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You Can’t Break Up if It’s Already Over
So, in Sicily, my brain was completely clogged with salami, seafood, veal, cheese, pasta, blood orange mimosas, arancini, cannoli and wine. We were surrounded by the gorgeous sea and because there’s a volcano... READ MORE
Postcards From Sicily
Photography highlights Notes to Jow MamaFran phrase of the day: “It’s a Cathedral to Saint. . .Someone!” * Me (figures out she’s staring at a reliquary) (immediately presses herself up against the gate)... READ MORE
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[Rules of Exile] Rule No. 9: You Get What You Get and You Don’t Get Upset
I’m leaving for Sicily on Friday. I’m grateful to go back to the Motherland I have never known, my exile so deep I only know her face from a glimpse in a movie. ... READ MORE
#QueensInExile Ritual Cords
#QueensInExile Ritual Cord Uses (Magical): For strength, courage, cunning, compassion, alluring, glamour, to be centered in your power, to take up space. Uses (Practical): As shrine adornment, a necklace, a bracelet, tied... READ MORE
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[Dear Sister #QueensInExile] Lift Your Back Foot
Dear Sisters, So I know this will come as a complete shock to you, but sometimes I lie to you on social media. That sounds so much more exciting than what it actually... READ MORE
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[Dear #QueensInExile] Taking My Body Back
Dear Sisters, If I don’t get agency over my body, it’s one more thing these motherfuckers would get over on me. You take my freedom, you take my rest, you take my peace,... READ MORE
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[Real Talk] That Book Life
I saw this article in my inbox today during tax season from GirlBoss which breathily talks about how if you have a special enough voice, some agent will find you special enough... READ MORE
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Babalon + Knifesex
For those unfamiliar with me, April1 is one of my oldest, nearest and dearest friends who has stood by my side as I came out of various closets. She has been to many rituals of mine and has always been … Continued
Last Day of the Semi Annual Sale!
No code needed! 25% off of everything in stock! Shop will not be restocked until after the holidaze! Deadline for purchase to be received by Christmas is December 9th. Please allow up to seven business days for shipping due to the … Continued
On Taking Up Spaces
It’s the first day back after a holiday, my new meds suck (as discussed), I’ve already sat through a two hour meeting, I have a headache and a coworker clearly already wants me to murder her just so we can … Continued
[Dear #QueensInExile] Why should you care for a woman like me? I’m always nervous or sick or sad or too gay.
My dearest Sister Queens, This is hard for me to write about. I’ve been avoiding it for a few weeks because I can’t come to peace with it. I’ve been on a medication that’s worked for me for at … Continued
Semi Annual Sale and New Limited Edition Ritual Oil
It’s on until 11:59pm November 27th, no code needed! 25% off of everything in stock! Shop will not be restocked until after the holidaze! Deadline for purchase to be received by Christmas is December 9th. Please allow up to seven business … Continued
Down at the Crossroads #083
I was lucky enough to join Chris & Tara-Love on Down at the Crossroads for a second time to discuss my book! Hello and thank you once again for joining us down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and … Continued
LAST DAY TO BUY HALLOWEEN LIMITED EDITION RITUAL OILS
Anansi: The refinement of the finer things in life – cigars, exotic spices and cognac laced with the forest floor. Always spinning, always weaving, always looking for the angle. This ritual fragrance oil can be used to learn inner secrets, … Continued
Halloween Limited Edition Ritual Oils
As you may recall, tomorrow is Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market and let me tell you, those chicks love them some Halloween Limited Edition Oils. But! I want to give you first dibs because I adore you. Anansi: The refinement of … Continued
Sunday! Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market!
I will be there on Sunday with the elusive Jow and our shop, The Mermaid and The Crow! Jow is the master of perfumery recommendations! We will have Limited Edition Halloween oils! I will be slinging tarot at the v reasonable … Continued
10 Ways to Embrace Your Glamour
First written for Llewellyn’s blog. Glamour is everything that makes you interesting and exciting to yourself and others. Using glamour gives you exciting opportunities to accomplish your deepest desires both magically and mundanely. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry! … Continued