Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

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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The Dark Is Still Deep

Happy new year! A blessing on our 2014: Music about post-Yule darkness and light. The Dark Is Still Deep Francesca De Grandis The light returns. My friends draw near, my friend the deer, my friend the air, my friend the … Continue reading →

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Yule Magic Wishes

Letters to Santa—Yule Magic Wishes A simple holiday ritual for children of all ages. 2015 update: Yup, you can still make your wishes to Pagan Santa. But instead of scrolling down to do it, click here for the updated page. … Continue reading →

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Only If …

I want people to get presents only if they believe in Santa Claus. Keep Santa in Christmas. #KeepSantaInChristmas (I could not resist, I just could not resist.) On a more serious note, I had to make that joke. I am … Continue reading →

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Winter Joy

Winter Joy: A Direct Spiritual Transmission, starting December 9, 2013 It’s easy to be overwhelmed by holiday responsibilities and anxiety. So I am giving a direct spiritual transmission that helps you: * Have a peaceful, joyful winter, blessed by happy … Continue reading →

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