Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

A Surrender: Diving into the Void

My latest animation, 24 seconds long, no audio. Please note: At about 11 seconds, movement stops. That is a pause—intentionally—but not the end. I’m proud of the piece. It represents improvement in my relatively new animation skills. And, as someone … Continue reading

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Grief Can Lead to Blessings

It is ok to mourn the loss of that which hurts us. * Looking for a magic bullet is a way to avoid responsibility for oneself. * Mourning can draw all blessings. Continue reading

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Absolutely Nothing

There came a point when there was nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not the rug pulled out from beneath me but the floor gone, nothing holding me from falling into endless irredeemable deprivation. There came a point when there was absolutely nothing … Continue reading

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Shamanic Rituals that Fill the Spiritual Void

Learn rituals to fill the spiritual void that can be mistaken for loneliness or other pain. Find happiness that doesn’t rely on people or circumstances. Continue reading

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Pagan Pastoral Counseling

Learn Shamanic Counseling—Fey Witch mysticism combines with practical wisdom to solve real-life problems & help clients create spiritual and material abundance.
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Upcoming Shamanic Event

Imagine having constant, loving shamanic support tailored to you for three months, blessing your life, body, and spirit. I have your back. Continue reading

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Mother Bear California Is a Home in Eternity

A refugee from California, I recover, return home. San Francisco open Her arms, embraces me completely. Am home again, rerooted in eternity—Dreamtime Beach. Continue reading

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People Like Us, Demons Like Them

Soon-to-Be-Released Fantasy Novel My fantasy novel will be released soon. Eek! I’m a little scared but am mostly happy, excited, and smiling. This is fun. Above is the cover’s final version hopefully. 2004 and the few years immediately following were … Continue reading

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Fairy Magic Lunar-Year Ceremony

* Monthly Moon Rites * The Lunar Tree Calendar * Sacred Trees Rituals * Fairy Holidays * Life Based in the Annual Solar and Vegetative Cycles * Gaia Healing * Continue reading

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Lessons in Tree Magic

Trees bestow peace and power on witches, druids, and others. Here’s how to ask trees for help and why fairy tales depict journeys into the woods as quests. Continue reading

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