Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Try the Doors

Long term trauma, shamanism, bodhisattvas. Alice down the rabbit hole sees a tiny door. Hear me when I say, “You will triumph.” Continue reading

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Pagan Arrogance?

Spiritual arrogance can happen just as much in Pagan groups as in mainstream religion. If we each look inside for arrogance, we can make a better world. Continue reading

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Giveaway Blanket

I’m giving away a handful of Tarot, Lenormand, and other divination decks that don’t suit me. Claim one! Continue reading

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DIY Luxury

Look at my new bag for a Lenormand deck! I have to share it with you, because I am so happy with it. It’s my first lavish pouch. Constructing it was an abundance and self love ritual. Here’s how I made it: Continue reading

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Santa’s Unconditional Love

Santa is a Pagan God so gives us gifts to make us happy. His unconditional, magic love creates the transformative power of the Yule season. A simple ritual. Continue reading

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Gratitude

Faerie Thanksgiving. My generous Gods, thank you. The colors in outer space are my palette. Continue reading

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Centered!

A freezing art studio, the spiritual center of my art, and insistent Gods = my giving up fabric painting for digital art integrated into my shamanism more than ever before. Continue reading

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Artists Like Money

Artists like money. We’re different from other people, who are above such minor considerations. —Francesca De Grandis Continue reading

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Creativity and Trust

Trusting the creative process is challenging. But trust is needed to make visions come true. What does that actually look like in real life? Sometimes, we can go with the flow by, paradoxically, pushing on. Continue reading

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I Do Not Seek War, But Dappled Light

I do not seek war, only the glory that is mine for fighting well. I ignore petty jibes of would-be warriors who long for fights to distract themselves from their own poor stature of spirit…I honed my fighting skills to protect my healing work, my students, my culture, my kitchen, and my herbs…I see dappled light and find peace in it. Continue reading

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