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Magic of I 2026 | Products We Love!

This is not a standard Almanac & Guidebook, this is a personal journey within, a gateway for connection and understanding, and an oracle to the moon and the stars.

An Evening with Ragan Thomson at Paradise Found | 11/14/25

Join us for a beautiful evening of meditation, book reading and signing with local spiritual teacher and author Ragan Thomson.

Yes + No Practice: Aries Full Moon Ritual, 10/6/25

“To invent your own life's meaning is not easy, but it's still allowed, and I think you'll be happier for the trouble.” ~ Bill Watterson

Walking Through The Fire | Crystals for the Full Moon in Aries, 10/6

"Embrace the fire within your soul, for it is in the flames of passion that your true power ignites." ~Morgan Skye

Full Moon in Aries | Monday October 6, 2025 at 8:48pm PT

“You can have many great ideas in your head, but what makes the difference is the action. Without action upon an idea, there will be no manifestation, no results, and no reward." ~Don Miguel Ruiz

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | October 2025

“Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach

Total Eclipse of the Heart | Crystals for the New Moon in Virgo, 9/21/25

"Every now and then, I know there's no one in the universe as magical and wondrous as you." ~Bonnie Tyler

Declutter Your Life: Ritual for the Virgo New Moon/Solar Eclipse, 9/21/25

"You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you." ~Joseph Campbell

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Virgo (again!) | Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 12:43pm PT

"Every shadow—no matter how deep—is threatened by morning light." ~Unknown

Now Available! 2026 Llewellyn's Astrological Pocket Planner and Daily Planetary Guide

New in store and Online-- Lllewellyn's 2026 Astrological Pocket Planner and 2026 Daily Planetary guide

They're Back! We'Moon 2026 Astrological Planners

Just in the door--We'Moon 2026 planners! 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.

Water Meditation: Pisces Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse Ritual, 9/7/25

“There is force in the universe, which, if we permit it, will flow through us and produce miraculous results.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

Steady in Flow | Crystals for the Full Moon in Pisces, 9/7/25

“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti

Full Moon in Pisces | Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 11:11am PT

"Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend." ~Bruce Lee

Fall Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting : September 20, 2025

Step into balance this Fall Equinox. Join us for an Intuitive Arts Tasting at Paradise Found on September 20th from 1pm-5pm, where mystical offerings like tarot, palmistry, and channeling await to guide you into the season ahead!

Intention Planting: Virgo New Moon Ritual, 8/22/25

“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” ~Lao Zi

Organized Alchemy | Crystals for the New Moon in Virgo, 8/22/25

“Transformation is my favorite game and in my experience, anger and frustration are the result of you not being authentic somewhere in your life or with someone in your life. Being fake about anything creates a block inside of you. Life can’t work for you if you don’t show up as you.” ~Jason Mraz

Fall Equinox Gathering with Jen Bower, 9/22/2025

Join us for a magical Fall Equinox Gathering to create magical harvest jars, light journaling, meditation, and sweet community at Paradise Found on Monday, September 22, 2025, facilitated by the magical DownHome Mystic, Jen Bower!

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | September 2025

“Adaptation is not surrender but the art of thriving in the face of the inevitable.” ~Aloo Denish Obiero

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Virgo | Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:06pm PT

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~George Eliot

Collective Heart | Crystals for the Full Moon in Aquarius, 8/9/25

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” ~May Sarton

Brain Dump Ritual for the Aquarius Full Moon, 8/9/25

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou

Full Moon in Aquarius | Saturday, August 9th at 12:56AM PT

"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." ~William Shakespeare

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | August 2025

“There is strength in numbers, yes, but even more so in collective good will. For those endeavors are supported by mighty forces unseen.” ~Richelle E. Goodrich

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 8/30/25

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 8/30 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl Saturday, 8/31/2025

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 Sunday 8/31 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Light Your Fire: Ritual for the New Moon in Leo, 7/24/25

"Tell me every terrible thing you ever did, and let me love you anyway." ~Edgar Allan Poe

Heart on Fire | Crystals for the New Moon in Leo, 7/24/25

"What happens when people open their hearts? They get better." ~Haruki Murakami

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Leo | Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at 12:11pm PT

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you.” ~Walt Whitman

Grounded, Focus, Vision: Capricorn Full Moon Breathwork Ritual, 7/10/25

Mantra: “I am grounded, focused, and aligned with my success. I know what I want. I know what I am building.”

