See that moon in the sky today? It's a third quarter moon, half light and half dark, waning toward dark. At Darkwood we call that The Mermaid moon. Why? Because it looks just like the Earth during Mermaid season (now); half light and half dark, waning toward dark. In Mermaid …
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Keep Aligning
Once upon a time I had no idea who I was or what to do with my life. You might relate. I had inklings, like how my job defined me or how certain relationships defined me (I'm a massage therapist, I'm a wife, a sister, etc). But I wanted to know more precisely, more innately, who …
I’ll be Seeing You
This probably goes without saying. But I'll announce it anyway. I am not wearing mascara to the garden party on Saturday. (who cares?) Listen. Here's the thing. Saturday is my first in-person event in 14 months. It has been 14 months since I've stood with you, used my fan to …
The Zucchini Trap
Did you begin the summer season with about 100 books to read, 10 home projects to finish, a foreign language to learn, 42 friends to have tea with, and 16 swimming holes to visit? (I know it isn't just me!) I call this phenomenon "planting too much zucchini". At springtime, we have lots of …
Seasonal Apothecary
To formulate The Queen anointing oil, I used several essential oils derived from Roots. A "Root oil" means that the plant's essential oils are found exclusively in its roots. Root-derived essential oils, attars, and absolutes will put you in touch with your innate ability …
