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Candle Magic: The Shut the Heck Up Spell
Want a sneak peek at some of the material in my new book, the Candle Magic Journal & Handbook? Here’s one of my personal favorites, the Shut the Heck Up Spell – it’s one of many you’ll find inside! If you’ve got someone who can’t seem to keep their opinions of you out of their mouth—or who likes to gossip, tell lies, or spread information that isn’t their business—this spell is for you. To dress the candle, use a lightweight, unscented oil like grapeseed or safflower, and dried dill, which is associated with silence. Use a mortar and pestle or other grinding tool to crush the herb. Ingredients: A black candle…
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Candle Magic Journal Now Available for Pre-Order
In case you missed the big announcement the other day, I have a new book coming out, the Candle Magic Handbook and Journal: A Guide to Performing Spells, Setting Intentions, and Recording Your Magical Practice, on sale April 12! One of my favorite parts of writing Candle Magic was the chance to return to my magical roots. Candle magic was the first form of spellwork I ever tried, over three decades ago, and even now, 35-ish years later, it’s still my go-to practice when I need quick and effective results in a short period. In this book, I got the opportunity to share not only some of my favorite magical…
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Announcing the Candle Magic Journal & Handbook
Hey there, magical friendos! After a ton of hard work behind the scenes for the past several months, I’m so excited to finally make the official announcement: I have a new book coming out, Candle Magic Handbook and Journal: A Guide to Performing Spells, Setting Intentions, and Recording Your Magical Practice, on sale April 12! Candle magic is one of the most basic forms of spellcasting, and it can be a transformative experience. This journal can help you start and develop your practice through self-reflection, ensuring your spells and goals are aligned so you can manifest positive change in your life. It would be amazing if you’d show this little…
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Just a Little Teaser…
I’ve got something really cool I’ve been working on recently and here’s a little teaser about what it is! I’ve got a new book on the way, and I’m super excited to share more details — including the cover and how to pre-order your copy — with you soon. Be sure to keep an eye out for my official announcement this coming Tuesday!
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Psssst… Guess What?
Hey, you! Yeah, you… guess what? I’ll be sharing an exciting announcement next week, so be sure to stay tuned and keep an eye out. Something really good is coming, and I can’t wait to tell you about it! Watch for a big update on Tuesday!
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The Magic of Burdock
When I moved into my little cottage in the woods last summer, one of the things I fell in love with was the abundance of plant life on the property that was ready for me to forage. While derping around on my hillside, I noticed a lot of prickly little balls (get your minds outta the gutter, you filthy heathens) attaching themselves to my socks, shorts, and the dog. Naturally, I thought to myself, “Self, we gotta figure this one out.” They looked like thistles… sort of… but weren’t. Turns out I’ve got a bumper crop of burdock growing right in my back yard. It’s one of those cool herbs…
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Self-Care Sundays: The Joy of Purging
Y’all, I gotta tell ya – I *love* to throw things away. I think part of that is because I was raised by parents who have always been minimalists, and it’s partly because the older I get, the less stuff I need in my life. If I have fewer physical items in my space, it makes it easier to value the things that I actually do possess. Not only that, it means fewer decisions I have to make about stuff – and since I managed to develop myself a nice new anxiety disorder in 2020, fewer decisions are really great for sense of well-being. I’d rather pick my battles and…
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Where the Hell Am I Going This Year?
It’s only January, but with the C-numbers beginning to drop, people are cautiously, tentatively beginning to schedule more stuff. Although I’ve scaled back a bit over the past couple of years, I’m still trying to get out there and Do the Things, which means I might be somewhere near you in 2022! You can keep an eye on upcoming stuff, events, and happenings over here: Upcoming Events I’ll be adding more events as they get confirmed, so check back if you don’t see anything in your neck of the woods. Also, if you own a shop or organize an event that I can get to (and home from again) in…
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January 24: The Festival of Sementivae
January 24 is the festival of Sementivae, which is a planting festival that honors Ceres and Tellus. Ceres, of course, is the Roman grain goddess, and Tellus is the earth itself. This festival was held in two parts — the first part was held from January 24 to January 26, honoring Tellus, and was a season of sowing the fields. The second part, which began a week later on February 2, honored Ceres as the goddess of agriculture. Ceres is the Roman variant of Demeter, who is strongly tied with the changing of the seasons. This whole celebration centered around praying for a good harvest in the coming seasons — after…
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Tumbleweed Magic
So, I recently found myself in possession of a pair of large tumbleweeds, plucked from a roadside in the middle of Montana. Now, keep in mind that I don’t live anywhere near Montana at all, so it was a neat surprise and quite a novelty to get them, and it stemmed from a long-running joke in my family’s group text. Regardless, now I’ve got these two big-ass tumbleweeds sitting on my front porch because honestly, it seems like a shame to just ignore them but also WHAT THE HELL CAN I DO WITH THEM?? Naturally, the first thing I did was google “what can I do with tumbleweeds?” which led…
