“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, 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!
“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
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.
May the yearnings of your heart urge you to live a courageous life.
"You are the universe in ecstatic motion." - Rumi
We are delighted to welcome back Ben Commons, author of The Commonsense Almanac, for a day of Astrological Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! He will be offering readings on Saturday 8/24 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Voting for The Santa Barbara Independent's "Best of 2024" is now open! Cast your votes and show your support for your favorite local businesses by August 28th. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” -May Sarton
"To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are." ~ Roy T. Bennett
“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
"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
"Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." ~Roy T. Bennett
We are excited to present artist Laela Duncan’s exquisite clothing designs taken from her original paintings and printed with water based inks on vegan, recyclable materials.
Follow along with the daily flow of Galactic energies and attune to the creative potential of each new day. Allow the harmonies of color, number and symbol to activate your cosmic self, and infuse magic into your life's journey!
"My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world." ~ Dejan Stojanovic
“Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
"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
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.
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.
“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” ~Mary Oliver
"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
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 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.
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.
“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
We have a wonderful array of chimes and light catchers for your Summer enjoyment. Hang them in a window, on a porch, in your garden, for a serene ambiance that soothes the soul.
We are delighted to welcome back Bianca, The Spiritual Owl for a day of Intuitive Luminary Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! She will be offering readings on Sunday 6/23 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday, join our clairvoyant tarot reader, Kris Seraphine, PH.D for Instagram LIVE Mini-Readings! First one is coming up soon, on May 28th at 12:30 p.m.
"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...
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...
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.
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...
"Taurus teaches that when we feel secure in our energy, our creative expression rises from within." ~Spirit Daughter | Read about the New Moon in Taurus, Crystals for working with this energy, and a list of ways to celebrate all the Mamas in our lives!
This month's featured list is "The Path to Parenting." Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered titles; a special group of Books for Young and Young at Heart Readers; and a couple of Just Because + Just for Fun offerings.
"Join me in the pure atmosphere of gratitude for life." ~Hafiz
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.
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.
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...
Please nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop in this year’s “Best of Santa Barbara” poll! Thank you for supporting small local businesses.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
We look forward to sharing the season with you!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Come to Paradise Found for all your favorites: Amber Lotus, Brushdance, Inner Reflections, Llewellyn’s, Magic of I, Moon Trine, Paperblanks, We’Moon…
This calendar synchronizes our consciousness with galactic harmonies, helping us anchor new vibrations, new perceptions, and evolutionary realities on Planet Earth.
The Harmony Keys takes the mystery out of energy work, and guides you to awaken your innate healing powers.
We send joyful congratulations to our 2020 and 2021 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.
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.
"Each time my feet touched the earth I knew my mother was there with me. I knew this body was not mine but a living continuation of my mother and my father and my grandparents and great-grandparents. Of all my ancestors. Those feet that I saw as "my" feet were actually "our" feet. Together my mother and I were leaving footprints in the damp soil."~Thich Nhat Hanh
As the weather permits, we will continue offering readings on the Patio.
Join us for a beautiful evening of meditation, book reading and signing with local spiritual teacher and author Ragan Thomson.
“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
"Embrace the fire within your soul, for it is in the flames of passion that your true power ignites." ~Morgan Skye
“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
“Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.” ~Sarah Ban Breathnach
"Every now and then, I know there's no one in the universe as magical and wondrous as you." ~Bonnie Tyler
"You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you." ~Joseph Campbell
"Every shadow—no matter how deep—is threatened by morning light." ~Unknown
“There is force in the universe, which, if we permit it, will flow through us and produce miraculous results.” ~Mahatma Gandhi
“Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” ~Sonia Ricotti
"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
“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.” ~Lao Zi
“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
“Adaptation is not surrender but the art of thriving in the face of the inevitable.” ~Aloo Denish Obiero
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” ~George Eliot
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” ~May Sarton
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~Maya Angelou
"It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." ~William Shakespeare
“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
"Tell me every terrible thing you ever did, and let me love you anyway." ~Edgar Allan Poe
Welcome to the Book Report! To start things off, since April is Poetry Month, I thought we’d take a look at some of my favorites from our poetry section. Within it, you’ll find a variety of books that touch on the diversity and depth of the human experience, offering an opportunity to see the world through different lenses, thus growing our capacity for empathy and connection. It just doesn’t get any better than that, does it?!
