Posts by Gretchen Little
Linden Flower Magic
Linden flowers and leaves are a magical herbal resource for instilling calm and a sense of beauty in your life. Here are several reasons why you would want to add it to your personal apothecary. Linden flowers come from the linden tree, also known as a basswood tree. They are commonly used to make a…
Read MoreCord Cutting
What’s an Energetic Cord? Energy cords are ropes of spiritual energy that connect two things. They are literally the ties that bind. Any kind of relationship you have, with work, family, social groups, etc. is made up of this network of energetic ties. Cords can be beneficial. Any time you feel the warm fuzzies towards…
Read MoredoTERRA Essential Oils List
We have over 70 different dõTERRA essential oils and blends in stock at Illuminations and we are adding to our collection every month. They come in a mix of 15 mL and 5 mL bottles as well as roll-on applicators. dōTERRA lotions and scrubs are great to add your essential oils to. Deep Blue lotion…
Read MoreSummer Solstice Meditation 2019
Meditation vs. Ritual How many of you want to celebrate the Summer Solstice in some otherworldly fashion but when confronted with having to gather candles, herbs, incense, anointing oil, cakes and ale and recite poetry to people you don’t even really know that well get overwhelmed and give up? That’s what happens to me. I’m…
Read MoreInternational New Age Trade Show 2019
A Metaphysical Retailer’s Playground The International New Age Trade Show, or INATS, is a wonderland of metaphysical authors and books, crystals, jewelry, singing bowls, and other goodies for every type of practitioner. It is the only trade show for retailers such as Illuminations. But for us, “us” being Stephanie Ryan and Gretchen Little, it’s becoming…
Read MoreHow Spirit Guides Communicate
Spirit Guides Communicate Indirectly Spirit Guides communicate with signs and symbols. If you have practiced opening your intuition you can get messages more directly via automatic writing or channeling. Usually, though, people will start to see something they hadn’t noticed before over and over again. If seeing that sign or symbol is accompanied by a…
Read MoreWhich Tarot Queen Are You?
Empower Yourself with the Tarot Queens Tarot cards are usually thought of as a tool to predict the future but they are even more valuable as an aid for self-empowerment. Tarot cards can be gateways to unseen parts of yourself. Sometimes these parts will help you. Sometimes they work against you. Having an ongoing relationship…
Read MoreBenefits of Learning Reiki
The Benefits of Learning Reiki One of the main benefits of learning Reiki is that it raises your vibration, whether you’re applying it to yourself or others. Raising your vibration = warm fuzzies. It’s worth it just for that! Can be used to decrease pain, both physical and emotional, in yourself and others. This is…
Read MoreRhodonite and Grief
Rhodonite is a pink stone with black veins. That color combination gives it a grounding nature along with an amplification of unconditional love. Here is an easy exercise that will help you tap into the energy of rhodonite to help with relieving grief and sadness at a spiritual level. The Heart Chakra and Grief The…
Read MoreMake May Day Magic with Dandelions
May Day Origins May Day is one of the most powerful days in the pagan calendar. Modern pagans refer to it as Beltane. To ancient Europeans it was a day for celebrating the return of the growing season and fertility in general. Ancestors were honored and divination was performed. Some of those traditions still survive…
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