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Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | September 2024

“Life isn’t about finding yourself; life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw

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.

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Virgo | Monday 9/2/24 at 6:56 pm PT

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons, Saturday 8/24

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 5:00 p.m.

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.

Aquarius Full Moon Nature Walk Ritual

Bathe in the energy of the Aquarius Full Moon while remembering the interconnectedness of the universe, and remember how your own unique gifts are here to help change the world.

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

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 in Aquarius | Monday 8/19/24 at 11:26 am PT

“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

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.

Lion's Gate Portal Ritual

May the yearnings of your heart urge you to live a courageous life.

Crystals for the Leo New Moon | Courageous Open Heart

"You are the universe in ecstatic motion." - Rumi

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!

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | August 2024

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” -May Sarton

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

New Moon in Leo | 8/4/24 at 4:13am PT

"To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are." ~ Roy T. Bennett

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

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

Full Moon in Capricorn | Sunday 7/21/24 at 3:18 A.M. PT

"Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities." ~Roy T. Bennett

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!

New Moon in Cancer | Friday 7/5/24 at 3:58 PT

"My feelings are too loud for words and too shy for the world." ~ Dejan Stojanovic

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

The Book Report by Rebecca Traver - Our Online Bookshop Curator‍

Commonsense Almanac By Ben Commons | July 2024

“Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.” -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

Full Moon Capricorn 1°06’ | Friday 6/21/24 at 6:08 p.m. PDT

"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

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.

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.

Altared Consciousness | A Natural Connection‍, by Rebecca Zendejas

“Attention is the beginning of devotion.” ~Mary Oliver

New Moon in Gemini | Thursday 6/6/24 at 5:39AM PT

"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

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.

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.

‍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.

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

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.

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 Sunday 6/23 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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.

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

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

Meet the Author | Book Signing with Christine Cunningham Ashworth

Full Moon Manifesting Event, Monday, 8/19

Astrological Readings with Ben Commons

Vote Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop! - Independent Best of 2024

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

Summer Solstice Flower Crowns Event

Nominate Paradise Found for Best Gift Shop!

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!

Full Moon in Scorpio & Lunar Eclipse | 5/5/23 at 10:34 a.m. PT

New Moon 29°49’ Aries | Wednesday 4/19/2023 at 9:12 p.m. PT

This is the second Aries New Moon of 2023...We have passed through the Alpha and the Omega of the Warrior, and are about blaze a new path, stepping through the portal of the Solar Eclipse...

Full Moon in Libra | Wednesday 4/5/23 at 9:34 p.m. PT

Pink Full Moon in Libra Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Wednesday 4/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Pink Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon Aries 0°49’ | Tuesday 3/21/23 at 10:23 am (PDT)

"Aries Season burns again, as the Sun is restored to a balance. Being the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries represents a fresh start, a new beginning. It ushers in a spark of inspiration, a moment where the torch in our hearts is lit aflame." ~Magic of I

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

New Moon in Capricorn | Friday 12/23/22 at 2:16 A.M. PT

The Capricorn New Moon is the last New Moon of 2022. While New Moons usher in new beginnings, this one also carries the energy of release. ~Spirit Daughter

Full Moon 16° Gemini | Wednesday 12/7/2022 at 8:08 pm PST

Tying up loose ends is the name of the game for the last full moon of 2022. Lunar musings, crystal helpers, and a ritual of gentle self-reflection can be powerful tools to help us Bless it all, and then Release it all! All in preparation of the coming of the 2023 cycle...

Cold Full Moon in Gemini Meditation & Ritual

Join us this Wednesday, 12/7 from 6pm-7pm for a December Cold Full Moon meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!

New Moon 1°38’ Sagittarius | Wednesday 11/23/22 at 2:57 P.M. PST

"From the deep waters of Scorpio, we come up for a breath of fresh air. Sagittarius Season is a time to expand your mind, energy, and hopes for the future." ~Spirit Daughter. Support this bright vision with crystals for good fortune, creativity & optimism. Practice gratitude by focusing on what makes you feel alive, grateful and in wonder!

Taurus Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse | Tuesday 11/8/22 3:02 am PST, 16°01'

"Taurus is the sign of stillness. It reminds us to connect with Mother Earth to feel held, supported, and abundant." ~Spirit Daughter | Learn more about the Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse in Taurus, find Crystals for Grounding and Self-Love, discover rituals for connecting with the Earth.

Snow Full Moon in Taurus Total Lunar Eclipse Meditation & Ritual

As we feel this Taurus Full Moon come in, it will bring in much-needed grounding energy to help with the Total Lunar eclipse intense energies. Feeling grounded will help stabilize our emotions and clear us with new earth energies to handle things better...

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

World Kindness Day is November 13 | Celebrate with a Poem about Self-Compassion

Hunter's Full Moon in Taurus Lunar Eclipse

Earth Element Ritual Inspiration

Transmute Worry into Wonder, Anxiety to Awe

Aries the Peaceful Warrior | Self-Love and Showing Up For Yourself

You can't be a warrior for others if you aren't a warrior for your own well-being. Aries reminds us to show up for ourselves with the same compassion and loving energy that we give to others. Here are some simple commonsense reminders of ways to love, trust, honor and value your self, because you deserve it!

Altared Consciousness: A is for Altar

“Awareness needs constant refreshing. If it becomes a habit, even a good habit, it will need to be reinvented again and again.” ~Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being

Fall Equinox & Mabon Altar Remaking

‍"Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds." ~Anonymous

Affirmations for Pisces Power

Manifesting with the power of Lion's Gate

Unlock the Sacred Mysteries of the Healing Waters

Buck Full Moon in Capricorn Meditation & Ritual

Join us July 3rd from 6pm-7pm for a Full Moon meditation and ritual with Rose DeLos Angeles! In this meditation Lady Capricorn will clear our path forward so we can plan with clarity & focus...

Affirmations to Align with your True Nature

Altared Consciousness - Follow the Sun

As we celebrate Summer, we share in the joy and inner radiance that have blossomed from Spring's careful tending, of Winter's nestling seeds.

Ritual Inspirations for Summer Solstice | Wednesday 6/21, 7:57 AM

To celebrate this luminous moment of balance on the longest day of the year, we offer a handful of ritual inspirations, a Solstice blessing, and a sunrise meditation...

Limitation is Power! | Wisdom from the Sufi Tradition

"Don't look for water, become thirsty. Necessity develops organs of perception! O man, increase your necessity, So that you may increase your perception." ~Rumi

Come Back into the Body with a Quick Sensory Check-in

As the Wheel Turns | Celebrate Beltane

Beltane is a springtime festival of optimism and fertility, as the power of daylight waxes stronger, and the cold winter nights recede into memory...

Auric Egg Visualization to Focus the Mind and Relax the Body

From the worldwide myths of a Cosmic Egg, to the individual Auric Egg, explore the meaning of this ancient symbol. Plus, an exercise to focus the mind and relax the body...

Altared Consciousness | The Creation of Sacred Space

After a journey to the Mojave Desert, I knew that I needed to create sacred space in my life, not just observe it occasionally. At the time, I couldn’t articulate what that meant for me or why it was necessary...

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.