As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, the excitement of Halloween begins to fill up the atmosphere.  Have you ever wondered about the origins of this holiday? Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, has deep roots that intertwine with ancient traditions, particularly the Celtic festival of Samhain.

In the quest for natural remedies to alleviate joint pain. many have turned to the powers of nature. One such creation, made by yours truly, is a unique salve called 80 F'N 6 Salve, specifically and purposefully crafted to help address discomforts my gram was experiencing. This salve combines the benefits of rosemary and thyme infused oil with a specially significant addition of eucalyptus essential oil, creating a holistic approach to joint support. Let's delve into the remarkable properties of these botanical ingredients and how they contribute to effective relief.

My one son stopped in to the house the other week and his amazing vision picked a fox out up in the field behind the house. We watched him for awhile and were able to see him pounce through the snow for a meal before trotting up to the corner of the mountain and disappearing from view.

The court cards of tarot represent people…aspects of yourself or others who may be influencing situations.  Their personalities are based on the suit they inhabit.  We are a mix of all, however the traits of the suit can specify the attributes that we see in others, ourselves, or offer advice on the traits/ attitudes that we should adopt in certain situations.

Also called the Cold Moon;  comes in the cold, long nights of winter when it used to be believed that the wolves would howl out of hunger...

I don't know why, but I always thought that eating pork and sauerkraut was a way for a good old fashioned cleanse on the New Year!! This year, I got curious and looked a bit deeper into the symbolism behind this tradition. 

As 2024 comes to a close with a brand new year on the horizon, we are simultaneously experiencing a black moon phase. A 2nd new moon for December is thrown into the mix setting the stage for not only releasing the past of 2024, but bringing powerful intentions to get shit done in 2025!

The Court cards of Tarot represent people. .. aspects of yourself or others who may be influencing situations.  Their personalities are based on the suit they inhabit. We are a mix of all, however the traits of the suit can specify the attributes that we see in another, ourselves, or offer advice on traits/ attitudes  we should adopt in certain situations. 

Did you ever  wonder where the full cold moon got its name? The answers to that and ways to work with this cold energy, the moon sign it falls under, and card associated with this energy might be simpler than you think!!

Zener cards: A brief history:

The Court cards of Tarot represent people. .. aspects of yourself or others who may be influencing situations.  Their personalities are based on the suit they inhabit. We are a mix of all, however the traits of the suit can specify the attributes that we see in another, ourselves, or offer advice on traits/ attitudes  we should adopt in certain situations.

While there are many, many Crystals to choose from, I thought it would be helpful to share some of the research I have already done. Read on for a brief summary that I have researched and condensed of 15 crystals and their associations .