Understanding Disenfranchised Grief (and Why it Matters)

Understanding Disenfranchised grief

You’re dealing with the aftermath of a loss, and no one seems to understand why you’re cranky, uninspired, or unable to eat. You get the usual “be strong” ,  “it will pass, so don’t worry”, “move on…”, advices. Sounds familiar, right? Disenfranchised grief, is grief that does not align with the greater society’s expectations about … Read more

March 2022 Tarot Forecast for All Signs

MARCH 2022 TAROT FORECAST FOR ALL SIGNS

Is it any coincidence that the conflict between Ukraine and Russia erupted in March, the month named after the Roman war god, Mars? March, or Maritus, was the first month in the Ancient Roman calendar, also known as the Republican calendar, which was introduced around 738 bc and replaced the older lunar calendar systems, which … Read more

January 2022 Tarot Forecast for All Signs

January 2022 Tarot Forecast for all Zodiac Signs

Let’s start the month off right with a love and wealth reading! It’s worth noting that the King of Swords, Cups suits, Empress/Queen of Pentacles, and Ace of Wands were all prominent in the readings we did at the start of the year. We could immediately sense the energy of aggressive movement at the start … Read more

Simple ways to repel negative energies

simple ways to deter energy attack

It’s a beautiful day, the weather is pleasant, and you’re feeling inspired to start writing your new year’s resolution when your phone rings and it’s your friend who is calling. They’re having a bad day because their job application was rejected, and they need to take their pet to the vet, but they’ve also misplaced … Read more

November Tarot Forecast for All Signs

November 2021 Tarot Forecast - BraveCookie

November holds the promise of new beginnings, being that it exudes the mystical power of the number 11 – the portal of transformation. The month also brings creativity and strong intuition.  We can actually do manifestation rituals when the clock strikes 11:11 or make a wish or pray with intention on the 11th of November. … Read more

October Tarot Forecast for All Signs

October Tarot Forecast All Signs of Zodiac

We’ve made it to the fourth quarter of the year! October brings hope, as it carries the vibration of the number 8 (October is the 8th month in the old Romulus calendar), which means wealth, abundance, fertility and peace. October is also Holy Rosary month, with the liturgical feast of the Lady of the Holy … Read more

September 2021 Tarot Forecast for All Signs

Forget me Not flower for September

September is the ninth month of the year, however it is the seventh month in the Roman calendar. September is my favorite month because it is my birth month! So, a shout out to all of my September birthday celebrants (email me and I’ll send you a free reading!). September marks the beginning of our … Read more

Mid-Month August Tarot Forecast for All Signs

Rainbow

The month has brought the world bad news – from the ongoing coronavirus mutations saga, which is now bringing on the Delta and other variants as emerging threats; the deadly floods in China from July, which are still making headlines this month; the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, which killed hundreds; and the Taliban … Read more

Shadow lives of single women

The Spinster Evert Larock (1865-1901)

Today is Friday the 13th – a day replete with ominous superstitions metaphorically represented by black cats, bogey man,  cauldron-stirring witches, and more. How about the image of an old lady sitting behind a creaking spinning wheel – how does it make you feel? Spooky? Sinister?  Yes, she is called a spinster – possibly brewing … Read more