Smudging Basics

I work at a wonderful metaphysical book and gifts store, Body Mind & Soul in Houston, TX. And one of our biggest selling categories, and most frequently asked about, is our smudging department. Smudging is a space-clearing practice involving the smoke of sacred plants. Often cited as a Native American practice, smudging is not limited to any one indigenous culture, but something we see utilized in one way or form across many cultures. However, the white and desert sage bundles we most commonly associate with smudging are indeed native to North America.

Crystals That Attract Money

Many people are interested in tapping into the infinite energy of abundance. Prosperity thinking vs. poverty thinking is a technique that anyone can manage to start drawing more money, opportunity, and overall wealth into their lives. And crystals are the perfect tools to help you do it! Crystals are a wonderful reminder of the vast resources at your disposal because they are literally manifestations of the earth's abundance.

Solstice Crystals

LITHA 2014

 

The Summer Solstice is upon us! The sun is arching high into the heavens, the fae are out and about cavorting, and the very air is heavy with the ripening of the season. Can you feel it? It's like a caress of orange blossoms, cedar needles, and saltwater. I love the solstices. And I'm looking forward to ringing in Litha in circle with my circle-sisters. But as for the rest of you, I wanted to leave you with a little list of crystal goodness to inspire your own Midsummer celebration.

Full Moons: Peak and Potency

It's been too long since I've blogged here! Moving threw a very large stone in my path. It's taken some time to get my footing once more. In the meantime, I've begun leading full moon meditations at Body Mind & Soul in Houston. And I'm surprised at the number of people who show up that have virtually never celebrated or marked a lunar cycle before. When I ask if they know why we'd hold a meditation on the full moon, I often get blank stares. The moon's effect on our planet and our species is well documented.

Pagan Events: Melting P.O.T.

I always love finding out about new pagan events and gatherings in the area. I don't get to make each and every one, but I'm always thrilled to see the pagan community thriving and supporting one another. One such event that I'd like to share with you is just in the early stages of its development: The Melting P.O.T. by Pagans of Texas.