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | July 2025

“Sometimes crying or laughing are the only options left, and laughing feels better right now.” ~Veronica Roth

Clearing the Path | Crystals for the Full Moon in Capricorn, 7/10/25

"Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." ~Paulo Coelho

Full Moon in Capricorn | Thursday, July 10th at 1:37pm PT

"If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” ~Brené Brown

13 Moon Galactic Calendar | Products We Love!

The 2025 13 Moons Galactic Calendars are here!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

Color Walk: Ritual for the New Moon in Cancer, 6/25/25

"Let color be your guide." ~Rob Walker, The Art of Noticing

Doorway to Feeling | Crystals for the New Moon in Cancer, 6/25/25

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ~Thich Nhat Han

Fall Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting : September 20, 2025

Fall Equinox Gathering with Jen Bower, 9/22/2025

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 8/30/25

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl Saturday, 8/31/2025

SB INDY BEST 2025: Nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop!

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.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 6/29/25

2nd Annual Summer Solstice Flower Crowns Gathering! 6/20/25

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.

First Thursday with Artist Jack Kennefick, 6/5/25

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.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl Saturday, 5/31/25

Mama's/Special Friends and Mini Maiden Gathering | May 7, 2025

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.

Pink Moon Gathering, Thursday April 10, 2025

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.

The Art of Tarot Class with Cosmic KoKo, 4/3

In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the foundations of Tarot and an overview of the Major and Minor arcana.

Welcome Erin Mckeever as one of our Weekly Readers!

Spring Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting, 3/22/25

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.

Ostara + Spring Equinox Gathering, Wednesday 3/19/25

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!

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl Saturday, 3/29/2025

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 3/30

Imbolc Self-Love Gathering, Wednesday 1/29/25

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.

Tis the Season of Joy, Wonder & Whimsy at Paradise Found!

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!

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 1/24

Holiday Hours

Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 11am~7pm | Dec 24 & 31 OPEN 11am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26 + Jan 1

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 12/8

Yule Altar Gathering, Thursday 12/12/24

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.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 11/16

Return of the Butterflies! Community Altar at Paradise Found

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.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Thursday 10/17

Samhain Gathering, Tuesday 10/29

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.

2024 Autumn Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting ~ Shoptember! 9/28

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.

Fall Equinox Harvest Jar Gathering, 9/18

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.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 8/24

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 9/22

Legacy ARTwear by Laela Duncan | A Trunk Show at Paradise Found, 9/5

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.

Meet the Author | Book Signing with Christine Cunningham Ashworth

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!

Full Moon Manifesting Event, Monday, 8/19

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.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons

Vote Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop! - Independent Best of 2024

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!

Legacy ARTwear by Laela Duncan | A Trunk Show at Paradise Found

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.

New! Galactic Calendar | Blue Rhythmic Storm 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!

Summer Solstice Flower Crowns Event

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.

Nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop!

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.

New Moon in Aries, Solar Eclipse!

"Be bold and courageous and stretch beyond what you have ever done before...Your bravery and endurance will support you to take charge of any situation." ~WalkingMeditation.eu

Full Moon 5°07’ Libra | Monday 3/25/24 at 12:00 a.m. PT

"I treat today like the dawn of a bright beginning. I see my reflection like it has just been born into this brand new morning. Yesterday sleeps. Tomorrow stays where it is. How sublime it is to be only here—never having been here before." ~Jennifer Williamson, Morning Affirmations

New Moon in Pisces | Sunday 3/10/24, 1:01 a.m. PT

"The Pisces New Moon marks the final New Moon of the astrological year. It allows us to find closure from the past, including our past wounds. It also opens the doorway to an expanded consciousness, one that can feel the future we are about to live." ~Spirit Daughter

