Today’s Message from the Universe speaks of a mindset you have recently overcome or are in the process of overcoming.

It hasn’t been long since you’ve overturned a state of mind or a belief that kept you small and even hopeless. Maybe you’ve been anchored in a less-than-supportive living situation or relationship. Maybe you just always thought you had no control over your life, thinking that how it was would be how it would always be.

But you changed that, didn’t you?

Even if you are still in the midst of the old energy and circumstance, you now know that you can move and grow into a life more suited to you. You’ve learned that you hold the pen that writes your next chapter.

Overall, this message is not only your confirmation but a message of love and pride for who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming! You’ve made it through some pretty big obstacles and maybe even pulled yourself from a pit of hopelessness.

Your hard work has opened some new doors for you. health, self, and finance are the biggest of these opportunities, but there are endless doors on endless levels.

You found you 💙

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Tarot of Trees, By Dana O'Driscoll (Creator's Etsy Link)

You might also like “Oracle of Visions,” by Ciro Marchettis from my shop :)

Magic Rocks:

• Moss Agate:
  Prosperity • Stress • Focus • Confidence • Determination • Endurance • Fear • Gardening • Making friends • Release trapped emotions • Hope • Speed recovery from illness • Self-expression • Communication

• Amethyst:
  Creativity • Healing • Addiction • Meditation • Psychic abilities • Connection to spirit • Hangovers • Drunkenness • Sooths OCD & hyperactivity • Public speaking • Negotiation • Grief • Sleep & dreams • Stress • Homesickness • Focus • Decision-making • Calming

• Citrine:
  Abundance • Creativity • Decision-making • Motivation • Confidence • Personal power • Learning • Restores sense of individuality • Revitalize relationships • Mental stimulation • Teaching

• Fluorite:

  Focus • Decision-making • Stability • Grounding • Protection • Helps to deal with complex issues • Being present • May trigger spiritual awakening • Enhances aura's energetic integrity

• Labradorite:
  Psychic abilities • Adapting to change • Calming • Intellect • Intuition • Protection • Strength • Inspiration • Scientific analysis • Ability to see many possibilities at once • Overthinking • Awaken and enhance inner magic • Connect to higher realms • Balance

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources, and crystal links lead to Crystal Vaults’ Crystal Encyclopedia.

⚠️ Please note: While crystals are a great tool, they are not a substitute for professional medical treatment.

Today’s Message From the Universe is advising you to pay attention to your physical and mental cycles, and honor them as much as you are able. Our society makes this extremely difficult for most of us, so we have to be intentional and determined about claiming our downtime.

You’re likely in need of more rest or alone time than you think is normal for you. This might be due to your reproductive cycles, depression or anxiety, behaviors, or possibly even a trauma that is remembered by your body long after your conscious mind has forgotten.

While there is heavy emphasis on cycles here, this message doesn’t exclude current stressors or burnout. The most important part of this message is to listen to your body, mind, and energy levels.

You are being advised to recognize what’s happening so you can learn to identify the little signs and signals that occur before the big meltdown or burnout phase. Being able to anticipate these patterns while they’re still small can help you to lessen the severity of the meltdown.

Push through whatever needs pushing, but remove or put off those things of lesser priority so you will be better able to prioritize your mind, body, and spiritual needs. There is always work that needs doing, so you’ve got to create the time and space that you need and defend it fiercely.

Give yourself a little more time to get ready in the morning and to relax at night. Take 5 minutes to close your eyes and do some deep breathing before you start the car to head to the next errand. Schedule your appointments with a little more buffer time between, and make preparations and/or lists tonight to help quiet your mind at bedtime, and create a smooth start to your tomorrow.

Take every opportunity to give yourself a break or a boost.

Prioritizing your needs will help you move through your day without feeling like you’re perpetually running late and/or rushed, and may just give you the rest that always seems so out of reach.

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A new issue of my Nonya’s Nonsense Newsletter is available now! In this issue, I share my Earth-centered goals, plants I found and identified, as well as the usual updates and media recs.

Read it here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Latest Messages From the Universe:

Latest Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading:

Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Gilded Reverie Expanded Edition by Ciro Marchetti

That one’s not in stock, but you might also like Oracle of Visions by Ciro Marchettis as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Tigers Eye

• Citrine

• Amethyst

• Malachite

• Hematite

Helpful Links:

I want to kick today’s newsletter off with a giant THANK YOU! Thank you for hanging out with me - for your steady encouragement and support.

I am grateful for you 💙

In This Issue

• Bonding With My Backyard

  • Mullein

  • Jack-in-the-pulpit

  • Skunk Cabbage

  • Dock (various species)

• Today’s Featured Bit of Handmade Magic 🥰

• Media Recs

  • Books

  • Movies & TV

  • Helpful Links

Bonding With My Backyard

My word for this year is connection. Connection to source, nature, and connection to real-life people. One of the goals that falls under this focus is getting to know the nature that surrounds me a little more intimately.

I’m aiming to learn at least one new thing every week this spring and summer about the plants, animals, and rocks in my backyard, and I thought you might enjoy it too!

By the end of this season, I would like to have:

1. Made a balm with plantain and dandelion,

2. Grown at least one vegetable successfully,

3. Learned about at least five weeds that are actually medicine and/or food,

4. Found and identified at least one species of mushroom,

5. Found and identified at least one magic rock (My area is known for Aquamarine and Garnet).

Here are a few of the plants I got to know on my recent walks:
(I am learning - don’t eat anything without consulting someone who actually knows what they’re doing - helpful links below!)

1. Mullein

I was so excited to realize I was able to identify this one without a second thought! This amazing little plant has been used for hundreds of years for respiratory issues and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and more. I have experienced its respiratory magic personally.

2. Jack-in-the-pulpit

Another one that I knew right away, though this was the first time I’ve seen one in real life. While there are ways to prepare it that may be edible, this plant is quite toxic, so they’re best left for the wild turkeys!

3. Skunk Cabbage

We’ve got a ton of this stuff in my area! Native Americans used it for various medicinal purposes, and it was even used in US pharmaceuticals for a time. This is another plant that is toxic unless prepared correctly, so I probably won’t be experimenting with this one anytime soon!

4. Dock (various species)

This one is commonly used in salads and has a host of medicinal properties, just don’t eat them in large quantities. Among other uses, the leaves can be used to soothe burns and blisters, while the root has astringent properties. Be careful if you have conditions such as gout, arthritis, and kidney stones, as dock can aggravate these conditions.

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Media Recs

I’d like to start this section with a little helpful info for books. There are two free library apps that I use that you will love - Libby and Palace.

Both allow you to borrow audio and ebooks using your library card. No library card? You should be able to request a library card via the app or your library’s website.

Books

The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky

A friend recommended this movie, which I loved, and I recently saw that another friend had read the book, so I had to give it a listen!

“Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. This haunting novel about the dilemma of passivity vs. passion marks the stunning debut of a provocative new voice in contemporary fiction: The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”

Kindred, by Octavia E. Butler

I first saw this as a series on Prime, and it hooked me instantly! Of course, the book was even better :)

“Dana’s torment begins when she suddenly vanishes on her 26th birthday from California, 1976, and is dragged through time to antebellum Maryland to rescue a boy named Rufus, heir to a slaveowner’s plantation. She soon realizes the purpose of her summons to the past: protect Rufus to ensure his assault of her Black ancestor so that she may one day be born. As she endures the traumas of slavery and the soul-crushing normalization of savagery, Dana fights to keep her autonomy and return to the present.”

Movies & TV

Euphoria, Psychological Drama, Series on HBO/Max
Starring: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, & Maude Apatow

I generally avoid shows and movies that are aimed at teenagers, so I slept on this one until recently. Now I’m enthralled!

