In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn the foundations of Tarot and an overview of the Major and Minor arcana.
"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
"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
"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
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.
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!
"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
"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
“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
"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
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.
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 3/30 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
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!
"And if the stars should ever die, we’ll make our own light, you and I." ~ John Mark Green
"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do." ~Brené Brown
Sharing some products we love... just in time for Valentine's Day!
“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
"The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper." ~W.B. Yeats
“We are all connected; to each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe, atomically.” ~Neil deGrasse Tyson
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.
“The space in which we live should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.” ~Marie Kondō
"Feelings are just visitors. Let them come and go." ~Mooji
"Only in quiet waters do things mirror themselves undistorted. Only in a quiet mind is an adequate perception of the world." ~Hans Margolius
“Honesty and openness is always the foundation of insightful dialogue.” ~Bell hooks
"Do not try to save the world or do anything grandiose. Instead, create a clearing in the dense forest of your life and wait there patiently, until the song that is your life falls into your own cupped hands and you recognize and greet it. Only then, will you know how to give yourself to this world so worthy of rescue. ~Martha Postlewaite
"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
“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.
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” ~Edith Wharton
"I pray this winter will be gentle and kind, a season of rest from the wheel of the mind." ~John Geddes
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!
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 1/24 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
“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
“Let today be the day you stand strong in the truth of your beauty. Journey through your day without attachment to the validation of others.” ~Steve Maraboli
“Experience life in all possible ways -- good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all the dualities. Don't be afraid of experience, because the more experience you have, the more mature you become.” ~Osho
Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 11am~7pm | Dec 24 & 31 OPEN 11am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26 + Jan 1
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.
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.
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 11/16 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
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 Thursday 10/17 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 9/22 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
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, 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!
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.
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 6:00 p.m.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 6/1 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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!
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 Tuesday 4/9 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
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.
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 Thursday 2/29 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Warm Holiday Wishes! Dec 17-23 OPEN 10am~7pm | Dec 24 OPEN 10am~5pm | CLOSED Dec 25 & 26
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.
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...
Join us this Wednesday 4/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Pink Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!
"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
"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
Join us this Tuesday, 3/7 from 6pm-7pm for a Worm Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!
"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!
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!
Join us this Sunday, 2/5 from 6pm-7pm for a Snow Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!
"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
"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!
“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!
Join us this Friday, 1/6 from 6pm-7pm for a Wolf Full Moon Meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!
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
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...
Join us this Wednesday, 12/7 from 6pm-7pm for a December Cold Full Moon meditation with Rose DeLos Angeles!
"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 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.
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...
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.
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.
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?!
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.
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.
“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.
“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
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...
As Summer begins, we send joyful congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! And say "Thank You!" to the amazing dads in our lives.
"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.
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...
Honoring ecology and the wisdom of natural cycles, With gifts from the heart that speak to the soul, And nurture love of the Earth...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~Hermann Hesse
"You are the universe in ecstatic motion." - Rumi
"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
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.
“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
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...
"Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." ~Carl Jung
“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
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Wilson Watts
“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
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.
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.
“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:
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.
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...
Cultivate an enlightened perspective, communicate from a place of love, and make decisions based on the deepest intuitive wisdom...
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!
“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
"Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds." ~Anonymous
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...
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.
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...
"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
Beltane is a springtime festival of optimism and fertility, as the power of daylight waxes stronger, and the cold winter nights recede into memory...
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...
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...
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.
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