Full Moon in Virgo | Saturday 2/24/24 at 4:30 a.m. PT

"Virgo is the powerful sign of the Goddess, perfect unto herself. This energy is a reminder that we each carry a gift waiting to be discovered. The world is waiting to embrace our talent once we are ready to give it. The key, though, is feeling good enough to share our gifts with the world without fear or hesitation."~Spirit Daughter

New Moon in Aquarius | Friday 2/9/24 at 3:00 p.m. PT

By the time we have reached the 11th sign of the Zodiac, we have worked through healing some of our wounds and attending to emotional insecurities. We are prepared to offer our selves in a new way; with clarity."~Anna Chapman

Full Moon in Leo Thursday 1/25/24, 9:55 a.m. PT

"The first Full Moon of 2024 occurs in Leo, greeting us at the start of Aquarius Season. While Aquarius teaches us to shift the collective consciousness by being ourselves, Leo helps us decide what that means. Leo represents our center..."~Spirit Daughter

New Moon in Capricorn | Thursday 1/11/24 at 3:57a.m. PT

"Capricorn is the steadfast sea goat who can traverse any land or sea. This energy reminds us that with the right focus and determination, we can accomplish anything. Nothing is out of our limits. Throughout its season, Capricorn inspires us to commit fully to everything we do. It’s a wonderful energy to start a new year and can set the tone for the next twelve months." ~Spirit Daughter

Solstice Blessings | Thursday 12/21/2023 at 7:27 p.m. PT

The Solstice is a time of quietude, of firelight, of dreaming; where life and seeds germinate beneath the surface...

Full Moon in Cancer Tuesday 12/26/23, 4:33 p.m. PT

"Ruled by the Moon herself, Cancer reminds us to slow down, pause, and nourish ourselves. This Full Moon occurs at the end of the year, allowing us to pause, reflect, and release. This Moon is also an opportunity to restore our energy and repair our nervous system as we prepare for a new year." ~Spirit Daughter

New Moon in Sagittarius 20°39 | Tuesday 12/12/23 at 3:31 pm PT

"From the waters of Scorpio we meet Sagittarius. Ruled by Jupiter and the element of Fire, the archer brings us joy, optimism, and meaning. This season is a time to enjoy life, process past events, and be hopeful for what is to come." ~Spirit Daughter

Full Moon in Gemini 4°51' | Monday 11/27/23 at 1:16 am PT

"Gemini is represented by the twins, where one twin is mortal and the other immortal. The twins represent both sides of our being. We are both human and soul." ~ForeverConscious.com

New Moon 20°43' Scorpio | Monday 11/13/23 at 1:27 am PT

Full Moon & Partial Lunar Eclipse 5°08' Taurus | Saturday 10/28/23 at 1:23 pm PT

‍Annular Solar Eclipse in Libra 21°07' | Saturday 10/14/23, at 10:54 am PT

Harvest Full Moon in Aries 6°00' | Friday 9/29/23 at 5:57 a.m. PT

New Moon in Virgo 21°58' | Thursday 9/14/23 at 6:39 pm PT

Full Blue Moon in Pisces 7°24' | Wednesday 8/30/23, at 6:35 pm PT

Blue Super Full Moon in Pisces Meditation & Ritual

Join us August 30th from 6pm-7pm for a Full Moon meditation and ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles! In this meditation Lady Pisces the Seer is amplifying water and the ocean for us.

New Moon in Leo 23°16' | Wednesday 8/16/23 at 2:37 am PT

Sturgeon Super Full Moon in Aquarius Meditation & Ritual

Join us August 1st from 6pm-7pm for a Full Moon meditation and ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles! In this meditation Lady Aquarius will pour cosmic flow into our life.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! I’m so pleased to be meeting you here to share our latest featured list in honor of June being Pride Month – The Journey of Gender + Identity: Embracing & Celebrating Diversity in the Modern World.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

This month's featured list is "The Path to Parenting." Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered titles; a special group of Books for Young and Young at Heart Readers; and a couple of Just Because + Just for Fun offerings. ‍

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! To start things off, since April is Poetry Month, I thought we’d take a look at some of my favorites from our poetry section. Within it, you’ll find a variety of books that touch on the diversity and depth of the human experience, offering an opportunity to see the world through different lenses, thus growing our capacity for empathy and connection. It just doesn’t get any better than that, does it?!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Welcome to the Book Report! With the Spring Equinox / Ostara coming up, I thought I’d begin this report with a selection of books from our Wheel of the Year list. Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered titles; a special group of Books for Young and Young at Heart Readers; and a couple of Just Because + Just for Fun offerings.

