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They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars 2025

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

Foot Clothes | Products We Love!

Add a pop of personality to your wardrobe with Foot Clothes socks—fun, cozy, and now available in-store!

Holiday Hours

Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 11am~7pm | Dec 24 & 31 OPEN 11am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26 + Jan 1

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | December 2024

“An assumption develops that you cannot understand life and live life simultaneously. I do not agree entirely. Which is to say I do not exactly disagree. I would say that life understood is life lived. But the paradoxes bug me, and I can learn to love and make love to the paradoxes that bug me. And on really romantic evenings of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion.” ~Timothy Levitch

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Sunday 12/8

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 12/8 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Manifesting Your Next Adventure: New Moon in Sagittarius Ritual

"What if the best-case scenario unfolds? What if everything aligns perfectly? Who would you become then?" ~Spirit Daughter

Adventurous Expansion | Crystals for the New Moon in Sagittarius, 11/30/24

"Flowing will get you places forcing never could." ~Spirit Daughter

New Moon in Sagittarius | 11/30/24, at 10:21pm PT

"Sagittarius encourages us to remain open and non-judgmental, allowing for the expansion of our consciousness and the discovery of our life's higher purpose." ~Spirit Daughter

Taurus Full Moon Somatic Grounding Ritual, 11/15

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein

Grounding Presence | Crystals for the Full Moon in Taurus, 11/15

I am grounded, steady, and whole. I trust in the earth’s embrace and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Full Moon in Taurus | 11/15/24 at 1:28 pm PT

"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

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.

Aura Readings with Hado Being | 1st Thursday, 12/5

📷 Aura Portraits On Film: A Unique, Spiritual Self-Awareness Experience by Hado Being. Make your appointment before they're gone for this magical First Thursday event on December 5, 2024 at Paradise Found!

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | November 2024

“I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.” ~Douglas Adams

Magic of I | Products We Love!

This is not a standard planner, this is a personal journey within, a gateway for connection and understanding, and an oracle to the moon and the stars.

New Moon in Scorpio Ritual: Shadow, Water, and Ancestors, 11/1/24

Explore your inner shadows, connect with your ancestors, and cleanse your spirit for renewal with this Scorpio New Moon ritual.

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 11/16

Standing in the Face of Transformation | Crystals for the New Moon in Scorpio, 11/1/24

"The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness." ~Lao Tzu

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Scorpio | Friday, 11/1/24 at 5:47 AM PT

"It is only by having dark shadows that we can appreciate the light." ~Madeline L’Engle

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.

Aries Full Moon Ritual: Align With Your Purpose, 10/17

“You are here to enable the divine purpose of the Universe to unfold. That is how important you are.” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Soulful Purpose | Crystals for the Full Moon in Aries, 10/17

“Step out on faith and walk into your purpose.” ~Germany Kent

Full Moon in Aries | Thursday, 10/17/24 at 4:27 am PT

"Everyone has his own specific vocation or mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated, thus, everyone's task is unique as his specific opportunity to implement it." ~Viktor E. Frankl

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.

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | October 2024

“We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Libra Ritual: Altar Creation & Visualization for Harmony & Balance

These rituals can help you align with the Libra energy of balance, justice, and harmony during the New Moon.

Harmonizing with Peace | Crystals for the New Moon in Libra, 10/2/24

As the energies of the Libra New Moon and the accompanying Solar Eclipse on October 2nd, 2024 approach, turn to these supportive crystals to anchor you in love, harmony, and emotional balance.

New Moon in Libra | October 2nd, 2024, at 11:49 am PT

"Love is the energizing elixir of the Universe, the cause and effect of all Harmony." ~ Rumi

Altared Consciousness Everything Must Change

They're Here! We'Moon 2025 Calendars

This just in! Our first 2025 calendars are here...Illuminate and inspire your year with We'Moon's 2025 Luminations calendar for a treasure trove of astrological insights, lunar rhythms, art, poetry, rituals & recipes, and more.

