We humans are always building, creating, and growing, even when it seems we are standing still, firmly rooted in what we know and understand. We make houses into homes and strangers into loved ones. We turn jobs into careers, careers into memories, and thoughts into reality.

I think the idea that we are always improving ourselves is frequently misunderstood. This is not about changing ourselves to be more palatable to others or fit some expectation of our society.

It’s about improving our relationship to ourselves and shedding the ideas and beliefs that were never ours and often detrimental to us. It’s about understanding ourselves so we can heal and build our lives for who we truly are, instead of who we used to be or who we think we’re supposed to be.

Today’s message is all about what you’re building - making sure to create strong foundations that won’t crumble beneath the weight of life’s challenges. It’s too easy to let fear and desperation make our choices for us, and that’s the kind of building material that ensures you will have to build again.

You may want to jump right in, but hasty decisions will not be helpful here. Make sure you sleep on any big decisions before committing, and think before you speak.

Whatever you may be building, it requires a mix of what you know and what you don’t.

While much of what you know will be helpful, a new perspective and/or new information is important to ensuring that what you are building will last. You may be trying to rebuild something that no longer exists or something that you’ve outgrown, or you may just need a fresh perspective.

You may find that what you have is already wonderful, and just needs a little something new to liven it up so it feels fresh again - kinda like a fresh coat of paint.

The people who you are close to (or would like to be close to) are important here as well. Not only do they offer new perspectives, sometimes we just need to put down our tools for a day and have a little fun to release some of the pressure we’re feeling. They may even want to help you build and bring an element of fun to the work that must be done.

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Game of Thrones Tarot by Chronicle Books, Liz Dean, Craig Coss, (Author’s Amazon)

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How many times have you shut your mouth when you needed to speak? How often have you made yourself small to avoid rocking the boat? Can you see how you may have continued these behaviors in situations where they were unnecessary? Your body really does keep score. For every feeling stuffed down, every important word unsaid, and every tear you’ve blinked back, there is an invisible wound that festers within.

Modern medicine may be able to treat the symptoms caused by these wounds, but you are the only one who can actually heal them.

If you’ve found your way to me, chances are that you learned how to abandon yourself long before you even knew there was a self to abandon. Some time ago, you learned that shrinking yourself was self-preservation, and the world we live in and the people you’ve surrounded yourself with reinforce this behavior on a regular basis.

Of course, it really was self-preservation at the time, but we’re no longer surviving - we’re learning how to thrive. Noticing these behaviors in yourself is the first and most important step to healing them. Once you take that first step, the rest come somewhat naturally.

You might ask yourself why you just did that or why you feel what you’re feeling in the moment. You may already know the why, but need to be more intentional about how you respond to the thoughts that keep you in survival mode and unhealthy patterns.

This is when “loving yourself” becomes a real possibility instead of some unattainable woo-woo trend.

Self-love doesn’t feel the same way as your love for another might feel - it’s more of a decision you make. It’s a choice to take care of yourself the same way you would take care of someone you love. It’s being patient, kind, and compassionate to yourself, and making healthy decisions when you want to self-sabotage.

You might learn to recognize your body for the amazing machine that it is, instead of allowing our unattainable beauty standards to amplify and distort how you see yourself. It’s learning how to speak up for yourself one “no” at a time, and resting when your body demands it. It’s handing back responsibilities to their rightful owners and nourishing yourself with healthy food and opportunities to create.

This also means not taking “no” as an answer to something you need.

Maybe this means an ultimatum or a search for a doctor who takes you seriously. It could be something you deny yourself because you prioritize everyone and everything else more. It’s recognizing that there will never be time for your needs because you have not deemed them important enough. Sometimes it’s realizing that you will never be ready to do the important thing.

The best things in life come because you took a risk and did the thing despite the fact that you were terrified.

Start small, one step and one breath at a time. Saying “no” to the little things will help you to build up the big ones, and remember, falling and failing are an important part of anything worth pursuing. Dust yourself off and get back up on that horse or wagon or whatever - the road ahead isn’t just a path to a destination; it’s where life is actually lived, experienced, and loved 🩵

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Chakra Insight Oracle by Caryn Sangster, Amy Edwards (Authors’ Amazon Shop)

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What a delicious energy and a welcome change from the heavier energies we’ve been working with lately! This week is all about allowing yourself to not only dream, but to believe in your dream and back it up with action.

I know that belief may be a big ask here, but it might be a little easier if you look at it as if it were someone else trying to make their wish come true, as we tend to be a lot more optimistic and supportive of anyone but ourselves. Instead of talking yourself into doubt by focusing on what can go wrong, focus on all the ways this can go right!

What will it feel like? How many different ways can this thing become a reality? Not only is it possible - your careful thought and action, and your determination make it probable!

While your actions in this matter are important, there is an element of luck here, as well as the unexpected. You may think you have things all planned out, but your plans should only be a guideline. Leave room for surprise awesomeness and occurrences you didn’t know you needed until they materialized.