Bring Some Mojo Into Your Life: Activate the Positive Aspects of Your Astrology

Specially crafted for your astrological sign, element and ruling planet(s), to magnetize the most positive and empowering energies and blessings of your sign!

Learn about Human Tuning, Angel Tuners, and Sound Healing!

You can find Angel Tuners and other instruments for sound healing at Paradise Found! We have Tibetan Singing Bowls, Crystal Singing Bowls, Tingshas, and more. We invite you to come test them out for yourself, and see which ones resonate with you.

Sea Witch Botanicals | Products We Love!

Aromatherapeutic incense works energetically as it purifies and cleanses.

Crystal Grids | Products We Love!

Manifest your intentions, goals and dreams with a Crystal Grid. Harness the power of crystals and sacred geometry to bring about powerful transformation!

Harmony Keys Energy Healing System | Products We Love!

A Self-Healing Modality for greater health, wealth, and love. Be your own healer with the Harmony Keys Healing Modality! Learn the tools you need to release old emotional blocks that are hindering your success and happiness.

Living with the Moon | Products We Love!

"Thou silver deity of secret night, direct my footsteps through the woodland shade...Serenely sweet you gild the silent grove, my friend, my goddess, and my guide…" ~Lady Mary Wortley Montagu

Because gratitude is always in season...

"It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up." ~Eckhart Tolle

Valentines For Every Kind Of Love

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!

Self-Care Journal + Unplug Journal | Book Picks

These 90-day guided journals are designed to help you create a habit of regular self-care, cultivate mindfulness, and focus on your overall well-being.

Earth's Elements Crystal Candles | Products We Love!

These crystal infused candles are unique and perfect for setting intentions, meditation, attracting and healing. Formulated with a blend of organic herbs and essential oils. Hand-poured and made with 100% soy wax.

Products We Love | In Your Dreams: A Vision Board Kit for Visualizing the Future You Want!

In Your Dreams includes all the supplies you need to make a vision board! It also includes a guided journal filled with reflections, writing prompts, and exercises to help you plan your goals and get inspired to attain them. Create a vision board that is uniquely tailored to your dreams, and focus your energy toward making them a reality!

Products We Love | 2021 Astrological Planners

The 2021 Astrological Planner is a powerful tool for creating magic and

Products We Love | Band of Thieves Hand Sanitizer

Hand Crafted with intention, A legendary recipe from olden days...Add the magic of Thieves Oil to your cleansing repertoire

Products We Love | Wonder Woman Prayer Candles

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Shield of Light crystal-infused spray | Products We Love

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Celebrate Mother's Day | Products We Love

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Music of the Spheres | Products We Love!

Crystals for the Aquarius Full Moon | Calm Collective Clarity

“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse

Crystals for the Leo New Moon | Courageous Open Heart

"You are the universe in ecstatic motion." - Rumi

Crystals for the Full Moon in Capricorn| Grounding & Protection

"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

Crystals for the Cancer New Moon | Balanced Emotions, Empowerment, and Unconditional Love

"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

Solstice Crystal Trio | Carnelian, Sunstone & Tiger's Eye

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.

Creatively Shape Your Reality | Crystals for the New Moon in Gemini

“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

Purpose, Focus & Clarity | Crystals for the Full Moon in Sagittarius

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...

Who Looks Inside, Awakes | Crystals for the Full Moon in Scorpio

"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." ~Carl Jung

Crystals for the New Moon in Aries

“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

Dancing Time | Crystals for the Full Moon in Libra

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Wilson Watts

Swimming Beneath the Conscious | Crystals for the New Moon in Pisces

“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

Treasure Your Unique Talent | Crystals for the Full Moon in Virgo

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.