Pisces Lunar Eclipse Moon Bathing Ritual, 9/17

“Don’t worry if you’re making waves just by being yourself. The moon does it all the time.” ‍~Scott Stabile

Nurturing Your Sensitive Soul | Crystals for the Full Moon in Pisces, 9/17

Under the light of this coming Full Moon in Pisces, find the space to nurture your soft, sensitive soul.

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.

Full Moon in Pisces | Tuesday, 9/17/24 at 7:34 PM PT

"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." ~Rumi

Planting Seeds for Growth | Crystals for the New Moon in Virgo, 9/2/24

“Energy is contagious, positive and negative alike. I will forever be mindful of what and who I am allowing into my space” ~Alex Elle

Virgo New Moon Tea Ceremony Ritual, 9/2/24

“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” ~Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweeetgrass

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

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 3/29 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.

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

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Thursday 10/17

Samhain Gathering, Tuesday 10/29

2024 Autumn Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting ~ Shoptember! 9/28

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!

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Spring Equinox Intuitive Arts Tasting

Join us in person for a special event on Saturday March 16th, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Five of our intuitive readers will be offering mini-readings. Try, taste, savor, or indulge.

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

Thanks for Making Tucker's 15th Birthday Special!

Holiday Hours

Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 10am~7pm | Dec 24 OPEN 10am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26

Intuitive Luminary Readings with The Spiritual Owl

We are delighted to welcome back Bianca, The Spiritual Owl for two days of Intuitive Luminary Readings at Paradise Found! Call (805)564-3573 to book your reading! She will be offering readings on Saturday 12/2 and Sunday 12/17, from 12:00-6:00pm.‍

It's a Celebration! Tucker, Shop Dog Extraordinaire, Turns 15!

Supported Unfolding | Crystals for the Full Moon in Virgo + Blood Moon Eclipse, 3/13

"Life is to be experienced, not fought against, run from, or engaged halfheartedly. Though we may wish to make changes in the future, to be conscious is to be with an experience as it’s unfolding, rather than thinking about how we would like to change it. Taking charge of our life so that we alter the quality of our experiences in the future comes after an experience." ~Shefali Tsabary

Burning the List: Virgo Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse Ritual‍, 3/13

"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone…. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of nonessentials." ~Lin Yutang

Full Moon in Virgo | Thursday 3/13/25, at 11:54 pm PT

"The time came when the risk it took to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." ~Anais nin

Intuitive Dreaming and Creation: A New Moon in Pisces Ritual, 2/27/25

"Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear? Can you remain unmoving until the right action arises by itself? The Master doesn’t seek fulfillment. Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.” ~Lao Tzu, trans. by Stephen Mitchell

Feel It All | Crystals for the New Moon in Pisces, 2/27/25

"There is no need to run outside for better seeing. Nor to peer from a window. Rather abide at the center of your being; for the more you leave it, the less you learn. Search your heart and see the way to do is to be." ~Lao Tzu

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | March 2025

“At the end of the day, it isn’t where I came from. Maybe home is somewhere I’m going and never have been before.” ~Warsan Shire

New Moon in Pisces | Thursday, 2/27/25 at 12:47am PT

"This morning I stopped to watch the geese fly, even though I didn’t have the time to do so. And I realized that not having the time to do something might be the very reason why I need to do it." ~Craig D. Lounsbrough

Leo Full Moon Tarot Ritual, 2/12/25

Utilize the wisdom of this tarot spread ritual to help you connect with your inner fire, embrace love, and release anything holding you back from shining your brightest.

