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How to create your own Calendula salve

How to create your own Calendula salve

When the bitter cold of a Wisconsin winter settles in and frost covers my window panes, I am always grateful for my homemade Calendula salve. It feels like a little burst of sunshine, a soothing reminder of summer's vibrant warmth and the magic of a well-tended garden. This salve is the perfect thing to lift my spirits when I'm craving... Read More
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Why We No Longer Carry White Sage, Palo Santo, and More

Why We No Longer Carry White Sage, Palo Santo, and More

Long-time customers may have noticed that Mimosa no longer stocks White Sage bundles. While we carried White Sage and related products over a decade, we made the decision in late 2020 to stop purchasing White Sage for resale along with some other materials such as Sweetgrass, Ceremonial Tobacco, and Palo Santo.  This blog post will be a bit different than... Read More
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Herbs to Attract Butterflies & Bees

Herbs to Attract Butterflies & Bees

All of nature lives together in harmony. When one part of the ecosystem is damaged, the entire system is broken. Here are some of our favorite herbs for supporting native pollinators!
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Welcoming Taurus Season

Welcoming Taurus Season

In the Taurus part of our humanity, we learn loyalty, patience, gratitude, persistence, endurance, commitment, and forgiveness. If conscious, we grow our self-worth and self-resourcefulness. We take action slowly, deliberately, honoring others needs, but respecting their boundaries and our own.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals

Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals

Frequently Asked Questions About Crystals   People have a lot of questions about crystals, and we're happy to share their enthusiasm! Here are some of the most common questions we hear from our customers about the stones we carry.    So I just bought a crystal. Now what do I do with it? There are so many things you can... Read More
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Understanding the Zodiac: Aries

Understanding the Zodiac: Aries

Aries is ruled by planet Mars. At the “beginning” of the circular zodiac, Aries represents the fiery insertion of the spirit into the physical world of time and space.
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Aromatherapy Recipe for March: Roman Chamomile

Aromatherapy Recipe for March: Roman Chamomile

Aromatherapy Recipe for March: Roman Chamomile By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA   The intuitive essential oil for the month of March is Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis). Roman Chamomile is calming, relaxing, and is great for anxiety, stress, migraines, headaches, and sleeping problems. It is one of the best oils for spasms and can relax the nerves. It assists with... Read More
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Understanding the Zodiac: Pisces

Understanding the Zodiac: Pisces

Understanding the Zodiac: Pisces   by Barry Kerr    The Sun moves into Pisces on Feb 18/19 In our journey toward an ever-expanding sense of self, Pisces brings us to knowing a oneness with all that is, that we are part and parcel of God. However, because our ego has been unaware of any direct experience of our divine connection, we... Read More
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The Basics of Sacred Geometry

The Basics of Sacred Geometry

The Basics of Sacred Geometry   Just as mathematics is the foundation of all science, a special kind of math is the foundation of all metaphysics. Sacred geometry springs from the examination of patterns and relationships found in nature. On the surface that may sound a little dry, but when we look at how basic lines and curves come together... Read More
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Understanding the Zodiac: Aquarius

Understanding the Zodiac: Aquarius

Aquarius is ruled by Uranus and resonates with freedom, authenticity, intuition and seeing past the limits of the status quo. Our inner Saturn agreed to conform to the seeming limits of the world, but our inner Uranus, orbiting just beyond Saturn, intuitively knows what our five senses cannot perceive, and prompts us, like Aquarian Star Trek, “to go where no...
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Rosemary For Clearing The Way

Rosemary For Clearing The Way

Rosemary For Clearing The Way   by Christina Wilke-Burbach       New Year, New You! The beginning of the year is traditionally a time for us to assess the previous year and to plan for the upcoming one. Many of us make resolutions and then abandon them halfway through the year. We start with really good intentions and begin... Read More
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Winter Aromatherapy with Frankincense

