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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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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...

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

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!

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

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

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!

New Moon in Pisces 2/19/23

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

Full Moon in Leo | February 5, 2023

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

Snow Full Moon in Leo Meditation & Ritual

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wolf Full Moon in Cancer Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Friday, 1/6 from 6pm-7pm for a Wolf Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon in Capricorn | Friday 12/23/22 at 2:16 A.M. PT

The Capricorn New Moon is the last New Moon of 2022. While New Moons usher in new beginnings, this one also carries the energy of release. ~Spirit Daughter

Full Moon 16° Gemini | Wednesday 12/7/2022 at 8:08 pm PST

Tying up loose ends is the name of the game for the last full moon of 2022. Lunar musings, crystal helpers, and a ritual of gentle self-reflection can be powerful tools to help us Bless it all, and then Release it all! All in preparation of the coming of the 2023 cycle...

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...

Ritual(s) Be Kind to Humankind Week 8/25-8/31

7 Days of Kindness and Empathy...Thanks to Lorraine Jara for this structured, concrete guide to making our immediate surroundings more loving, thoughtful and kind. Tips and links to tools for sharing with kids as well!

Empower Yourself with the Freedom to Create

Connect with your inner self and unlock your creative power...Try some simple artistic exercises and create something for the joy of creating, just for your own pleasure and personal growth. Allowing ourselves the space to create freely is a powerful experiences that opens up our ability to perceive and interpret not only the world around us, but our feelings and interior life as well...

Celebrate Lammas or Lughnasadh, the First Harvest Feast of the Year

Also known as Lammas, Lughnasadh is the first of three autumn celebrations in the pagan Wheel of the Year. Ancient communities marked the first harvest of the season with gathering of grains and baking bread. Here are a few ways that you can celebrate Lammas...

Wisdom of the Sea Goat - Inspired Journaling

In its surefooted goat aspect, Capricorn can climb from mountain peak to mountain peak, setting lofty goals and reaching them. The fish side of Capricorn feels the flow of the current and swims to the watery depths of the subconscious mind. Try these journal prompts inspired by the mythology of the sea-goat.

Empath Protection for the New Moon in Cancer

Sensitive people are highly attuned to the beauty around them--But it takes strength to walk through the world with the dial turned all the way up on your senses. There are plenty of small actions and intentions we can use to more gently and easily navigate the swirl of external energies we encounter in daily life.

Altared Consciousness - Sun Day Salutation

Let nature be your inspiration. Join local Santa Barbara artist Rebecca Zendejas as she creates earth mandalas made from materials gathered during early morning walks. The healing power of the natural world is a balm for grief, and a source of wonder.

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.