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Gem's Grimoire

Cards on the Table: A Full Moon Spread
  • Sep 14, 2026
Cards on the Table: A Full Moon Spread

The full moon rises like a mirror, ready to show you what's come into form. Use this three-card tarot spread to reflect on what's culminated, what you've earned, and what's ready to release.

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  • Sep 14, 2026
New Moon Spell in Reverse

A simple but potent new moon ritual: write your intention backwards, read it in a mirror, and speak it aloud. Each letter is a spell. Each word, a commitment. That's it - that's the magick.

Strawberry Quartz Sphere with Rose Quartz Lotus
  • Sep 14, 2026
Make Time for Moonlit Reflections during the Strawberry Moon

This full moon is a sweet one - she's giving culmination. A simple ritual for witnessing what's bloomed, giving thanks for what's taken root, and receiving the fruits of your labor. 

Illustration of a lemon pig
  • Sep 14, 2026
New Year Rituals from Dèjá Vu Esoterica

Ring in the new year with intention. We've put together a few simple rituals — a cleansing bath, a prosperity charm, and new divination practices — to help you harness fresh-start energy and set the tone for a magical new year.

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  • Sep 13, 2026
A Warning to be Selective of Your New Friends: Part 2

How to find and vet real friendships and coven connections, plus the red flags to watch for in controlling and cultish groups in metaphysical spaces.

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  • Sep 13, 2026
A Warning to be Selective of Your Role Models: Part 1

Who are your gurus? Are they worthy of your trust? With all the wild stories in the news recently about cults, I feel like it's time for a general warning to our people. 

Celebrating Fernie's Joy of Tarot book release & A Community Reading
  • Sep 10, 2026
Celebrating Fernie's Joy of Tarot book release & A Community Reading

Fernie takes over our blog to share a community reading and to celebrate the release of The Joy of Tarot — plus details on the book release party at Dèjá Vu Esoterica!

The start of a Witch's Bottle spell, cast iron nail inside a glass jar
  • Sep 7, 2026
Our Powerful Favorite: the Witch’s Bottle Protection Spell

Dating back to 1681 in Suffolk, England, the witch's bottle is one of folk magic's oldest and most powerful protections. Gem walks you through the history, ingredients, assembly, sealing, and burial.

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  • Sep 7, 2026
The Attitude of Gratitude: The Foundations of Witchcraft

Gratitude is at the heart of magical practice. Gem explores why thankfulness - expressed through offerings, generosity, and open-hearted devotion - is the foundation of effective manifestation and witchcraft.

A stack of books
  • Sep 7, 2026
How to Build Your Very Own Grimoire

A grimoire is simply a book of magical notes - and keeping one is essential to growing your practice. Learn what to record, how to organize it, and why starting sooner is always better.

Fast Money & Business Success anointing oils
  • Sep 7, 2026
Essential Needs & Why I Love Folk Magick

Love, money, and belonging are our most essential needs - and folk magick offers a way to stop chasing and start attracting. Gem explores how clearing old beliefs and practicing magic creates space for real growth.

A lovely spread of tarot cards with candles and crystals
  • Sep 7, 2026
Letting My Freak (Witch) Flag Fly: How I Finally Told Everyone I was a Witch

Gem reflects on decades of keeping her witchcraft practice private - and why she finally decided to share it. A personal essay on fear, prejudice, and reclaiming your power as a witch.

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