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Gem's Grimoire

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.

Beautiful flowers
  • 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.

A vintage zodiac cake from the 70's
  • Sep 7, 2026
Suspending Disbelief: We All Do It All The Time

Birthday wishes, wishing on stars, knocking on wood - Gem explores how everyday rituals are magic in disguise, and why suspending disbelief is the first step to making miracles happen.

Painting of La Virgen de Guadalupe by Maria Mikhailas
  • Sep 7, 2026
How I Found My Goddess, Tonantzin

Gem shares her 20+ year devotion to Tonantzin - the ancient Mexica fertility goddess whitewashed into the Virgen de Guadalupe - and reflects on how to find the deity already looking out for you.

A mermaid lays on the shoreline and communes with a seagull
  • Sep 7, 2026
Set, Setting, & Cleansing the Mind and Body

How you prepare your mind, body, and space before ritual matters as much as the spell itself. Gem shares her personal cleansing rituals, anointing practice, music, herbs, and how to make black salt.

A mushroom in soft hued psychedelic colors
  • Sep 7, 2026
Psychedelics, Witches, and the Unseen Realms Behind the Veil

From ancient Hebrew shrines to Greek mystery rites, Peyote ceremonies, and Ayahuasca - Gem traces the deep history of sacred plant sacrament across cultures and its enduring place in witchcraft.

A beautiful red broom made by Sister Wolf
  • Sep 7, 2026
A List of Magickal Tools & Supplies for Witches

From elemental tools and divination to cauldrons, crystals, besoms, and sacred robes - a comprehensive guide to the tools of witchcraft and how each one supports your practice.

A beautiful painting featuring stalks of corn
  • Sep 7, 2026
Why I don't use plastic

Rooted in Lakota prophecy and a deep reverence for the earth, Gem explains why plastic has no place in her magical practice - and why she chooses glass, wood, and metal instead.

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Palo Santo Cleansing Spray
Palo Santo Cleansing Spray
$33
Tonantzin's Blessing Cleansing Spray
Tonantzin's Blessing Cleansing Spray
$33
Road Opener 7-Day Candle
Road Opener 7-Day Candle
$28
Florida Water
Florida Water
$36
Lucky Black Cat 7-Day Candle
Lucky Black Cat 7-Day Candle
Lucky Black Cat 7-Day Candle
$28