The Will to Shine | Crystals for the Full Moon in Leo, 2/12/25

"And if the stars should ever die, we’ll make our own light, you and I." ~ John Mark Green

Full Moon in Leo | Wednesday, 2/12/2025 at 5:53 am PT

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do." ~Brené Brown

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | February 2025

“This entire thing we're involved with called the world, is an opportunity to exhibit how exciting alienation can be. Life is a matter of a miracle that is collected over time by moments, flabbergasted to be in each other's presence. The world is an exam to see if we can rise into direct experience. Our eyesight is here as a test to see if we can see beyond it. Matter is here as a test for our curiosity. Doubt is here as an exam for our vitality.” ~Timothy Levitch

Imbolc Altar Under the Aquarius New Moon, 1/29/25

"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ~W.B. Yeats

Visions of Being Human | Crystals for the New Moon in Aquarius, 1/29/25

“We are all connected; to each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe, atomically.” ~Neil deGrasse Tyson

New Moon in Aquarius | 1/29/25 at 4:35 am PT

Finding Truth in Emotion | Crystals for the Full Moon in Cancer, 1/13/24

"Feelings are just visitors. Let them come and go." ~Mooji

Full Moon in Cancer | Monday, 1/13/24 at 2:26PM PT

"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is an adequate perception of the world." ~Hans Margolius

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | January 2025

“Honesty and openness is always the foundation of insightful dialogue.” ~Bell hooks

Grounded Knowing | Crystals for the New Moon in Capricorn, 12/28

"Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment." ~Eckhart Tolle

New Moon in Capricorn | 12/30/24 at 2:27 pm PT

“Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand and melting like a snowflake.” ~Francis Bacon Sr.

Aligned Decisions: Gemini Full Moon Ritual, 12/15

“Whatever you did today is enough. Whatever you felt today is valid. Whatever you thought today isn’t to be judged. Repeat the above each day.” ~Brittany Burgunder

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

‍The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator

Valentine's Day Treasures | Products We Love!

We are here for your last minute Valentine's Day needs - whether it's a gift for your sweetheart or loved one, or even a little self-care for yourself, check out these products we love!

Write Your Heart Out | Products We Love!

Sharing some products we love... just in time for Valentine's Day!

They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars 2025

Foot Clothes | Products We Love!

Add a pop of personality to your wardrobe with Foot Clothes socks—fun, cozy, and now available in-store!

Magic of I | Products We Love!

This is not a standard planner, this is a personal journey within, a gateway for connection and understanding, and an oracle to the moon and the stars.

They're Here! We'Moon 2025 Calendars

Hear the Beautiful Sounds of Chimes

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.

Peace & Positivity | Create a Sanctuary with Incense from Around the World

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...

Thank you to all the Mamas!

"Join me in the pure atmosphere of gratitude for life." ~Hafiz

Frolic with the Fairies | Products We Love!

Let us heed the call of the fairies, for in their realm, imagination knows no bounds. Let their delicate wings and shimmering presence remind us of our own powerful inner magic.

Flying Wish Paper | Products We Love!

Create a ritual with magical meaning. Send your dreams out into the universe. Make a wish...

The Shining Tribe Tarot: The Definitive Edition

Rachel Pollack invites you to join the shining tribe of diviners and visionaries. As you continue along the sacred journey of self-discovery, let The Shining Tribe Tarot cards shine a path for you.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Gifts to Open the Heart

Enjoy a feast of Venusian delights to inspire the heart & cultivate the soul of romance.

Valentine's Day 2024 | Products We Love!

"Love is an endless mystery..." ~Rabindranath Tagore. Find meaningful gifts and Valentine's cards at Paradise Found, to share your love with someone special.

Moon Candle for Manifestation & Healing | Products We Love!

As you light your candle, set your intention and visualize your wishes as they were already manifested into your reality.

Holiday Sparkle, Gifts, and Nimble-Fingered Elves!

‍Come share a cup of tea, some poodle love, and let our nimble fingered, jolly elves do your gift wrapping.

Mini Suncatchers for the Season of Light | Products We Love!

Dancing rainbows spread joy and good cheer! Give gifts with meaning, by makers who give back to women and girls.

They're Back! Moon Trine Astrological Calendars

Magic of I Planners are Here!

The 2024 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.

Honoring Grief Crystal Candle | Orange, Cedar & Patchouli

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.