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7 Black Owned Spirituality Shops and Mystic Resources
By: Robyn De Leon
By: Robyn De Leon
Last week brought us to a new astrological season: Cancer season. The stars and planets colluded for new and exciting beginnings thanks to the heartfelt and nurturing influence of the watery crab. Last Sunday, the new moon entered into Gemini as well, which gives an overall encouraging nudge towards communal experiences like loving and ideating between those you hold close during these times. And let’s not forget the solar eclipse that happened last Saturday. Eclipses are generally honored for their intense and powerful nature. This particular eclipse, which has coincidently occurred a day after the Summer Solstice, advises all to reflect and clarify on one’s own life path and mission in the world. Respect the place you hold, honor the responsibilities you have been entrusted upon, and always move with love for yourself and others.
Below is a brief list of seven shining Black-owned spiritual shops where you can find the resources you need to celebrate the universe and yourself. Happy Solstice!
DISCLAIMER: Not to replace standard mental or medical assistance.
1130 Chandlery is a budding Black-owned business based in The Bronx, NY. Eleven, owner of the shop, handmakes candles from 100% natural coconut and vegetable waxes, as well as herbs that have been consciously harvested and arranged. Their specialty includes creating uniquely tinted green candles with smells they describe as “earthy, milky, sweet” and mugwort and lavender smudges. I recently purchased their tapered mugwort candle and am looking forward to lighting these lovely pieces for my morning and evening meditations. You can also check them out on their Instagram.
Capri’s Apothecary is a Black and queer-owned holistic shop where every butter, soap and oil is handmade and personally mixed and packaged for the consumer. The owner of the shop, Capri, has been pursuing a holistic and sustainable lifestyle for the last five years, which has inspired a lot of their work. You can check them out on Instagram for inquiries and purchases.
Mystical Ritual is another gem on Etsy owned by Heidi Nyx. Despite recently setting up their Etsy shop this year, they have been selling their product online since 2010 and accept custom orders upon request. Heidi sells a diverse set of mystical products, from handmade candles, oils and crystals to witchcraft starter kits. Some of the most intriguing items posted on the shop are their Love Conjuring Bath Salt jars and Hex Breaker Spell bottles. Heidi has some heavy-duty material for heavy-duty situations, so don’t fret when you need a little magical helping hand in life.
If you’re looking for jewelry that encapsulates your inner goddess or god, look no further than Raven-Lewis’ Etsy shop. With over 200+ sales and a staggering amount of 5-star ratings, Raven provides beautifully-made handcrafted necklaces, bracelets, rings, and so much more. Though their shop's focus is on jewelry, they also offer candles, loose crystals and herbs. I purchased their Blue Jade Buddha Pendant Necklace and their Custom Zodiac and Crystal Necklace Set, which are unfortunately no longer in stock. I am particularly finicky when it comes to purchasing jewelry for myself, so I was very relieved to find something I liked wholeheartedly. For images of past orders, check out their Instagram.
Seven Gems is an Oakland-based, one-stop-shop for all things crystals has been admired by over 2,500 Etsy shoppers and has made nearly 500 sales since establishing their shop in 2019. Some of their featured items include self-standing Galaxy Amethyst clusters and a Toothless figurine made from Obsidian.
Kristine “Kat” Simmons is the owner of Simmkatwares Etsy store, which primarily hosts an assortment of crystals from geodes to palm stones to points. They have crystals like Jasper, Quartz, Amethysts and more of all different colors and sizes. I currently have a few quirky Pink Amethyst clusters in my Etsy cart. To keep up with their stock or request a tarot reading, follow their Instagram.
Daizy October is an Ancestral Astrologer, Diviner, and L.A.’s Hoodoo woman. She is known for her spiritual practices but also as the originator of the #Blitch movement on social media. A ‘Blitch’ is a Black witch who uses African thought and spiritual tradition to practice healing, Divination, and other spiritual activities. The term is used to reclaim Black spirituality and religious traditions that have been co-opted by colonizers and cultural appropriators. Primarily, Daizy offers readings and spellwork. Whether you need an astrological birth chart reading, rootwork, or the classic tarot reading, it’s all listed on her site.
This is the opinion of Robyn De Leon.
YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR VALENTINE'S WEEK
BY ROBYN DE LEON
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| February 14th's Chart via Astro-Charts |
Aries - Princess of Cups
Expect a natural comfort in this time which is centered around love and sex. Venus is in your sign. This placement will secure how people perceive you and it is a perception that is in harmony with your expectations because people will be able to read you perfectly. Your fiery passion will be understood and received. It’ll feel good to feel like enough and to feel understood and that’s thanks to the trine created by Mercury in Pisces, Moon in Scorpio and Neptune in Pluto which will open up space for emotional and mental freedom and acceptance.