Loosen up those expectations while you’re at it - this realized wish or dream may look radically different than what you see in your mind’s eye. You will likely pivot somewhat regularly as new information and ideas come through, and as you try out different things to see what feels right on this path.

This is also a great time to ask yourself if what you’ve wanted for so long is actually still aligned with who you have become. Our dreams and goals change with us, so you may find that something else may fit a little better at this time. Dream big, my friends, and be so determined that there is no other option but for this wish to come true 🩵

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Anne Stokes Gothic Oracle by Steven Bright, Anne Stokes (Author’s Amazon Shop)

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You may be feeling some kind of lack in your life. This is likely a financial or health thing, but it’s not limited to those options - the word “loneliness” comes to mind.

While the Five of Pentacles usually indicates a “lack mindset,” the actual lack is a real thing. Others may tell you that your mindset is the cause of your lack, but that particular belief structure is flawed - created and spread by people who don’t see the privilege that enabled them to get to the financial, spiritual, and personal state that they promise to others.

Don’t get me wrong, mindset plays a huge part in everything we do, but so do the circumstances we were born into - where we live, what we look like, and even our parents, or lack thereof- are just a few examples. Much of the spiritual and motivational stuff out there is truly great advice, but all advice should be considered and measured through the lens of your own experience and circumstances.

We can take responsibility for our actions and mindset and still recognize that some things may be out of reach for us - at least for the current time. I know that doesn’t sound very supportive or motivational, but understanding and accepting your “limitations” opens up ways for you to work with and around them. And that’s what is needed now.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

It’s time to take stock of yourself and your circumstances so you can open up some doors and windows of possibility. There is inspiration available to you at this time that will help you to find those portals of possibility and throw them wide open! Mindset is important here, of course.

You could define your limitations and let them actually limit you, or you can look at them as merely an obstacle in your path or a challenge to motivate you.

Break out your notebook and favorite pen and get to work!

What about this situation is beyond your control? Are there some actions that may be able to influence the outcome, even if over a long period of time? What about this situation is within your control? Are your expectations in need of updating?

Is there something you know might help but are dreading it? Time to suck it up! Maybe anything you might do will take time, but you don’t have the time. You can do it; you just have to make it a priority. You’d be surprised what one focused hour a week can accomplish.

Don’t get me wrong, that last bit might sound a little privileged, but that’s because I’m finally in a position where I can see how I might have done things a little differently if I knew then what I know now. Pouring all your time, health, and energy into work and/or family can obscure anything that is outside of that, including your own personal growth, and that’s why prioritizing that time is necessary.

Exhaustion alone can keep you complacent for an entire lifetime.

Don’t let your circumstances make you think that what is will always be. You have more power and agency than you think, so open yourself to the possibility of better. A life that feels like living, a new path that you may not have previously believed was possible for you, new solutions to old problems, and resolution where there was once hopelessness - these things are what I wish for you, and I know that you can make them more than a wish 💙

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Deck:

The Dreamkeepers Tarot by Liz Huston (Author’s Website)

Magic Rocks:

• Amazonite:
  Trauma • Balance • Speak your truth • Setting boundaries • Empathy • Tidiness • Creativity • Aggression • Loneliness • Relationships • EMF protection • Dispels negative energy • Peace • Clarity • Communication • Harmony

• Jade (Jadeite):
  Dispels negative energy • Peace • Calming • Confidence • Personal power • Banishes emotional negativity • Being present • Joy • Dreams • Self-doubt • Dream recall • Connection to subconscious

• Blue Tigers Eye:

  Fear of flying • Focus • Protects travelers • Protection from negative energy • Stress • Anxiety

• Aquamarine:

  Clarity • Communication • Meditation • Tolerance • Grief • Stress • Anger • Self-expression • Intellect • Responsibility • Courage • Intuition • Let go of emotional issues • Purifies body • Good for sensitive people • Protects travelers • Protects travel by boat • Protects pregnancy • Balance • Focus

• Desert Rose:
  Mental clutter • Overthinking • Enhances focus • Meditation • Boosts intuition • Clairvoyance • Past lives • Grounding & Protection • Anchors high-vibrational energy • Balancing • Stress • Stabilizes emotions during periods of change or uncertainty.

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

Crystal properties and links have been compiled from various sources.

You may be figuring out how to deal with a crisis at this time. Whether it’s putting out fires at work or making your way through a difficult situation at home, don’t panic! I know, easier said than done, but panicking will only complicate things further.

The scale and details of this crisis will be different for everyone. For some, this only feels like a crisis, but others may be dealing with something big that feels impossible to manage. It’s also possible that this isn’t something new, but something you’ve been struggling with for some time that feels like it’s closing in on you.

The advice I’ve received is crystal clear:

1. Break out a notebook and do a brain dump.

Getting all those racing thoughts down on paper helps you to process them a little differently and creates a perfect space for solutions to come up that you may not have considered previously. This is also a great way to work out the steps necessary to get out of this situation, which may help your brain feel like it has a little more control.

