Orange calcite is one of my favorite stones. It’s a chunk of petrified, happy sunshine! Plus, I LOVE the way that calcite feel in the hand. They are not only pretty to look at, but soothing to hold. Orange Calcite Meaning & Properties Orange calcite is a stone of creativity, optimism, and joy. Orange calcite […]
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10 Ways To Use Essential Oils For Self-Care
Tracy and I are HUGE fans of essential oils. We use them just about every single day, and they have become an important part of our daily self-care practice. Here are ten ways that you can use essential oils in your self-care practice: 1) Sleep A desire – no, NEED – to relieve insomnia and […]
3-Card Tarot Spreads: 25 Simple Layouts For Insight & Inspiration
Whether you are a tarot newbie, or a seasoned reader, there is nothing like a simple, 3-card tarot spread to give you some quick insights. Three-card spreads are a great way to practice tarot when you don’t have a lot of time, or when you’re still learning the card meanings. These spreads are perfect for […]
Why I Started Working With Moon Phases (And How I Work With Them)
Whether it’s a bright, luminous glow on a clear, crisp morning, or a tiny sliver of a crescent just after a new moon, something stirs within me when I see the moon. I have always tried to pay attention to moon phases as I do the cyclical changes that each season brings. Doing this gives […]
Black Tourmaline Properties & How I Work With It
Black tourmaline, also called schorl, is one of my favorite crystals. While it is not as brightly colored as other stones, it is still shiny and interesting to look at. I have two pieces of black tourmaline in my collection. One is a large, raw chunk (pictured above), and the other is a small river-tumbled […]
Green Kyanite – A Self-Care Crystal For Hard Times & Using Nature To Heal
I recently acquired my second green kyanite stone from my favorite crystal shop. I already had a small tumbled green kyanite, but this larger flat stone called out to me and I had to get it. I also love these flat stones because they slip so nicely into a pocket. What was it about green […]
10 of Pentacles & 6 of Cups Meaning (Tarot Tuesday)
Welcome to another Tarot Tuesday! This morning, I decided to break out my Wild Unknown tarot deck and do a quick 2-card spread with it. I got the 10 of Pentacles and the 6 of Cups. The Ten of Pentacles is a card of material wealth and prosperity – the complete fulfillment of efforts that […]
5 Lessons I Learned When Suffering Through Dark Times In My Life
The loss of a job, business failure, a divorce, the loss of a loved one – difficult times like these can leave you feeling hopeless, alone, and completely powerless. While I am fortunate to have never been through divorce or the loss of a loved one, I have gone through job loss, business failure, bankruptcy, […]
2 Of Cups & 2 Of Pentacles Meaning (Tarot Tuesday)
Today’s Tarot Tuesday spread is about the “2’s” – balance, duality, and harmony. First up, we have the Two of Cups. This is a card of friendship or even love. It’s a card of sharing mutual emotions and feelings. While it doesn’t have the intense energy of The Lovers card, it can still signify a […]
Four of Swords + Eight of Cups Meaning
Today’s cards are about what I call the “Pause & Pivot.” The 4 of Swords is a card of taking time out for yourself. It’s the ultimate “self-care” card of the tarot deck. Sometimes, a “pause” is something that we choose to do. We take a time out, whether it’s a vacation, or simply a […]
