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The Perfect Christmas Gift for You Or A Loved One
When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed. Maya Angelou Hey, Lovelies. I was sitting in my packing room last night. The packing room is a spare bedroom that has been turned into a workspace, with shelving against every wall, a big table for wrapping, and everything at my fingertips to pack and […]
Finding Contentment – Monday Oracle 23 December 2019
“Many people lose the small joys in the hope for the big happiness.” ~ Pearl S. Buck Hello, Lovelies! December is a month for rest, reconnection and nurture. It asks that we spend time with those we love, that we slow down, that we connect back into the natural world. Keep that in mind as […]
Some Very Special Crystals for 2020
Dat stone, him good for you. You sit with him and by and by you find that stone give you plenny good magic. Auntie Mary Hello, Lovelies. The first people who ever taught me about the magic of crystals were my Aboriginal Aunties, back when I lived for a time in the Kimberley. They found […]
Five Crystals You Need In Your Toolkit Right Now
“Tools?” scoffed Kalisti, “Tools are for people who have nothing better to do than think things through and make sensible plans.” ~ Laini Taylor Hi, Lovelies! The energies right now are a little turbulent, and you may feel ungrounded, exhausted, unsteady, or anxious for no good reason. As much as the energies are unsettling, they are also […]
Bountiful Blessings and Celebration – Monday Oracle 17 June 2019
“Be the celebrators, celebrate! Already there is too much—the flowers have bloomed, the birds are singing, the sun is there in the sky—celebrate it! You are breathing and you are alive and you have consciousness, celebrate it!” ~ Osho Hello, Lovelies! June brings energies of growth and transformation. This month you can build on existing situations, […]
Insight and Intuition – Monday Oracle 3 June 2019
This is a huge week for psychic and spiritual insight. You’ll find yourself connected in flow. Ideas, realisations, understanding and direction will come easily this week. You’ll be able to access this relaxed state of knowing and flow by moving out of stress.
Energies of June 2019
“An awake heart is like a sky that pours light.” ~ Hafiz Hello, Lovelies! At the beginning of every month, I discuss the energies and gifts of the month ahead and how we can best use them to make our lives satisfying, meaningful and productive. I also choose a card to support the energies of the month. […]
Advice for Emerging Sensitive and Psychic Souls
“May you always find your intuitive voice and may the language of your intuition sing.” ~ Jodi Livon Hello, Lovelies!If you’re sensitive energetically then you are bound to be sensitive in other areas of your life. This is especially true if you are going through a process of spiritual or psychic awakening. At a time of awakening, […]
You are invited to a Magical Pop-up Shop and Workshops!
“If you see the magic in a fairy tale, you can face the future.” ~Danielle Steel Save the dates! Put them in your diary! Announcing our final live events for 2018 – a magical series of workshops, a channelling evening and our Christmas Pop-Up Shop, from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 November in Brisbane, […]
Calling All Lightworkers! – Monday Oracle 13 August 2018
“When you wish upon a star Makes no difference who you are Anything your heart desires Will come to you…” ~ Leigh Harline and Ned Washington, Pinocchio (1940) Hello, Lovelies! August is here, bringing a delicious basket of delights. It’s a month for creativity in all forms and for getting back into the flow of life […]
So Much Excitement ‘Cos… NEW CRYSTALS ARE COMING!!!
“I’m an adventurer, looking for treasure,” he said to himself.” ~ Paulo Coelho I have a friend who is an adventurer. Dan is his name, and we met at university a long, long time ago. Dan is the kind of guy who packs a rucksack, buys a ticket to some obscure destination and then starts walking. […]
How To Charge Your Crystals Tonight!
“The full moon – the mandala of the sky.” ~Tom Robbins Tonight, May 29 2018, is a full moon. Ordinarily, I’d suggest that you place your crystals out on the earth to be charged up by the energy of the moon and by the grounding and cleansing effect of the stones being in contact […]
Will I be giving you a hug today? Brisbane Pop Up Shop!
“You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” ~ A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh It’s finally here! Our Christmas Pop Up Shop, Channelling night and Workshops here in Brisbane. Will I get to see you today or tomorrow and give you a big hug? […]
We’re On Retreat!
