The other day I was at the dentist for a cleaning. Usually this wouldn’t be an event worth mentioning, but for the past two pandemic years any kind of outing is noteworthy. I’ve always had some trepidation around going to the dentist. There is something about the experience that activates my mild claustrophobia. I don’t […]
The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. We go into the darkness, and then we welcome the return of the sun with joy and optimism for the future. Although this is a merry time, often spent in celebration with family and friends, it is also a time of reflection. […]
We have almost reached the end of 2021. I don’t want to celebrate the end of the year too soon. I don’t want to express any hubris or tempt the Fates. But, I will be happy to say farewell to this strange year, and to start 2022 with hope and determination and in anticipation of […]
Last weekend I performed a wedding in Toronto. (Yes, along with being a Tarot reader, in my other life I am a Metaphysical Minister and I have the happy vocation of marrying lovebirds.) I have recently moved outside of the city, but I’ve been coming back into town almost every weekend for weddings that I […]
Over the last few months, I’ve often felt like this. (This is the Four of Pentacles by the way.) I want to hold on to everything that is precious to me. I want to protect everyone I love, I want to make sure that finances are relatively secure, I want to make sure that everyone […]
At the end of 2019 I bought myself two beautiful 2020 planners. This is an annual ritual, I love choosing those books, imagining how I will fill them, all the plans I will make and adventures I’ll have. Now those 2020 planners are a bit dusty, thrown aside in a pile of papers that I […]
I’ve always had a thing for graven images. I surround myself with representations of Goddesses and other divine guides, helpers and deities. This passion also translates into a love of jewelry depicting Goddesses, symbols and incorporating gemstones. I wear at least one talisman or amulet daily, carefully selected for their energy and purpose. I’ve always […]
I had a conversation about New Year traditions at the hair salon yesterday. My lovely long time stylist asked me if there is anything I do in particular, and I mentioned that I have adopted some customs that I learned about in Japan, like eating Toshikoshi Soba for long life, strength and to welcome the New […]
I have a special relationship with the Moon. I know I am not her only admirer, but my love is true. I FEEL the Moon, even when I can’t see her. I flow with her changes, I look to her for guidance and comfort. She sends me dreams that both inspire and confound, she steals […]
Rochelle Holt, owner of Wonderworks, and I facilitate an ongoing series of events called The Witch is IN. Facilitate isn’t the right word…we dream, weave, conjure and create these magical days that always seem to take on a life of their own by the end. (Next one: Imbolc, details coming soon. If you’re in Toronto, […]
