EDP or EDT? Perfume or Parfum? The world of fragrance is full of various terms that can be a bit confusing when you first hear of them—which is why I’ve put together this helpful guide :)

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…

Flower essences are vibrational remedies that can be used to heal mind, body, and spirit. As gentle, safe, and accessible remedies, they are wonderful allies for anyone wishing to make changes in their lives. Using flower essences is simple and allows you to harness the healing properties of flowers to support your own well-being. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use flower essences for transformation and healing.

Flower essences are liquid infusions of blossoms and light that shift the vibrational state of anyone who uses them. And they’re becoming more popular all the time — because they are one of the most gentle, accessible, and still potently transformational healing remedies available.  If you’ve been wondering just what flower essences are, how they work, and how you can use them yourself — this article is for you :) 

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. 

I coined the term psychic savior for when we give over our own knowing, our own intuition, and most importantly our own decision making, to someone we perceive as being more intuitive or psychically connected to spirit than we are. 

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. 

You’re not crazy for feeling a bit crazy right now + healing from extreme adrenal fatigue.

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. 

At the end of last year, I woke up on Christmas morning and my sense of smell was gone. 

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. 

The first step in transmuting the chronic grief, rage, and suffering brought about ecological trauma is to acknowledge its existence.   

Squirrels can show us how to adapt to city life…but also how to be more in tune with our wild natures.

Are you really a modern-day mystic? As the trappings of conventional religion and new wave gurus dissolve, as we face existential threats from human activity, we must usher in a new way of communing with earth and spirit. Here are 7 signs you’re part of the new consciousness movement.

In our great arc of transformation, 2020 and 2021 were shocks to the system, radical shake ups to disrupt our old systems. The energy of 2022 woke us up to new ways of being in the world—and what’s more, it helped us begin to believe that these visions could actually manifest. The overarching energy I feel for 2023 is confrontation…but also miracles and nourishment. This is the year to embrace the inner resources available to you. 

The Egyptian Goddess Ma’at holds all cosmic truths, law, harmony, and balance in her wings. She weighs our hearts against a feather at death… or does she? Discover the deeper truths to Ma’at’s mysteries.

Angels offer us protection, healing, and guidance. Discover six powerful angels from the Western Magick tradition, along with an alchemical ritual for personal transformation.

Eating wild foods attunes our energy field and our DNA to the land we live on, and when done with reverence and gratitude, shows the spirits of the land that we don’t take our abundance for gratitude. It’s a way to nurture our relationship with place, open our hearts to mothering from our earth mother herself, and tend our wellbeing in physical and energetic realms.

Want to add a few wild bites to your Thanksgiving feasts this year? Here are a few simple wild foods available just about anywhere in the states: