What happens when you slow down, step into the woods, and let Mother Nature work her magic? Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to go on a hike and collect leaves for a watercolor class I was participating in. What started as an...
The mythology of Venus, from sea foam and forbidden affairs to astrology, sensuality, self-worth, and the art of embracing pleasure. Let's talk about Venus, shall we? And no, I'm not just talking about roses, chocolates, candlelit...
How Trees Communicate: From Mycorrhizal Networks to Chemical Signals—and What Humans Think They're Hearing
Do trees talk? Not quite in the way humans do. They don't have mouths, vocal cords, brains, or a language that we can translate into words. But trees are far from silent. They constantly sense their surroundings, respond to changes, exchange...
What this golden spice is, its mythology, nutritional benefits, and why it deserves a place in The Naughty Mystic’s kitchen. Let's talk about turmeric, shall we? ( I am not a doctor and curious about nature and natural healing) That...
I am not a pumpkin spice latte girlie. But I am a squash kind of girlie… and this time of year, I am ALL IN. Give me a beautiful pile of butternut, acorn, delicata, spaghetti, kabocha, Hubbard, or an actual pumpkin—and...
September has a certain smell. Cooler mornings. Leaves beginning to change. Hayrides. Orchards. Cinnamon. Apple cider. Maybe a little caramel stuck to your fingers. And then there are apples. Red. Green. Golden. Sweet. Tart. Crisp....
Ahhh, Libra Season… when the leaves begin changing, the air gets a little crisp, Venus starts whispering sweet nothings in our ears, and suddenly we want to make everything around us just a little prettier. A prettier outfit. A prettier...
Let's talk about tomatoes. That juicy little red thing sitting on your kitchen counter that we've somehow decided is a vegetable—even though botanically speaking, it's a fruit. Yep. The tomato is already breaking...
September 22, 2026, brings us the Fall Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere—and to me, this is when the energy of harvest season really begins to settle in. And honestly? I love this time of year. Here in Michigan, Mother Nature starts...
Venus enters Scorpio on September 10, 2026 at about 4:06 AM EDT, shifting Venus from Libra's diplomacy and harmony into Scorpio's intensity, intimacy, desire, trust, power, and transformation. Venus will remain in Scorpio until October 25,...
There are days when your body says, “Yep, we’ve got this!” And then there are days when your brain is staring at you over the top of your coffee cup saying… “Girl, we need a little help here.” Luminate comes in...
It’s that time of year again… September! Here in Michigan, September can be warm, hot, humid, cool, rainy, crisp, or downright confusing. We may be celebrating the beginning of Fall one day and sweating like it’s still July the...
Virgo Season arrives on August 22/23, 2026, bringing us back down to Earth after the blazing, expressive energy of Leo Season. Virgo says, “Okay, babe…that was fun. Now what are you actually going to DO with everything you just...
There are some foods that simply know how to have a good time. The cucumber is one of them. Cool, crisp, refreshing, hydrating—and let's be honest, visually suggestive enough that humanity eventually decided to turn its shape into a sex toy....
I don't know about you, but Mother Nature and I go back a few decades...maybe even a few lifetimes. She always wins. LOL I've always had a unique connection with animals. Some people call it intuition, some call it energy, and others might...
I believe everyone has a creative side, whether they're an artist, chef, mechanic, gardener, or even someone who builds robots. Creativity isn't limited to paint brushes and canvases—it's about bringing something unique into the...
"The Universe has entered the chat." If life has felt like it's quietly rearranging the furniture of your soul...you're not imagining it. The Aquarius North Node and Leo South Node are kicking off an 18-month adventure that asks...
The Sun has stepped into bold, radiant Leo, and the energy shifts from emotional reflection into fearless self-expression. Leo reminds us that life isn't meant to be lived from the shadows. This is your invitation to step onto the stage, embrace...
This morning, I woke up and needed to go for an early walk before the heat and humidity rolled in and made everything feel sticky. At 6:00 a.m., I threw on some clothes, laced up my shoes, and headed out with excitement. I had stopped taking early...
When people think of sensuality, they often picture candlelight, silk sheets, or physical attraction. Cancer reminds us that the greatest aphrodisiac isn't what happens in the bedroom—it's what happens in the heart. Ruled by the...
