Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year and I’m sure we’ve all felt the result of technology mishaps, miscommunications, and regrettable agreements. I like to brew a tea with some of my favorite Mercury-aligned herbs to keep me clear—especially against the classic miscommunications running rampant during retrograde. These herbs associated with Mercury bring us clear
Ceremony
PLANT MAGIC FOR SHADOW WORK
This month’s Full Blue Moon / Super moon is a total lunar eclipse. As the moon is shadowed, we can use this time for self-reflection to explore our own shadows —our darker and unconscious aspects. How deep are you willing to go? With practice, you can see in the dark. Call on the plants to
REFLECTING ON CEREMONY
As you well know, ceremony is a key tool that I return to again and again for transformation in my life. I wanted to share a few thoughts that came to me after my last ceremony. When I’m confused. When I’m fearful. When I’m lost. When I’m sad… When I want to celebrate. When goodness
DAILY VISIONING PRACTICE
For the shaman, visioning the path ahead is a daily practice of prayer, offerings, and meditation. I’ll be honest and share that sticking to a daily ritual has always been a challenge for me. I’m not sure if it’s my rebellious aquarian spirit, laziness, overwhelm, or otherwise. Though I don’t normally create a list
EASE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
We are entering the holiday season and though it should be a time of celebration, many of us see it as a season of stress and challenge. Top it off with the pain and sadness of the current world situations and it doesn’t take much to notice that everyone needs a little extra love and