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Hello all!! Don't be confused by the picture, all will be revealed!! This month's Full Moon in Taurus ♉ will be accompanied by a total Lunar Eclipse!! So, with the total lunar eclipse, and a meteor shower to boot, energies are quite fraught this month, and that counts as the energies within you too. This turbulent time is said to activate your inner rebel, that little voice within you that says 'what if we just...' Authority will grate on you, especially if it is misused and power is being abused, and this will prompt you to start flouting the rules. There is lots of incoherent stuff in your mind at the moment, the Moon calls you to surrender that, the eclipse calls you to do so fully and without abandon. Start marching to the sound of your own beat!  We need to shift this out of the way, so that we can align with our purpose. Sitting quietly tonight, letting everything go and embracing what is left will allow you to do this successfully.  You have probably

 Hello all!! Just a quick announcement to clarify some things. A bout of influenza and seasonal bugs has struck Kerenza's household and knocked her for six, I also have some stuff going on and the sudden freezing temperatures aren't helping my hands! Posts will be intermittent if at all so please bare with us until normal service can be resumed! Today is also bonfire night so this is a very brief Pet Safety announcement: KEEP YOUR PETS INDOORS TONIGHT!   I know it's raining but that won't stop people letting fireworks off. For those of you with pets who do not cope well with fireworks, there are a few radio and TV stations that provide calming music and there are playlists available on Spotify and YouTube. Close all windows and avoid letting dogs outside unless they need the bathroom. Thank you for reading this announcement! Shop Blessings, C )0(

  Hi Guys, Looking at the names of various days of the year at the moment, as we have just had Hallowe'en, or All Hallow's Eve. The 1st November, yesterday, was All Saint's Day, or All Hallow's Day, and today, the 2nd November is All Soul's Day. These are, of course, Christian and Catholic celebrations, mainly recognised in the Western regions. All Saint's Day This was a day set aside to honour those who have been martyred and Canonised in the Christain church, whether they are known or unknown. It is observed by both Western and Eastern churches with Western churches celebrating on the 1st of November and Eastern churches celebrating on the Sunday after Pentecost (the 7th Sunday after Easter.) All Saint's is also called: - All Hallows' Day - Hallowmas - Feast of All Saints - Feast of All Hallows - Solemnity of All Saints  There is some debate as to whether this day was seemingly hijacked by the Christain faith to replace Samhain, although Professor R

  Hi Guys, Tuesday yet again, and here we are with our last of the Wands suit, the King. This card shows a figure enrobed, crowned and sat upon a throne while his staff casually lays leaning against his chair.  I have to say, am I the only one getting Mr Burns vibes from this guy? This card is associated wi th the element of fire, the planet Mars and the star sign of Aries. Upright Meaning:  Leadership Vision Seeing the bigger picture Daring Decisiveness Optimism Boldness Taking control Honour Natural leader Reversed Meaning: Forceful Bully Domineering Tyrant Vicious Ruthless Hasty Over-reaching A week leader Ineffectiveness I hope this has helped you to understand this card a little better. Please let us know below if we have missed anything out. As per usual, my weekly oracle card reading is available here . Kerenza x Shop

 Hi Guys, Apologies for no posts over the weekend, life got busy! Just a quick one today to wish you all a Happy Hallowe'en, Blessed Samhain, Blessed Allantide, Happy New Year! However and whatever it is that you celebrate today, we wish you a good one. Today is about honouring your ancestors, and yourself too, as you are a product of them all! It is also Joe's and my anniversary, so we are celebrating in our own way. So, today, be respectful of others who do not wish to celebrate, kids who may have allergies or sensory processing issues, and KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE!! Especially your black kitties, keep them safe indoors! So, have an awesome Hallowe'en, stay safe, and be good! Less tricks, more treats!! See you on the other side!! Shop Kerenza x

  Credit - Gargoyle by Joseph Vargo Hi Guys, Continuing our mythological creatures series today with gargoyles! Essentially, a gargoyle is a grotesque carved figure with a human or animal face that projects from the corner of a wall or roof, typically to drain off water, specifically in Gothic architecture. The most notable examples are the gargoyles of Notre Dame. Despite their somewhat terrifying appearance, the origins of the gargoyle are not what you would expect. Created in 13th century France , gargoyles were originally designed to help drain water from rooftops as mentioned above. A trough was cut through the back of the statue which lead to the open mouth of the gargoyle. In some cases, a pipe was threaded through. It is through their original use that the gargoyle happened to get its name. The word gargoyle is derived from the French word gargouille , which came from the noise created by water and air mixing in the gargoyle's throat. The size of the gargoyle also depended