Gifts for Spirit, Mind, Body

All Blog Posts (281)

Snow time like the present.

The massive snowfall we have experienced can be translated into positivity. Like it, or not we were forced to reflect on ourselves and our place in this crazy world. Sometimes slowing down can be the easiest thing in the world(especially when there is no other options). So love on this funky fun meditative time. Have some beers or gingerbread lattes, write in your journal, play with your dog and just "chill".

Added by Darren Bu Care on February 11, 2010 at 10:41am — No Comments

Check out this view, taken from our back door on this unusually warm day in January:

Added by Gwendolyn on January 25, 2010 at 5:42pm — 1 Comment

Todays Card

Six of Swords

WOOOHOOO!!!! The sun is shinning on my piece of pasture in Virginia and creativity is at a high. Six is a perfect moment and the swords are telling us its clarity and perspective. What is the question you have been waiting to ask? Speak it today!!!! And know that you WILL find the answer!!!! No matter what find some time to fly in the warmth of the January sun.

Heading back to my animal crackers.

Happy Saturday,

Bitsy

The Tarot Reading… Continue

Added by Bitsy on January 23, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Today starts the New Moon Cycle of Brighid

Triple Goddess of Poetry, Healing, Smithcraft.

The Virgin as Muse.

Bride of the White Hills.

Her symbol is the white swan. She is connected to Anu as Brigid is considered to be the "daughter" of The Dagda, usurper of Anu's place as the deity of the Tuatha de Danaan, one of the most ancient peoples in Northern Europe. Affiliation with the letter L, luis, ROWAN, MOUNTAIN ASH and QUICKEN. Rowan was considered sacred to Brigid, and was used by the Druids to compel demons to… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on January 15, 2010 at 9:34am — No Comments

Warm wishes for a prosperous New Year!

Blessings to all! We hope this January finds you well (and warm... we've got Yemeya plugged in, keeping the water hot for a cuppa to share with you.)

We are in the month of the Birch Tree, who's association is with beginnings and who reminds us to make the most of our opportunity to begin again, ensuring a great conclusion. Read more about Birch here.

At Sticks and Stones, our calendar is filling up - so please check it out and sign up for some great classes! Currently we… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on January 10, 2010 at 3:37pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *YEW

Leave all your worries in the darkness, for now it is time to let your light grow and shine.

Have a Merry Yule!

Peace,

Gwendolyn

YEW

Green Man Tree Oracle

Taxus baccata

Tree of Resurrection, Tree of Eternity

Winter Solstice, December 21st

Fifth vowel and last letter of the Ogham alphabet - Idho

Planet: Saturn and Pluto

Element: Earth and Water

Symbolism: The… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on December 21, 2009 at 10:55am — No Comments

The Ride of The Bodisattva

The Ride to the Light is very hard but full of Love and Aventure

Please take the Right train to the Light and enjoy the Ride

Are you in the Right Train… Continue

Added by The White on December 17, 2009 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Have a Cool Yule!

As you celebrate this wonderful December, we would like to wish you prosperity as we get closer to the New Year.

Just a note to remind you to check our Calendar to see what's happening at the store this month. We have felting workshops, Herb of the Month club, and a Psychic Development class. Our drum circle this month is on Wednesday the 30th. Also, in the spirit of gift-giving, we are having a tarot swap with our Practical Tarot meet-up on Sunday Dec 20 at 2:pm - so bring your used… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on December 9, 2009 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Food Drive for the homeless

Sticks and Stones and The Order of the Black Hat are collecting canned food for the homeless.... if you can spare a can of food, please bring it to the store and we will make sure it's delivered in time for Thanksgiving!

Thank you

Peace,
Gwendolyn, Lorelei, GrannyMoon

Sticks and Stones, Main Street Center, 9970 Main Street, Fairfax VA 22031, (703)352-2343

Added by Sticks and Stones on November 10, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Blessings and Thanks!

November is upon us, and we are busy planning and stocking up for the winter. We’ve only just begun, finding great treasures to share with you! We also wanted to thank you… we feel so blessed and grateful for your visits, enjoy your company, appreciate your support and all you share with us. So a great big THANK YOU for helping us make it this far. You bring us joy, and we wish you the same and more!