2. Step away from the problem.

When you’re so focused on a problem that it’s all you can think about, you’re not doing yourself any favors. You need a good sleep a good a good laugh, such as a night out with friends, a day spent in your PJs watching movies and eating junk, game night with the family,

Doing the brain dump I suggested should help you to actually enjoy your evening without being constantly bombarded with thoughts and worry about the problem.

Having a little fun and/or downtime will refresh you in a way that improves how you deal with the problem when you return your focus. “Sleeping on it” and spending time with others can bring up fresh solutions as well.

3. Ask for help.

This is probably something you don’t want to do and likely something that needs doing anyway. If the person you talk to can’t help in the way you feel you need, they may be able to help you figure out options that aren’t on your radar, or give you the moral support you didn’t know you needed.

Everyone needs help from time to time, including those who you think have it all figured out.

4. Remember, this is temporary!

Not only is this a temporary situation, it may be a blessing in disguise. Closed doors are often opportunities you didn’t know you needed. While you may have been thinking the whole time that this was the way to get what or where you wanted, there have been endless other doors that you didn’t even know existed because you had no reason to look for them.

This is your new beginning. Small or large, work or personal, external or internal, this is your opportunity to level up in some way. Don’t stay focused on the problem - focus on the possibility!

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Deck:

Goddess Oracle Deck & Book Set by Amy Sophia Marashinsky, Hrana Janto

Magic Rocks:

• Silk Agate (Sardonyx)
  Stability • Emotional balance • Grounded growth • Addiction • Willpower • Fear • Burnout • Trauma • Confidence • Self-esteem • Focus • Intellect

• Bumblebee Jasper
  Clarity • Motivation • Confidence • Protection from negative energy • Personal power • Clear blocked energy • Courage • Personal growth • Balance

• 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

• Rose Quartz
  Dispels negative energy • Grief • Forgiveness • Protects pregnancy • Fertility • Fear • Self-esteem • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Self-love • Self-healing • Universal love • Strengthens relationships • Enhances feminine energy and qualities • Soothing during crisis • Guilt • Jealousy

• Clear Quartz
  Balance • Dispels negative energy • Meditation • Psychic abilities • Memory • Focus • Amplifies other crystals • Master healer • Stimulates brain function • Energizing • Boosts overall wellbeing

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

Crystal properties and links have been compiled from various sources.

You may have been feeling a little (or a lot) under pressure recently, or the pressure may be building this very moment. Pressure is not necessarily a bad thing, though. Some of us do our best work under pressure, and much-needed change often comes from high-pressure situations.

This week’s message is about those difficult situations and highlights the discomfort you feel in any or many areas of your life.

I saw my first real-life hummingbird right after I drew these cards. It added the energy of resilience and adaptability to this message, and fits perfectly with the “East” card, which speaks of new beginnings. The “Music” card speaks of using music to change your mood and release through moving your body, but it also feels like flow.

You may not have any control over some of the situations that affect you, but you can control what you do with them. This week’s message advises you not to fight against the current, but to ride that wave, and possibly even make it work in your favor. Use that pressure to propel you forward, and seek out new experiences or ways of living.

Here’s an example of how this works:

Here in the US, things have been in a steady decline. It’s truly unbelievable - the crazy shit that happens every fucking day. Our economy is tanking, though they tell us otherwise for some reason, like we’re not literally experiencing it.

We have masked villains kidnapping and killing brown people, and throwing them in concentration camps. That’s not even a new thing, just a drastic increase in the atrocities our government commits at home, and the balls to do it all in our faces, instead of hiding it like they used to.

And of course we know the other atrocities the rich and powerful have been committing, which is now open knowledge with ZERO consequences for the perpetrators.

Sounds pretty bleak, right? Well, it is, but the fact that we’re seeing it is a sign of progress. What has been hidden from us for centuries has been exposed to the light of day. Increasing measures of control and state-sanctioned violence are a sign that their propaganda is no longer effective.

What are we doing about it? Arguably not enough, but the thing that everyone cares about most is money, and the lack is only just starting to hit those who have been too comfortable to care.

Some people run for office, and some organize community gardens. There are a heartening number of people who put themselves between the villains and the victims, and we have a worldwide network of people sharing information that both informs and aids the rise of everyday humans over the power structures that confine us.

COVID taught us to make bread and turn our long-neglected hobbies into side hustles, and our isolation showed us just how important our villages really are.

That’s what it looks like to let pressure be our propellant instead of letting it crush us. We humans are incredibly adaptable! That adaptability can work against us, though, so we must be intentional about it all.

We can accept that a thing is happening and throw our hands up in defeat, or we can accept that it’s happening and let our determination and hope for the future shape our actions.

