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Enchantment, Ceremony, Ritual! Crystal Tea Infusers

"There is no problem on earth that can’t be ameliorated by a hot bath and a cup of tea." ~Jasper Fforde

Daily Magic by Judika Illes

The year is filled with mystical dates, we don't always know when and how to celebrate them. By knowing and preparing for these special days we can use their inherent power to change our lives. Daily Magic is a spiritual daily calendar that give us the power and the tools we need to take control of our destiny!

Heart Minded by Sarah Blondin

"Heart Minded offers us guidance on the sacred journey home...helping us to awaken from our busy, never satisfied minds to the heartspace where love is always and already right here." ~Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance

Tending to the Sacred by Ashley River Brant

“The profoundly heart-opening invitations present within offer gentle guidance toward cultivating deeper reverence in one’s life.” ~Jeff Hinshaw

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

It’s that time of year when the veils between and betwixt the worlds are thinning and ready access to all things magical is at hand. I have gathered a selection of books and oracle and tarot decks on modern witchcraft with just this potential in mind.

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.

New Moon in Libra | Wednesday 10/6 at 4:05am PDT

Harvest Full Moon Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

‍Join us this Monday 9/20 from 6-7pm for a Harvest Full Moon Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

Hear Yourself: How to Find Peace in a Noisy World, by Prem Rawat

Once we learn to truly "hear ourselves" and the voice of peace within, then we can hold on to that as we face all the noise of the world.

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.

Alchemy, science, magic! The Elemental Oracle, by Stacey DeMarco

Our ancestors harnessed the power of earth, air, fire and water, lunar and solar and the four directions. Now we can connect into this powerful weaving of true magic!

The Comfort Book by Matt Haig

A book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement--"Matt Haig has a way of looking at life which will make you stop and think, and by the time you reach the last page, you will understand the world just that little bit better and feel a little more comfortable being in it." ~Joanna Cannon‍

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…

Full Harvest Moon in Pisces | Monday 9/20 at 4:54 p.m. PT

"The Pisces Full Moon is perhaps one of the more mystical Full Moons of the year. As a water sign, Pisces adds an extra element of intuition, femininity, and transcendence to this Full Moon. It brings out our creativity, our capacity to heal, and our willingness to dive deep into the unknown." ~@SpiritDaughter

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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!

New Moon in Virgo

Remember the grounding force of Virgo energy that holds this New Moon. We are the entire Universe manifesting in a human shell. We are complete and we need nothing outside of ourselves in order to tune in and connect with this powerful reservoir of Source energy that lives within.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

"I am not washed and beautiful, in control of a shining world in which everything fits, but instead am wandering awed about on a splintered wreck I've come to care for, whose gnawed trees breathe a delicate air."~Annie Dillard

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.

Special Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles

Join us this Sunday, August 22nd from 6pm-7pm for a Sturgeon Full Moon Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

The Empathy Effect by Helen Riess and Liz Neporent

Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences

White Numen: A Sacred Animal Tarot | Book Picks

Inspired by ancient rituals and stories of sacred animal spirits, White Numen forms a path to human reconnection with the natural world and spiritual realm.

The Kingdom by Paul Selig | Book Picks

"This book is the most audacious of The Guides teachings to date. It describes how anyone who chooses can claim the true expression of who they are; what The Guides call the Divine Self, the True Self, or the Christed Self."‍~Aubrey Marcus, New York Times bestselling author of Own the Day, Own Your Life‍

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

A wise teacher of mine once gifted me with the awareness that, along with Creativity and Ease, Joy is a primary Essence, or state of being, for living a meaningful life. What follows are some titles to help support your journey into Joy!

Full Moon in Aquarius

It is rare to have two Full Moons in the same sign within a single calendar year – but that's exactly what we have in July and August 2021. On July 23, a Full Moon occurred in the early degrees of Aquarius (at 01°26´). And on Sunday August 22, we have a second Full Moon in the very last degree of the sign (29°36´)

New Moon in Leo | Lion's Gate 88 Portal

The New Moon occurs on the peak of the Lion’s Gate opening, aligning the Moon with the Sun, Earth, Sirius, and the Galactic Center. This is a powerful alignment of cosmic bodies and a potent time for creating new visions for the next six months, the year, and many years to come.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

We have gathered a selection of titles to help you thrive and survive in hard times, as well as an assortment of oracle decks for when a more divinatory process is called for!

Aquarius Full Moon Meditation

Join us this Friday, July 23rd from 6pm-7pm for a special Full Moon Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

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.

Full Moon in Aquarius~~Part 1 of 2

"During this Full Moon, align with Leo to feel your most authentic self and align with Aquarius to show up in the world as that self, knowing you will find people who appreciate your unique character." ~Spirit Daughter

Sea Witch Botanicals | Products We Love!

Aromatherapeutic incense works energetically as it purifies and cleanses.

