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NOW FOR SALE — Magical Perfume Sprays!

I am excited to announce my very first physical product listing on my Etsy shop! Click here to shop at Crystal Aura Gaze, which offers a variety of psychic readings, and now also perfume sprays!!! These sprays are a blend of three unique essential oils, diluted less than 2% in distilled water for your safety.… Continue reading NOW FOR SALE — Magical Perfume Sprays!

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mythology

Mythology ~ Persephone (and Hades)

Persephone is an ancient Greek goddess -- who's name is pronounced like purr-seff-uh-nee (rhymes with Stephanie.) The energy surrounding Persephone is very dark, gothic, and almost gloomy. Yet ironically, she is associated with springtime and fertility. Representing death and rebirth, Persephone draws many parallels to the goddesses Isis and Kali. Persephone is the daughter of… Continue reading Mythology ~ Persephone (and Hades)

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The Cathars: Christians who believe in Reincarnation, Dualism, and Ascetic Salvation

The Cathars were Christians who broke away from the Catholic church during medieval times. They did not label themselves as "Cathars" -- rather, "good men" or "good women" or "good Christians." The religion was a dualistic and Gnostic movement. Unfortunately, the Catholic church eventually struck back and they died out by the 1200s -- while… Continue reading The Cathars: Christians who believe in Reincarnation, Dualism, and Ascetic Salvation

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Falling into temptation ~ strength & persistence

I have disrespected myself recently. And  with mistake-making, when we go through a time of feeling out of control, we can take back control by making the right choice afterwards. First off, you need to move on. You can't dwell on imperfection because we are all human. You must forgive yourself and anyone else involved.… Continue reading Falling into temptation ~ strength & persistence

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On affirmations & the process of manifestation

Getting what you want is difficult... it's even more difficult knowing that you are the one getting in your own way... it's not the world that's against you, but your own mind. Affirmations are phrases you can repeat in your head, say out loud, write over and over, etc. to cut through subconscious blockages and… Continue reading On affirmations & the process of manifestation

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Dealing with guilt ~ the bully vs. the wise teacher

Guilt is a tricky thing to deal with. In some ways, it acts as a malicious bully: beating you down for the sake of hurting you. In other scenareos, it can act as a wise teacher: telling you to do the right thing and make healthier choices for yourself and everyone around you. And it… Continue reading Dealing with guilt ~ the bully vs. the wise teacher

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Flow Friday ~ Cleansing the mind

"Filth on hands, feet, and body may be washed off with water;Clothes fouled by dirt may be washed with soap;The mind fouled by sin and evilMay only be cleansed by devotion to God."Sikhism. Adi Granth, Japuji 20, M.1, p.4 The body gets dirty. The world is full of germs, bacteria, viruses, and other yucky stuff.… Continue reading Flow Friday ~ Cleansing the mind

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Flow Friday ~ Abandon all supports…

"Abandon all supports and look to me for protection. I shall purify you from the sins of the past; do not grieve."Bhagavad Gita 18.66 We put so much pressure on the material world -- on other people, on situations, on objects and money. We rely on these sources to keep us stable and safe. Naturally,… Continue reading Flow Friday ~ Abandon all supports…

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Mythology Monday ~ Parvati

Parvati is the Hindu goddess of love, marriage, children, motherhood, fertility, devotion, and strength. She has many different aspects to her personality, which are all manifested as different / separate goddesses, including Kali and Durga. Parvati is part of the Hindu trinity of goddesses, along with Lakshmi and Saraswati. Her husband is Shiva, and their… Continue reading Mythology Monday ~ Parvati