Trust & Wholeness | Crystals for the New Moon in Aquarius

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.

Overflowing at the Edges of Self | Crystals for the Full Moon in Leo

“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:

Enter the Forest | Crystals for the New Moon in Capricorn

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.

Tranquil Sea Energy | Crystals for the Full Moon in Cancer

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...

Crystals for Positivity, Self-Realization & Enlightened Decision-Making

Cultivate an enlightened perspective, communicate from a place of love, and make decisions based on the deepest intuitive wisdom...

Balanced Between Life & the Divine | Crystals for the Full Moon in Gemini

Let the light in! Crystals for the New Moon in Scorpio

Crystals for the Full Moon in Taurus

Midsummer Magic & Summer Solstice Revelry

How do cultures around the world celebrate Midsummer? How can we engage our Earth connection, and cultivate and deepen our connection to the divine energies all around us? Find out about the pagan sabbat of Litha, worldwide Solstice celebrations, and 4 personal rituals for celebrating the longest day of the year.

Remember the Rituals of Conscious Communication

Conscious communication, from a place of authenticity, is a way to manifest the better world of our hopes and dreams, in the here and now. Our words and their expression, in all forms, shape our reality. Actively listening, and communicating with kindness, vulnerability, and awareness, can make all the difference in the world.

Shadow Work | Learning to Love your Subtle Darkness

"Everyone has a subtle darkness that wraps around them like a soft, velvet cloak. This is your shadow, the part of you that is dark, rich, and fertile…" (Shaheen Miro & Theresa Reed). Learn how embracing your shadow can liberate you from entrenched fears and limiting beliefs, and unlock the key to expressing your full, creative self to the world.

Create a Beltane Altar

You can create an altar using any items sacred to you. If the item has significance to you and brings you feelings of celebration, peace, love, or inspiration, it’s a good choice. This is your altar. This is your sacred space. Make it yours.

Altared Consciousness - A Place to Remember

As far as we know homo sapiens, and the Neanderthals before them, have been constructing, decorating and worshiping at altars for millennia. Whether at the base of a tree, the top of a mountain or the water’s edge; within a cave, chapel or temple: the impulse to express devotion and connect with ‘something’ unseen within and beyond ourselves, endures.

Effortless Ease | Let the Earth Breathe For You

Think of resting on the earth, or being held by the Earth...In beloved Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh's book, "Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet," you will discover a beautiful meditation that explores how stop "trying" and allow the Earth to work through us, so that we can shift our state of being from overwhelmed and tense, to light and effortless.

Work with your Dreams to Strengthen Your Intuition

Our dreams are a rich source of images and feelings, which can illuminate the workings or our subconscious mind. Learn more about the connection between dreams and deep innate wisdom in an excerpt from Rose Inserra's book "Dreams: What Your Subconscious Wants to Tell You". Discover her four-step method for practical dreamwork and understanding your dreams.

Affirmations for Acceptance, Self-Love, and Excellence in All Things

The antidote to perfectionism is self-love and acceptance. Get a deeper understanding of the difference between perfectionism and excellence--one will drain your energy and drag down your confidence, while the other will energize you and build self-confidence. Here are some affirmations to help you shine bright and put forth new sprouts...

Intuitive Candle Dressing with Herbs and Essential Oils

Dressing a candle is the act of anointing the candle with oils and herbs to add an additional level to your magical workings, personal rituals, and ceremonies.

Celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year

"Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space."

Be the One who says YES

YES is an enchanted password into a new world and new point of view. YES is a deep inhale and exhale; a full breath. An opening. A stretching of the soul beyond its boundaries. YES is a knowing that you can trust the forces of the Cosmos at play in your life.

Celebrate Spring, the Equinox, and Ostara!

Ritual is a way to bring sacredness into our day to day lives. Here are some ways to Celebrate Spring, the fertility of the land, and our souls, and invite a little (or BIG!) dose of magic into our experience.