Category Archives: Art, Writing, and Music

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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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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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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Building a Fairy Village

Here’s a sneak peek of upcoming giveaways for my lovely newsletter subscribers: PDFs of some of the cottages in these photos so you can print the PDFs and assemble your own cottages. This giveaway is an exclusive for subscribers. Subscribe … Continue reading

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Folk Art and the Faery Faith

Folk art is magical, evoking the Faery Faith—an ancient spiritual path. Folk art often adorns everyday items, which can enchant them and bless mundane chores. Continue reading

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Witches, Artists, and Neurodiversity

Witches and artists on the spectrum celebrate their witchcraft and art, eliminating clichés about autism. Continue reading

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Driftwood Magic Lessons

Tree Magic Lessons: Driftwood Mysteries Last year, I collected driftwood at the beach to make driftwood amulets. Loving wood of all sorts, I was excited for the opportunity to craft with driftwood and explore its magic. Photographs of one of … Continue reading

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Stone Magic: Succor Creek Jasper

The Fairy Queen blesses all of nature with magic. Every rock, whether diamond or lowly pebble, is enchanted. This post reveals the magic power of Succor Creek jasper. Continue reading

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The Muse Is Kind

Rebecca Buchanan and Francesca De Grandis discuss the Muse, inspiration, and creativity as part of the everyday Continue reading

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