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Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 8/24

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.

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.

Aquarius Full Moon Nature Walk Ritual

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.

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

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 in Aquarius | Monday 8/19/24 at 11:26 am PT

“To be nobody but yourself in a world doing its best to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle any human can ever fight and never stop fighting.” ~E. E. Cummings

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.

Lion's Gate Portal Ritual

May the yearnings of your heart urge you to live a courageous life.

Crystals for the Leo New Moon | Courageous Open Heart

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

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!

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | August 2024

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Leo | 8/4/24 at 4:13am PT

"To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are." ~ Roy T. Bennett

Celebrating Lammas: The First Harvest Festival

“Lammas is a time of the fullness of life, and a celebration of the bountiful and abundant Mumma Earth. The main themes of Lammas are to give big thanks, high fives and deep bows to the Goddess for Her bountiful harvest, and to state your hopes and intentions for what you wish to harvest, sacrifice, or transform.” ~Lisa Lister

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

Full Moon in Capricorn | Sunday 7/21/24 at 3:18 A.M. PT

"Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." ~Roy T. Bennett

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!

New Moon in Cancer | Friday 7/5/24 at 3:58 PT

"My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world." ~ Dejan Stojanovic

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | July 2024

“Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

Full Moon Capricorn 1°06’ | Friday 6/21/24 at 6:08 p.m. PDT

"When we are fully aligned with Capricorn, we live a purposeful life that resonates with our core values. We extend our truth into the world from a firm foundation rooted in the soul."~Spirit Daughter

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.

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.

Altared Consciousness | A Natural Connection‍, by Rebecca Zendejas

“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” ~Mary Oliver

New Moon in Gemini | Thursday 6/6/24 at 5:39AM PT

"During this New Moon we are being encouraged to open up, to expand and deepen and to reach for that Truth that lies within. And to communicate from that place of authenticity that we often keep under lock and key."~Anna Chapman

Wild Dancing: Focus on the Light of the Heart

Shift energy with dancing, and journal to open the heart. We approach ourselves with a gentle curiosity, and are rewarded with access to hidden treasures of insight and experience.

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.

‍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.

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

Hear the Beautiful Sounds of Chimes

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.

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 Sunday 6/23 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Tarot Tuesdays with Kris Seraphine

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.

Full Moon 2°54’ Sagittarius | Thurs 5/23 at 6:52 a.m. PT

"Fiery Sagittarius is the sign of the Adventurer, the Explorer, the Philosopher, the Optimist."~Pam Younghans | Astrological information, crystals for the Full Moon in Sagittarius, and ritual inspiration from The Work of Byron Katie...

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...

The Work | Ritual Inspiration from Byron Katie

Clarify the inner knowing and draw out answers that are personal, resonant, and transformative. The Work, an insightful process developed by Byron Katie, helps us question our stressful thoughts and beliefs, and through that questioning the thoughts lose their power over us.

Peace & Positivity | Create a Sanctuary with Incense from Around the World

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...

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

Meet the Author | Book Signing with Christine Cunningham Ashworth

Full Moon Manifesting Event, Monday, 8/19

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons

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

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

Summer Solstice Flower Crowns Event

Nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop!

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Tarot Tuesdays with Kris Seraphine

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.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Meet the Author of The Caregiver Oracle Deck

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!

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

New Moon in Cancer | Wednesday 6/25/2025 at 3:32 AM PT

“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” ~L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

The World Needs YOU | Crystals for the Full Moon in Sagittarius, 6/11/25

“Be a voice, not an echo.” ~Albert Einstein

Full Moon in Sagittarius | Wednesday, 6/11/25 at 12:44am PT

"This is the real secret of life—to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now" ~Alan Watts

Butterfly Poetry: Ritual for the New Moon in Gemini, 5/26/25

"A new moon teaches gradualness and deliberation and how one gives birth to oneself slowly." ~ Rumi

Voices of Within | Crystals for the New Moon in Gemini, 5/26/25

"The soul often asks more of us than we plan on giving." ~James Hollis.

