Author Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Pagans, Autism, Community, Being Safe, and Courtesy’s Magic

I’m a Pagan with autism who wants to make a world safe for everyone. Courtesy is magic that creates community. It’s untrue that no autistic person can be polite Continue reading →

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Shamanic Retreats in Happy Fey Realms

2022 Happy Virtual Retreats in Faerie / Fey Ancestors / Faerie Magic and Neurodiversity / Goddess Fairy Flower Magic / Birch, Hazel, Apple Trees and Oghams Continue reading →

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The Gifts of Solitude: A Seven-Week Faerie Ritual

Possess the Freedom and Joy of Solitude. Avoid the Trap of Isolation. Continue reading →

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Am Wondering Why I Make Amulets to Sell

Making amulets is a spiritual discipline and part of my shamanic journey. Crafting a charm is a meditation that connects me to the Divine and empowers me. Continue reading →

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Moon Mandalas, Amulets, and the Lunar Calendar

Moon Mandalas, Amulets, and Talismans Sacred Geometry and the Lunar Calendar I’m teaching fewer Faerie shamanism classes for a couple of weeks, plus a recent injury keeps me from exercising as much as usual, so time has freed up, and … Continue reading →

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Learn Ogham Divination: A Seven-Week Online Course

Ogham divination gives you information about finances, romance, spirituality, and more. You can make informed decisions and succeed in all parts of life. Continue reading →

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Prosper in All Ways

Imagine prospering in all ways—financial abundance, spiritual wholeness, great physical health, and more. I will cast a spell for you to have that. Continue reading →

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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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