From, Psychological Horror, Series on MGM+
Starring: Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, & David Alpay

This series is amazing, seriously! There’s a twist in every episode, Season 4 just started, and they just renewed for the 5th and final season. It’s got a Walking Dead vibe, but even better :)

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Comedy, TV Mini Series on Hulu
Starring: Bryan Cranston, Justin Berfield, & Christopher Masterson

I can’t begin to tell you how much pure joy this show brought to me! I hope they are considering a new series!

Helpful Links

1. Mullein:

   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verbascum_thapsus

   2. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mullein-benefits

2. Jack-in-the-pulpit:

   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arisaema_triphyllum

   2. https://www.eattheweeds.com/arisaema-triphyllum-jack-and-jill-and-no-hill-2/

3. Skunk Cabbage:

   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplocarpus_foetidus

   2. https://cornellbotanicgardens.org/plant/skunk-cabbage

4. Dock

   1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumex_obtusifolius

   2. https://www.learningherbs.com/blog/yellow-dock-uses#gsc.tab=0

That’s All For Now, Folks!

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Feeling a little stuck? Maybe you blame yourself or someone else for the predicament you’re in, or maybe you feel like you’ll never get out of it. It’s all too easy to let fear, uncertainty, and hopelessness run the show. Allowing such thoughts and feelings to go unanswered will keep you firmly planted in them and will likely delay any resolution.

There’s a thin line between figuring out the cause of a problem and placing blame. The former can help you to resolve an issue or determine what your next steps may be, while the latter tends to eclipse possible solutions.

Sure, someone else may have brought you to this difficult place, but they’re probably not going to help you get out of it. Maybe your own “bad” behavior got you stuck, but every day is another chance to do better. It’s also possible that you may not have known what the outcome would be - we do the best we can with what we know, and now you know a little more.

Maybe a solution or way out of this mess is beyond your control at this time.

If that’s the case, continuing to focus on it and complain about it will only make sure you continue to feel awful. Focus on what you can control and try to make the best of your circumstances. Like everything in life, this too shall pass. You may not have any control over this situation, but you can control what you do with it and how you carry yourself at this time.

This is a time for hope and a refusal to let this circumstance bury you.

It’s a time to strengthen your resilience and coping mechanisms, and a time to seek out resources that can help you stay afloat until the storm has passed. Most importantly, this is a time that calls for community and connection. Seek out others who are dealing with similar circumstances.

Follow your local community page on Facebook or check out the real-life events happening in your area. Most cities and towns have a free printed newsletter that lists local events.

Nobody is coming to save you - not because they don’t want to, but because they don’t know you need help. You’re going to have to ask for it. The villages and tribes we build are so much more important than they’ve ever been, so cultivate the important relationships in your life and be intentional about expanding that village to include your neighbors.

This is how we create lives, communities, and systems that do more than meet our needs - they support our joy and enable us to thrive instead of just surviving. You are so much more than your circumstances!

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Oracle Of Mystical Moments by Catrin Welz-Stein

You might also like Anne Stokes Gothic Oracle as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Rose Quartz

• Amethyst

• Clear Quartz

• Yellow Aventurine

• Hematite

I just uploaded a new Pic-A-Card Tarot reading on YouTube! Below is the summary for each pile. You can watch the full reading here. I had a little help from AI for this summary.

In today’s Pick-A-Card Tarot reading, we’re going to take a look at the month ahead. We’ll see what the general energy is, and look at three things to focus on.

Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, select the pile that calls to you, then click the corresponding link below

1. Pile Number One, Black Agate

2. Pile Number Two, Shiva Lingam

3. Pile Number Three, Blue Tiger’s Eye

4. Pile Number Four, Jade

Pile Number One

• The Stone: Black Agate

• Overarching Energy: The Friends

I do believe that your friends are going to play a big part in all this stuff that’s going on here. You may have recently made a big move, or are in the process of making a big move, and things are going to start happening pretty quickly.

Three Things to Focus On:

• The learning curve: One of the big things that you should be focusing on this month is understanding that it’s going to take a little bit of time to acclimate to things. It’ll become routine before you know it!

• Self-expression: Focus on expressing yourself through art, or maybe you need to have a conversation with someone in your life.

• Focus big energy: This is a wild energy that you really don’t have a lot of control over. However, even though you can’t control it, you can guide it, direct it, and focus it into a particular direction.

It’s okay if you lose your focus; just keep pulling it back in and be gentle with yourself. All those difficult feelings that accompany change are temporary. Say what needs to be said and buckle up.

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Pile Number Two

• The Stone: Shiva Lingam

• Overarching Energy: The Fawn

Don’t worry about that tower coming out. I see a new way of thinking and a little reshuffling of your belief systems.

Anxiety and restlessness will likely be a bit high this month, but remind yourself that it’s just anxiety. Good things are happening!

The natural magic both around and within you deserves some extra attention and gratitude this month!

Three Things to Focus On:

• Managing Your Anxiety: Remind yourself that it’s just because new things are happening. You’re okay; you’re more than okay.

• Common Ground: Remember what you have in common with the people around you. Give other people a little bit more grace this month. We are all responsible for each other.

• Your Own Natural Magic: This is your wild and spicy self coming out of the corner and into the spotlight. It’s about learning to take up space and not giving a fudge what other people think.

Stop tiptoeing around people who make you uncomfortable and say the things that need to be said.

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Pile Number Three

• The Stone: Blue Tiger’s Eye

• Overarching Energy: The Topsy-Turvets

Things are looking a bit hectic, but that chaotic energy is just a little extra spice added to your bum. It’s not really grounded in any kind of circumstance; it’s just a little bit of restlessness for you this month.

If you wanted an easy answer, it’s just not going to happen; the answer to your question is basically “we’ll see.”

Three Things to Focus On:

• Your Connections: Work on being what it is you want, and not just waiting or hoping for it to come to you. Pay attention to how others are feeling around you.

• Empathy and Tone: Words are not nearly as important as things like your tone. It’s about the feeling between the words—the music rather than the lyrics.

• Making Time: Don’t hope for time, but make that time. Create an activity you can do together. If you’ve got somebody new coming in, set your boundaries early and don’t lose yourself in the relationship.

Loosen things up with your schedule and get rid of whatever doesn’t suit you, like other people’s responsibilities.

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Pile Number Four

• The Stone: Jade

• Overarching Energy: The Soul Shrinker

The Soul Shrinker talks about how we talk about others and how others talk about us in ways that are damaging.

If you feel like something is off, it is off. You don’t need proof. Trust your gut.

Don’t hold onto the feelings connected to someone who has wronged you. Wish them well and send blessings their way. You’ve got better things to focus on!

Three Things to Focus On:

• Spreading Blessings: Catch yourself when you’re thinking negative thoughts toward someone, so you can wish them well and redirect your focus.

• Objective Perspective: Try to understand where those feelings are coming from so you can identify areas for growth and understand what your next best step will be.

• Moving Toward Hope: If you are considering cutting off a family member or a friend who was never really a friend, your feelings are valid. Move out of that feeling by calling in hopefulness and curiosity for the future you are creating.

Focus on your own growth and your own peace. Don’t give your energy to things or people that shrink your soul.

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Today’s Message from the Universe advises you to examine the ways in which you are dealing with your intense emotions.

Of course, these things are always easier said than done, but that’s why we build coping mechanisms and learn about the tools that help us to manage our extremes. The “Bushfires” card speaks mainly of fury, while the “Dark Matter” card beneath speaks to our relationship with the things we do not know.

There is so much that we do not and may not ever know, and that’s ok! You might be feeling frustrated with your inability to affect or understand some pretty big factors in your life right now, and are in need of a little perspective.

While you are unable to control the big things at this time, you do have the ability to affect and control some of the “little” details, such as your reaction and preparation for the next chapter. It’s imperative at this time that you do not stuff your anger and frustration down or try to ignore them. A controlled burn helps to avoid bigger disasters.