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | June 2025

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” ~Dolly Parton

New Moon in Gemini | Monday, May 26th 8:03 PM PT

“Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.” ~Carl Jung

Full Flower Moon | Crystals for the Full Moon in Scorpio, 5/12/25

"The moon, like a flower in heaven's high bower, with silent delight sits and smiles on the night." ~William Blake

Scorpio Full Moon Shadow Ritual‍, 5/12/25

“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

Full Moon in Scorpio | Monday, 5/12/15 at 9:57am PT

"Peace is this moment without judgment. That is all. This moment in the Heart-space where everything is welcome." ~Dorothy Hunt

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | May 2025

“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” ~Reba McEntire

Simple Pleasures Ritual for the New Moon in Taurus, 4/27/25

"I adore simple pleasures. They are the last refuge of the complex." ~Oscar Wilde

Inherent Abundance | Crystals for the New Moon in Taurus, 4/27/25

“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

New Moon in Taurus | Sunday 4/27/25 at 12:32 PM PT

"Learn the alchemy true human beings know. The moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open." ~Rumi

Seed Planting Ritual | Under the Libra Full Moon, 4/12/25

"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

Dearest Beloved | Crystals for the Full Moon in Libra, 4/12/25

"What am I asking of my beloved that I need to do for myself?"‍ ~James Hollis

Full Moon in Libra | Saturday 4/12/25 at 5:23 PM PT

"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is an adequate perception of the world." ~Hans Margolius

Spring Intentions: Aries New Moon Ritual, 3/29/25

"Hear blessings dropping their blossoms around you." ~Rumi

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

Moving forward, I’ve put together a selection of terrific new + newly discovered titles, then an assortment of books on the modern practices of witchcraft; a ‘tasting menu’ of sorts of wonderful tarot and oracle decks; a sweet handful 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

It’s time to introduce October’s Author of the Month – the radiant award-winning writer, poet, teacher, and dreamworker Toko-pa Turner...

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to inspire + inform you; a few more Magical Reads; 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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

'The School of Life' was founded in 2008 by Alain de Botton and a creative group of international therapists, artists, philosophers and cultural explorers on a mission to bring about healing, growth, calm, and self-understanding...

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.

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.

‍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.

‍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.

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!

‍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.

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.

13 Moon Galactic Calendar | Products We Love!

The 2025 13 Moons Galactic Calendars are here!

Valentine's Day Treasures | Products We Love!

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!

Write Your Heart Out | Products We Love!

Sharing some products we love... just in time for Valentine's Day!

They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars 2025

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

Foot Clothes | Products We Love!

Add a pop of personality to your wardrobe with Foot Clothes socks—fun, cozy, and now available in-store!

Magic of I | Products We Love!

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.

They're Here! We'Moon 2025 Calendars

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.

Hear the Beautiful Sounds of Chimes

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.

Peace & Positivity | Create a Sanctuary with Incense from Around the World

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...

Thank you to all the Mamas!

"Join me in the pure atmosphere of gratitude for life." ~Hafiz

Frolic with the Fairies | Products We Love!

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.

Flying Wish Paper | Products We Love!

Create a ritual with magical meaning. Send your dreams out into the universe. Make a wish...

The Shining Tribe Tarot: The Definitive Edition

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.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Gifts to Open the Heart

Enjoy a feast of Venusian delights to inspire the heart & cultivate the soul of romance.

Valentine's Day 2024 | Products We Love!

"Love is an endless mystery..." ~Rabindranath Tagore. Find meaningful gifts and Valentine's cards at Paradise Found, to share your love with someone special.

Moon Candle for Manifestation & Healing | Products We Love!

As you light your candle, set your intention and visualize your wishes as they were already manifested into your reality.

Holiday Sparkle, Gifts, and Nimble-Fingered Elves!

‍Come share a cup of tea, some poodle love, and let our nimble fingered, jolly elves do your gift wrapping.

Mini Suncatchers for the Season of Light | Products We Love!

Dancing rainbows spread joy and good cheer! Give gifts with meaning, by makers who give back to women and girls.

They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars

Magic of I Planners are Here!

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.

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

World Kindness Day is November 13 | Celebrate with a Poem about Self-Compassion

Hunter's Full Moon in Taurus Lunar Eclipse

Earth Element Ritual Inspiration

Transmute Worry into Wonder, Anxiety to Awe

Aries the Peaceful Warrior | Self-Love and Showing Up For Yourself

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!

Altared Consciousness: A is for Altar

“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

Fall Equinox & Mabon Altar Remaking

‍"Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds." ~Anonymous

Affirmations for Pisces Power

Manifesting with the power of Lion's Gate

Unlock the Sacred Mysteries of the Healing Waters

Buck Full Moon in Capricorn Meditation & Ritual

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...

Affirmations to Align with your True Nature

Altared Consciousness - Follow the Sun

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.

Ritual Inspirations for Summer Solstice | Wednesday 6/21, 7:57 AM

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...

Limitation is Power! | Wisdom from the Sufi Tradition

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

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

As the Wheel Turns | Celebrate Beltane

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

Auric Egg Visualization to Focus the Mind and Relax the Body

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

Altared Consciousness | The Creation of Sacred Space

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...

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.