Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Filigree Fantasy

I started a jewelry designing adventure in March, which I have to share. I wanted to design elaborate fantasy necklaces for myself. A Victoriana lover, I began working with Victorian-styled and other vintage-style components. This post has some of my … Continue reading

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Authenticity with Strangers

Authentic connections can happen with strangers, if one is true to oneself. I recently encountered a beautiful soul. The experience brought home the importance of risking being yourself. Here’s the story. Cindy commissioned a spirit portrait. Aside from a handful … Continue reading

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A Constellation of Love

You need not suffer alone, in your wanting to be a light for the world. Many of us shine shoulder to shoulder with you. Continue reading

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The Muse Loves Fools

Tips to Overcome Writer’s—or Another Creative—Block. The Muse loves brave, committed fools who risk juggling nothingness. Continue reading

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Birthing Goddess Talisman

This painting and essay tie together seemingly disparate topics—childbirth, honoring your creations, plagiarism, and Ostara, to name a few. I’d love your thoughts on this, truly. Scroll past the pic for my thoughts on it. Here is purchase info about … Continue reading

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Priest(ess) Prayer

Goddess, make me Your finely crafted tool, shaped precisely to the work You ask. Continue reading

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Priest(ess) Power

Priest(ess) Power: A Direct Spiritual Transmission, starting March 3, 2014 You have a special gift. You might express it as an artist, a healer, or something else. Or you might not express it yet. Receive a spiritual transmission that empowers … Continue reading

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Magic Doors

Creative process clears the mind, so we can better understand our life and ourself. I love faerie tales in which a magic door appears and opens to another world. I wanted to paint such a portal. But the story’s been … Continue reading

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Faerie Taoism

We’re born magic. Born stardust. Born touching Divinity. Continue reading

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Free Ritual Jan, 2014

“The last thing we learn is simplicity.” The ritual will respond to the inner need to streamline our day, and let all dross fall away, so that we spend each day on our dearest goals. We’ll create a peaceful, sincere 2014. Continue reading

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