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‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is a celebration of Women’s History Month, a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Visionary Courage & Creativity | Crystals for the New Moon in Aries

At the start of a new astrological year, fiery Aries calls us to be our most courageous, vital selves. We are being asked to believe in ourselves and tap into deep inner sources to renew our energy and motivation ...

A Springtime Ritual for Connecting with Nature

Thanking Mother Nature at the special time, and entering an exchange of energy with the Earth...With the lengthening days and warming weather, we connect with the expansive energy of Spring.

Stephen Jenkinson Is Coming to SB and Malibu! We are excited!

Here are 4 ways to engage with Stephen Jenkinson’s this March. We hope you find a way to connect and experience this important contemporary voice. Join us in helping build a community for this work on the central coast and in Santa Barbara.

Come and be Inspired! An Evening with Ecological Design Pioneers John & Nancy Jack Todd

Santa Barbara Permaculture Network celebrates its third Annual Eco Hero Award honoring Ecological Design Pioneers, John & Nancy Jack Todd, who have devoted their lives for the past five decades to designing a future in balance with nature, while healing broken ecosystems. Q&A and reception after the event.

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

"Assess, analyze, organize, under the intelligent and perceptive Virgo Moon. It’s time to heal, weed, edit, and discern. The vibe is thoughtful, sensitive, health-oriented, compassionate and particular; we need to keep our eyes not on what we want to throw away, but what we want to keep and nurture."~Heather Roan Robbins

Worm Full Moon in Virgo Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Tuesday, 3/7 from 6pm-7pm for a Worm Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is March’s “Author of the Month”, Alan Watts; a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Ritual & Reverence | Products We Love!

Honoring ecology and the wisdom of natural cycles, With gifts from the heart that speak to the soul, And nurture love of the Earth...

Crystals for Exploring the Unconscious Realms

During the Full Moon in Virgo, contact with the subconscious and the unconscious is more intense. Virgo's tarot correspondent is the Hermit, who is on an inward journey to the depths of the Self. To balance this intensity, it may be helpful to work with Howlite, as it is an extremely calming stone...

Preparing to Thrive

A Pre-Spring Hint List for Whole-Hearted Wellbeing

Thanks to VegNews Magazine for Featuring Paradise Found!

New Moon in Pisces 2/19/23

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report are few of my favorite books from Black authors in celebration of Black History Month, a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Star Essences are Back In Shop!! | Products We Love!

We are delighted! We are excited! Perennial favorites are back! Come to Paradise Found for Angel Rejuvenation, Shield of Light, and many more synergistic sprays.

Crystals for the New Moon in Pisces

Discover three crystals for balancing, grounding, and increasing intuitive receptivity during the New Moon in Pisces.

Losar Tashi Delek! Celebrating Tibetan New Year

Book Signing! From Lyme to Light by Caroline DeLoreto

We are so delighted to welcome Caroline DeLoreto, to share her spiritual and emotional healing journey and the wisdom she gained. Please join us on Sunday 3/19 from 2-4pm for a book signing!

Full Moon in Leo | February 5, 2023

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

Snow Full Moon in Leo Meditation & Ritual

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

Strength, Joy, Love | Crystals for the Full Moon in Leo

Crystals for bringing confidence & joy into your life, open the heart to all forms of love, and allow the real self to shine through happily.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is February’s “Author of the Month”, Anne Lamott; a mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; a selection from our Living Heart to Heart list just in time for Valentine’s Day; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a couple of ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.

Love & Delight | Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Celebrate Valentine's Day with gifts to open the heart We hope you enjoy this little guide to Valentine's gifts...Many are available through our Paradise Found website, as well as our online Bookshop, not to mention in our physical shop as well! We also have intuitive readings, which can be a great gift for the person who "has it all", and gift certificates for those who love to discover their own treasures...

Nurture Loving Connection with your Kindred Spirits

“When you send that love out from the bountifulness of your own love, it reaches other people. This love is the deepest power of prayer.” ~John O'Donohue, Anam Cara

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

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

Save the Date! You're invited to a Book Signing with Local Author Diana Raab

Join us Saturday 2/11 from 3-5pm at Paradise Found for a book signing with Diana Raab, MFA, PhD. Her latest poetry collection is a tribute to the sensual physicality of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Raab writes with unvarnished honesty touching on topics such as life, death, loss, memory, gratitude, passion and love.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

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 Saturday 2/25, from 11:00am-5:00pm.‍

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

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Discover author of the month Terry Tempest Williams; Also included in this report is a selection of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a few ‘Just Because + Just for Fun’ offerings.‍

Sound Healing Tools | Products We Love!

For this New Moon in Aquarius, we are turning our attention to sound, and its vibrations. Aquarius is an air sign, and reminds us of the energy clearing and healing powers of sound. Here are three types of sound healing tools you will find at Paradise Found...

Staying Grounded & Connected to your True Self | Crystals for the New Moon in Aquarius

For the New Moon in Aquarius we are looking at three helpers from the mineral kingdom whose properties are particularly complementary to this airy sign...