Break out your journal, talk to a friend or therapist, hit the gym, take a walk, or a nice hot shower. Do whatever it is that helps you blow off a little steam before you say or do something you might regret. Even if you think someone deserves your fury, you do not deserve to lower yourself to their level. Vibe high and give that which you cannot control to the universe or your higher power while you work on some of the other things you might have been ignoring.

As always, I highly recommend getting your thoughts down on paper; it really helps your brain to release the things that seem to overtake your thoughts and feelings. Do not make decisions when your emotions are running high, and remember that everything is temporary, including your current circumstances.

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

The Elemental Oracle by Stacey Demarco

This one’s not in stock, but you might also like Wild Unknown Archetypes Oracle as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Amazonite

• Fluorite

• Labradorite

• Pink Banded Agate

Please note: I haven’t been feeling well, so this is a random repost from 2020. I also realized (after I made all the graphics and whatnot) that I also reposted this in October 2025.

Your willingness to be vulnerable is directly related to your ability to manifest what you want in this life.

We build walls to avoid pain, we avoid doing that new thing because we somehow think we should have mastered it before we even try, and we stuff our "bad" feelings down even though we know we need to feel them to heal them.

There's no way around being vulnerable.

If you want to heal from the past, find peace with the present, or create a fulfilling future, you must do it with fear and vulnerability in your pocket. They only go away once you have done the thing, but you can be sure they'll be back for more because life is change and change makes us feel vulnerable.

If you have built walls around your heart to avoid being hurt by others, then you avoid being loved by others as well.

Both are available to you. If you don't make that career move because you're afraid it won't work out, then you have assured that outcome. If you want to make art but don't bother because you suck, then you are robbing yourself of the opportunity to learn and enjoy creating something just for you.

That voice will always be there with us when something new is on the horizon, and that's not a bad thing. It reminds us to consider consequences so we don't do stupid shit, we just have to remember not to let it run the show because it's super overprotective.

I think I'd like to imagine that voice as a little mouse in my pocket.

He's afraid of everything and is sure I'm not capable of anything, even though I've shown him otherwise. He is my self-doubt and faithless view of the world I live in; he doesn't believe anything good can happen. Thankfully, he's not the only voice in my head!

Just now, I've decided his counterpart is a tiny dragon perched on my shoulder.

She sits close to my ear and reminds me that I've made it through 100% of the difficult situations I've experienced. She is the logical entity who understands that hope and determination increase the probability of a favorable outcome. She laughs and tells me that, of course, I will feel stupid and new, but only in the beginning.

I will learn, and before long, it will become routine.

You might think the mouse would be afraid of the dragon, but she reassures him, so he doesn't squeak as much. I highly recommend feeding your dragon as much as you can; the mouse will be fine with crumbs.

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Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Oracle of the Mermaids by Lucy Cavendish, Selina Fenech.

That one’s not in stock, but you might also like Oracle of Visions by Ciro Marchettis as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Crazy Lace Agate

• Ruby in Zoisite

• Dalmatian Jasper

• Angelite

• Aquamarine

Originally published August 22, 2020

Today’s Message From the Universe indicates you are nearing completion of a project, phase of a project, or change of life. You’ve made hard choices and planted seeds that have borne fruit, but they’re not yet ripe enough to harvest. It’s likely that this process may seem to be at a standstill, like the fruit may never ripen enough to harvest, but that’s just your impatience talking. There is much happening beneath the surface.

Now is a good time to assess the needs of your little garden, to make small changes to your processes, or loosely plan what happens after harvest time. Just be careful not to make any big changes to the plan until your garden has had enough time to show results. In non-metaphorical terms, this might be something like removing a product you released yesterday because you haven’t had any sales yet. It needs time and promotion to catch on.

Once you’ve completed any necessary little tweaks, it’s time for a change of scenery. This may or may not be a literal change of scenery, and there are two reasons for this. First, is to distract you from what you’re waiting for, because a watched pot never boils. Second is to give you a new perspective or fresh ideas, because staring at the thing will only keep you mired in what you already know. You might be tempted to dive into more research on the subject, but that’s not going to be as helpful as you’d like at the moment, either. You are being advised to step away from this thing entirely for now.

This is a call to refresh yourself. Get any priority stuff done early so you can go about the business of lightening up! Spend some time in nature, get together with friends, create art, or stay in your jammies and watch movies for a day or two. The results you’re looking for will happen when you’re looking the other way!

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Today’s musical vibes 🎶

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Tools used for this message 🔮

The Dreamkeepers Tarot by Liz Huston

This one’s not in stock, but you might also like Oracle Of Mystical Moments as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Blue Apatite

• Crazy Lace Agate

• Seraphinite

• Citrine

• Shiva Lingam

When someone new happens to wander into my socials, they might understandably think that I’m one of those love and lighters who pretend the world isn’t burning around them. This is called spiritual bypassing, and I’m not on board with that at all.

There is no shortage of media that keeps your nervous system pinned. No shortage of media that makes you feel inadequate as a person and helpless to change the injustices of our society. You can get your cortesol dumps somewhere else, though - I want this space to be a place you can come to when you need a break from all that, need reason to hope, and inspiration to create change.

I struggle with my own life and the state of the world just as much as anyone else, but I know that staying in that energy isn’t helpful. I also know that hyper-focusing on the shitty stuff often blinds us to possible solutions. We need the anger and despair to motivate systemic change, but we also need the emotions that remind us of just how beautiful life can be. That’s the bit that keeps us going!

Here are some things I need you to know:

You are not a shitty person because you use AI or Amazon.

It’s just about impossible to participate in life on this planet in any way that doesn’t have an unethical foundation. We have been gaslit our entire lives to think that our inability to do all the “right” things as individuals is the reason why those in power are trash, slavery is still a thing, and our planet is so polluted.

Buy a carton of eggs at the grocery store, and chances are it’s from chickens that have never seen daylight. Go for the “cage-free” brand, and they’re packaged in an obscene amount of plastic. Plus, “cage-free” usually still lacks humane conditions.

I think every one of us would love to get our stuff directly from local farmers, but a lack of resources - money, energy, health - makes this impossible for so many more people than you think!

All that plastic pollution that covers our earth and fills our bodies continues to be a problem because it’s made with oil - our entire economic system is built with and thrives on oil consumption. The people in power were made by oil and will continue to enrich themselves at our expense for as long as they are allowed to do so.

Companies like DuPont have always dumped their chemicals in our drinking water and land, while companies like Nestle steal it and sell it back to us. All our electronics are made by children at some point in the process, and utilize materials gained by exploiting and destroying entire cultures.

Here in the US, our food is literally and legally poisoned because sick people feed our insane for-profit healthcare system. We create problems so we can sell the solutions.

Law enforcement is only for the poor and people of color. Our “detention centers” for immigrants and our prisons are all for-profit, because we need as much unpaid labor as possible, and our sadistic leaders get off on the pain and havoc they cause.

Our tech bros, corporations, and oligarchs aren’t the problem - the systems that allow them to exist are the problem. Our leaders create legislation that gives more and more to the big players while restricting and dehumanizing the rest of us at every turn.

None of this is new; we just have bigger and better ways of destroying our habitat as our technology evolves.

I don’t think I need to tell you about the unbelievable atrocities that are happening now - again - nothing new, just more. We think that this is what will always be, because that’s how it’s always been, but that is a carefully cultivated lie that we’ve been conditioned to believe since taking our first breath.

It has not always been this way, and it will not continue to be this way. This is what happens when those who create and nurture life are silenced. This is what happens when the masculine holds power for millennia without feminine power to balance it out. This is what happens when systems value money and power over people and planet.

This is the patriarchy, and it has not always been this way.

Men wrote our history books. Men created religions as a means of control that have been used to exploit, exterminate, and erase entire populations who did not comply, or…for just existing in the vicinity of something they want to consume. Men who continue to use their religions to exterminate, erase, and exploit for all the same reasons.

