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Hearth Magic to Bless the New Year: Papercutting

For a kitchen witch and anyone else who wants to do it, this magic is so easy that children can join in. Continue reading

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Wishes to Pagan Santa

Do you believe in Santa? He believes in you. And he wants to fulfill your wishes for Yule and the New year. Here’s how to give your wish to the Pagan God, Santa: Continue reading

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Art + Writing = Magic

I’m often asked about my process as an artist. Ditto as a writer. So today I’ll discuss how they intertwined in one of my books, Sprinkling Faerie Dust on Breakfast. Parents had told me about their hard time finding life … 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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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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Haiku

Into the winter, I lack words for my feelings. But I do trust them. ************** Beloved Fellow Seeker, Thank you for your spiritual journey, because I can’t grow spiritually alone. I wrote a book, out of gratitude for you and … Continue reading

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Now, Self, Alone, God

survival, mourning, sorrow, Sicilian heritage, the daily scramble, illness, worry, powerlessness, spiritual practices, beauty, & divine blessings Continue reading

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Paper Cutting: Shelf Paper (Hearth Blessing)

A traditional domestic adornment. Scherenschnitte—the tradition of Pennsylvania German papercutting. Craft project for children. Hearth blessings. Continue reading

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