Wisdom
Welcome to our blog, where ancient wisdom meets modern spirit! Here you’ll find articles written by herbalists, healers, witches, holistic health practitioners, astrologists, and experts in many other fields of healing. We hope to present a collection of wisdom that is multi-faceted, multi-cultural, and intergenerational. Enjoy your exploration!
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Grounding into The Emperor: Reflections on The Tarot
Up until the tender age of thirty-one, the Tarot played a rather enigmatic role in my life. The Tarot was all at once mystical, foolish and beguiling. As a child, I would often see my Plutonian sister searching for life’s answers in her colorful Tarot deck. In typical younger sister fashion, I rejected the Tarot,
The Astrology of 2020: Shedding the Past To Make Room For A Revolutionary New Age
György Kepes January, 1, 2020 — Astrologically, 2020 is one of the most significant, life-changing years in human history. Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto will form conjunctions in Capricorn for the first time in nearly four thousand years, beginning a whole new age in humanity. This year presents profound shifts, as the planets insist that we
Season of Love Crystal Guide
This season, as we consider practices to connect to our love for ourselves and others, we might go towards ritual, such as spells, prayer, or working with crystals. Crystals can offer a tangible and visible reminder of love, plus, they’re absolutely beautiful to keep around the home. Below, Katherine Stanbury— a modern mystic, yogi, oracle
Recent Knowledge
WTF is Wellness: Don’t Buy Your Wellness, Become It
“Full Moon Ritual Set on Sale $28” “Includes powerful crystals to heal unwanted traumas, Smudge stick to clear your space, Chakra healing tea to balance your inner energy, And intention setting journal to approach the new year with potent initiative.” OKAY…STOP. JUST STOP RIGHT HERE. What about this ad is harmful to your mental health?
The Astrology of 2020: Shedding the Past To Make Room For A Revolutionary New Age
György Kepes January, 1, 2020 — Astrologically, 2020 is one of the most significant, life-changing years in human history. Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto will form conjunctions in Capricorn for the first time in nearly four thousand years, beginning a whole new age in humanity. This year presents profound shifts, as the planets insist that we
Season of Love Crystal Guide
This season, as we consider practices to connect to our love for ourselves and others, we might go towards ritual, such as spells, prayer, or working with crystals. Crystals can offer a tangible and visible reminder of love, plus, they’re absolutely beautiful to keep around the home. Below, Katherine Stanbury— a modern mystic, yogi, oracle
Five Crystal Grids to Navigate the New Year
If you’ve been following along with our Crystal Grid Series, you already know all about the science of gridding and its relationship with Spirit. You’ve watched us build grids step-by-step and incorporate gridwork systems into seasonal rituals. Sacred geometry is no longer a mystery, and you’ve probably added a handful of new crystals to your
Meet the Maker: Jade Marks of 69herbs
The Alchemist’s Kitchen now carries two wonderful tinctures from 69herbs, made especially for when you are feeling sick, run down, or sluggish. 69herbs is a New York-based apothecary and design project by Jade Marks which focuses “on trans and queer health, accessibility, and harm reduction.” We felt very lucky to chat with Jade- an herbalist,
Baño Santero for The New Year
With the frost and winter solstice comes a time of inner reflection and intention. As we inch towards a new year, it is imperative to cleanse the space and your body. In Santería, spiritual cleansing is one of the most powerful tools of protection used for everyday rituals. While every Santero has their own additions
Meet the Maker: goodness
This month, we were so excited to chat with the CEO and founders from goodness, a conscious CBD company where 10% of profits are dedicated to helping innovative non-profits fight for the well-being of people and planet. Check out their amazing Rest CBD & CBN Sublingual Spray and Sharp CBD & CBC Vape Pen here! Tell us
Self-Love with CBD
“In a society that profits from your self doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act”– Guerilla artist Caroline Caldwell The idea of self-love isn’t a new concept. Yet somehow, it has become revolutionary in our modern era of fast-paced, rat-race supremacy culture where overworking oneself to the point of exhaustion or breakdown is praised –
CBD Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know
With the rise in popularity for CBD oil, one major question people are wondering: “Is CBD safe to use with other substances and medications?” Researchers are still studying its benefits, as well as how it interacts with other substances. We advise consumers who are on prescription medications or use other substances to consult their health
Herbs for Self-Love
To connect with ourselves, feel grounded, and tune in, a wonderful place to start is by practicing a self-care ritual. When you perform a ritual with intention behind it, it allows you to truly be in the moment– this is a stress relief tactic all on its own. It’s quite different than a habit, or
