mini maidens (age 9 and up), we will gather to celebrate each other's magic. We will share in the energy of the spring season, delight in the vitality of the joyful maidens, and open our hearts to the wonders of sacred gatherings.
Join us for an evening of sweet connection on Thursday April 10th as we honor April's Pink Moon, a time of unfurling into new beginnings.
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the foundations of Tarot and an overview of the Major and Minor arcana.
Join us in person for a special event on Saturday March 22nd, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Four of our intuitive readers will be offering mini-readings, plus aura readings by Hado Being! Try, taste, savor, or indulge.
Join us in celebration of Ostara, a time of renewal and balance as we welcome the light of spring. Let’s plant the seeds of new beginnings together at Paradise Found on March 19, 2025!
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 3/29 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Sunday 3/30 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Come together in community for a beautiful Imbolc gathering on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Paradise Found. Together, we will awaken the seeds of self-love with rituals of renewal, community, and connection.
Paradise Found is aglow with festive cheer! Our shelves are overflowing with carefully curated treasures, each chosen with love and mindful of the planet's well-being. Step inside, soak up the peace, love, and good vibes, and let them ripple out into the world!
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Sunday 1/24 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 11am~7pm | Dec 24 & 31 OPEN 11am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26 + Jan 1
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Sunday 12/8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Meet the author, Christine Cunningham Ashworth, and get your copy of the Scott Cunningham: The Path Taken – Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Wiccan Trailblazer, on Friday 10/18 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Paradise Found!
Join us for an enchanting Full Moon Gathering at Paradise Found on Monday, August 19th! Under the powerful Sturgeon moon in Aquarius, we will come together to reflect on our accomplishments and illuminate our shadows, allowing you to deepen your connection to yourself and the transformative power of the full moon.
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Saturday 8/24 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Voting for The Santa Barbara Independent's "Best of 2024" is now open! Cast your votes and show your support for your favorite local businesses by August 28th. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
We are excited to present artist Laela Duncan’s exquisite clothing designs taken from her original paintings and printed with water based inks on vegan, recyclable materials.
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!
Come celebrate the longest day of the year at our Summer Solstice Flower Crown Event! On Wednesday, June 19th, we will gather at Paradise Found to honor the glorious power of the Sun as we near the longest day of the year.
The Independent's 2024 "Best of Santa Barbara" poll is open! We are nominating all our favorite local businesses and invite you to do the same. Please join us in celebrating all the heartfelt independent business endeavors in this community.
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 Sunday 6/23 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, join our clairvoyant tarot reader, Kris Seraphine, PH.D for Instagram LIVE Mini-Readings! First one is coming up soon, on May 28th at 12:30 p.m.
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 6/1 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Meet the author and creator Jennifer Bower MSN, RN and explore this beautiful new deck. Thursday 5/2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Paradise Found!
“Be a voice, not an echo.” ~Albert Einstein
"This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now" ~Alan Watts
"A new moon teaches gradualness and deliberation and how one gives birth to oneself slowly." ~ Rumi
"The soul often asks more of us than we plan on giving." ~James Hollis.
“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” ~Dolly Parton
“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.” ~Carl Jung
"The moon, like a flower in heaven's high bower, with silent delight sits and smiles on the night." ~William Blake
“Say not, ‘I have found the truth,’ but rather, ‘I have found a truth.’ Say not, ‘I have found the path of the soul.’ Say rather, ‘I have met the soul walking upon my path.’ For the soul walks upon all paths... The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” ~Khalil Gibran
"Peace is this moment without judgment. That is all. This moment in the Heart-space where everything is welcome." ~Dorothy Hunt
“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” ~Reba McEntire
"I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex." ~Oscar Wilde
“Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.” ~Steve Maraboli
"Learn the alchemy true human beings know. The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open." ~Rumi
"The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle." ~ Anias Nin
"What am I asking of my beloved that I need to do for myself?" ~James Hollis
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is an adequate perception of the world." ~Hans Margolius
"Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you." ~Rumi
"As long as I can I will look at this world for both of us. As long as I can I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers, I will pray to the stars, for both of us." ~Sascha
“There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them.” ~Ralph Marston
"I will bring you happy flowers from the mountains, bluebells, dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses. I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees." ~Pablo Neruda
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Welcome to the Book Report! I hope you enjoy this report’s selection with books featuring Tales of Magic; Life Support: On Self-Awareness + Self-Care; Tuning In: The Way of the Empath; a few wonderful, sweet reads for the young bibliophile; and a ‘Just Because’ book.
Welcome to the New Moon in Leo Book Report! I hope you enjoy this report’s selection with books on The Rising of the Sacred Feminine; The Healing Power of Nature; A few wonderful delights for younger readers; and, making its debut here, a ‘Just Because’ Book.
In celebration of the July 5th release of the Alchemy Deck, the long-anticipated finale to Kim Krans’s extraordinary Wild Unknown series, I am dedicating this report exclusively to her amazing body of work – from oracle and tarot decks to children’s books, a set of journals, notecards, and a graphic memoir.
Please explore and enjoy this report’s book selection with books on Healing Body, Mind + Spirit; Modern Witchcraft for Healing + Self-Care; Earth Magic: Crystals, Gemstones + Minerals; Two Special Tarot Decks by Emily Carding; and, as usual, a few wonderful delights for younger readers.
