Many of my clients say they have crystals, but don’t really know how to work with them. Most folks know that Rose Quartz is for love and Hematite is for protection, but Mother Earth abounds in gifts of stones for everything you can possibly think of! Stone colors are connected to your Chakra system, to [...]
Many herbs and flowers are associated with Summer Solstice, but the most famous is St. John’s Wort. The ancient Celts believed St. John’s Wort protected against evil, and ran it through the Midsummer’s Eve fires. Because it flowers near the Summer Solstice, it has been associated with the pagan holiday of Litha for centuries. It [...]
Neptune retrograde, Mercury direct – what do these astrological events – and others happening this weekend – mean for you? Lots of wonderful shifts are occurring! For those of us who have, for some time now, been aware that the Universe is calling us to do more with our lives, to make changes that benefit [...]
Is your house haunted? Do you hear strange sounds? See things out of the corner of your eye? Smell fragrances that can’t be explained? Did someone die in your house? This Friday, June 12, you can tell your story about your current house to professionals and maybe get some answers! Join Port City Paranormal [...]
Meditation can be fun – really – I promise!!!! Yeah right, like root canals and hangnails. Meditation is fun when it is shared with a group of like-minded people. There’s something about the energy pulsating in a room where people are sending out positive energy to each other. So join me tonight at Mystic Elements [...]
Welcome to a new feature on my blog – a weekly discussion of the history, lore and usage of common and uncommon herbs. I’m not very fond of fennel’s taste, but I love its history, lore and “magical” properties. In ancient Greece, it was an herb of victory and courage, and was worn with other [...]
June is chocked full of exciting events, and I'd be honored if you'd join me. Details can be found under the "Events" section of my homepage! Tuesday, June 9: Guided Meditation at Mystic Elements, only $12. Friday, June 12: Is Your House Haunted? Workshop with Port City Paranormal at Mystic Elements, only $10 Thursday, June [...]
Welcome to a new feature on my blog – a weekly discussion of the history, lore and usage of common and uncommon herbs. Basil, that wonderfully prolific herb that is the perfect companion to tomatoes, has a long and varied history. In Italy, it signified love; in Greece, hate; in Jewish tradition, strength during long [...]
Some days, I’d rather clean the bathroom than meditate. The laundry must be done right now. I have to make a grocery list. On and on my excuses run….because I’m running from sitting still. The Buddhists call our chaotic minds “monkey minds,” and I certainly have one. While I’m very organized and methodical, I’m also [...]
The Moon is new today and Mercury goes retrograde tomorrow. Let me clarify, very simply, what these astrological events mean for you. Also, let me tell you why it’s wonderful that these two events are happening together. I see facebook posts saying “Manifest at the New Moon” and “Mercury Retrograde – watch out for miscommunications [...]
