Divination Techniques & Tools, Witchy Ways

Bibliomancy: divination through books

This morning I was looking for inspiration, and used a little bibliomancy for inspiration, sharing a lovely quote from Anam Cara by John O'Donohue. (click here to read it)  If you feel so moved, try a little bibliomancy of your own today. If you haven’t tried bibliomancy before, start by asking a simple question such… Continue reading Bibliomancy: divination through books

Rituals and Ceremonies, Wheel of the Year

The Magic of the Equinox: a transformative step in the Spiral Dance of the Year

The Equinox arrives today, on September 22nd at 1:02 PM Pacific Time / 20:02 UTC. For those in the Northern Hemisphere, this Equinox marks the astronomical start of Autumn and is known by many in the Pagan or Wiccan communities as Mabon, as Alban Elfed (Light of the Water) in Druid communities, and as Cónacht Fómhair (or Meán Fómhair) in Irish Gaelic For those… Continue reading The Magic of the Equinox: a transformative step in the Spiral Dance of the Year

Divination Techniques & Tools, Divine Feminine, Rituals and Ceremonies, Wheel of the Year, Witchy Ways

Samhain: A time of Remembrance and Renewal

Samhain Blessings! Starting at sunset on October 31st, many of us in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate Samhain (SOW-en), while for others it arrives on the “true” cross-quarter date of November 7th (see Footnote 1, below). Whenever you celebrate Samhain, it is a sacred time, a time to honour our Wise Elders, Ancestors, and those who… Continue reading Samhain: A time of Remembrance and Renewal

Rituals and Ceremonies, Wheel of the Year

Balancing at The Equinox: a transforming step in the Spiral Dance of the Year

The September 22nd Equinox celebration is very special. Several of us have banded together in support of YOUR Equinox Journey, offering new spreads; info on how to work with the Colours of Autumn; tips on working with your Inner Cauldron;  new additions for your Art Journal;  creative writing tips; working with Lilith; the journey of… Continue reading Balancing at The Equinox: a transforming step in the Spiral Dance of the Year

Divination Techniques & Tools, Wheel of the Year

Join me in The 2016 Equinox Tarot Hop!

Today's Equinox celebration (Thursday,  September 22nd ) is very special. And not only because it marks the "official" start of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere... but because several of us have banded together in support of YOUR Equinox Journey, offering new tarot and oracle card spreads; info on how to… Continue reading Join me in The 2016 Equinox Tarot Hop!

Divination Techniques & Tools, Witchy Ways

Create a relationship with your new oracle or tarot deck 

I have purchased several new oracle and tarot decks recently, and usually share my first reading from each of them either here, or on Facebook and Instagram pages for Inner Journey Events. What I find interesting is that I am usually asked the same question each time I post pictures and readings from each new… Continue reading Create a relationship with your new oracle or tarot deck 

Divination Techniques & Tools, Lunar Cycles, Rituals and Ceremonies, Spirituality

Using New Moon magic to start your Heroine’s Journey

The magic of the Gemini New Moon is with us for three days, and we are now in the midst of that peak Yin experience that the New Moon opens up — reflective, intuitive, nurturing — deep within our Self. As we begin to move into the waxing crescent of Luna's monthly cycle, it's time… Continue reading Using New Moon magic to start your Heroine’s Journey

Divination Techniques & Tools

Wisdom from the Womanrunes

Pick a card! Today's cards are the WomanRunes. I love working with these images, originally created by Shekhinah Mountainwater and developed further by Molly Remer of Brigid’s Grove (who also offers a FREE course in reading the runes/cards). HOW TO USE THESE CARDS Think about what wisdom you might need today. Pass your hand over… Continue reading Wisdom from the Womanrunes

Divination Techniques & Tools, Earth Medicine

Minding the GAP!

In my daily practice, and when doing any spiritual or ritual work, I am always mindful to Mind the GAP (Ground And Protect ); it is so importent to do so when we work with energy - shamanic journeys, working with Spirit in mediumship, as a psychic reader, a healer, working spellcraft or when using tools… Continue reading Minding the GAP!

Divination Techniques & Tools, Rituals and Ceremonies

Manifesting help and support 

This week I received a beautiful affirmation of the power of setting intention for help and support. I wasn't in crisis but wanted help for a small project I was working on that was outside my current skill set. I am passionate about making my own tools and sacred objects in support of my shamanic… Continue reading Manifesting help and support