We hope you enjoy this month of Broom, which falls at the end of the Celtic year.… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on November 5, 2009 at 7:04pm — No Comments

Hiding Behind a Mask

Two different situations over the weekend made me think about people and relationships. Tying it into last week's post, people come into our lives for a reason, and we often need a kick in the buns to learn the lesson they bring to us.

Story #1

One of my karaoke regulars asked me why I wasn't married ... of course he was trying to hit on me. My immediate, smart-aleck response was "No one is good enough!" along with an evil laugh as I swaggered away. He looked shocked and… Continue

Added by Sharianna on November 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Can I have a do-over? Take a Mulligan? Go to Take Two?

I know, it's a cliche, but "Haven't I met you somewhere before?" comes out of my mouth when I meet certain people. Or I enter into a friendship or relationship and it feels like I've been with this person forever when it's only been days or weeks. Then there are those people who I have known forever & just know too much about to attribute to this lifetime alone.

I've had conversations with a couple of friends about this. It's interesting to hear what others share about their… Continue

Added by Sharianna on October 30, 2009 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *BROOM

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

BROOM

Cytisus Scoparius

Physician's Strength

12th month of Celtic Tree calendar, October 28 - November 24

12th letter of the Ogham alphabet - nGetal

nGetal is a tree-letter of well-being and healing.

It counsels you to tend to the health of your mind,… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on October 28, 2009 at 10:25pm — No Comments

Finally! A place to blog!

More to come soon, but I'm so glad to find all this! I've told several friends about the store - both here in Pittsburgh who visit No. VA, and locals down there who need to visit!!

Gwennie: recognize the handle?

~ss

Added by Sharianna on October 23, 2009 at 11:24am — 2 Comments

Just wanted you to be the first to know.....

....that we now have beautifully made cloaks (just in time for Samhain!)

We currently only have 4 lined cloaks in black/purple, black/black, green/green, and purple/black: This striking piece is a long, hooded cloak made from a velvet material (fairly lightweight) and then entirely lined in satin, including the hood. It has shaped shoulders and closes in front with a long tie made from the same black velvet material as the body of the cloak. The cloak lining is fully attached along… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on October 16, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *IVY

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

IVY

Hedera Helix

11th month of Celtic Tree calendar, September 30 - October 27

11th consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Gort

Planet: Moon, Saturn

Element: Water

Symbolism: Fidelity and Fertility, Protection, Healing

Stone: Opal

Color: Indigo

Animal: Bear

Bird: Lark, mute Swan,… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on September 30, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Autumn Blessings!

Greetings and blessings to all our friends, and how happy we are to be entering into the month of October!

Most of October has us in the Celtic month of Ivy. Ivy symbolizes the wandering of the soul….and reminds us to be certain of our direction to ensure our progress as the darkness falls. (Click here for a dedication to Ivy) May you find joy in the changing of the season, and peace in the cool autumn… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on September 29, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *APPLE

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

APPLE

Pyrus Malus

Fruit of Love

Tenth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, September 2nd - September 29

Tenth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Quert

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Symbolism: Love & Trust, Health, Garden Magick

Stone: Emerald, Rose Quartz

Birds: Grosbeak

Color:… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on September 3, 2009 at 6:50pm — No Comments

Creating A Medicine Wheel

A glimpse into my classes on the Medicine Wheel

Medicine Wheels are places to pray, meditate, contemplate and become one with the universe. They become our sacred place, helping us to strengthen our connection to the universe. They help us bridge the gap between the spirit world and the physical world, bringing harmony to both through us. The general Medicine Wheel has 36 (thirty six) stones. Each stone is a “tool” to help us understand ourselves in relation to the universe.… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 27, 2009 at 11:48am — No Comments

Insomnia sharing on the New Moon in nowhere, TX =))

Just sending out good vibes cuz I have too many right now! Lol. Seriously, I'm in nowhere, TX (it's close to Ok, Ark & La in that little corner of TX) & it's pitch black after a series of storms (I'm used to city lights) so the energy is beautiful. I'm here helping my mother by making her booty go to the doctor(been years-sigh) & thus brought her groceries, etc. so she can't complain she can't afford it. I know she has a few skin cancers that need be removed-we're redheads-it… Continue

Added by Akasha on August 21, 2009 at 4:50am — No Comments