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Deck:

The Elemental Oracle by Stacey Demarco and Kinga Britschgi (Authors’ Amazon shop)

Magic Rocks:

• Pink Banded Agate:
  Creativity • Meditation • Focus • Grounding • Anxiety • Protection • Comforting • Problem-solving • Accomplish goals • Stability • Balance mind, body, & spirit

• Blue Tiger’s Eye:
  Fear of flying • Focus • Protects travelers • Protection from negative energy • Stress • Anxiety

• Shiva Lingam:

  Creativity • Luck • Vitality • Innovation • Fertility • Boosts energy levels • Balances masculine and feminine energy •
  Unity • Wholeness • Abundance • Personal growth

• Prehnite:
  Peace • Intuition • Dreams • Astral travel • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Connection to nature • Prophesy • Visualization • Mental decluttering • Physical decluttering • Bad dreams • Insomia • Dreamwork • Meditation • Grounding

• Milky Quartz:
  Purity • Calm energy • Inner peace • Quiets a busy mind • Soothes heavy emotions • Higher wisdom • Spiritual growth • Focus • A soft & nurturing energy • Self-Love

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

Crystal properties and links have been compiled from various sources.

This week’s Message From the Universe indicates heightened magnetism and fast-paced progress for something you’ve been manifesting.

You’re hella magnetic right now, so be careful what you wish for and watch your thoughts and words. You could easily pull in more of what you complain about, so keep your eye on the prize, not the obstacle.

This is a great time to be intentional about visualizing your dreams and goals, as well as working up the emotions you will feel when those dreams and goals come knocking on your door.

This is a great time to try out different manifesting techniques such as scripting or creating a vision board. Did you know that things like art and cooking are also excellent for manifesting and spell work?

Speak your intentions into your morning coffee, and savor that first sip even more! Draw or paint your vision, and watch it unfold in real life! Make a playlist full of songs that inspire and lift your heart, create a money jar, and put some real energy into affirmations and mantras.

If you have been pouring yourself and your intentions into a long-term project or goal, you should be seeing some unmistakable progress or signs that soothe your doubt. Expect an unusual burst of orders, surprise communications, or a new VIP in your network or personal life.

With Mercury still in retrograde, this is also an ideal time to revise your work, processes, and even your dreams or goals.

So, what are you manifesting? Does your vision still fit the person you are today? Are there parts of your work or home routine that are no longer helpful or necessary? Any habits you’d like to quit or add to your routine? I’d love to hear what you’re calling in, so drop your thoughts into the comments and don’t forget to show me a little love by liking and subscribing 💙

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Deck

8 Bit Tarot, Pocket Edition by Triosmore

Magic Rocks:

• Silk Agate (Sardonyx)
  Stability • Emotional balance • Grounded growth • Addiction • Willpower • Fear • Burnout • Trauma • Confidence • Self-esteem • Focus • Intellect

• Crazy Lace Agate
  The laughter stone! • Promotes joy • Absorbs emotional pain • Grounding • Protection • Harmonizes mind & body • Boosts confidence • Clarity & focus

• Shiva Lingam
  Creativity • Luck • Vitality • Innovation • Fertility • Boosts energy levels • Balances masculine and feminine energy •
  Unity • Wholeness • Abundance • Personal growth

• Chiastolite (Cross stone/Andalusite)
  Balance • Meditation • Tranquility • Protects against psychic attack • Focus • Stability • Adapting to change • Centering •
  Harmony

• Selenite
  Recharges, amplifies, and clears other stones • Divine feminine • Intuition • Higher consciousness • Dissolves mental clutter and confusion • Protection • Unblocks and aligns energy flow

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

Helpful Links:

Here’s a Reddit thread with some great manifesting techniques :)

You’re too fat, too thin, your skin color is a problem, as is your face when it’s not properly made up. Standing up for yourself is “rocking the boat,” taking care of yourself is lazy, and setting boundaries is rude.

Happiness is not a destination, and not just an emotion; it’s a way of life.

It’s a choice you make from moment to moment, and the result of unbecoming all the things that other people said you should be. You will never be enough in a society that always wants more, and the sooner you realize that, the sooner you can go about healing the wounds left by those unrealistic expectations.

The way we work and play, the way we love and give and receive, the dreams we put away, and the way we treat others as well as ourselves - our expectations of what we think these things look like are unhealthy and unsustainable.

Our media tells us we should hate our bodies, and our work takes precedence over our health and families. Creating, having fun, and giving ourselves time to rest become so low on our priority list that they could be written with invisible ink.

One of my favorite lies is the narrative that makes us think there’s one person out there who can somehow be everything to us. That’s an awful lot of pressure for that person, and a lifetime of disappointment for you. We need our friends, family, and neighbors.

Consider a new mother with just her partner to “help” versus the new mother who is surrounded by women who have been where she is now. We were not meant to find one person and disappear. We are meant to be part of a community where we all support one another and celebrate the good things in life together.

I know that’s a lot to unpack, but that unpacking is what leads to true fulfillment, and it all starts with looking into those dark corners of your mind and heart.

Once you begin to pull back the curtain of your own thoughts and beliefs, you realize that what resides in that darkness isn’t scary at all - it was the darkness you were scared of. There are beautiful pieces of you in that dark and dusty corner that are buried beneath the shame that was never truly yours.

When people talk about loving yourself, this is how it begins, and it’s how you can extend that love to others in a way that is nourishing instead of depleting.