Taurus - Ace of Pentacles
You will be treasured, worshipped and provided for just the way you like this time and you won't have to ask twice for it. The trine created by the water placements will bring in this flood on to your parched earth. It’ll be a wet, muddy and sexy week for you. Feel free to indulge, this is one of the best times to do so.
Gemini - Two of Swords
Spend some time alone this week, V-Day is just as much of a time for yourself as it is for your loved ones. You are included as a loved one, so treat yourself as you would treat your loved ones. Take yourself on a date. You’ll be very in love and intrigued by yourself. During this time you’ll shake off codependent tendencies. Your mind will keep your attention enough.
Cancer - The Moon
Cancer! This week is made for you. It’ll be spent so beautifully, you’ll achieve perfect harmony with your loved ones just don’t hide away as a result of bashfulness or from the overstimulation received by all the love you’ll be getting. Also, make sure to give that love back and express your gratitude by vocalizing yourself, being direct and not letting yourself assume people can read your mind. With the Moon in watery Scorpio, you’ll feel at home as your planet will be protected and respected by Scorpio’s possessive nature.
Leo - Tower
Life will continue to surprise you, but you’ll keep taking these surprises as blows, Leo. As a Leo Sun, you must put your ego aside and realize that the universe is trying to teach you not punish you. Be there for your friends at this time and let them be there for you. Community and social interactions will rebuild you and make you realize your lessons. You’ll probably have a heartfelt moment during this time that’ll knock down that final wall from your current phase which will, in turn, be the foundation for the next one.
Virgo - Ten of Swords
Words of kindness are needed more than words of wisdom at this time. Your loved ones are your equals, not your projects, talk with them, not at them. Some things to add to your to-do list: call your parents, Virgo, plan a date with friends or partners and accept those compliments, especially the ones on your looks. Your mind is sexy, but so are you.
Libra - Ten of Pentacles
You have a lot of love around you Libra, or interests, or feelings, or all three. The point is, there is a surplus of something in your life and you have to give some up or share the love to keep the balance even. You are aware of this and completely okay with doing as such. Be attentive to others this week and make time for downtime as well. That'll be sure to even out the scales.
Scorpio - Queen of Pentacles
Your possessions are together during this week and you’ll probably be receiving many gifts as expressions of love. You appreciate this love language, but you are most occupied by the fact that your people aren’t all together physically with you or that the connections you have with your people aren’t as secured as your obsessive standards would expect. This makes you uneasy. Remember Scorpio, the people you love are people who are just as emotional and feeling as you are. Don’t be distant as a result of your discontent or absentminded to feign indifference. The water trine will facilitate moments for you to express your love as you see fit. Venus and Mars will be there as well to heat you up.
Sagittarius - High Priest
With Mars in your sign, you’ll be upping the smooth factor and your masculine energy may be enhanced at this time no matter your gender. You’ll be simple, with the typical flowers and chocolate approach to your loved ones, and that'll charm them just right. Things will go your way this week, even beyond the realm of love. Just don’t get too cocky and shoot yourself in the foot. Leave the bow and arrow business to cupid and appreciate some time off.
Capricorn - Ace of Swords
Your patience, keen and solid nature will be rewarding this week whether you’ve been going steady with someone/s or you’ve been waiting for the right time to approach this someone/s. This week will be the week to go the next step for you in what you plan to do. Fiery Venus and Mars might set a fire at your feet to get you moving along, but the trine will cool the wounds enough for you to move. Do! Action is the plan.
Aquarius - Six of Wands
You might feel unusually unlike yourself this week which is not a bad thing and maybe a common behavioral tactic of yours. You’re good at being different even if you being different means not being yourself. Don’t be surprised by what this week brings. Being out of character will be a good look for you and people will receive it. In addition, be soft with yourself and others as well.
Pisces - Eight of Cups
Watch out with feeling overwhelmed. These feelings might cause you to snap, be too clingy or dispel too much of yourself onto others. This might be due to the fire signs in Venus and Mars and the social/communicative charge Mercury gives your sign. You'll be excited, but that excitement might be motivated by nerves or insecurities. Fire signs sometimes lack self-awareness and might take advantage of this open and vulnerable state. They won’t necessarily mean to, but it is natural for them to accept what is given. Let them take, but make sure you demand some equal loving in return. They'll appreciate this directness.
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