Winter Aromatherapy with Frankincense

Frankincense   By Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT, CA   December is filled with celebrations of religion and spirituality. In nature, it is a sacred time as wildlife slumbers, sleeps, and hibernates; preparing for rebirth in the spring. The Winter Solstice is this month and symbolizes the return of light.   Winter is traditionally a time of self-reflection and deep inner... Read More
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Autumn Aromatherapy with Cinnamon Essential Oil

Autumn Aromatherapy with Cinnamon Essential Oil

Autumn Aromatherapy By Dr. Christina Wilke-Burbach PhD, RMT   As the calendar changes to November, Mother Nature becomes quiet, sleeps, and rests for the next several months. The wheel of light becomes dark. This is a time of inner work and self-reflection. This is a time to celebrate death and prepare for rebirth. We also officially begin the holiday season.... Read More
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Understanding Scorpio Season

Understanding Scorpio Season

Understanding Scorpio Season  by Barry Kerr     The Sun moves into Scorpio on October 22/23 The shift from Libra to Scorpio is similar to the shift from the airy ideals of the wedding, honeymoon, and early days of marriage to the deep running currents of conflict, vulnerability and true intimacy, when love is often doubted; when self and other seem... Read More
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Welcoming Libra Season

Welcoming Libra Season

Welcoming Libra Season  by Barry Kerr     The Sun moves into Libra on September 22/23   Having spent the first half of the zodiac journey developing the ego “self”, our inner Venus now attracts opportunities to apply our self-knowledge to creating relationship. Come hither, Libra!   It is the Libra in us all that knows that the path to... Read More
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Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles

Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles

Ganesh: Remover of Obstacles   Ganesh (गणेश) is one of the most loved and easily recognized of Hindu deities. His other names include Ganesa, Ganesha, and Ganapati. The elephant god is the Remover of Obstacles, lord of births and other beginnings, guardian of thresholds and granter of boons. As the deva (divine being) of wisdom, he also presides over the arts & sciences,... Read More
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Understanding the Zodiac: Virgo

Understanding the Zodiac: Virgo

Understanding the Zodiac: Virgo   by Barry Kerr    The Sun moves into Virgo on Aug 22/23 Last month, with Sun in Leo, we honored our ego, celebrating our soul’s intention to shine our light through our personality. This month, in Virgo, the energy is focused on feedback, discernment, improvement and service. People often use the terms “big” ego and “strong” ego,... Read More
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A Dozen Crystals for Beginners

A Dozen Crystals for Beginners

A Dozen Crystals for Beginners   There are so many crystals out there that it can be hard for beginners to figure out where to start! While every crystal is important in its own way, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by so much variety – especially if you're just starting out. That's why we decided to put together a list of "basics"... Read More
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What to Do When You Draw a Difficult Tarot Card

What to Do When You Draw a Difficult Tarot Card

What to Do When You Draw a Difficult Tarot Card by Mari Powers   I received an interesting set of questions from a client about two Tarot Cards that led me to think about a couple other cards as well. I was asked about the Major Arcana, (Life Passage cards), #13 Death and #16 The Tower. These cards in turn made me... Read More
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Leo Season is Here – What to Expect for Your Sign

Leo Season is Here – What to Expect for Your Sign

Leo Season is Here – What to Expect for Your Sign   by Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologer   The Sun moves into Leo on July 22 Having satisfied our need for love and belonging in the soul-baptising waters of Cancer, we now turn ourselves outward with a radiant shine of pride and warmth, knowing we are a child of “Creator,"... Read More
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Homemade Sprays for Your Sacred Space

Homemade Sprays for Your Sacred Space

Homemade Sprays for Your Sacred Space  Essential oil based sprays are useful for clearing the energy of your space, refreshing your energy body, or simply providing a sensory link to whatever mood you're trying to create. With the huge range of essential oil options available on today's market thanks to the popularity of aromatherapy, your options are endless!   While it may... Read More
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Creating Your Own Crystal Grids