Celebrate Imbolc, Brigid, and Write Poems of Divine Anticipation

“The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit..."(James Gates Percival) On Imbolc, 1/21/23, we invoke Brigid, the Irish goddess of poetry and song, to help us compose verses in honor of the changing season, the anticipation of Spring's renewal, and the return of the light...

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

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Included in this report is an eclectic mix of New + Newly Discovered books chosen to support + inspire you; some wonderful books for Young + Young at Heart readers, and a ‘Just Because’ offering in the form of a poem by Margaret Atwood to get this year off to a bright start.

Tools to Support Your 2023 Intentions!

Here we are again at a beginning, a fresh start to re-affirm our intention to live our best lives, to create a year full of what matters most to each of us. Maybe this is not about how many resolutions we keep (or don't!), but about realizing where we already are, with openness, love, and gratitude.‍ Whether you are interested in learning more about meditation, inviting abundance into your life, or focusing on self-care, we hope you visit Paradise Found for some New Year's inspiration!

Wolf Full Moon in Cancer Meditation & Ritual

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

Meditation for Precision, Gentleness & Letting Go

"If we can see ourselves as we are, with clarity, precision, gentleness, goodheartedness, and kindness and, having seen ourselves fully, then let go, open further, we begin to find that our world is more vast and more refreshing and fascinating than we had realized before..."~Pema Chodron

Go with the Flow | Crystals for the Full Moon in Cancer

Discover crystals to help you go with the flow, clarify perception, encourage creativity, ease anxiety and calm emotional stress.

"Moon Mother, Moon Daughter" Book Signing | Saturday 1/21

Join us for a book signing on Saturday 1/21 from 2-4pm with the co-authors of Moon Mother, Moon Daughter. They are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their book with two new companion books! Including a Facilitator's Guide for leading your own Moon Circle...

Altared Consciousness: A Place to Return, by Rebecca Zendejas

The week before November 2nd, the Day of the Dead, I returned to Mexico City to celebrate the life and acknowledge the death of my grandmother...

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

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 Sunday 6/29 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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.

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!

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

Fresh Blossoms | Crystals for the New Moon in Aries, 3/29/25

"As long as I can I will look at this world for both of us. As long as I can I will laugh with the birds, I will sing with the flowers, I will pray to the stars, for both of us." ~Sascha

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | April 2025

“There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them.” ~Ralph Marston

New Moon in Aries | Saturday, 3/29/25 at 3:58am PT

"I will bring you happy flowers from the mountains, bluebells, dark hazels, and rustic baskets of kisses. I want to do with you what spring does with the cherry trees." ~Pablo Neruda

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

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

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

They're Here! 2024 Calendars

Sol & Luna Intention Tea Light Flights | Products We Love!

They're Here! We'Moon 2024 & The Galactic Calendar

Feather Your Nest with a Whimsical Crystal Suncatcher

Products We Love! Gorgeous Gemstone Pendulums

Kantha Sari Scarves | Vibrant Creations

Wishing you a summer as luscious, vibrant and sunny as these lovely creations. Up-cycled from saris, fabrics are pieced together and then stitched by hand with a running stitch, called a Kantha stitch...

Dads & Grads 2023

As Summer begins, we send joyful congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.

Products We Love! Oberon Handcrafted Refillable Leather Journals

"In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself."~Susan Sontag. Nurture your creativity with a beautiful refillable journal, handcrafted in California, made to last a lifetime.

Día de las Mamas | Happy Mother's Day May 14, 2023

Spring Cleansing with New Crystal Bar Soaps

Palo Santo | Products We Love!

At Sacred Wood Essence, makers practice deep respect for Palo Santo (Bursera Graveolens). This “Holy Wood” from South America has the power to purify living spaces, soothe frayed nerves, and delight the senses...

Ritual & Reverence | Products We Love!

Honoring ecology and the wisdom of natural cycles, With gifts from the heart that speak to the soul, And nurture love of the Earth...

Star Essences are Back In Shop!! | Products We Love!

We are delighted! We are excited! Perennial favorites are back! Come to Paradise Found for Angel Rejuvenation, Shield of Light, and many more synergistic sprays.

Love & Delight | Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Sound Healing Tools | Products We Love!

Tools to Support Your 2023 Intentions!

Magical Treasures to Gift This Holiday Season

Gifts from the light-hearted to the sacred…Magical articles of all descriptions and for every budget. Visit us at Paradise Found and share some holiday cheer!

Magic of I Planners are Here!

The 2023 Astrological Planner is a powerful tool for creating magic and living in alignment with the cosmos. Navigate with the planets and moon cycles while being grounded and appreciative of the earth.

Blessings of Comfort & Joy

Our holiday elves have been busy! Paradise Found is filled with delightful books & gifts, tools for intentional living and personal empowerment. Choose from books, crystals, jewelry, incense, candles, chimes and sound healing tools, sacred artifacts, meditation supplies, or chimes and sound healing tools.

Wing Shawls | Wearable Art | Products We Love!

Let your inner spirit fly with a pair of wings to keep you warm through winter and soaring into spring...These shawls are unique pieces of wearable art that make a statement.

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.