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  • QUIZ: Which Magical Being Are You?

    Before this lifetime, your soul existed in the magical realm… Pull out a pen and paper or open your notes app! Write down your answer for each question. You are allowed to write more than one answer per question. And you are allowed to skip questions if none of the answers resonate with you. Also,…

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  • Deactivated Instagram

    Deactivated Instagram

    I have deactivated my instagram account, at least for now. Instagram is a good way to connect with others and keep touch with friends and family, especially long distance, so I feel a little bad about deactivating. Although, I am still keeping open my “biz” account @crystalauragaze which I will probably check occasionally and that…

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  • I’ve Been Waiting 96 Months For New Calvin Harris Album, “96 Months”

    Calvin Harris just dropped new album “96 Months” which is a collection of songs that he has released as singles over the past 96 months, or rather, eight years. These singles finally all have a home now. “96 Months” is a nod to his highly successful 2012 album, “18 Months.” Some people are disappointed that…

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  • Coming Soon: Sequel to “The Captain & the Mermaid”

    I’m currently in the process of developing the sequel for my first self-published book, “The Captain & the Mermaid: Conquest of the Mystical Mermaid.” This one will be called “The Captain & the Mermaid: Bring Back the Magic.” I have already chosen the cover, although there is a slight chance that I may end up…

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  • Reasons To Write & Publish Your Own Books (besides the money)

    Let’s be blunt — writing and publishing your own books will not make you much money, if anything at all. You may even end up losing money. If you are looking into book writing as a full time career, you’re facing a lot of competition in a waning market. This is an entirely different ballpark…

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  • Epagomenal Days (Intercalary days) in Egyptian Mythology

    The Egyptians followed their calendar based on the sun: 365 days a year divided into twelve months. But according to Egyptian mythology, the world was originally created as 360 days. The five extra days were added on during the birth of the gods. Geb (the god of Earth) and Nut (goddess of the sky) wanted…

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  • July Recap: Ocean Grove & Lunar Faire

    Ocean Grove In early July, I went on my annual family vacation to Ocean Grove, Jersey Shore. It’s always a very fun and relaxing time. We have a lot of traditions that we do each year, but there’s also something new every year, with businesses opening and shutting down. It’s always sad when your favorite…

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  • A Self-Led 3-Day Spiritual Retreat

    I was inspired by an article that my sister Julie sent me titled “Camp Blueberry” about a self-led retreat that you can do over the weekend (or over the course of 3 free days). It has a schedule to follow with activities, exercises, and seminars. It’s all designed to get your creative juices flowing. I…

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  • Tarot 101 | Major Arcana | Tarot Card Meanings

    The Fool Astrology: Aries Numerology: zero / infinity Timing: childhood / spring Gender: masculine Keywords: beginning, new, taking a risk, leap of faith, trying something new, taking the first step, the unknown, youthfulness, blind optimism, lack of experience. Meaning: The Fool is the very first card in the deck of tarot. It’s not “one,” it’s…

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  • Reflection On My Twenties

    Now that I am only a few months away from thirty, it felt like the perfect time to look back and deeply reflect on what my twenties held… 20 On November 14, 2014, I turned twenty. I was finishing up my first semester as a junior at university. I was studying animal science but I…

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I’m Lotus Laura

I write about all kinds of things including spirituality, philosophy, mythology, health, cats, witchy tips, media reviews, and more, along with some personal life updates. I’m a self-published indie author of three novels. I am an astrologer and tarot reader. I offer personal readings for sale; you can also find free readings on my blog and youtube channel.

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