Author Archives: Thorne

Resin Incense Magical Correspondences

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Thorne

Resins are plant and tree saps that either bleed naturally from their organic sources forming beads or tears, or are extracted in some way and come in peas.  There are a lot of commercial and practical uses of resins, ranging … Continue reading →

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Composting in Thornesworld

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Thorne

We had one of our rare snows this winter in February.  They happen about once every four years or so and the snow doesn’t usually stick for long.  This time we had a fun 6 inches or so, but it … Continue reading →

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Vernal Equinox – Beginnings and Renewal

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Thorne

The first day of spring, the Vernal or Spring Equinox, occurs between March 20th and 21st here in the northern hemisphere.  This year it’s today, March 20, (at 2:58 PM, here where I live). Many pagans and Wiccans celebrate it … Continue reading →

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Tarot Tuesday- Dark Moon Edition

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Thorne

Will you walk under the starred velvet sky tonight, dazzled by the bright diamond cut outs revealed by the darkness bereft of moonlight? I got a new tarot deck last week.  It’s stunning. Inspired and inspiring.  Magick. It came in … Continue reading →

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Thorne’s Natural Bug Repellent

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Thorne

I hate poisons and pesticides, and it’s that time of year here in Thornesworld. Bugs, bugs and more bugs. You might remember that here in my desert home we have some big, scary bugs like scorpions and of course spiders … Continue reading →

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First Dibs Friday – Moon Phase Bath Salts & Sweet Blessings

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Thorne

This week’s First Dibs Offer is for my ritually crafted and blended, Full Moon and Dark Moon Bath Salts.  4 ounces of skin softening, scented magick for your bath.  Luxuriate in my blend of 3 Solar dried Pacific Sea Salt, … Continue reading →

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Tarot Tuesday – Health & Balance

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Thorne

Today’s pull is from one of my favorite decks when I’m feeling like tapping into archetypal energies for some deep truths.  This is the Motherpeace Tarot by Vicky Noble and its theme is A way to the Goddess through myth, … Continue reading →

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First Dibs Friday – Moon Phase Incense

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Thorne

This week’s First Dibs Offer is for my ritually crafted and blended, Full and Dark Moon Loose Incense.  Half an ounce each of these luscious blends.  As always they are composed of 9 herbs, resins and oils, each chosen to … Continue reading →

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Tarot Tuesday – Doubt & Delay

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Thorne

Today’s pull is from one of my very old decks.  This is the Knapp Tarot, 1929 original printing deck. Even the reproduction decks are long out of print and quite sought after by collectors. It’s slightly reminiscent of the Rider-Waite, … Continue reading →

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Imbolc, St Brigid’s Day, & Groundhog Day – A Cross Quarter Celebration by Any Name

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Thorne

Halfway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox and it’s time to party, right? In Thornesworld this means a cleaning of the altar, some Calendula and Swiss Chard that made it through winter as offerings, baking some herb and seed breads … Continue reading →

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