Creating Your Own Crystal Grids

Creating Your Own Crystal Grids The crystal grid is a manifestation tool that joins crystal energy with sacred geometry. When we align an underlying geometric pattern with compatible crystals, we can focus and amplify our intentions.   Grids consist of crystals placed in precise, geometric arrangements in order to affect the flow of energy for a specific purpose. The properties of... Read More
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Working with Protective Symbols (The Hamsa, Evil Eye & More)

Working with Protective Symbols (The Hamsa, Evil Eye & More)

Working with Protective Symbols (The Hamsa, Evil Eye & More)     Traditional amulets of protection have been observed as a part of human culture going as far back as the Stone Age. Throughout the ages, most studied cultures have used protective symbols of one kind or another. Eyes, hands, and/or horns are often prominent features of these objects.   In our modern world, working... Read More
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Decoding Cancer Season

Decoding Cancer Season

Decoding Cancer Season by Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologer    The Sun moves into Cancer on June 20/21 The Moon rules the sign of Cancer. The Moon reflects our soul’s core intention to incarnate as human: emotions. Cancer completes the first set of elements in the journey around the zodiac: Aries/fire/inspiration, Taurus/earth/physicality, Gemini/air/mental awareness and now Cancer/water/feelings. From the illusion of separation... Read More
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An Introduction to the Many Varieties of Incense (And How to Use Them)

An Introduction to the Many Varieties of Incense (And How to Use Them)

An Introduction to the Many Varieties of Incense (And How to Use Them) Incense is essentially any herbs and other aromatics processed for burning. Incense has been used since before recorded history, for ritual, health, purification, religious offering, and to influence mental states.   Most incense contains aromatic materials, a binder (often acacia gum) and a little charcoal to help... Read More
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It's Gemini Season (What This Means for Your Sign)

It's Gemini Season (What This Means for Your Sign)

It's Gemini Season (What This Means for Your Sign)   by Barry Kerr, evolutionary astrologer   The Sun moves into Gemini on May 21 Fleet-footed Mercury rules the sign of Gemini. After establishing our right to exist with Mars/Aries and connecting to our body and resources with Venus/Taurus, it’s now time to begin exploring our environment. Mercury represents our rational,... Read More
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Color Magic for Spellwork, Ritual, and Ceremony

Color Magic for Spellwork, Ritual, and Ceremony

Color Magic for Spellwork, Ritual, and Ceremony Almost everyone has a favorite color. It's one of those natural little preferences that make us so varied as humans – so basic that we often only ask What's your favorite color? to small children, or as a last resort when we can't think of anything else to talk about!  But what if we take a... Read More
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Brigid: Triple Goddess of the Flame (Health, Hearth, & Forge)

Brigid: Triple Goddess of the Flame (Health, Hearth, & Forge)

Brigid: Triple Goddess of the Flame (Health, Hearth, & Forge) May 4th, marks the sacred day of the Celtic Festival honoring the goddesses Cerridwen and Brigid. It’s on this day that these goddesses are honored for their connection to healing, fertility, and the beautiful art of poetry.   Although Brigid is associated with the High Holy Day of Imbolc (when... Read More
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Rune Meanings for Modern Day: An Intro to Runes

Rune Meanings for Modern Day: An Intro to Runes

Runes are an ancient form of writing used in northern Europe, including Germany, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. The listing below is a very basic chart of Scandinavian rune meanings known as the “elder Futhark.” In modern times, people often use runes for divination, in writing magical texts or spells, or as talismans.
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New Year, New Moon by Payton Udo

New Year, New Moon by Payton Udo

The New Moon is known as a time of new beginnings and letting go. While some of us may wait until the New Year to make a change or start anew, the moon kindly reminds us each month that we are capable of starting fresh whenever we please. As a cycle comes to an end and a new one begins,...
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