The Dog, the Wolf and God, by Folco Terzani

This is not only a profoundly moving animal tale, but also a parable with an extraordinary harmony of words and images, a simple and resonant story about nature, friendship and the sense of the divine.

Dusk Night Dawn by Anne Lamott

Drawing from her own experiences, Lamott shows us the intimate and human ways we can adopt to move through life's dark places and toward the light of hope that still burns ahead for all of us.

The Genius Zone by Jay Hendricks | Book Picks

Recommit to your highest personal potential. Make nourishing your creativity part of your daily routine. Your genius zone is where your creativity flows freely. In your zone of genius, you are actively pursuing the things that offer you fulfillment and satisfaction.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

As the wildflowers in my Summer garden come into glorious full bloom, so too do I find myself opening to inspiration and growth with a willing heart, mind, and soul. In the spirit of that process, I have gathered a powerful selection of books to align with the sacred energies of expansion, connection, and development.

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!

New Moon in Cancer

With a new moon in Cancer, we can focus on strengthening ourselves internally, as well as the foundations of our lives and projects. Our emotions can serve as motivation to take action, and we can use what we feel positively and productively.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

I find that, along with the dark Winter months, Summer is my favorite season for sinking into novels that are rich with imagination, myth, and magic...

Alchemizing our Foundation Super Strawberry Full Moon Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Thursday, June 24, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Instagram Live for a special Full Moon Meditation and Ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Our New Moon Featured List: Living Heart-to-Heart: Creating + Sustaining Healthy Relationships. 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

“For what good is knowing unless it is coupled with caring?”~Robin Wall Kimmerer | 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

“While working away in the logical, ground-bound pragmatism of the material world, you must also be ready to see the stars at any moment.” ~Martha Beck

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.

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!

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!

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

Products We Love | Magic Hour Teas

Shield of Light crystal-infused spray | 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

Altared Consciousness A Place to Heal

“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton

Winter Solstice | Saturday 12/21/2024 at 9:20 AM PT

"I pray this winter will be gentle and kind, a season of rest from the wheel of the mind." ~John Geddes

Altared Consciousness Everything Must Change

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

Altared Consciousness | A Natural Connection‍, by Rebecca Zendejas

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

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.

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.

Ritual Inspiration from The Caregiver Deck

Gain insight into your practice as a caregiver. Explore self-care, care of others, and guidance from the universe for any situation you may be currently experiencing in your work or family environment.

Rising Phoenix | Ritual Inspiration for the Full Moon in Scorpio

With renewed purpose and clarity, we carry the light of the phoenix within us, ready to soar to new heights and embrace the infinite possibilities of our journey ahead.

Nourish Your Inner Fire | Manipura Chakra Meditation

"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen.~Henry David Thoreau

Open Up and Flow with the Universe

“If you align in any moment with the flow of life as it presents itself, all will unfold in the right way at the right time with a certain spontaneity and ease.” ~Tosha Silver

Altared Consciousness: Sweeping the Path by Rebecca Zendejas

“Be grateful to the mud, water, air and the light.” ~Amit Ray, ‘Nonviolence: The Transforming Power’

Remember How to Fly: Tips for Dreamwork and Dreamplay

"You are born to fly, and in dreams you remember the soul has wings." ~Robert Moss

Open-Eyed Grounding | Become Rooted in the Earth

"Grounding means being relaxed but alert, energetically connected to the earth but able to move, present and aware, in a state in which we can take in information and make conscious choices about what to do."~Starhawk

Embrace Your Inner Beauty Ritual

Our inner beauty, that magical, numinous energy that radiates from us a bit like our charisma, is a force that can be hard to fathom. Yet here is a way to allow it to radiate more brightly, and to feel this energy flowing all around you.

Celebrating Imbolc Feb 1, 2024

"Oh, the glory of growth, silent, mighty, persistent, inevitable! To awaken, to open up like a flower to the light of a fuller consciousness!"~Emily Carr

Begin Beautifully | Three Personal Rituals for 2024

“Nature pulls us up when we feel down, worked up, and vulnerable. It takes us out of our neurosis, shakes off the cobwebs, and helps us to mentally refresh. Nature shows us the way of the cycles and impermanence of all things and awakens the heart.” ~Dr. Michelle Kambolis

Altared Consciousness: Our Lady of Angels

“I’m here. I’m free, and I can imagine anything. Everything is possible. I only raise my eyes and once again, I become the world.” ~Marion the Trapeze Artist, “Wings of Desire”

Shine Your Light! Peace & Healing Affirmations for Lightworkers

Simply by holding a high vibrational frequency, seeing the good in others and approaching life with an attitude of love and compassion, we can shine our light for others...

Dare to Love & Accept Yourself Completely

The ultimate goal of this simple practice is to be able to look at yourself with total acceptance and forgiveness, with genuine love and kindness.