July 2019: Tarot spread for the full moon in Capricorn

The July 2019 full moon falls in the sign of Capricorn. Symbolized by the  mountain goat, which maintains perfect balance while it climbs over precarious rock ledges, the Capricorn archetype is one of disciplined and dogged determination towards the attainment of our worldly desires. Spiritually, the Capricorn archetype teaches us about integrity and helps us […]

July 2019: Tarot spread for the new moon in Cancer

The July 2019 new moon falls in the sign of Cancer. The Cancer archetype is emotional, intuitive, nurturing and healing. It also symbolizes “home” and all the things that home represents – not just our physical home, but also our emotions, energy, body, and the spiritual hearth of our souls. Spiritually, the Cancer archetype is […]

Why you should take part in the 100-day project

What is the 100 Day Project? What if you did something creative every day for 100 days? You could spend as little as 10-15 minutes each day on this creative project, or longer if or when you have the time. Ideally, you would finish this project in 100 days, but you can give yourself some […]

On my art table: Constellation of Hope

I’ve been experimenting with abstract art recently, and it has been fun – challenging too, but fun. I find that I tend to slip back into slightly familiar territory when I am painting abstracts – adding in leaves, plants, flowers, or figures as a focal point and to try and bring everything together. In this […]

On my art table: Find peace in the chaos

“That’s your solution? Have a cookie?’ Astrid asked. ‘No, my solution is to run down to the beach and hide out until this is all over,’ Sam said. ‘But a cookie never hurts.” ― Michael Grant, Gone It is no secret that most of us are suffering from information overload these days. From constant social […]

Ecourses

Want to learn how to read the tarot cards, but not sure where to start? This course is the next best thing to sitting across the table from me and picking my brains about the basics of the Tarot! From how tarot works, to the best tarot decks for beginners, and how to start making […]

Be what you want to be: defining your success mantra

Over the last few years, I’ve thought a lot about success…about what it means to me, not the definitions thrown around by society, friends, and biz coaches trying to sell the dream of earning a six-figure income while sipping mojitos at the beach. As I pondered this question and examined my changing definition of success […]

#PocketFullOfArt: A daily art challenge with a twist

Challenges seem to have become a thing around here – after the Mindful Break and Kindle Thy Spark, this is my most ambitious yet – a daily art challenge! But first: Why a daily art challenge? Because my one small regret from last year is that I did not make enough time for art, especially […]

On my art table: A flock of birds

Every evening when I return home from work, I’m greeted by the chirping of birds as they congregate in the tree outside my window. While the husband calls it a cacophony, I think of it as a council. What must they be discussing, I wonder? The state of the weather? The shrinking green cover? The […]