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Forest Witch Hat

Staying warm while I walk in the woods this winter, enjoying the magic that’s present when few humans venture out into the cold. Continue reading

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Trickster Wand

Perhaps making a good trickster wand requires going with the flow. Continue reading

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Handcrafted Faerie Good Luck Charm

Wet felted stones as talismans, using the natural magic of wool and the witch’s five elements. Continue reading

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Wet Felted Talismans

Felted Rock Talismans: Amulets Made of Wool and Semi-Precious Gems. Here’s a bit of my process with felting stones as talismans. Continue reading

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Magic Top Hat

Magic Top Hat DIY Felting The crowning glories that are hats, tiaras, barrettes, bows, hair ties, scarves, wreathes, and other head adorments! I love ’em. Of all mainstream accessories, the hat has an impact beyond any other, revealing its wearer … Continue reading

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Patience with Wet Felting

Patience with Wet Felting: an artist’s life is odd but full. I’m happy to have my new shamanic vessels on my altar. Continue reading

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Wishes to Pagan Santa

Updated December 2023. Letters to Santa—Yule Magic Wishes A simple holiday ritual for children of all ages. Back story: I’m a nomad shaman, traveling astrally as a shamanic guide. Come late fall, I retreat to the North Pole, where I continue … Continue reading

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Blessing You

Star-Filled Faerie Blessings: I’m excited to announce a new service. In traditional native culture, each person was taken care of by her tribe’s shaman. My mother trained me to do this work from childhood, as part of the family’s shamanic … Continue reading

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What Constitutes Easy?

I thought, “I’m just an emotional basket case, who is angry at God.” Then anger kicked in. That changed everything: I remembered I’m a warrior. Continue reading

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How to Choose a Teacher

Don’t waste precious time and money on false promises, dubious bargains, manipulative web design, and haughty leaders. Continue reading

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