Out of an abundance of caution for the health and well being of our members and friends, all in person meetings and events for White Oak Grove CUUPS have been canceled through the end of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See our facebook group for upcoming online events.
Stay safe, stay strong, stay home.
“It only takes a few minutes in the morning to use gratitude to Have A Magical Day by giving thanks for the events in your day ahead of time, but this one practice alone will change the way your entire day unfolds.”
~The Magic
Citrine is known as the money stone. Continue reading “November Crystal of the Month – Citrine”
Welcome one and all to our online ritual for Samhain in the year of 2020. Though we are unable to gather together physically in once place this year, we can still honor our beloved dead together by taking part in this ritual together. This year’s ritual will be led by April Kane.
For this Ritual you’ll need the following items:
You can find the full ritual script and notes by following this link.
“Magic is a matter of focusing the disciplined will. But sometimes the will must be abandoned. The secret lies in knowing when to exercise control, and when to let go.”
― Marion Zimmer Bradley, Lady of Avalon
Looking for a fun read to keep you busy on the dark nights to come? Betsy compiled a list of tarot related fiction to entertain and delight.
Black Tourmaline transmutes negative energy into positive, Continue reading “October Crystal of the Month – Black Tourmaline”
“As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I don’t expect you will really understand the beauty of the softly simmering cauldron with its shimmering fumes, the delicate power of liquids that creep through human veins, bewitching the mind, ensnaring the senses…. I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death — if you aren’t as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach.”
— J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Q: I’m looking for a book that will help me dive deeper into the world of tarot. Do you have any suggestions?
A: Yes! There are many great websites & books for people who want to learn more about reading tarot cards. Here are just a few for you to start with.
Carnelian is a stone of courage and vitality. Continue reading “September Crystal of the Month – Carnelian”
“There are some things, after all, that Sally Owens knows for certain: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can.”
~ Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic
Q: Is there a special way I should take care of my tarot cards?
A: You can cleanse your deck in whatever method you have used for other divination tools. Some prefer to use stones, one specific element they have an affinity for, or the simple go to of smudging… smudge all the things. It is up to you and what you feel is right for your deck in how to store them. Trust your instinct and care for your tools the way you wish.
Continue reading “Two Minute Tarot: Charging, Cleansing, and Storing”
Continue reading “Sigil Magick: What it is, how to use it, how to make your own”
“Of course you don’t believe in fairies. You’re fifteen. You think I believed in fairies at fifteen? Took me until I was at least a hundred and forty. Hundred and fifty, maybe. Anyway, he wasn’t a fairy. He was a librarian. All right?”
~Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables and Reflections
Q: The same card keep popping up in all of my spreads, and I think it’s throwing my readings off. What does this mean?
A: A signifier card is not necessary for a tarot reading. Everyone has their own opinion about signifiers, their use, and how to choose them. A signifier represents the person who the reading is for, either yourself, or to use them as a placeholder for a person that isn’t “there” for their reading.
Continue reading “Two Minute Tarot: What’s this Signifier Thing?”