Welcome to the Book Report! With the Spring Equinox / Ostara coming up, I thought I’d begin this report with a selection of books from our Wheel of the Year list. Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered titles; a special group of Books for Young and Young at Heart Readers; and a couple of Just Because + Just for Fun offerings.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
Intentions, dreams, invocations...Candle magic is for calling forth inner power and calling in universal wisdom. Dressing a candle, or anointing it with an intuitive selection of oils and herbs, is a potent addition to any ritual.
Light a Beeswax Ritual Taper Candle, and fire up your ritual with blessings for the astrological New Year. Handcrafted and dressed with natural herbs and gemstones for specific spellwork, intention setting, and manifesting. What are you calling forth? What are you growing?
Luxurious scented candles inspired by the mystical power of Angel Numbers--messages from our Guardian Angels that appear in the form of repeating number sequences. Find out more about Angel Numbers in Kyle Gray's very informative book on the subject.
Love gives us beauty, freshness, solidity, freedom, and peace. True love includes a feeling of deep joy that we are alive." (Thich Nhat Hanh) Celebrate Valentine's Day with gifts to open the heart: A Cedar and Lavender candle infused with rose quartz, crystal grids with a heart motif, rose quartz crystal bracelets, and Auroshikha rose incense!
"When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace." (Dalai Lama XIV) Deepen your practice with a guided journal that helps you cultivate Connection every day...slip a mini book of inspirational quotes into your bag, and enjoy the atmosphere of a delightful sandalwood and vanilla candle.
Create a more peaceful atmosphere in your home with the soothing fragrances of lavender and jasmine...Activate crystal energy with an Amethyst & Clear Quartz infused candle, light some lavender incense, and pull a card from Yasmin Boland's "Moonology for Manifestation" oracle cards.
As we open ourselves up to growth and development, renewal and delight...The road opens before us, and beautiful new patterns arise. Re-set for an inspired 2022, with tools to invite fresh energy into your life.
Gift-giving is about love and intention. It is an act of gratitude and acknowledgement; to be cherished and enjoyed by both giver and receiver. Bring joy and pleasure with a present that has meaning and purpose...
A botanical edition combining plants and planets...This is a powerful tool for creating magic and living in alignment with the cosmos. It is a treasure trove of astrological information, as well as a complete monthly and weekly agenda.
"There is no problem on earth that can’t be ameliorated by a hot bath and a cup of tea." ~Jasper Fforde
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." ~Carl Jung
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” ~Audre Lorde
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Wilson Watts
“And if the world has ceased to hear you, say to the silent earth: I flow. To the rushing water, speak: I am.” ~Rainer Maria Rilke, Sonnets to Orpheus
When we honor our unique gifts, amazing feats of creation are possible. Here are three stones for drawing out talent and creativity, improving decisiveness and finding solutions, and drawing on your greatest strengths.
As the New Moon in Aquarius brings out our free spirit, independent-thinking, world-changing expansive selves, here are a selection of crystals for holding on to our peace of mind, our fundamental feelings of serenity and trust in life, and a sense of own wholeness.
“When we are in touch with our emotions, our needs become known." That is the gift of the Leo full moon. Here are three crystals that can help identify, interpret, soothe and "roll with" feelings arising in the light of the full moon:
As the New Moon in Capricorn encourages us to take a look at the "earthy" qualities in ourselves, this selection of crystals encourages a practical mindset, and into harmony with the natural realm.
Cancer, a water sign, is known for diving deep into the emotional realm, and using its water-like moods to take negative energies and transform them into soft ripples of positivity...
Cultivate an enlightened perspective, communicate from a place of love, and make decisions based on the deepest intuitive wisdom...
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton
"I pray this winter will be gentle and kind, a season of rest from the wheel of the mind." ~John Geddes
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.
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.
"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
“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
“Be grateful to the mud, water, air and the light.” ~Amit Ray, ‘Nonviolence: The Transforming Power’
"You are born to fly, and in dreams you remember the soul has wings." ~Robert Moss
"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
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.
"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
“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
“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”
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...
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.
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