When all is said and done, love for yourself and your fellow humans, and gratitude for even the smallest of blessings in your everyday life are the key ingredients for the recipe of a happy life. As with most things in life, getting started is the hardest part, and it gets easier with practice.

Take some time this week to break out your journal and explore some of those dark corners.

What are some things you don’t like about yourself? Are they really things you don’t like, or are they things that others don’t like? What’s the worst that can happen if you feed them? What’s the best that can happen if you nourish them?

Everything has its positives and negatives, so it’s ok if you find a piece that you don’t like - acknowledging its existence allows you to accept it and learn to work with or around it.

Maybe you hate your body because it doesn’t look like you think it should, but oh! What an amazing machine it is! Are you actually lazy, or are you not giving yourself what you need? Do you really suck at the thing, or do you just need to give yourself the chance to learn and practice?

Maybe you regret some shitty actions or behavior from the past. That’s a good sign that you’re creating a new way of living that doesn’t include that behavior.

You’re not the person you keep telling yourself you are, so it’s time to shine a light on the real you - the ever-changing you that is delightfully human with your own unique brand of flawed fabulosity!

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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

The Faeries’ Oracle by Brian Froud, Jessica Macbeth (Authors’ Amazon)

Magic Rocks:

• Desert Rose
  Mental clutter • Overthinking • Enhances focus • Meditation • Boosts intuition • Clairvoyance • Past lives • Grounding & Protection • Anchors high-vibrational energy • Balancing • Stress • Stabilizes emotions during periods of change or uncertainty.

• Azurite
  Accessing intuitive and psychic abilities • Spiritual connection • Meditation • Dream work, astral projection, and lucid dreaming • Mental clarity • Ego release • Fears and phobias • • Align and balance Throat Chakra

• Botswana Agate
  Creativity • Meditation • Focus • Grounding • Anxiety • Protection • Comforting • Problem-solving • Accomplish goals • Stability • Balance mind, body, & spirit

• 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

• Blue Tigers Eye
  Fear of flying • Focus • Protects travelers • Protection from negative energy • Stress • Anxiety

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

Crystal properties and their links have been compiled from various sources

Today’s Message From the Universe indicates chaotic energy, but suggests this is a great time to revisit and regenerate something you’ve previously struggled with.

Thoughts and days may be moving quickly, so it might be a little too easy to feel like a ping-pong ball being slapped to the other side at 154sthe very moment you think you know what’s going on.

Don’t panic! Slow down a little, and double-check any communications or decisions before hitting the “send” button. This isn’t a “bad” energy, but when things are moving so quickly, it’s easy to miss important details.

Chaos is the stuff of creation, and Mercury retrograde brings the energy of regeneration to something that you previously struggled with. Today’s message indicates that now is a great time to try again. There is one caveat, though: the goal is to bring new energy to an old idea - not revive the old details.

A great example of this is the longing to experience something like the holidays or family gatherings you experienced in childhood, when you no longer have any family. This is something that can hold us back for a long time, oftentimes longer than the grief that caused the void in the first place.

These are the times when we create new traditions and realize that some of the current people in our lives have become our family. You can’t recreate the past, but you can use it to create a today and tomorrow that makes your heart full!

Some of you may have already begun working on the revival of a past project or hobby that didn’t work out. This message is confirmation that you’re on the right track!

Deciding to start dating again? This message is a resounding “YES!” Just take things slowly.

Maybe you would like to reignite the spark in your current relationship. This is a great time for reconnecting, but both of you should manage your expectations and give yourselves and each other plenty of grace. You may be surprised to find that you are learning about yourselves in the process of reacquainting with each other!

However this energy shows up in your life, be intentional about working with it, take one step at a time, and give yourself plenty of grace as well as time to buffer. What are you recreating or thinking about recreating in your life?

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Today’s musical vibes 🎶

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Deck:

Wisdom of the Oracle Cards by Colette Baron-Reid (Author website)

Magic Rocks:

• Botswana Agate
  Creativity • Meditation • Focus • Grounding • Anxiety • Protection • Comforting • Problem-solving • Accomplish goals • Stability • Balance mind, body, & spirit

• Shiva Lingam
  Creativity • Luck • Vitality • Innovation • Fertility • Boosts energy levels • Balances masculine and feminine energy •
  Unity • Wholeness • Abundance • Personal growth

• Obsidian
  Creativity • Wisdom • Grounding • Intuition • Insight • Protection from negative energy • Self-defeating patterns •
  Emphasizes masculine qualities • Integrate spirituality with everyday life • Pain • Learning • Scrying

• Chiastolite (Cross stone/Andalusite)
  Balance • Meditation • Tranquility • Protects against psychic attack • Focus • Stability • Adapting to change • Centering •

  Harmony

• Blue Tigers Eye
  Fear of flying • Focus • Protects travelers • Protection from negative energy • Stress • Anxiety

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

It’s time to check yourself!

Today’s Message from the Universe advises you to be careful with your thoughts and words! They shape your reality, and they have more power than anything to create and destroy lives and dreams.