“God is all that exists. Every stone, flower, tree, animal and human being are on a spiritual journey to recognize their true self, their divine essence.” ~ Swami Dhyan Giten Today we move into our week-long meditation retreat. It’s a time to go within. A time of discovery, connection and revelation. A gift to ourselves […]
My Kind of Happiness – Mystical Crystals
“Live what you love and what you love will fill your life.” ~ Jodi Livon Many years ago when I lived in the Kimberley – that wild outback corner of remote Western Australia – my Aboriginal Aunties showed me how to make stones sing, and how to infuse them with the energies of plants and […]
And the Winner is…
“As I walk through the wilderness, my eyes and my heart are pulled towards the thicket, the ever-changing landscapes, the gentle daisy and the old beloved stones; as I marvel at the timeless complexities of creation, Nature never disappoints me.” ― Amelia Dashwood We had so many entries for our meditation stones competition! It was […]
5 Simple Ways To Love Yourself Better
“Have the courage to love yourself like you always wished someone would.” ~ Vironika Tugaleva Everyone knows that self-love is vital to building self-esteem and self-confidence, for setting healthy boundaries and feeling good about yourself. Problem is, if you don’t feel good about yourself to start with, if you don’t like yourself much […]
Stones, Crystals and Meditation Magic
“The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.” ~ Caroline Myss I have long been a meditator. In fact it has been a daily practice for me since adolescence. Even with my recent bout of ill-health I haven’t missed a day. It’s as much a […]
The Eagles and the Crystals
“Believe something and the Universe is on its way to being changed. Because you’ve changed, by believing. Once you’ve changed, other things start to follow. Isn’t that the way it works?” ~ Diane Duane, So You Want to Be a Wizard In January, we pulled down our massive Ancestors and Songlines crystal healing grid […]
Create A Foundation Of Spiritual Habits – Workshop
“You can’t make yourself feel positive, but you can choose how to act, and if you choose right, it builds your confidence.” ~ Julien Smith, The Flinch “Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become […]
Medicine For The Soul
“Put ‘im in your bag. Dis lil stone, dis leaf, dis feather. Dem all medicines for you. Your special tings dat make your heart glad. Make your soul remember. Dat good for you. Proper medicine.” ~ Aunty This morning, very early, I woke with a heavy heart. I felt the weight upon it of world […]
Win a Magical Talisman Just For You!
“Believe something and the Universe is on its way to being changed. Because you’ve changed, by believing. Once you’ve changed, other things start to follow. Isn’t that the way it works?” ~ Diane Duane, So You Want to Be a Wizard Last week I shared the story of how I brought my friend Carly’s magical […]
Brisbane Pop-Up Shop and Workshops – August 2016
“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” ~ Robert Frost I’ve organised some lovely events for August. I hope you can join us! More details soon, but here’s an overview. Please save the following dates. From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August I’ll be running a pop-up shop in Brisbane, as well as some one […]
Five Things I Love About Being Home At My Farm
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simple […]
My Favourite Crystals For Spiritual Connection
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” ~ W.B. Yeats Meditation, connecting with our guides, getting into a channelling space or spiritual flow, doing readings or healings, clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, working with energy, astral travelling, improving our psychic and metaphysical abilities – all of these things […]
And the Winner of the Healing Necklace is…
“What’s meant to be will always find a way.” ~ Trisha Yearwood To find the winner of this beautiful healing necklace, I put all of the names into my singing bowl. And then I prayed for the Highest Good and I drew out the lucky winner. This is whose name I drew: Leisa Zoeller […]
Are You Ready to Learn to Channel?
“I suspect everybody has a degree of psychic ability, just as a everybody has a degree of athletic or artistic ability. Some people have special gifts; other people have a particular interest that leads them to develop their abilities. But the phenomenon itself is ordinary and widespread.” ~ Michael Crichton, Travels “Psychic power is the […]
A Little Taste of Our Sanctuary
“Each positive thought is your refuge and your sanctuary, where in that thoughtful moment, you are safe.” ~ Bryant McGill, Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life It’s our final day of the 2014 Soul Sanctuary Retreat, and I thought I’d share just a tiny part of what we’ve been doing. We’ve come […]
The Winner of the Chlorite Phantom Quartz
“Home is not where you live but where they understand you.” ~ Christian Morgenstern I’m so happy to announce that the winner of this beautiful little Chlorite Phantom Quartz Crystal is: Pauline Longdon Congratulations, Pauline! I know you’ll take good care of her, and I look forward to hearing all about your adventures together. […]
Random Magical Things
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~ Roald Dahl Here’s a collection of random magical things, because it’s Friday, and magic seems appropriate today, don’t you […]
Magical Book Oracle – A Reading Just For You!
“We’re here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.” ~ Whoopi Goldberg I love the idea of a magical book. Don’t you? I’ve often turned to books when I’ve needed guidance or answers. So today I’ve used some beautiful […]
6 Simple Meditation Techniques for Beginners
“There’s nothing wrong with enjoying looking at the surface of the ocean itself, except that when you finally see what goes on underwater,you realize that you’ve been missing the whole point of the ocean. Staying on the surface all the time is like going to the circus and staring at the outside of the tent.” […]
Feather Oracle – For Inspired Messages!
“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.” ~ Emily Dickinson Every night at my farm a big owl alights on my clothesline. I feel very safe and loved in the presence of this owl. Often I am […]
Will you join me in December?