It’s a game to them.

A game they think they will always win.

A game they have decided they must win at any cost.

Don’t get me wrong, I love men! Sometimes they’re cute and can be tons of fun! 😂😂😂 Ya’ll got a lot of work to do though. We’ve all got a lot of work to do, but a lot of us shes, theys, and others have been working through it for our entire lives. Obviously, these are generalizations, so don’t come for me in the comments - or do come for me and suffer lol!

I Believe…

I’m seeing the shift away from and breaking of these systems, and so are you - even if you haven’t yet realized it.

Those with power - they fucked up.

They allowed us the use of technology that helps us to communicate with each other in a way that wasn’t possible even thirty years ago.

They use our technology to nurture agendas, but we can use it to inform, organize, and connect with each other. We are using it right now to spread seeds of change. They can no longer hide their atrocities, and we are no longer accepting such things as “just the way things are.”

I firmly believe in my whole heart that the ruling energies of violence and greed are dying, and making as much noise as possible as they try to hold on for dear life. I’m not saying violence and greed will cease to exist, of course, only that they need not be the standard that governs our planet.

I believe we are birthing a new (old) way of living in harmony with our land. I believe in LANDBACK and reparations. I believe that women make better leaders. I believe elders should pass their knowledge on to younger generations, not rule over them. I believe in toppling corrupt systems and those who uphold them.

I know we are creating the change we want to see.

I know that community is incredibly important at all times, but especially now! Libraries are far more valuable than just places full of books, and sewing circles need to make a comeback.

I also know that what we all need is belief. Not belief in a god or goodness as the natural state of humanity, but belief that we can create good change on such a grand scale.

How many of us have chosen the lesser of evils because we believed the good choices wouldn’t have enough backing? How many times have we swallowed our outrage because we believed this is just how things are?

How many of us feel helpless this very moment?

This is your reminder that even small rocks make ripples.

Last year, I wrote about some amazing environmental changes we’ve created in my time on this planet. I’ll include it under the “Helpful Links” section at the bottom of this newsletter.

I would also like to add that we are constantly creating new ways to reduce our environmental impact. This includes big developments in data storage, which will mitigate the amount of resources needed to operate things like data centers.

I found an interesting article that talks about some of the recent developments in data storage that I will link below as well.

Don’t lose hope, my friends, we are birthing a new era! It won’t be easy, but we have immense influence on just how difficult it will be. It may also help to remember that this shift has been happening for quite some time.

Our current state feels like the mess that happens when you’re in the process of decluttering or deep cleaning. It’s ten times messier than when you started, but it’s necessary to help you sort what no longer belongs in your space.

I have a challenge for you today:

Find one article or piece of media that gives your heart a little hope, and drop it in the comments below. Please feel free to share as many as you like, of course!

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Media Recs

Books

I recently finished “House of Sky and Breath” by Sarah J. Maas (fairy smut!), and needed something a little different for my next read, so I found this one!

“Hope for Cynics” by Jamil Zaki

Now this one came out before we knew a lot about what was in the Ep files, so there are some bits about conspiracy theory that didn’t age well lol! I only just started, so I can’t tell you for sure how I feel about it yet, but it is interesting! If you’ve read it already or decide to read it now, I’d love to know your thoughts on it!

Movies & TV

Oh boy, I’ve got quite the list here! I’ve decided to share trailers from YouTube. Let me know if you like it this way or if you prefer the written blurbs!

“The Testaments”
Series on Hulu

I’ve been waiting for this sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale to come out - like forever! I’m only a couple of episodes in at this point, and I’m hooked!

“The Testament of Anne Lee,”
Movie on Hulu

This is delightfully weird, and a true story about the Shakers. So interesting!

“The Housemaid”
Movie on Starz

This is my absolute favorite thing I’ve watched recently! Starz has a few good promotions happening right now as well.

“Rosiline”
Movie on Starz

This one is hilarious! Romeo and Juliet from Romeo’s ex-girlfriend’s POV :)

Music

Helpful Links

https://www.techradar.com/pro/10-storage-technologies-that-want-to-replace-hard-drives

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Today’s Message From the Universe asks you to examine the relationship between you and someone you love. While this message indicates romantic love, it applies to relationships of all kinds.

Someone in this relationship is disrespecting the other; it may even be a problem with how both of you treat each other. It would be too easy to tell you to drop them like a hot potato, but this is an important relationship for you and deserves a little effort before making such a big decision.

Relationships are hard.

There will be plenty of disagreements and occasional hurt feelings, but it’s how you treat each other when disagreeing that we’re spotlighting today.

Many of us have not had a lot of positive examples of relationships in our lives, so when we find ourselves sharing our lives with someone important to us, it’s quite common to act and react in ways that aren’t supportive of a healthy relationship. This can happen even if you’re not in the midst of an argument or hurt feelings.

Now, before we go any further, this advice just isn’t going to work unless both of you are willing to put in the effort.

Someone who refuses to listen to your needs and respect your boundaries, puts you down, or abuses you in any other way is not going to stop because you treat them with love or change yourself to fit what you think they want.

As a matter of fact, most people don’t know that abuse comes in many forms, not just physical and sexual. Withholding finances, isolating you, threatening to take things from you, and breaking things are just a few examples of behaviors that many don’t realize are abusive.

***If you want to learn more about domestic abuse, check out the “Helpful Links” section at the bottom of this post.

If you’re in a relationship where both of you are willing to put in the effort, this is where the magic really happens. It’s in those small moments where someone communicates their needs or feelings, and the other listens, accepts, and adjusts their behavior to be more respectful of the other’s feelings and needs. This is how you grow together instead of arguing in circles around the same subject for the duration of your time together.

It’s important to set guidelines for how both of you act when emotions are high, and you may find it helpful to have a session or two with someone who can help you establish those healthy guidelines. Below are a few of my own guidelines that you might find helpful.

In the moment:

1. Take space.
   Sometimes it’s best for both of you to calm down a bit before you address the problem. Make sure you communicate that you’re just cooling off because it may feel like more to your partner, especially early in the relationship or if both of you are relatively young.

2. No insults.
   Heated arguments can easily cause you to say hurtful things that you can’t take back. Those words often anchor themselves in one’s heart and fester into long-term feelings of inadequacy and resentment.

3. Keep focus on the problem at hand.
   Bringing up the past may be helpful when discussing patterns, but that’s it. Your goal is to find solutions, not “win” the argument.

4. No interrupting.
   Each of you should be able to complete your thought before the other responds.

5. Use “I” first, not “you.”
   “You always do this” puts your partner on the defensive, which just isn’t helpful. Start these conversations with something like “I feel this when you do that.” It also helps if you can work out and explain why it makes you feel this way. Sometimes our feelings come from a place of insecurity or fear rather than any bad behavior from our partner.

6. Try alternative ways of communicating.
   I don’t know about you, but I have always had a hard time saying all that needs saying when I’m speaking to someone, especially if I’m upset. I’ve always found it helpful to write out my thoughts for the big stuff, even if it’s just brief bullet points.

7. A change of scenery.
   When all is said and done, it can take a little while for some of the hard feelings to pass; that’s why make-up sex is a thing! However, you may not be up for that type of intimacy right away. Try doing something fun together, or spend some time together in a natural setting like a hiking trail or beach.

Tips to kill the argument before it even starts:

1. Learn to recognize when a feeling is caused by your own fears and insecurities. Ultimately, our relationships are a mirror. This has been one of the most helpful things I’ve learned regarding relationships. I used to get upset when a partner left to cool off because I had been abandoned by the people I loved for my entire life. I would get jealous over small things for the same reason.
   
   Once I learned to identify the underlying source of my feelings, I could catch myself when those feelings were small and give my partner the chance to reassure me. I would come right out and say, “I’m feeling a little jealous right now,” instead of letting it build up quietly or approaching my partner in an accusatory manner.