You may have all sorts of legitimate or irrational reasons for your animosity towards another or even yourself, but the more you feed it, the bigger it gets. The bigger it gets, the more harm you do to yourself and those around you.

You may be feeling rage towards a particular person or group of people.

Even if they “deserve” your rage, you don’t! This isn’t about how you feel about that person; it’s about how that rage makes you feel and holds you back. You can allow it to inspire positive action, create boundaries, or eat away at you, bit by bit.

Maybe that darkness takes form in the way that you think about and treat yourself.

Most feelings of things like unworthiness and self-loathing are the result of the poor treatment or unrealistic expectations you’ve been experiencing since before you learned to walk. Even well-intentioned people can create big insecurities, while our society increases and feeds upon them.

You are a human who makes mistakes, but there is so much more to who you are and the life you are creating for yourself!

Some of you may currently be the subject of gossip.

While I am a big fan of standing up for yourself, sometimes the best thing you can do is not give them the energy they’re looking for. Chin up, smile big, and say “ok, whatever you say” as you disengage. It’s not always easy to do, but like most things, it gets easier with practice.

Sometimes, the awful things people say about us or things we say about others can have very real consequences for the person on the receiving end of those words.

If you are on the receiving end of this attack, then just keep taking the next best step and remember that this is not your fault! You are an amazing human, and that triggers people who blame everyone else for their behaviors and consequences.

If harmful words are falling from your own lips, ask yourself why. What behaviors and beliefs do you hold that are triggered by this person? If they were cruel or betrayed you, do you really want to continue being tethered to them?

Sometimes these words, both spoken and unspoken, seem to form without your permission. It may seem like you have no control over them, but you have more control than you think.

Whatever your scenario may be, the advice is the same: learn to catch these thoughts when they occur, so you can replace them or respond with something healthier or helpful. Once you start catching and correcting yourself, it starts to become second nature.

Remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true, and you have no control over what others think, say, or do. Scatter gratitude and blessings everywhere, and try to keep your energy focused on what you want to grow in your own garden.

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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 🎧

And this one is “Fuck You” by The Used :)

Tools used for this message 🔮

Deck:

The Faeries’ Oracle, by Brian Froud & Jessica Macbeth (Authors’ Amazon)

I also have one last Oracle of Visions, by Ciro Marchettis in my Ko-Fi Shop :)

Magic Rocks:

• Rose Quartz
  Dispels negative energy • Grief • Forgiveness • Protects pregnancy • Fertility • Fear • Self-esteem • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Self-love • Self-healing • Universal love • Strengthens relationships • Enhances feminine energy and qualities • Soothing during crisis • Guilt • Jealousy

• Moss Agate

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

• Dalmatian Jasper
  Harmony • Calming • Helps to realize the joy in everyday life • Strength • Determination • Fortifies the spirit • Positive mindset • Teamwork

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

Helpful Links:

How to replace negative thought patterns by Mentalhealth.org.ok

What a perfect pair of cards to pull for Summer Solstice! Also known as Litha, this is the longest day of the year for those of us in the northern hemisphere. It’s a time of renewal and reflection, and time to let your inner wild child come out to play.

Don’t worry if you’re catching this post at a later date or if you live in the southern hemisphere; these messages are meant to find you when you need them :)

This is the time to examine the things in your life, both internal and external, through the lens of whether or not they serve you. What things are you doing that neither move the needle nor bolster your spirit? Are there beliefs and behaviors that no longer fit who you are becoming?

You might even be in the midst of creating a new identity, shedding the skin that other people clothed you in, or one you’ve outgrown.

You are stepping into a new chapter and want to leave things behind that may weigh you down or muddle your path. It’s important to realize that you hold the brush that paints your life.

The idea that you should be or do anything, the past that makes you feel unworthy, and the patterns that were created from those things, do not need to darken your canvas. Of course, it’s not easy to leave such things behind, but being intentional about addressing them makes a world of difference!

Now, before we go any further, I think it’s important for you to know that rituals are not just for witchies, woowoos, or the religious. They are an integral part of being human. They help us to create meaning, regulate our emotions, create connection with our fellow humans, and even boost productivity.

I love to use fire when I’m trying to release something from my life, and fire also plays a big part in the symbolism of the Summer Solstice. The release ritual goes a little something like this: write down what you want to release on a piece of paper, then burn it, visualizing it being carried away. That’s it!

Of course, your intention and emotions are incredibly important, so work them up before you start writing. Journal about them, listen to music that lifts your heart, or meditate, visualizing the doors that open when you close this one. Make sure you use positive emotions here - emphasizing the rough stuff will be unhelpful at the least.

Now that you’ve released the weight that held you back, it’s time to call in your renewal and celebrate! If you were to take only one thing from this message, that would be it!

It’s not just about having a good time. It’s freedom you feel in your chest, and gratitude for all that nature has blessed us with. It’s bonfires and dancing, it’s sharing that feeling with others, and marking the occasion of your rebirth with bold lines!