“If you nurture your mind, body, and spirit, your time will expand. You will gain a new perspective that will allow you to accomplish much more.” ~ Brian Koslow I’m holding a residential retreat in December, in beautiful Byron Bay. It’s nearly the end of 2013. Time to regroup, recharge and get ready […]
Magical Leaf Oracle – A Reading for Nurture and Guidance
“and the leaves were telling secrets to the wind.” ~ Peter Mulvey Nature is one place I always find nurture and inspiration. So today I’ve used nature, and that potent symbol of life and growth – the leaf – to gift you clarity and reassurance about where you’re at right now. Each leaf also comes […]
You See Dem Owls?
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ~ e.e. cummings So, back to my story about the Kimberley owls… Have you ever wanted to run away from yourself? Twenty years ago or so, when I arrived at this remote cattle station at the top end of western Australia – a […]
Meanwhile, back in Lymeland, an Owl showed up!
“The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” ~ Eden Philpotts I’m sorry to keep you hanging for my Owl and Orchard Man Story, and for my ongoing adventures in the Kimberley. Truth is, I’m just not up to writing much right now. So instead, I shall share […]
This post brought to you by Randall…
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ~ Roald Dahl Hi. I’m Randall. I live in Nicole’s garden, and I keep an eye on things for her. I’ve given […]
My Favourite Crystals for Grounding
“In my opinion, it’s more interesting to see magic happening in a world that feels grounded. If the world is already crazy, then anything can happen. So it’s better to start with something real.” ~ Michel Gondry Being grounded is all about being centered within our body, having a sense of calm, and enjoying a deep connection […]
Choosing Crystals To Attract Love ♥ Part 2
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ― Dr. Seuss Can you use crystals to manifest love in your life? You bet! But let’s be clear that you can use them at attract ANY kind of love. Romantic love, friendship, a creative project, dream job, […]
Win a Crystal, Chosen Just for You!
Last week I announced that in honour of the unexpected success of Cauldrons and Cupcakes, and my wonderful readers, I would give away three prizes. The first was this beautiful little book by Simone de Haas, titled every.day.presence – and the winner is Anita! Congratulations, Anita. This week I am giving you an opportunity to win […]
A Powerful Time for Clearing and Change!
How have you been feeling, this past week or so? Not quite yourself? A little out of sorts? Take the poll below and see if any of this resonates for you – you might not have felt like this continuously (indeed, I hope you haven’t!), but if anything sounds familiar then tick the box! Maybe […]
Transit of Venus, Solar Flares, Polar Shifts, Eclipses and Sensitive People
So, you’re a sensitive soul? If you’re not sure, you can read more about ‘sensitive’ people here, to see if you identify with any of the common characteristics: Living as a Sensitive Soul One thing that sensitive souls will be noticing right now is how all of this astrological shift and change can affect us. […]
My ‘One Lovely Blog’ Award
One of the things I’ve come to love about the blogging community is their generosity of spirit, their ability to connect us, one to another, and the crazy amount of awards that are out there for us to show our gratitude and appreciation to one another. I’ve recently been nominated for the One Lovely Blog […]
Hey Sister, You Okay?
I was looking forward to Saturday. In the last few weeks I’ve supported a friend through the end stages of terminal cancer, holding her hand til she passed, ridden the roller coaster of supporting an addict in recovery, and juggled my daily work and writing. Saturday was this wonderful window of calm in front of […]
The Healing Power of Flowers and Fairy Blessings
I’d rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck. ~ Emma Goldman Flowers are a precious gift from nature. Their colour, fragrance, shape and texture have a marvellous ability to impart energetic and healing qualities to us. My beautiful fairy friend Sokli (you can read about her here) and I chose these […]
Working with Crystal Grids – Day Four
Crystals have their own energetic field, just as humans do, and one of the great things about crystals is that you can also use them to create geometric shapes within which you can create an energetic room or field big enough to exert energy and influence over a wider space. This technique is known as […]
Using Crystals to Access Information – Day Three
Using crystals is a great way to begin accessing information for yourself and others, and can gently open you up to greater levels of spiritual and psychic gifts and awakening. Although quartz crystals are the most common stone for this sort of connection, I believe that you need to work with the crystal you are […]
Healing with Crystals – Day Two
Today I’m going to look at some very simple healing techniques using crystals. These can be used for yourself, loved ones, and even for your pets. My dogs both love having any form of energy work and I have even used crystals for my cows! Crystals for Emotional and Energetic Support: Crystals all have their […]
Getting to know your Crystal – Day One
Now that you’ve chosen your crystal, using the suggestions we covered yesterday, you’ll first need to cleanse it before we start work. Here are some tips on the care and cleansing of your crystals: Crystals absorb energy, just as they project it. When you first receive a crystal, or if you have been working with […]