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Talisman Set #31: Oak, Ivy, and Ribbon Jasper

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Faerie magic. Ivy and oak wood. Ribbon jasper, copal, and chrysocolla. Spider Goddess talisman. Continue reading

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The Magic of the Oak Tree

To me, oak is the definition of tree, the essential tree, the essential magical tree. Oak has been my longtime, stalwart companion, my primary tree. Continue reading

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Making Jewelry Is Part of My Shamanism

All of life’s moments have power. Every breath opens wondrous possibilities. The shamanic journey is not ritual alone, but is all of life. Continue reading

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Talisman Set 24

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Fey magic: a Faerie shaman necklace and an elder tree wood threshold charm Continue reading

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The Dragon Woke Up!

Supposed flaws can make an amulet better, and knowing when that’s the case is part of both craftsmanship and the magic of talisman-making. Continue reading

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The Magic of the Rowan Tree

Rowan protects from evil magic. I intuit rowan also fosters the ability to spot evil magic. Continue reading

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The Magic of the Elder Tree

Elder wood can add power to your magic, facilitate change, protect from evil spirits, and be used in exorcisms. I myself experience elder as invoking the Great Mother Goddess. Continue reading

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Talisman Set #17: Wild Cherry, Rowan Root, and Ivy

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Faerie magic. Wood of ivy, rowan root, and wild cherry Continue reading

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Talisman Set #11: Gorse, Alder, Willow

Handcrafted amulets, personally blessed in Faerie ritual. Wood of gorse, willow, and alder Continue reading

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Talisman Set #9: Birch and Elm

Woods of birch and elm: handcrafted amulets, personally blessed with Faerie magic. Continue reading

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