CBD, CBG, and You: There’s a New Cannabinoid in Town
News outlets can’t afford to ignore it. Everybody’s heard of it, but nobody really knows what it is. It’s CBD, and, for that matter, a host of other constituents of the cannabis plant making big waves in headlines and on shelves. The mystery surrounding this ubiquitous cannabinoid, second in fame only to THC, isn’t just
The Ultimate Guide to Moon Milk Medicine
Moon milks have captured the attention of food bloggers across the world. They’re gorgeous, they’re tasty, and the name is downright dreamy. The idea behind this popular “moon milk” craze is perhaps based on the old wive’s tale that claims warm milk helps you sleep. These frothy concoctions are meant to serve essentially the same
Seven Kinds of Love, According to the Greeks
Even memory is not necessary for love. There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.” –Thornton Wilder, “Bridge of San Luis Rey,” 1927 As we begin to celebrate the Season of Love, for ourselves and for others, you might
Coaching Yourself Toward Self-Love and Acceptance
We hear over and over again from self-help gurus and spiritual teachers that self-love is the most important practice we can build; how important it is to gain our independence, love ourselves fully, or else no one is going to love you back. If you don’t love yourself, then how can others love you? In
The Ultimate Guide to Moon Milk Medicine
Moon milks have captured the attention of food bloggers across the world. They’re gorgeous, they’re tasty, and the name is downright dreamy. The idea behind this popular “moon milk” craze is perhaps based on the old wive’s tale that claims warm milk helps you sleep. These frothy concoctions are meant to serve essentially the same
Cancer Lunar Eclipse: Tender Release in the Midst of Profound Change
John Ruskin, Velvet Crab January 10, 2020 — A cathartic Cancer Lunar Eclipse arrives on Friday, at 11:21am Pacific Time, in the midst of major astrological events that are inciting profound change. The Saturn-Pluto conjunction is drawing closer, exact on Sunday, marking the paradigm shift. Until then, this eclipse is allowing for great emotional and karmic
January Horoscopes with Yarusha Jimenez
It’s the first month of 2020, and talented intuitive Yarusha Jimenez has some beautiful insight for what the next 30 days bring! Read on, and find out what this January Horoscope has in store. Aries & Aries rising: The sun enters your 10th house this month itʼs time to put the focus on your professional
The Astrology of 2020: Shedding the Past To Make Room For A Revolutionary New Age
György Kepes January, 1, 2020 — Astrologically, 2020 is one of the most significant, life-changing years in human history. Jupiter, Saturn, and Pluto will form conjunctions in Capricorn for the first time in nearly four thousand years, beginning a whole new age in humanity. This year presents profound shifts, as the planets insist that we
A Conversation With Curandera Atava Garcia Swiecicki
Last month, I was lucky enough to speak with Curandera Atava Garcia Swiecicki, MA, RH (AHG), the founder and lead instructor of Ancestral Apothecary, School of Herbal, Folk and Indigenous Medicine—- a school which was born from Atava’s dream to create a more diverse community of herbalists and healers in the Bay Area. Atava has
Samhain’s Past and Present: Season of the Witch
We call it the Season of the Witch; the season of autumn’s arrival, the harvesting of crop, and the earth’s transition from life to rest. While deeply rooted to all of nature’s cycles, witches are most commonly associated with the autumn season and its ties to Halloween (cue the green skin and warts!) Whether we
Crystals: A Witch’s Guide
This guide highlights the most important crystals for witches and how to incorporate them into your witchcraft. Clear Quartz: All Chakras The great-grandmother of the mineral kingdom offers alignment at the mental and emotional level resulting in profound clarity and self-acceptance that leads to action, growth, and healing. Great crystals suited for any purpose as
Sex Magick Spell for Self-Love and Prosperity
Having a strong and loving relationship with self is crucial to the foundation of any magickal practice. You need to always be willing, even when times are hard, to show up compassionately for yourself and your goals, and to show up honestly in the ways you may hold yourself back from creating and experiencing the
The Ultimate Guide to Moon Milk Medicine
Moon milks have captured the attention of food bloggers across the world. They’re gorgeous, they’re tasty, and the name is downright dreamy. The idea behind this popular “moon milk” craze is perhaps based on the old wive’s tale that claims warm milk helps you sleep. These frothy concoctions are meant to serve essentially the same
Grounding into The Emperor: Reflections on The Tarot
Up until the tender age of thirty-one, the Tarot played a rather enigmatic role in my life. The Tarot was all at once mystical, foolish and beguiling. As a child, I would often see my Plutonian sister searching for life’s answers in her colorful Tarot deck. In typical younger sister fashion, I rejected the Tarot,
