Alchemy, baby. Hey, nerds, The Magician card is all about alchemy. Taking energies from their various sources and working with them to create a specific outcome. This is the definition of magic, after all. In the pentacle, one of the magical tools that lies on the Magician’s table, the circle surrounds a star made of earth, air, fire, water and spirit – and your will is the thing that keeps the circle strong. It’s hard to keep your will strong, though, when you don’t feel well. Or when you’re taking new meds again, like I am. Each time I introduce something new into my system, my alchemy chan ..read more

Hey, nerds. Can we talk about feelings for a second? I don’t know if Gemini is on her period, or whatever is going on with Space Algebra, as my friend Billy says it, but my god the feelings.  I can’t hardly advise you on a broad spectrum, but I wanted to share something with all of you. My Therapist Joel Says that when you’re feeling overwhelmed with feelings, the correct thing to do is to look around and figure out what’s real and what isn’t.  I’m super upset right now because of an angry hate spiral.  Am I in physical danger though? (no.)   Am I behaving in a s ..read more

Hey, nerds,  I love back to school. I loved school and was really, really miserable while I was in it. Here is high school Cynova. – Totally uncomfortable at all times. – 120 pounds, 5 foot, 4 inches and convinced I was fat and also ugly. – Suuuuuuuper into girls but convinced that I would burn in hell forever if I told anyone and also Joan Jett, but her picture had to go in the closet.  – Really smart and encouraged to hide it so I could find a man – Encouraged to marry someone who’s family had land and so I wouldn’t waste money on college. As you can see, I have changed so very muc ..read more

Hey, nerds. I was over-brushing my teeth yesterday when I realized that I was surrounded by magical spells. I know that sounds silly, but we’re going to break it down for you. This is #kitchentablemagic, baby. Well, it’s slightly dirty bathroom magic, but who doesn’t like things slightly dirty? Bathroom Magic (look closely at the pic of me!) Verbal reinforcement of love by both partners. Joe and I are really this much in love, and we are fuckin obnoxious about it. Just relax about it because I’ll never stop talking about it. The Fool print from the Shadowscapes tarot deck by Stephanie Pui Mu ..read more

Hey, guys, Summertime. Bees are buzzing. The sun is shining. Today, I ate the perfect nectarine at the perfect time and it was bliss. Other than those three things, I fucking hate summertime. I only like to be outside when I’m in a pool, and even then, I don’t want the sun getting all mouthy with me. I’m doing readings. I’m still sick, though. This heart stuff isn’t going away and it’s still a Very Victorian Summer, and I can’t guarantee that I won’t be a fainting goat. SO – we have a new offering. (YES!!) You send me a question or a list of questions, and I’ll send you a video recording of t ..read more

Hi, nerds, No, a star didn’t come up in the SW side of the Easternmost metro area in the middle-ish of Missouri in nearly the middle of the United States… No. My husband, Joe, and my children, Frog and Axolotl, are welcoming two new kiddos to our family. (Well, technically adults) BUT they were not given the opportunity to live authentic lives. They do not feel safe and supported in their homes, and they are lacking in three things: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Being their authentic selves Money (It does help a bitch out) Who are these kids and why should we care? You don’t have to. I know I ask a lot ..read more

Hi, nerds, I have said in the past (in Kitchen Table Magic (CHA CHING) that words are important, they plant seeds, and then they grow. That’s why we call them Spells. When folks (like you) have been through emotional trauma (like we all have) it’s really important that we become attentive to our inside voices. Not the one that I never got – the inside, shhh, or your mom will pinch you inside voice. The Inside Voice. You might remember it from such times as “That time you walked into a party and the Inside Voice told you that EVERYONE was staring at you (even though they weren’t) and you calle ..read more

Hey, nerds, Listen, I don’t want to do spring cleaning, either. No moms do. It’s a fucking urge. It’s primal. You look around at all of the piles that have turned into furniture and the dust and cat hair have to do something, but doing something is harder than living with the tumbleweeds of cat hair. The last few years have been an opportunity for me to feel truly helpless. Can’t carry stuff upstairs (laundry) can’t vacuum, can’t do stuff that I normally could, so how do I keep my house from looking like everyone in it just got tired and said ‘fuck it’ with Heloise in about 2019? I don’t. Well ..read more

Hey, nerds, Anyone else have daffodils and crocuseseses jumping up for attention in their yard or neighborhood? I do. Even the bright blades of green are enough to get me smiling. And my groundhog count is up to two. No turtles yet, but I am known to stop traffic to help a little shella fella gently yeet across the road. All of this kinda feels stupid right now sometimes, but I keep having to remind myself that joy is not a fuckin destination. It’s little pieces of something shiny that we pick up and put in our pocket for the day. Honestly, sometimes I spend all day looking for one thing and ..read more

Hey, guys, It just – literally a few days ago – felt like the New Year to me. It’s been a slog, man, these last few years. Everyone I know has a hurt or a longing and they’re just dangling out there like exposed nerves. Best to keep to your folks and stay low to the ground. We’re going to want to focus on the bottom of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and level up ONLY when you feel comfy doing so. Vigilance doesn’t breed creativity. Just be kind to yourself.  Now we talk about Georgie. One of the kindest people I’ve ever known was my buddy, George Koury. He was like my asshole big brother an ..read more