New Year's Resolutions

So it's about that time again to achieve and stick to some new things to do.

Here's mine:

1. Condition myself to run up to six miles. (This was my resolution last year!)

2. Get highly into reconstructing old clothes into new clothes.

I got these books just for this:

Along with all my old clothes, I think I'm going to find it fun and exciting to find stuff at thrift stores to turn into something new and creative.

3. Eat or drink one chlorophyll rich meal at least once a day. (I've already started and it's way easier and yummier than I thought. Can we say 'kale chips'?)

4. Work more on filling up my Book of Shadows.


5. Spend money more wisely to save more.

I may add to the list if I think of anything else.

Our Golden Yule Tree!

I finally have photos to share of our golden Yule tree. The funny thing is that I had to go really cheap with the ornaments (bought today at the last minute) but hopefully next year I'll have some ornaments that I really like and adore.

I took like 87 photos!!! I didn't know I took so many until I plugged my camera into the computer to upload. It's like a vortex you go into where you just lose time I guess taking photos, because 87 photos of a tree just doesn't make any sense at all! I picked out 8. I think the photos really don't do the tree any justice but here they are:

The Vertigo Tarot, Again

I received the new copy/edition of The Vertigo Tarot by Dave McKean. I have an old copy but a few years ago I foolishly believed it was safe in my suitcase on one of my trips to Austin. Airport security managed to make a very prominent bend in one of the cards while they went through the deck. And of course, that bend has always bothered me.

But now I have a new copy and all is well! I'm so glad they decided to publish it again. I thought that would never happen.

My New Besom

I've been waiting for years to find a besom (or witch's broom) that I really like and I think I have finally stumbled upon it. Meet my new besom!


One of the things a besom is used for is to cleanse and consecrate, a very important step in creating a sacred space. Though this particular artistic broom isn't meant for "housework", it will do just fine for my rituals. Anyone have any ideas of a cool name for it? I tend to name the things I use for rituals and this one seems to fit the bill as well. My Book of Shadows is named Sarah - a name that seems to have a mysterious connection with me concerning magic in a past life. But for the besom, I am looking for something a little more... cool?

I am leaning towards names like Twitch or Twilight.

Cutest Witch in the Neighborhood?

This is my outfit for Halloween (Samhain)! It's one of those Indian wrap skirts that you can wear in an unimaginable number of ways - as skirts and dresses and even as capes. I've gathered up a collection of them, all very beautiful, but this is the one that screams HALLOWEEN! Screams - get it?!

Above is the way I'll wear it for Samhain, including a Witch's hat (but of course!).

I will always and forever love long skirts.



This way looks so Earth Mama. Love it!

As I stated before, there are so many ways to wear this, it really is amazing. These types of skirts usually have two layers of different colored fabric so you can twist and turn and flip and tie in so many styles and combinations that there is just no room for boredom!

I'll be gradually showing off my other pieces! I love them so much! And I love my husband for buying them for me!

The Waning Moon

The Full Moon has come and gone once again and now it wanes. This is the time to push negativity out of your life knowing that the Universe is giving you extra strength to succeed in doing so. The Waning Moon is an excellent time to "banish and reject" such things as negative influences, negative emotions and thoughts, bad habits and diseases. Take the time out to figure what needs to be done to take control. Purification and protection for the home and body are best done during this time as well.

During this Waning Moon, I'll be upping my chlorophyll intake by eating more greens (and continuing with my wheatgrass juice). Chlorophyll is extremely purifying and helps rid the body of toxins. I'll also be making sure I get enough purifying Sun! I've been lacking in that department lately, especially with the dreary weather. I should start meditating and doing yoga outside in the sunlight.

I need to finally clean out the car as well (even though I'm not the one who messed it up)! So along with the house and my body, I'll be purifying and protecting the car too.