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Herbalism For Your Day: Tonka Beans

By Katrina Rasbold

Tonka Beans (Dipteryx odorata), the aromatic seeds of the Dipteryx tree, are renowned for their sweet, vanilla-like scent and deep magical properties. Used in both magical and healing practices for centuries, Tonka Beans are symbols of luck, love, and protection. Their rich, warm fragrance makes them a favorite in rituals involving attraction, manifestation, and spiritual guidance, while their subtle energy brings both balance and soothing comfort.

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Tarot Talk: The Sun

By Katrina Rasbold

The Sun card in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith, is a powerful symbol of joy, success, and enlightenment. As one of the most optimistic cards in the Major Arcana, it embodies themes of radiance, clarity, and positivity, channeling a life-affirming message that transcends mere fortune. Let’s explore the card’s rich symbolism and how it captures universal messages of warmth and growth. Continue reading Tarot Talk: The Sun

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Stone Magic: Amber

By Katrina Rasbold

Amber, often mistaken for a gemstone, is actually fossilized tree resin that has been revered for thousands of years for its stunning beauty and powerful metaphysical properties. Its warm, golden glow radiates a sense of ancient wisdom and spiritual energy. Amber has been used in healing, protection, and spiritual practices across many cultures, earning it the title of the “Golden Healer.” Let’s explore the fascinating spiritual and metaphysical properties of this ancient substance and how it can enhance your spiritual journey.

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Herbalism For Your Day: Henbane

By Katrina Rasbold

Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger) is a plant steeped in history, magic, and lore. Often regarded as one of the infamous “witches’ herbs” due to its potent effects and associations with ancient magical practices, Henbane carries an aura of both power and danger. Though poisonous, Henbane has been used in small, controlled amounts for its medicinal and psychoactive properties, playing a significant role in both ancient healing and magical rituals.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the magical and healing properties of Henbane, along with the plant’s deep roots in folklore and witchcraft. While Henbane requires caution due to its toxicity, its rich magical history and transformative spiritual uses make it an herb worth understanding, especially for those working with protective, visionary, and transformative magic. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Henbane

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Stone Magic: Jasper

By Katrina Rasbold

Jasper, often referred to as the “Supreme Nurturer,” is a diverse and versatile gemstone that comes in a variety of colors and patterns, each with its own distinct energy. With a history stretching back to ancient civilizations, Jasper has long been regarded as a powerful stone for healing, protection, and grounding. Its steady, calming vibrations offer a wealth of benefits, making it a favorite in magical and metaphysical practices. Let’s explore the enchanting properties of Jasper and how it can enrich your spiritual journey.

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Herbalism For Your Day: Honeysuckle

By Katrina Rasbold

The Magical and Healing Properties of Honeysuckle: The Herb of Sweetness and Protection

Honeysuckle (Lonicera) is a beloved plant known for its sweet fragrance and beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers. This enchanting herb has a rich history of use in both herbal medicine and magical practices, where it is celebrated for its healing, protective, and prosperity-attracting properties. In magic, Honeysuckle is often associated with love, psychic powers, protection, and abundance, while its healing properties make it a valuable tool in traditional herbalism for soothing inflammation and supporting the respiratory system.

In this blog post, we will explore the magical and healing properties of Honeysuckle and discover how you can incorporate this powerful and fragrant herb into your spiritual and wellness practices. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Honeysuckle

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Stone Magic: Smoky Quartz

By Katrina Rasbold

Smoky quartz, with its captivating hues ranging from light gray to deep brown, is more than just a beautiful crystal; it’s a powerful ally in the realm of metaphysics and magic. This stone, known for its grounding and protective properties, has is revered for its ability to transform negative energies into positive ones. In this blog post, we’ll explore the magical properties of smoky quartz and how you can harness its energy for your spiritual practice.