2. Let your partner know when you’re having a rough day.
   You’d be surprised at just how helpful this can be! Ultimately, you should be each other’s support and safe haven. Nobody can give 100% all the time. Some days you will put in more effort, and some days you can barely manage the minimum. Letting your partner know when you’re feeling volatile avoids unnecessary hurt feelings and gives your partner the chance to give you the space you need or a little extra love.

3. Acceptance and redirection.
   I don’t care how much you love someone; there will always be things about them that drive you crazy. The trick is to understand when those things are a part of who they are, and decide whether or not you can live with that. If it’s not a dealbreaker, then redirect your focus to something you love about them.

4. Date nights with your partner.
   Regular date nights with your partner are a great way to make sure your relationship doesn’t become only about the kids, bills, and housework. This is how you grow together and keep your appreciation for one another visible and tangible.

5. Alone time.
   We all need time alone, even if we hate the idea. This is how we learn to understand and appreciate ourselves and how we discover or grow things we love that our partners may not be interested in. You are a whole person, and so is your partner. The richness you find in yourselves as individuals enhances your partnership.

6. Time with friends.
   There is not a single person on Earth who can be everything you need. That’s an awful lot of pressure to put on someone, and a fast track to disappointment. Let’s take your partner out of the equation for a moment and think about your friends. I am willing to bet that each of your friends brings something different to your life. Maybe one of them is someone you go to when you need to talk something out, and another brings out your playful side.
   
   Each person brings their own flavor to the group and your life. Your partner is another flavor that enhances your meal - not the meal itself. Your friends and family are an important part of your tribe, so make sure you nurture those relationships too :)

Last but not least:

At the end of the day, love is more than a feeling - it’s a choice. A choice to stay and put in effort when things get rough, or leave when you realize your relationship is one person doing all the work. This relationship is a part of your life, not your whole life - you still need to nurture your relationship with yourself and your tribe.

If you’ve got any other tips that might be helpful, drop them in the comments! If you’ve found this helpful and would like to send me a little love, you can purchase something from my shop, buy me a coffee, or become a paid subscriber 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Anne Stokes Gothic Oracle by Steven Bright, Anne Stokes (Only 1 Left!)

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Magic Rocks:

• Silk Agate

• Desert Rose

• Fluorite

• Amazonite

• Red Jasper

Helpful Links:

“Recognising Domestic Abuse,” by Women’s Aid

I don’t think most people know just how much our words impact our lives. They can create problems out of thin air and keep us firmly mired in difficult situations that might easily be left behind. Words can reinforce unhealthy beliefs about ourselves and others, or be a catalyst for healing. They can push us into dreams come true, or squash every opportunity for happiness. Your words can break or lift someone who is struggling.

I’m not sure there’s a more powerful force known to man. I think most of us have seen what words can do when someone in power misuses them, but we don’t realize that our own words can be just as dangerous - even the words that aren’t spoken.

You know what’s amazing, though? You can have awful thoughts and beliefs about yourself and others, your entire life up to now, and change them. You can train your brain to do better. This is why things like affirmations work - it’s called neuroplasticity. You can create new pathways in your brain that will make healthier thoughts the default.

It starts with a simple pause. When you have a negative thought about yourself or somebody else, question it. Is this thought helpful? Is it true? Is it kind? Learning to identify these thoughts before giving them a voice makes the rest happen almost automatically. Catch the thought, then reply to it with truth and kindness. The more you do it, the easier it gets.

You don’t even have to believe the new, kinder things you say to yourself immediately; you just have to remain consistent in catching and replying. You might find it helpful to make a list of the unkind thoughts that show up most often and work out your replies so that they’re easy to access in the moment.

There’s a little extra emphasis in this message regarding gossip and venting.

You don’t know what someone else is dealing with, what they’ve been through, or why they do what they do. It doesn’t excuse cruel behavior, but it may help you to understand it in a way that supports your own healing. This does not mean that you shouldn’t be angry or hurt when someone treats you poorly, but it will be helpful to recognize when you’re adding fuel to the fire.

Sometimes venting can do emotional harm to the person you’re venting to, and sometimes it can keep you mired in that energy when you might otherwise be able to rise above it.

We are being asked to remember the things that connect us on a human and spiritual level - to remember that many of the awful things people do are based on a lack of connection and resources.

We are being asked to treat others with love and compassion, even when they infuriate us, and to reach out to and stand up for those who are unable to stand up for themselves. We are being asked to scatter blessings far and wide, even praying for those who may not deserve it. You might not pray for the happiness of an awful person, but you can pray for their heart to heal, or pray that they may not be able to harm others.

These prayers and well-wishes are at least as much for you as they are for them, though. They change your connection to the thing that harmed you. They cleanse that energy from you in a way that I am unable to describe with mere words, but it’s something that I’ve experienced firsthand. It’s the difference between staying angry and hurt, or freeing yourself from its chains.

The world has more than enough hate and anger, so let’s grow more love and kindness every chance we get!

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

The Faeries' Oracle by Brian Froud, Jessica Macbeth (Not in stock)

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Magic Rocks:

• Lapis Lazuli

• Labradorite

• Bumblebee Jasper

• Pink Banded Agate

• Black Obsidian

Is it worth it? The bile that rises every time you think of a certain person and what they’ve done? The anger, pain, and betrayal, the injustice of it all - is it worth the space it takes up in your thoughts and the way it bleeds into everyday life? Maybe it haunts your dreams or catches you unaware in moments that should be joyful.

It likely causes illness in your body, and keeps the best parts of you closed up tight with an unbreakable lock and towering walls. Maybe it causes you to look over your shoulder everywhere you go, or worst of all, causes you to think awful things about yourself that just aren’t true.

No, you didn’t deserve this, and your feelings are both natural and justified. It’s not easy to move beyond such feelings and leave them in the past, and it’s entirely possible that you must continue to deal with the people or situations that created them in some way.

Maybe you don’t know how to leave, maybe you have to see them at work, or have legal processes that keep you in this energy. It may even be an old wound that never really healed. What happened is different for every one of us, but most of us deal with this feeling in one way or another throughout the course of our lives.

Some might call it “holding a grudge,” but I think those are often the words of people who don’t take accountability for their actions. It is said that holding onto our anger poisons us, but that phrase rarely comes with context. Yes, holding onto these feelings is poisonous for sure, but it takes time and intention to heal from such wounds, and these hard feelings are meant to push us to create change - both within and without.

Is it worth feeling this way? I think that’s the wrong question. You feel what you feel regardless of whether it’s worth it or not; it just is. The real question here is what to do with it, because letting it fester only makes it grow.

Use it as fuel to create. Create art. Create change in your life or your little corner of the world. Help those who have been, or are going through the same as you did. Use it to plan your escape or create good boundaries - to start the process of learning to care for yourself the way you care for those you love, and learn how to love others in a healthy way.

You can’t change what happened. Sometimes there is no justice, and the apologies we think we need the most are usually the apologies we will never hear. There is much that you have no control over, but you can control what you do with it. You have the ability to create a life that is completely different from the one you’re living now.

You can use this experience to build yourself up, or make yourself small. You can fade, or you can bloom, walk in fear or hold your head high. Let this experience cause you to cultivate your audacity and fortify your relationships - especially that relationship with self, which is the foundation of every relationship you will ever have.

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• Pick a Card Tarot Reading for April 2026 (YouTube)

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• You Will Never Be Enough: A Message From the Universe

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Elle Qui Oracle by Melanie Delon & Arwen Lynch-Poe

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Magic Rocks:

• Ruby in Zoisite

• Prehnite

• Rose Quartz

• Hematite

• Gray Banded Agate

There’s a lot happening in my world, and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you! First up is all about my baby boy, who is a professional fighter. He’s got a fight tomorrow night, and he’s on the main card!