This is hope, gratitude, and celebration - not to be used as an escape - this is the energy of creation and joy!

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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 🎧

Tools used for this message 🔮

Deck

For The Love of Dragons, by Angie Sullens and Amy Brown (Authors’ Shop)

I also have 1 Last Deck in my shop! →Oracle of Visions, by Ciro Marchettis

Magic Rocks:

• Bumblebee Jasper
  Clarity • Motivation • Confidence • Protection from negative energy • Personal power • Clear blocked energy • Courage • Personal growth • Balance

• Botswana Agate
  Creativity • Meditation • Focus • Grounding • Anxiety • Protection • Comforting • Problem-solving • Accomplish goals • Stability • Balance mind, body, & spirit

• Blue Tigers Eye
  Fear of flying • Focus • Protects travelers • Protection from negative energy • Stress • Anxiety

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

Helpful Links:

Today’s Message from the Universe reminds you that seeds and saplings must be cared for in order to grow strong and bear fruit.

Opportunities and current projects/goals are like seedlings that need careful attention if you would like them to grow to their fullest potential. You don’t want to dig them up every five minutes, but you also don’t want to just throw them into the wind and hope for the best.

Do some research, then apply that knowledge while paying attention to how the individual plant reacts to the water and light it is given. There may be some advice or instruction that is universally helpful, but there are always outliers and unknown factors that could affect things a little differently.

Nurture, observe, tweak, repeat. Make small changes, then give them the proper time to take root before making more changes. And don’t be hard on yourself, there is a big learning curve here, as well as a lot of trial and error that will be necessary to find your rhythm.

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Today’s musical vibes 🎶

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Today’s Deck:

The Wild Unknown Tarot, by Kim Krans (Author’s Shop)

I also have 1 remaining deck from my own shop: Oracle of Visions, by Ciro Marchettis

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Today’s Magic Rocks:

• Rose Quartz

  Dispels negative energy • Grief • Forgiveness • Protects pregnancy • Fertility • Fear • Self-esteem • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Self-love • Self-healing • Universal love • Strengthens relationships • Enhances feminine energy and qualities • Soothing during crisis • Guilt • Jealousy

• Zebra Jasper
  Balance • Connection to spirit • Meditation • Connect to higher realms • Grounding • Attract new opportunituies •
  Success • Stress • Anxiety • Being present • Stability • Inspires positive life change • Personal growth • Emotional well-being •
  Peace

• Botswana Agate
  Creativity • Meditation • Focus • Grounding • Anxiety • Protection • Comforting • Problem-solving • Accomplish goals • Stability • Balance mind, body, & spirit

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

This post was originally published on March 16, 2023

Today’s Message From the Universe is highlighting the importance of connection. Connection to self in the past, present, and future, as well as the connection to your ancestors, spirit team, Mother Earth, and higher power. While it may contain lots of woo, believing in the woo is not necessary for you to receive this message.

We are more connected and disconnected than we have ever been.

It may seem like somewhat of a paradox, but we’re really just not connected to the right things. We know what’s happening on the other side of the planet, but have no idea what’s happening in our own communities, and even in our own hearts. We are quick to look upon our bodies, sometimes obsessively, with disappointment and even disgust, while we ignore their cries for rest and help. We rarely think about just how amazing our bodies are!

How often do we plop ourselves on the couch after a long day, when the world outside our windows is full of things like sunshine and trees that can refresh us and bring peace in a way that nothing else can even compete with? Getting out into nature is also the best way to receive messages from your spirit team, and a great way to tune into your own needs as well.

There’s something here about reconciling your past self with your current self as well.

That younger you still exists! They exist in your habits and patterns, and your beliefs about the world around you. Most of all, they exist in the shadows of your mind that are only dark because you simply haven’t shone a light on them. You may still be protecting yourself in ways that a younger you needed to survive, but they may be hindering your ability to thrive.

There is also something that your younger self loved immensely that the current you may have forgotten or decided wasn’t practical or possible. You are now able to revisit it with a new perspective that merges the past with the present to create something lovely in your near future.

Our ancestors and lost loved ones are another important part of this message.

You may be breaking generational curses, but you should be aware that your ancestors have passed on some amazing things to you as well. Those whom you loved and lost still exist, and there are many ways for you to connect with them!

Some people believe that cardinals are a sign that a loved one is close, and music can be seen as a message or a way to connect to the love they created in you. Writing them letters or honoring them with rituals and traditions are also great ways to connect, no matter what your beliefs may be.

One of the best ways to connect to our mind, body, and spirit is to meditate.

Now, before you shut down because you don’t think you can meditate or think it’s just some woo-ful ridiculousness, everyone can do it, and there’s very real science behind it.

One of the biggest things that keeps us from being able to meditate is our expectations. We think we’re supposed to be able to somehow not have thoughts when we meditate, but not everybody can do that, and almost nobody can do that without a little practice.

There are many ways to meditate, from focusing on your breath to listening to guided meditations to creating something with your hands. You don’t need a special room or crystals, and you can start with just 5 minutes a day.