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Tarot Talk: Eight of Cups

By Katrina Rasbold

“Tarot Talk” is a once-a-week reading with a deep exploration of the card we pull. What are some aspects of the card (as per the original Pamela Colman Smith artwork) that add extra dimensions to the interpretation? How does that tell us what to focus on in the coming week? This week’s card is… Continue reading Tarot Talk: Eight of Cups

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Herbalism For Your Day: Boneset

By Katrina Rasbold

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), also known as thoroughwort, is a powerful herb with a long history of use in herbal medicine and magical practices. Traditionally used by Native Americans and early settlers for its potent healing properties, Boneset has been regarded as a staple in herbalism for treating fevers, colds, and flu. In magical circles, Boneset is valued for its protective energy, ability to banish negativity, and power to help in spiritual healing.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the magical and healing properties of Boneset, along with practical ways to incorporate this herb into your spiritual and herbal practices. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Boneset

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Herbalism For Your Day: Broom

By Katrina Rasbold

Broom (Genista or Cytisus scoparius) is a plant that has been used for centuries in both magical and medicinal practices. With its bright yellow flowers and bushy form, Broom has a strong historical association with purification, protection, and banishing negativity. Known in folklore as a powerful cleansing tool, Broom is often linked with spiritual and magical practices that focus on removing stagnant energies and creating an environment of clarity and safety. Continue reading Herbalism For Your Day: Broom

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Stone Magic: Staurolite

By Katrina Rasbold

Staurolite, often referred to as the “fairy cross” due to its distinctive cross-shaped crystals, is a fascinating mineral with both aesthetic appeal and rich metaphysical properties. Found primarily in Georgia and North Carolina, staurolite is valued not only for its beauty but also for its spiritual significance. In this week’s “Stone Magic” blog post, we dive into the metaphysical attributes of staurolite, its historical context, and how we can use it to accentuate our magical life.

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Tarot Talk: Ace of Cups

By Katrina Rasbold

“Tarot Talk” is a once-a-week reading with a deep exploration of the card we pull. What are some aspects of the card (as per the original Pamela Colman Smith artwork) that add extra dimensions to the interpretation? How does that tell us what to focus on in the coming week? This week’s card is… Continue reading Tarot Talk: Ace of Cups

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Stone Magic: Tiger’s Eye

By Katrina Rasbold

Tiger’s Eye, a captivating gemstone with its rich golden-brown hues and silky luster, has been revered for centuries not only for its beauty but also for its deep spiritual and magical properties. This unique stone, often resembling the striking eye of a tiger, carries an aura of mystery and power, making it a favorite in both ancient and modern metaphysical practices.

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Tarot Talk: The Fool

By Katrina Rasbold

“Tarot Talk” is a once-a-week reading with a deep exploration of the card we pull. What are some aspects of the card (as per the original Pamela Colman Smith artwork) that add extra dimensions to the interpretation? How does that tell us what to focus on in the coming week? This week’s card is… Continue reading Tarot Talk: The Fool

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Tarot Talk: Wheel of Fortune

By Katrina Rasbold

“Tarot Talk” is a once-a-week reading with a deep exploration of the card we pull. What are some aspects of the card (as per the original Pamela Colman Smith artwork) that add extra dimensions to the interpretation? How does that tell us what to focus on in the coming week? This week’s card is… Continue reading Tarot Talk: Wheel of Fortune

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Stone Magic: Chrysocolla

By Katrina Rasbold

Chrysocolla is found in copper mines and varies from light green to deep blue and forms from the oxidized copper deposits around it. It was once called “green turquoise” rather than considered as its own stone as it is now.

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Herbalism For Your Day – Foxglove

By Katrina Rasbold

Foxglove is a remarkably beautiful plant with brightly colored, long bell-shaped flowers. It is long associated with the ability to communicate with fairies and the other little ones of other realms in the garden area. It is an herb of the Underworld and is sometimes used in necromancy rituals.

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Tarot Talk: Page of Swords

By Katrina Rasbold

“Tarot Talk” is a once-a-week reading with a deep exploration of the card we pull. What are some aspects of the card (as per the original Pamela Colman Smith artwork) that add extra dimensions to the interpretation? How does that tell us what to focus on in the coming week? This week’s card is… Continue reading Tarot Talk: Page of Swords