Have questions about your shamanic journey practice? Facing some obstacles? Wondering if you’re doing it right? These are the top 7 mistakes I see people make when it comes to taking a shamanic journey.

Want to learn how to take a shamanic journey but aren’t sure where to start? This step-by-step guide will teach you how!

Is shamanic journeying the same as meditation? Yes and no…learn what sets this practice apart!

So, now that you understand what shamanic journeying is, let’s talk about some of its benefits — in other words, why is this such an important practice? 

A cup of tea can become a sacred ritual—all you need is intention.

The "Three World Model" of the spirit realms primarily comes from the core shamanic work of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and organizes non-ordinary reality into Upper, Middle, and Lower Worlds. But is this accurate? Here’s why this model isn’t as universal as you might have been told.

Are cosmic peace and harmony really on their way? Or have we only had a sweet little preview of the hivemind to come? Also, can we talk about the 5th Dimension??? 🤯

Learn to work with the moon for intuitive healing

The Egyptian goddess Serket, also known as Selket or Selqet, is a goddess of protection, the afterlife, medicine, and magic. Like the scorpion, she can heal…and she can destroy. 

What are retrogrades and why are they important? And, how can we navigate them with the support of plant allies? Let’s take a brief look at retrogrades from the perspective of ancient and enlivened astrology and five essentials oils for support during these times.

Tomorrow, we leave the fiery, fun realm of Leo for the grounded, earthy energy of Virgo (August 23rd to Sept 23rd this year). This is the perfect time to find more balance in your daily routines, care for your health in practical and sustainable ways, and tend to the details that will support bringing your bigger projects to life.  But this Virgo Season isn’t just about Virgo energy…it’s about retrograde energy. And actually, I think the two vibes go together quite well. With that, here’s your guide to make the most of Virgo - Retro Season!

During the Lion’s Gate Portal, the Earth, Sirius, the constellation Orion, and our Sun (in Leo the lion), all come into alignment. Though the energy lasts for around two weeks, it’s said to peak on 8/8, bringing in the numerological blessings of this day. Yet long before modern mystics named the Lion’s Gate Portal, ancient Egyptians were celebrating their new year right around the same time…

Though the date varies year over year, mid July generally marks both the Egyptian new year and the preceding Epagomenal Days.

The scarab beetle holds great significance, spirituality, and symbolism in ancient Egyptian culture. One of the most revered and iconic symbols in this vast civilization, the scarab represents various aspects of life, death, rebirth, and divine power. 

On finding an exquisitely rare plant and meeting the gnome queen deep in the earth.

The importance of being in a well-regulated body cannot be overstated. 

It’s really hard to be a fully functional, compassionate, and mature adult when your nervous system is dysregulated. Mindset and willpower can only go so far when your adrenals and vagus nerve are depleted or your general endocrine system is out of sync with your body’s needs.

This is awful for anyone…but for a perfumer? Absolutely devastating. It’s been a slow recovery (that bout of covid was especially rough). Though my smell had mostly come back by mid February, I could tell that I wasn’t picking up on the subtle nuances I used to. The loss of smell has been such a strange piece of this pandemic era…A strong sense of smell has always been a mark of a healer — the ability to sniff out both the diseases and the cures.