Cultivating a meditation practice not only helps you connect to mind, body, and spirit, it brings a tranquility to your day that causes you to have a more peaceful baseline.

There are endless universes that reside in our stillness, time to do a little exploring!

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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 🎧

Tools used for this message 🔮

Deck (Big Deck Energy!):

• Oracle of Visions by Ciro Marchettis

Magic Rocks:

• Rose Quartz:
  Dispels negative energy • Grief • Forgiveness • Protects pregnancy • Fertility • Fear • Self-esteem • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Self-love • Self-healing • Universal love • Strengthens relationships • Enhances feminine energy and qualities • Soothing during crisis • Guilt • Jealousy

• Crazy Lace Agate:
  Mental agility • Liveliness • Flexibility in thinking and action • Promotes fun and laughter • Arachnophobia • Ghost hunting • Inner stability • Protection • Self-confidence • Promotes marital fidelity • Traveling protection

• Desert Rose:
  Spiritual growth • Grounding meditation • Mental Clarity • Inner Truth • Energy Cleansing • Purification • Prosperity • Intuition • High frequency • Communication with spirit guides and angelic realm • Cleanses other stones

• Prehnite:

  Peace • Intuition • Dreams • Astral travel • Unconditional love • Calms environment • Connection to nature • Prophesy • Visualization • Mental decluttering • Physical decluttering • Bad dreams • Insomia • Dreamwork • Meditation • Grounding

• Silk Agate (Sardonyx):
  Stability • Emotional balance • Grounded growth • Addiction • Willpower • Fear • Burnout • Trauma • Confidence • Self-esteem • Focus • Intellect

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

Crystal properties have been compiled from various sources.

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I have some exciting news :)

1. Strange Nature
   If you followed me when I was on Medium, you might remember my Strange Nature series. I miss doing them so much! I just haven’t had the bandwidth to add more to my plate, but I’ve decided to include them in my newsletter. I’m aiming for once a month, but it will depend a lot on how I’m feeling and what I’ve got on my plate.

2. Jewelry commissions are live!

   I’ve been doing custom jewelry anyway, but until now, it has mostly been through text or social media messaging. I now have it officially set up here on my Ko-Fi.

3. I’ve also updated my Ko-Fi support goal.

   My laptop is a refurb that I purchased several years ago, and it’s really struggling, so a new laptop is my goal. You can donate to my goal here :)

Thank you so much for hanging out with me, and I hope you have a great weekend!

In This Issue:

• Strange Nature: The Bone Collector!

• I Made This

• ICMY

• Media Recs

Strange Nature: The Bone Collector!

Meet the Ed Gein of caterpillars! The lineage of this Hawaiian native has been around for at least 6 million years, significantly longer than the island of Oʻahu, which it currently inhabits. This little guy is an excellent example of the strange evolution of many island-dwellers, called “Island Syndrome.”

Decades of fieldwork and over 150 surveys have only yielded 62 individuals, so this guy was already endangered when it was discovered in 2025.

It does not yet have a scientific name, but it is classified under the genus Hyposmocoma. There are over 350 species of moth in this genus, endemic to Hawaii, which includes caterpillars that eat snails and even amphibious caterpillars!

This one takes the cake, though!

What makes it strange and comparable to a serial killer?

It decorates itself with the body parts of insects, which it obtains by stealing from a spider that likely doesn’t know it’s their roommate!

But wait, there’s more!

• Their decorating preferences are likely used as camouflage so their arachnidian host doesn’t know they’ve got a little freeloader in their midst.

• Only 1.3% of moths and butterflies in the Lepidoptera order are predatory, and that order contains over 200,000 species around the world! The Bone Collector is predatory, a scavenger, and cannibalistic under pressure.

• This is the only caterpillar known to cohabitate with spiders.

• This “bone collecting” behavior has not been observed in any other insect, anywhere in the world!

• They are quite particular when decorating their homes - body parts are carefully measured, rotated, probed, and chewed down to fit perfectly on their portable silk cocoon.

There’s a crab that does the same thing!

Wrapping Up

The Bone Collector is an excellent example of “Island Syndrome” and strange evolutionary shenanigans. This strange little predator is considered critically endangered due to its tiny population and limited habitat.

Read more about the Bone Collector in the source links in the footer below!1

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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. In many cases, you can request a card directly from the app :)

Books

The Power Hardcover, by Naomi Alderman, Science Fiction & Fantasy

I found the TV series on Prime and was instantly hooked!

“Teenage girls now have immense physical power: they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets.”

Movies & TV

The Companion, Sci-fi & Fantasy Movie on HBO/Max, starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage

I can’t tell you how many times I scrolled right past this one! I’m glad I decided to watch :)

Death of a Unicorn, Dark Fantasy & Comedy Movie on HBO/Max, Starring Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter

I’ve watched this one a few times - it was an instant favorite!

Music

That’s All For Now, Folks!

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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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Tools used for this message 🔮

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 🎧

Tools used for this message 🔮

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!

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

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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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 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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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 🎧

Tools used for this message 🔮

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.