What is the purpose of lucid dreaming? The Tower makes a lot of sense because what is the point of it if not to break us free from the chains of illusion? The Tower brings destruction of false ideas, giving way to the truth. The lightning strike allows for a brief glimpse of reality beyond […] More
Because I’ve studied astrology for the past forty-something years, I know to watch the planets carefully. And because my astrological chart is loaded with six Mercury-ruled planets, I also know I need to pay attention when my old friend Mercury Retrograde comes knocking at the door. I usually feel the arrival well before it happens. […] More
The Stars Crossed series focuses on astrological compatibility. While it’s way more complicated than just your Sun sign, we’re starting off with the Sun because it is an important part of your astrology profile. After all, it’s your core personality. This month, we look at Leo. Keep in mind, this will be general info. As […] More
The New Moon in Leo 2023 shows up on August 16th at 5:38 AM EDT. New Moons suggest a fresh start and a time when you can plant seeds for the future. In showy Leo, you’ll want to think BIG. Visualize your boldest, brightest goals – the ones that require courage. If it makes your […] More
I gotta say: 2023 has been rough. The Universe has been getting real personal with me. Between family drama, a sick cat, and too much on the to-do list, it’s hard to keep my optimism up. I know I’m not alone. Neither are you. Please hear this little message of encouragement: you will get through […] More
We’re cat people. That means we’ve had plenty of kitties owning us over the past thirty years. Midnight was an elegant Burmese with impeccable manners. Sparkle was our neurotic boy that hated everyone except me. Pai Mei was a shy fellow who was gone way too soon. TaoZen was our only non-black cat, a grey […] More
Glory of the Day-Star, hail!Lifter of the Light, Burnisher of the Sky.Gifts of love to earth are bringing,Summer’s shimmer, dew’s delight.Dancing be the heart within us,Open be our souls to bliss,Courage vanquish every shadow,Greet Midsummer with a kiss.Caitlín Matthews, from Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings Happy Solstice to all! Happy Litha (Summer Solstice) to […] More
The Tarot Court Cards: Archetypal Patterns of Relationship in the Minor Arcana Written by: Kate Warwick-Smith Published by: Destiny Books (2003) RRP: $18.99 (US) ISBN: 978-0-89281-092-5 Reviewed by: Alison Clayton-Smith I often struggle with interpreting the court cards so I thought this book might be the perfect read. Its author is a Marriage and Family […] More
When my mother was a little girl, she loved playing with her baby dolls. Her goal was to be a mother, so that wasn’t surprising. She hoped her daughters would be like her, so we were gifted baby dolls. Alas, my sister and I had different agendas. My nose was always in a book, while […] More
The Full Moon in Aquarius 2023 starts August off on a lovely note. Full Moons mark the end of a cycle. It’s a time of graduation as something comes to fruition. In the sign of the Water Bearer, this could mean a major goal has been realized at last. Something you started at the beginning […] More
The Celtic Book of the Dead: An Oracle to Steer Your Life Journey Author: Caitlin Matthews Illustrations: Danuta Mayer Published: 2022 by Red Feather RRP: £27.99 (UK) ISBN: 978-0764364921 Set includes 42 collage style oracle cards, a reading mat (thick paper) and 160 page guide book. Review by Clair Telford Upon arrival a beautiful two-part […] More
I don’t know anyone who goes into a tarot reading hoping to turn over the 5 of Pentacles. It’s one of the most miserable cards in tarot and rarely does it find itself a good spin. Of course, readers will often point out the light emanating from the window as a source of […] More