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
Capricorn Solar Eclipse: Karmic Growth
Arthur G. Dove December 25, 2019 — The Capricorn Solar Eclipse arrives on Wednesday, at 9:13pm Pacific Time. A Solar Eclipse is an exaggerated New Moon, bringing a powerful fresh start. Falling on the South Node, this eclipse asks us what we need to release in order to find greater stability. Via Ethereal Culture. We’ve
Celebrating Hanukkah (The Festival of Lights)
The first night of Hanukkah will begin after sundown this Sunday, December 22nd, and will end the evening of Monday, December 30th. For those of us that identify with the Jewish faith, Hanukkah is an 8 day celebration— (but what it celebrates can certainly be honored by anyone). This year, it feels especially important that
Swedish Folk Magic: Meet the Tomte
You might find this time of year, in any given Swedes home, a figurine of a man that looks like a very small Santa. Please do not confuse him with the American idea of Santa Klaus, the jolly old elf from the North. Tomten is someone very special, with a deep meaning and connection to
Winter Solstice: Practices for the New Year
“The darkest days bring us to our brightest moments” Happy Solstice and Happy Holidays! December 21, 2019 marks the day of Winter Solstice. We know this as the darkest day of the year, the day we spiral into the cycle that reminds us that winter is here and the return of light is near. We
Astro-Herbal Calendar: Winter 2019/2020
Image by Curtiss Sprague Astrology by Juliana McCarthy of Ethereal Culture. The suggested herbal remedies in this calendar are brought to you by medical astrologer Emily McDonald. December 21, 2019–March 19, 2020 Winter Zodiac Signs: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces It’s the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the darkest day of the year, before the turning of the light. Now we open
Herbal Allies for a New Year
Many of us in the western world mark time by the Gregorian calendar, celebrating the New Year on January 1st. Though this date is rather arbitrary, as different cultures observe various days as the new year, the practice of self reflection during these transitions is a universal theme. As we consider the past twelve months
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,