Please explore and enjoy this report’s book selection beginning with a warm welcome to Rebecca Zendejas, the newest member of the Paradise Found newsletter team; a Special Offer for Pre-Orders of Matt Kahn’s New Book; some Father’s Day Gift Ideas; Tools for the Art + Practice of Divination; Self-Care + Self-Help; A Celebration of Pride Month; and a few delightfully inspiring books for younger readers
You’re invited to explore this month's book selection comprised of Gift Ideas for New Graduates; Inspiring Memoirs; Creativity as a Path to Growth; and a few wonderful books for younger readers.
Explore this month's list of books on such engaging and relevant topics as: Support + Inspiration for Modern Humans with Timeless Souls; Wising Up: Embracing Aging as an Invitation to Heal, to Grow, to Contribute; The Power of Nature as Our Guide + Teacher; Oracle and Tarot Decks for Inspiration + Growth; and Inspiration for the Young and the Young at Heart.
I invite you to explore this month's curated list of books on topics such as: Support + Inspiration for Modern Humans with Timeless Souls; Mother’s Day Gift Ideas; Empathic + Intuitive Arts; The Healing Journey of Creative Self-Expression; and Inspiration for the Young and the Young at Heart.
We are here for your last minute Valentine's Day needs - whether it's a gift for your sweetheart or loved one, or even a little self-care for yourself, check out these products we love!
Sharing some products we love... just in time for Valentine's Day!
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
Add a pop of personality to your wardrobe with Foot Clothes socks—fun, cozy, and now available in-store!
We have a wonderful array of chimes and light catchers for your Summer enjoyment. Hang them in a window, on a porch, in your garden, for a serene ambiance that soothes the soul.
We would like to share with you three of our favorite varieties of incense, from Peruvian Palo Santo, to Mesquite and Juniper from Santa Fe...
"Join me in the pure atmosphere of gratitude for life." ~Hafiz
Let us heed the call of the fairies, for in their realm, imagination knows no bounds. Let their delicate wings and shimmering presence remind us of our own powerful inner magic.
Create a ritual with magical meaning. Send your dreams out into the universe. Make a wish...
Rachel Pollack invites you to join the shining tribe of diviners and visionaries. As you continue along the sacred journey of self-discovery, let The Shining Tribe Tarot cards shine a path for you.
Enjoy a feast of Venusian delights to inspire the heart & cultivate the soul of romance.
"Love is an endless mystery..." ~Rabindranath Tagore. Find meaningful gifts and Valentine's cards at Paradise Found, to share your love with someone special.
As you light your candle, set your intention and visualize your wishes as they were already manifested into your reality.
Come share a cup of tea, some poodle love, and let our nimble fingered, jolly elves do your gift wrapping.
Dancing rainbows spread joy and good cheer! Give gifts with meaning, by makers who give back to women and girls.
The 2024 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.
"You are the universe in ecstatic motion." - Rumi
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." —Rumi
Wearing, carrying, and connecting with these crystals during the Solstice can help you harness the potent energy of this seasonal shift, promoting growth, positivity, and personal empowerment.
“To be happy with yourself in the present moment while maintaining a dream of your future is a grand recipe for manifestation." ~Joe Dispenza, You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter
The strength of Sagittarius the archer is in the focused strength of purpose, clarity of the arrow's path that allows us to break barriers and explore, adventure, expand, and learn...
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." ~Carl Jung
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ~Audre Lorde
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Wilson Watts
“And if the world has ceased to hear you, say to the silent earth: I flow. To the rushing water, speak: I am.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke, Sonnets to Orpheus
When we honor our unique gifts, amazing feats of creation are possible. Here are three stones for drawing out talent and creativity, improving decisiveness and finding solutions, and drawing on your greatest strengths.
As the New Moon in Aquarius brings out our free spirit, independent-thinking, world-changing expansive selves, here are a selection of crystals for holding on to our peace of mind, our fundamental feelings of serenity and trust in life, and a sense of own wholeness.
“When we are in touch with our emotions, our needs become known." That is the gift of the Leo full moon. Here are three crystals that can help identify, interpret, soothe and "roll with" feelings arising in the light of the full moon:
As the New Moon in Capricorn encourages us to take a look at the "earthy" qualities in ourselves, this selection of crystals encourages a practical mindset, and into harmony with the natural realm.
Cancer, a water sign, is known for diving deep into the emotional realm, and using its water-like moods to take negative energies and transform them into soft ripples of positivity...
Cultivate an enlightened perspective, communicate from a place of love, and make decisions based on the deepest intuitive wisdom...
You can't be a warrior for others if you aren't a warrior for your own well-being. Aries reminds us to show up for ourselves with the same compassion and loving energy that we give to others. Here are some simple commonsense reminders of ways to love, trust, honor and value your self, because you deserve it!
“Awareness needs constant refreshing. If it becomes a habit, even a good habit, it will need to be reinvented again and again.” ~Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds." ~Anonymous
Join us July 3rd from 6pm-7pm for a Full Moon meditation and ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles! In this meditation Lady Capricorn will clear our path forward so we can plan with clarity & focus...
As we celebrate Summer, we share in the joy and inner radiance that have blossomed from Spring's careful tending, of Winter's nestling seeds.
To celebrate this luminous moment of balance on the longest day of the year, we offer a handful of ritual inspirations, a Solstice blessing, and a sunrise meditation...
"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
Beltane is a springtime festival of optimism and fertility, as the power of daylight waxes stronger, and the cold winter nights recede into memory...
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...
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...
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.
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