Featured Favorites Friday: The Fall Edition!

Fall card

The first artist I'd like to share with you is someone who's work I've admired for a long time.  How does she make the paper do that?  Alison from JustQuillin on Etsy is a talented card maker utilizing the technique of Quilling or paper filigree.  It is an art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped, and glued together to create decorative designs.  Amazing and fabulous designs!

Decorative Pumpkins

Check out the most adorable pumpkins in the world at  AntlerRidgeDesigns.  SO awesome!

Handmade Harvest Crescent Moon Wall Hanging

But my favorite of my favorites of the season is this beautiful and simple way to honor the season and the divine!  Please take a moment to visit Lizz at the Cauldron Cottage for beautiful pieces of art for your home.

Tarot Wednesday (Two for One): The Moon (18) and The Star (17)

So as I said before, I owe you a post so here's a celestial double dose.

Revelations Tarot

I do so love the Revelations Tarot from Zach Wong; the reversals are fantastic art that fully embody the reversed meanings.  What I find the most interesting about The Moon is that the reverse meaning is so similar to the upright.  The Queren'ts life is just a bit crazy either way, the difference being in if they are rolling with the tides or getting bashed against the shore.

I typically also read this card as "you're too emotionally invested to see the problem clearly, consider taking a step back... way back".  There are mysteries here that you've not explored and if allow yourself to be open to hearing them, you will be rewarded.  However, if one can't step back then you will be fighting the tides and what could be inspiration will instead be madness.  Like the waning and waxing, the moon is a two edged card.

The Dragon Tarot

The Dragon Tarot by Terry Donaldson was one of my first decks and one I have given away more than once.  As you can see The Star in this deck is a watery card full of shadows and the water of life. She is all about balance and hope and seeking pleasure and balance.  A very feminine card reminding the querent to look up.


Alternatively, reversed this card indicates a lack of balance and a  track to disappointment.  The querent should be cautious, look out as dreams are crushed, and seek to correct their imbalance.

New stuff for the next season

Winter is one of my favorite seasons.  Between Samhain and Imbolc even with the craziness of the modern holidays, the chance to chill is great.  This weekend I finally had enough time to put some new stuff together and get it actually listed in time!  Check it out!

Yule Wishes Holly and Candle Spell

First the simple and festive use of color magic, oils and scents, and some basic tree lore to have the Holly bring positive opportunities into your life.  I love that this spell is so simple but could be very effective in bringing the spirit of the season into your home.

Red is a color of passion and renewal through fire and the blessed and dressed candle will help focus your intention.

Holly is known as a plant of protection and in this spell you will use the leaves to protect your magical intention through the winter so you can see results as the spring approaches.

Spell Kit - Longest Night and Return of the Sun

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My second offering of the season is a two part spell kit that is designed to honor and celebrate the Longest Night and then to welcome the return of the Sun.  Included are two spell candles that will be blessed and dressed with oils, a hand blended spell mix and a mini-altar cloth covered in blue stars.

With this kit my goal is to help people take a few moments and celebrate the Sabbat within the Wheel.

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My First Award! I like being tagged :)

Today Earlier I received the Butterfly Award. This award was given to me by Sosanna from Confessions of a Modern Witch. (and I will find the picture when I get to a non-work computer)

With this award come 12 questions. It's so fun because you get to know your fellow bloggers just a little bit better. Here we go....

Q1) Name your favorite color?

North Atlantic Grey.  I love the color of my ocean, especially in a storm... Nor-Easter's a dangerous but SO pretty

Q2) Name your favorite song?

Oh no.... right now I think it's 30 Seconds to Mars's This is War.  I know an interesting choice but it's fitting for these times and I believe we will have to stand together and fight.

Q3) Name your favorite dessert?

The tempura battered fried cheesecake at Mt. Fuji in Long Island... so sinfully delicious.

Q4) What wizzes you off at the moment? 

Oh wow... do we really have the time?!  I think my biggest issue right now is people and their lack of desire to think for themselves.

Q5) Your favorite pet? 

My  vicious killer kitty, Azreal!  He's so adorable.

Q6) Black or White?

I see your question and raise you another!  Siberian tiger or Orca?

Q7) Your biggest fear?

Failing my daughter.

Q8) Best Feature?

Does stubborn-ness count?  What if we call it 'tenacity' instead?

But seriously, my legs are FINE!

Q9) Everyday attitude?

There is no such thing as everyday, only today.

Q10) What is perfection?

All of nature's imperfections.

Q11) Guilty Pleasure?

Great book!  And mine would be supernatural cheesy romance novels... oh, and Project Runway.

Q12) When you’re upset you? 

Only have two options: Cry about it or do something about it.  I prefer the second.



Thanks again for the award and I hope you enjoyed!

I just love to give myself away!

Ladies and gentlemen, should you be interested in a reading from me but don't quite have the funds, please swing over to The Cauldron Keeper's Spell Book.  I'm honored to be featured in the October Feature: Reaching Through the Veil, and I'm very excited to be offering a free Seven Card Spiritual Guidance Reading.  Please check out the post and enter to win!