John Gerard, an English Renaissance botanist and herbalist said, “The leaves and floures of Meadowsweet farre excelle all other strowing herbs for to decke up houses, to strawe in chambers, halls and banqueting-houses in the summer-time, for the smell thereof makes the heart merrie and joyful and delighteth the senses.”

One of the glories of living in the Pacific Northwest is our proximity to nature, no matter how urban our locale. A mere 30-60 minute journey can take us deep into the woods, even within the city limits. One of my favorite places to visit, a bit outside Portland, is Oxbow Regional Park on the Sandy River.

Brigid's Strength - A protection spell for our community

Don’t you feel like sometimes you need a little extra boost to get unstuck from a tired routine? I know I certainly do. To that end, I offer you a recipe (below) for an herbal wash to promote new beginnings

There are times when we may feel surrounded by shadows, when the light seems distant and hard to reach; it is at these times that it is essential to rekindle our own inner light. As Rumi said, "If light is in your heart, you will find your way home.”

Our latest Reading of the Week (starting today November 6th and running for the week ahead) was provided to us by Nissa, using the Edmund Dulac tarot.

It is believed that the veil between this world and the world beyond is thinner at this time of year than any other. This makes it easier to reach out to our dearly departed and Ancestors in our bloodlines, as well as those with whom we have connected as “chosen family,” or other kindred spirits.

For our Community Reading for the Week Iris shares her insights on what is in store for us in the week ahead. This reading starts today (Monday, October 3rd) and runs through the end of the week. She is using the the Gentle Tarot by Mari in the Sky for this week's reading.

We asked Jenny for our Reading of the Week. Using the White Numen Tarot: A Sacred Animal Deck, this reading starts today (October 16th) and peaks into the week ahead.

There are two times of year that have been historically recognized as being when “the veil is thin,” Beltaine and Samhain.

We have our Community Reading of the Week! This reading comes from Jenny who is using the Cosma Visions Oracle by James R. Eads.

Sometimes things are blocked and we need them to just move out of the way. Time to do a Road Opener!

Our Reading of the Week is by Nissa, using the Lua Tarot by Maree Bento.

Our Community Reading for the Week comes from Miss Remy at our Portland store. This reading starts today Sunday, May 7th and runs through the week. She is using the Fenestra Tarot for this week's reading.

Anders (@astrowithanders) from our Oakland store has an important message for us about the combination of an Eclipse joined to the Full Moon in Scorpio that is occurring this morning, Friday, May 5th. Let's see what he has to share with us:

Our Community Reading of the Week comes from Iris in our Portland location - and it's her birthday so you know this reading will be good! The reading starts today, Sunday, April 30th and runs for the week ahead. She is using The Ellis Tarot by Taylor Ellis for this reading.

For our Community Reading for the Week we asked Jenny in our Portland store for her take on what we have to look forward to. This reading starts today, Sunday April 23rd and runs for the week. For this reading Jenny is using The Dungeons & Dragons Tarot Deck, written by Adam Lee and illustrated by Fred Gissubel.

With both a New Moon and Eclipse happeing at the same time (Apr 19, 2023 at 9:12 pm PST), let's get an Astrological Weather Repost from Anders (@astrowithanders) our Oakland store manager and resident astrologer.

For our Community Reading for the Week Iris from our Portland store shares her insights on what is in store for us in the week ahead. This reading starts today (Sunday, April 16th) and runs through the end of the week. She is using the the Gentle Tarot (pocket edition) by Mari in the Sky for this week's reading.

Our Reading for the Week comes from Omikemi, Oakland staff member and reader. This reading starts today, Sunday April 9th and runs through the week ahead. For this week's reading, they are using The Uusi Pagan Otherworlds Tarot.

Tomorrow night is the Full Moon! Time to get with Anders (@astrowithanders), our resident astrologer and Oakland store manager, to get some insights on what to expect.

Our Community Reading for the Week comes from Miss Remy at our Portland store. This reading starts today Sunday, April 2nd and runs through the week. She is using the Fenestra Tarot for this week's reading.

Our Reading for the Week comes from Omikemi, Oakland staff member and reader. This reading starts today, Sunday March 26th and runs for the week ahead. For this week's reading, they are using The Pulp Tarot by Todd Alcott

For our Community Reading for the Week we asked Jenny in our Portland store for her take on what we have to look forward to. This reading starts today, Sunday March 19th and runs for the week. For this reading Jenny is using the I Naibi di Giovanni Vacchetta

Here are the links from tonight's Death Cafe.
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