Not only can you watch on pay-per-view, the fight will also be streaming live on Amazon Prime! Search for “Flex Fights” to find it :)

The event starts at about 5-5:30 pm EST, and Brian’s match will be later in the night because he’s on the main card.

He and a few of his fighter friends also created a management team called CTC - Couch to Cage, and they have a Twitch channel if you want to check them out. I’m watching the weigh-ins on Twitch as I write this :)

Doing the Hard Thing

If you’ve been with me for a while, you may know that I have been trying and failing to do Pick-a-Card Tarot Readings on YouTube for years now. Between equipment woes, personal insecurities, and physical overwhelm, I guess you can say it just wasn’t in the cards…until now!

I finally released my first YouTube video last week and am actually excited to make more!

The first video really shows my discomfort and insecurity. The readings are good, but there’s plenty of opportunity to laugh, both with me and at me, throughout the video 😂😂😂

The quality of the video isn’t great, but I’ve learned a lot, so future videos should be a LOT better! It’s definitely a big learning curve, but my recent work with simpler videos (like my Messages From the Universe) has been incredibly helpful!

So why now? What made me finally do the hard thing?

Well, I’ve been working hard at streamlining my processes and simplifying my schedule. I’ve also kept this goal front and center the entire time. As mentioned above, my recent work with simpler videos was a huge help, but the biggest reason is not so cut and dry - it just finally felt right.

There were so many obstacles, both internal and external, that have softened a lot recently. There was no urgency or forcing myself, just a feeling of finally being ready to do the thing. It was still hard, but no longer felt like I was fighting to make my way through molasses just to get started.

I hope you will enjoy this journey with me 💙

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Media Recs

I’d like to start this section with a little helpful info for books. There are 2 free library apps that I use that you will love - Libby and Palace. Both allow you to borrow audio and ebooks using your library card. The 2nd app is one I only just discovered because my state library uses it. I was able to request a library card via the app.

Books

I just finished “House of Earth and Blood” and have just started “House of Sky and Breath,” (books 1 and 2 in the 3-book Crescent City series), by Sarah J. Maas.

I called them “fairy smut” before, but they’re so well written, and so much more than romance books. They’re really great fantasy stories :)

You can read more about that series here on her site, and don’t forget to check out her ACOTAR series while you’re there - that’s the one that hooked me and she’s releasing another 2 books in that series soon!

Games

Ok, I know this isn’t something I usually share, mostly because I don’t have the time to play a lot. I’m a Gen-Xer, though, so I love a good game, especially RPGs.

Assassin’s Creed is one of my favorite game series. I’m currently geeking out on Odyssey and have been going at it hard the past few days.

This game came on my radar because I was watching someone talk about the Minoans using this game to show the palaces and all that. They actually consult with historians to make the world in these games as accurate as possible, and it’s an amazing experience - especially if you have a nomad’s heart as I do!

They’ve also got a new witchy one coming out called “Hex” that I’m excited for and they’re currently offering free play on several games and platforms including Xbox. I play mine on my Fire TV, so no console necessary!

You can find out more about the series here on Ubisoft’s Site.

Movies & TV

I haven’t been watching much of anything because of Assassin’s Creed lol but I’ve got a few for you!

”Spy” - Comedy & Action Movie on Starz starring Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, & Jude Law

This was hilarious! Here’s IMDB’s summary:

“A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster.”

“From” - Supernatural Thriller & Horror series on MGM+ starring Harold Perrineau, Catalina Sandino Moreno, & Eion Bailey

I can’t reccommend this one enough!! There’s a twist in every episode and they’re starting season 4 on April 19th - I can’t wait! here’s IMDB’s summary:

“Unravel the mystery of a town in middle U.S.A. that imprisons everyone who enters. As the residents struggle to maintain a sense of normality and seek a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest.”

“The Testaments” - Thriller series on Hulu, starring Brad Alexander, Hattie Kragten, & Zarrin Darnell-Martin

This one is a continuation of “The Handmaid’s Tale” and is starting on April 8th. I’ve been wating on this for a long time! Here’s the summary from IMDB:

“This sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale" follows Agnes and Daisy, two teens in Gilead who must navigate an elite preparatory school where obedience is brutally enforced. Their bond becomes the catalyst that will transform their lives.”

Music

Because who doesn’t love a good sea shanty?

That’s All For Now, Folks!

Thank you so much for spending some time with me, and I wish you an amazing weekend 🥰🥰🥰

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If you’ve been with me for a little while, you might know that I’ve been wanting to do readings on YouTube for quite some time now. Here we finally are, I hope you enjoy it!

It will premier tomorrow on YouTube on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm EST.

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Today’s Message From the Universe is reminding you that letting go clears the way for better things.

There is a bittersweet pull toward the past tugging at you right now. You might find yourself wandering through old memories, longing for a time that felt simpler, safer, or even “whole” in a way that you don’t feel right now. While it can sometimes be nice to revisit these moments, you’re not supposed to live there.

The real message today is about what you are holding onto so tightly that it’s starting to become a prison of sorts. You may be clinging to your resources, your heart, or even your old versions of your truth because you’re afraid of losing what little ground you feel you have gained. This protective stance is understandable, especially if you’ve recently dealt with an argument or situation that left you feeling like you had to win or be the one who’s right. But ask yourself: is this armor actually protecting you, or is it just keeping you isolated and miserable?

True security doesn’t come from building higher walls or hoarding your energy; it comes from knowing that your value isn’t something that can be taken from you in a disagreement or a change of seasons. You don’t need to “win” every battle to earn your peace. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is open your hands and let the past be the past so you can actually experience and savor the present. This includes the things and people in the present moment that belong in the past.

What’s the alternative? Living in a state of perpetual discontent - clinging to the remnants of how things used to be or how you wish they could be while the world moves on without you.

Letting go of what no longer serves you makes room for better things. Let whatever this is fall away, appreciate the good things in your life right now, and look to the future with hope and maybe even a little excitement!

We’ve got a full moon coming up on Wednesday which brings big energy for release. Take advantage of this energy by doing a cord cutting or try a full moon release ritual. It’s also a good idea to do some decluttering, deep cleaning, and energy cleansing of your space and top it all off with an intentional bath or shower to finalize. Good things are coming your way, so get ready!

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Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

• Iron Maiden, Can I Play with Madness

• Eminem ft Lil Wayne, No Love

• Delta Rae, Bottom of the River

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Tarot of the Divine, by Yoshi Yoshitani

This one’s not in stock, but you might also like Elle Qui Oracle as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Tigers Eye

• Amazonite

• Citrine

• Shiva Lingam

• Jadeite

Helpful Links:

• Wellness Insights: Understanding Cord Cutting: A Modern Spiritual Ritual of Letting Go

• Quiet Mind Meditation: Full Moon Release Ritual

• The Witch Wench: Ritual Baths and Showers

No, there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done, and the time we live in makes this more true with each passing day. Everything we strive for needs far more from us than it used to, and just struggling to maintain the basics can make the thought of any big dreams seem downright ridiculous. Isn’t late-stage capitalism awesome?

Here’s the deal though, life is hard, but it’s also amazing! It’s important to regularly remind ourselves of and participate in the things that make life beautiful, fun, and awe-inspiring.

The feel of the sun on your face as winter recedes, the impossible expanse of the twinkling night sky, fullness of your heart when you look upon the smiling face of someone you love. The fact that we, or any of this, exist at all is mind-blowing if you really think about it! These are the things that remain constant no matter what’s going on in the world around us. These are the things that keep us going when we want to give up.

We are more than the unhinged man-made systems we’re forced to participate in, and those systems will rise and fall as they always have. This is a call to find and nurture our true nature and the world around us beneath its man-made skin. It’s a call to see the unimportance of these systems so we can build outside of them. These systems and the people in power benefit and maintain their power from a population that is sick and exhausted. We need to stop feeding them with our health and hearts!

Of course, we live in this physical world and don’t usually have the option to decide not to participate in these systems, but we can change how we interact with and exist within them. You probably can’t just quit that job you hate, but you can create boundaries that prioritize your wellbeing, like learning to tell your boss you can’t do that new thing they want you to do unless you are able to remove other things from your plate. You can learn to take a day off when needed and not feel guilty about it. You can learn to stop feeling like something’s wrong with you just because you’re unable to meet society’s impossible rules and expectations.

Productivity and hustle culture are natural responses to a system that doesn’t feed those whose backs it was built upon. You will never be enough in a system that always wants more, and the sooner you realize that, the sooner you can go about the business of realizing that you are more than enough in all the ways that matter most.

It’s time to shift our focus to what really matters and that starts with allowing ourselves to be still - with refusing to allow our work to minimize and obliterate the truly valuable things in our lives. It begins with understanding that feeling lazy and guilty for resting are a direct result of our conditioning, not some inadequacy or flaw that lives within you.

Claim your time and space, and defend it with the same effort you give the job that gives you so little in return. And don’t just prioritize that time, prioritize the quality of that time. Fill it with people and experiences that nurture, inspire, and excite you. You need this, and you need to keep making space for it!

Each individual who is intentional about life, and healthy in body, mind, and spirit contributes to the overall health, hope, and evolution of the collective. When we consistently prioritize what truly matters, we are actively creating the new systems that will replace the broken ones.

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In case you missed some magic ✨

• From Stress to Breath: A Message From the Universe

• Rest, Honor, & Heal: A Message From the Universe

• Finding Light In Dark Times

• Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading For March 2026

Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

• Travis Tritt, Great Day to Be Alive

• Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die With A Smile

• Godsmack, Serenity

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Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Oracle of Visions by Ciro Marchettis

This one’s in stock, but you might also like Oracle Of Mystical Moments as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Orange Calcite

• Prehnite

• Strawberry Quartz

• Bumblebee Jasper

• Hematite

Worst. Mercury Retrograde. Ever!

All my electronics have been going nuts these past couple of weeks, culminating in the loss of a ton of pics for my most recent shop drop. I’ll be updating current images and videos over the next few days and want to thank you for forgiving the tardiness and shortness of this newsletter :)

💙 Trish

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New Spring-Flavored Shop Drop! As mentioned above, I still need to update photos and videos so I haven’t even promoted them anywhere with the brief exception of a single social media post that I’m totally not proud of lol!

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Recent Posts

• You Will Never Be Enough: A Message From the Universe This one isn’t out just yet, but I set it up as a YouTube premier if you want to join me over there when it posts at 5am EST tomorrow :)

• From Stress to Breath: A Message From the Universe

• Rest, Honor, & Heal: A Message From the Universe

• Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading For March 2026

Media Recommendations

What I’m Reading

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (Fairy smut! :)

From her Cresent City series : “The story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan as she seeks revenge in a contemporary fantasy world of magic, danger, and searing romance.”

What I’m Watching

• A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms - Fantasy series on HBO/Max (Game of Thrones Spinoff)
  I am sad that they only have 6 episodes per season! It was soooo good, though, so check it out if you haven’t yet!
  
  IMDB’s summary: A century before GOT, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg, wandered through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty ruled the Iron Throne, and dragons were still remembered. Great destinies and enemies await the incomparable friends.
  

• The ‘Burbs - Whodunnit, comedy, mystery on Peacock starring Keke Palmer
  I LOVE this one! I have to force myself to shut my tv off lately because I just wanna keep watching!
  
  IMDB’s summary: A young couple moves back to the husband's childhood home, only to face threats from new neighbors and uncover dark secrets of their cul-de-sac.

Music I’ve Got On Replay

• Florence + The Machine, Perfume and Milk

• Doja Cat, Go To Town

• Reneé Rapp & Cast of Mean Girls, World Burn

• Peachkka, Throat Chakra

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Today’s Message From the Universe indicates a time to catch your breath and reflect on your progress.

Did you feel it? That shift from feeling like there’s just never enough time to do what needs doing into that feeling of alignment and “I got this!” There wasn’t much of a shift in the responsibilities on your plate, but your cup appears to be a little fuller, even though you haven’t been refilling it as much as you should.

It’s like a sudden realization that all the urgent things you’ve been trying to keep up with aren’t really as urgent as they have been feeling.

I don’t know about you, but for me, that overwhelm has been steady on for months. The shift from stress to breath didn’t happen gradually over time, but almost in the space of a single moment.

It’s ok if you didn’t notice, though! Daylight saving time might be making you feel a little groggy and/or irritable, but sometimes we’re so caught up in the push and rush that we don’t realize when it’s no longer necessary.

And that’s the biggest call of this message - take a few minutes to be still and breathe deeply. There will always be things to do, but we have to be intentional about making time for stillness.

Meditation would be great here, but even just focusing on your breath for a minute would be great as well! The idea is to feel the peace that is available to you, even when the world around you is anything but peaceful.

Now, think about the progress you’ve been making in a particular area of your life. Chances are that the progress in this one area touches many other areas of your life. Think about where you were a year ago or beyond, and now look at where you are!

The changes may even be quite subtle, as it’s the small steps that build the strongest foundations. The roots must grow and do a lot of work long before you begin to see the sprouts poke through the soil.

This is a most excellent time for journaling and purging, a time to catch up on the things you neglect when your priority responsibilities are dominating your bandwidth. This is a time to take a day or two off from work and/or delay tasks, meetings, and appointments - a time for Spring cleaning of your physical and digital spaces, as well as your schedule.

This energy shift is a big one with lots of planetary movements supporting it, and it feels amazing! I’d love to know if you’ve felt the shift and how it feels to you! If you found this message to be helpful or inspiring, please consider showing me a little love by interacting with this post, and don’t forget to check out the sparkly stuff in my shop :)

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In case you missed some magic ✨

• Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading For March 2026

• Your New Beginning: A Message From the Universe

• Finding Light In Dark Times, Plus Updates & Media Recommendations

• Rest, Honor, & Heal: A Message From the Universe

Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

• Florence + The Machine, Perfume and Milk

• Fiona Apple, Parting Gift

• Elle King, I Told You I was Mean

Tools used for this message 🔮

Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

Kalan Celestial Tarot Cards

This one’s not in stock, but you might also like Oracle of Visions by Ciro Marchettis as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Angelite

• Seraphinite

• Amethyst

• Rose Quartz

• Blue Apatite

Today’s Message From the Universe is asking you to give yourself the rest you know you need. We’re not talking about passing out from exhaustion or staring at screens the whole time - we’re talking about quality downtime that rejuvenates and heals.

You’ve been hard at work, almost non-stop, for some time now.

Maybe the work has been the standard type — the late nights, the to-do lists that grow while you sleep, the thing you finished only to find three more things in need of your attention. Or maybe it’s been the invisible kind of work, like holding yourself together, processing something quietly, carrying grief or change or uncertainty while still showing up. That counts too. All of it counts.

It’s time to put it away for a bit. Resting isn’t laziness. It’s the part of the cycle we’ve been taught to skip, and we pay for skipping it every time.

But here’s where this rest may look a little different than you might think.

You’re not being asked to stare at the ceiling (or screen) and call it a day. It’s asking you to look back — not to second-guess yourself, cringe at old decisions, or relive the past, but to honor what brought you here.

Honor the version of you who did the hard thing without knowing how it would turn out, and the lessons that came at a price you never thought you would pay. Honor the people you’ve lost and what they left in you, as well as the chapters that were painful, but shaped you in ways you’re still discovering.

There will always be work to do, but your ability to rest can make that work feel lighter and more manageable - a life jacket when you’re struggling to hold your head above water. So this week: rest like someone who earned it, because you have - many times over! While you’re resting, let yourself feel the weight of how far you’ve actually come. Spend some extra time with your journal, and light a candle for someone you miss or worry about. Your body needs the rest, but so does your heart!

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In case you missed some magic ✨

• Finding Light In Dark Times, Plus Updates & Media Recommendations

• Your New Beginning: A Message From the Universe

• Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading For March 2026

Today’s musical vibes 🎶

Warning: My playlist is as eclectic as I am—expect explicit tracks and “low vibe” beats. Listen at your own discretion 🎧

• Metallica, Master of Puppets

• Taylor Swift, I Can Do It With a Broken Heart

• Fiona Apple, Window

Tools used for this message 🔮

Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

The Witching Hour Oracle by Cherie Gerhardt (In stock)

You might also like Anne Stokes Gothic Oracle as an alternative!

Magic Rocks:

• Black Agate

• Pink Banded Agate

• Fluorite

• Shiva Lingam

• Blue Tigers Eye

I recently received some heartbreaking news, so today’s topic has been particularly loud in my mind. I wanted to share the thoughts and media that lifted my heart, in hopes that they might do the same for you.

In Today’s Issue

Table of Contents

1. Finding Light in Dark Times

2. Updates for Half-Cracked Guru

3. Recent Messages

4. Media Recommendations

   1. Books

   2. Movies

   3. Music

5. Thanks & Support

Finding Light in Dark Times

Sometimes it just doesn’t feel right to be happy or peaceful when there is so much awful happening in the world or in our lives. However, being able to find that light is what keeps us going when times get tough!

This is not about spiritual bypassing; this is about perseverance and a refusal to let the darkness extinguish our light.

I have had more than my fair share of trauma, and I’ve done a great job of unpacking and putting it away over the years. I still struggle quite a bit with the weight of the world and the pain that others endure. I often battle with faith and self-doubt, seeing my own uplifting words through a cracked lens of scathing cynicism.

However, I’ve also learned that the pain, shame, anger, fear, and doubt are not the full story. I can feel deep pain and immense gratitude at the same time. I can doubt myself and reply with the part of me that believes. I can laugh at a cherished memory while feeling that soul-crushing grief, and hold hope for the future while I sift through the ashes of what once was.

This is not a talent I was born with, but a skill I developed through hardship.

It’s all too easy to think that what is will always be, but I can tell you from lived experience that this is not so! We have the ability to shape our lives as well as the world we live in.

I have struggled a lot over the past few years with the state of the world and the awful things that people do. How can I not? The idea that this is just how things are sneaks up on me like a thief in the night. However, I know better.

I was in a terrible state the other night. Anyone who approached me with thoughts of hope for a brighter world might have been the recipient of my rage. I turned on one of my fellow Tarot readers on YouTube and was immediately reminded of my place in this world.

I’m not here to distract from the difficulties of life; I’m here to remind you that life is more than what must be endured. I want to create change and make good trouble!

There is often a part of me that wonders, “Am I full of shit? Delusional? Overly optimistic?” Then I remember that ripples are a very real thing. I don’t need to reach millions of people - I just need to shine my light on you. You will then, in turn, shine your light on someone else, and they will share their light, and so on.

Disbelief is the biggest obstacle we face when thinking about making big changes to our world. If everybody who wanted better believed that it was possible, the world would look a lot different right now! As a matter of fact, it’s changing right before our eyes because so many of us have decided that it’s quite impossible for things to continue as they have been.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: we have the ability to communicate and organize in a way that has never been possible before. There are so many more of us than there are of them!

We are a collective that has been breaking centuries’ worth of generational curses, and our children will break even more! The atrocities we see right now are not new - they just can’t be secreted or explained away anymore, and WE DID THAT!

We speak about the unspeakable and use our trauma to help others. We are loud about injustice and learning to stand up for ourselves as well as others. You and I, we’re not just one person - we are each an important part of an immense body of people that are demanding a better future - a collective that is planting seeds for trees whose shade they won’t be around long enough to feel.

It’s right to stay informed and feel all the difficult feelings. It is not, however, helpful to allow our media to assault us and consume our every waking moment. We must be intentional about reminding ourselves just how amazing life can be, about the everyday miracles that surround us, even when we can’t see them through the tears in our eyes.

Take some time today to count your blessings. Look up at the vastness of the universe that twinkles in the darkness of the night sky. Look for the helpers and the people who build amazing lives from the bricks that were thrown at them. Listen to music that hits you in the feels and go do the things that scare the shit out of you! Give and love without expectation, and let your difficult feelings inspire art and change. Life is hard, but it’s also beautiful!

Take care of yourself, beautiful soul, and take care of your neighbors 💙

Updates, ICYMI, & Recommendations

Website changes

I am thrilled to announce that I have finally finished moving my website! Any changes you notice should be minor, but this is an enormous relief on my end!

New sparkly stuff coming soon!

I am so ready for Spring and made some new jewelry and charms to welcome it properly! I don’t have any photos just yet, but I’m sure you’re going to love them as much as I do!

You can check out my current collection of sparkly stuff here :)

Recent Messages

• Your New Beginning: A Message From the Universe

• Pick-A-Card Tarot Reading For March 2026

• Your Vision & Your Doubt: A Message From the Universe

Media Recommendations

None of the links below are affiliate links, just helpful info! The books are Amazon links, and the movies are IMDB links. The rest are from YouTube :)

Books

Well, nothing new here because I’m still hanging out in the care-worn pages of my favorite Stephen King stories that take place in Midworld (The Dark Tower series) and the Territories (The Talisman & Black House). He’s releasing his new book this fall, which joins both worlds, and I hear there’s good progress being made on the Dark Tower TV series and movies! I’m so excited!!

Dark Tower Series

“Set in a world of ominous landscape and macabre menace, The Dark Tower series features one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations—The Gunslinger—a haunting figure who embodies the qualities of the lone hero through the ages, from ancient myth to frontier Western legend. As Roland crosses a desert of damnation in a treacherous world that is a twisted image of our own, he moves ever closer to the Dark Tower of his dreams—and nightmares.“

The Talisman & The Black House

The Talisman:

“Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most fantastic journey, an exalting, terrifying quest for the mystical Talisman—the only thing that can save Jack’s dying mother. But to reach his goal, Jack must make his way not only across the breadth of the United States but also through the wondrous and menacing parallel world of the Territories.In the Territories, Jack finds another realm, where the air is so sweet and clear a man can smell a radish being pulled from the ground a mile away.”

Black House:

“Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer traveled to a parallel universe called the Territories to save his mother and her Territories “Twinner” from an agonizing death that would have brought cataclysm to the other world. Now Jack is a retired Los Angeles homicide detective living in the nearly nonexistent hamlet of Tamarack, Wisconsin. He has no recollection of his adventures in the Territories, and was compelled to leave the police force when an odd, happenstance event threatened to awaken those memories.”

Movies

I finally got a chance to watch some new stuff, and these were my favorites!

The Rental Family (2025), Starring Brendan Fraser, on Hulu

“An American actor in Tokyo struggling to find purpose lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. He rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the beauty of human connection.”

Parenthood (1989), Starring Steve Martin and a bunch of others, including Keanu Reeves, on MGM+

“Four Buckman siblings attempt to raise their children - each in their own different style - and deal with the joys and sorrows that the process brings.”

The Running Man (2025), based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, on MGM+

“A man joins a game show in which contestants, allowed to flee anywhere in the world, are pursued by “hunters” hired to kill them.”

The Life of Chuck (2024), another Stephen King adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston, is on Hulu.

“A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.”

Music

• Florence + The Machine, King

• Travis Tritt, It’s a Great Day to be Alive

• The Magic Flute (Mozart), Pa Pa Pa

• AJR, Way Less Sad (Official Video)

• Pearl Jam, Just Breathe

• Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Tunes, The Fart Was Wet

Thank you for hanging out with me!

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