We’ve all seen the endless lists: 21 must-have herbs, 44 moon tools, 78 altar items you have to collect.

Let’s be honest — half of it ends up in a drawer.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need a closet full of supplies to be powerful. You need a few anchoring tools that resonate with you. That support you. That help you show up consistently and with intention.

Here are the three spiritual tools I reach for every single day — and why they work:

1. 🃏 Oracle Cards

There’s no better mirror than the cards. A daily pull sets the tone, reveals what’s stirring beneath the surface, and invites real reflection.

Oracle cards are more than paper and ink — they’re conversation starters with your spirit, your guides, your intuition. They don’t predict the future. They reveal the present. And that’s where real magic begins.

I pull a card every morning — sometimes just one, sometimes a spread — and it’s like checking the weather for my soul. What energy am I walking into? What lesson is trying to get my attention? What part of me needs care?

Here’s why I use them daily:

My Crossroads Oracle is inspired by Hecate and the choices, energies, and mysteries we encounter on the spiritual path. It’s divided into suits like Virtues, Elements, Energies, and Time — making it perfect for spreads that give depth and direction.

My River Witch Oracle connects to nature, emotion, and flow. It’s rooted in personal healing and movement through change — a favorite for shadow work, emotional insight, and creative guidance.

These aren’t mass-produced, algorithm-made cards. They’re handcrafted wisdom tools, drawn from devotion, experience, and ancestral magic — and they’re meant to become part of your practice, your altar, your story.

My Crossroads Oracle and River Witch Oracle were created to do exactly that.

They’re exclusive to my shop and designed with real-world wisdom, not just pretty art.

2. 📘 Digital Grimoires & eBooks

I keep a digital library of rituals, spells, correspondences, and guided meditations I’ve written over the years. These are living documents — I update them, annotate them, and pull from them constantly.

Want to start your own? Grab one of my ready-to-use eBooks and build from there.

There’s something undeniably magical about holding a leather-bound book… but let’s be real — when you’re in the middle of a spell, a ritual, or an emotional spiral, you need something you can actually use.

That’s where eBooks come in — and why I offer a wide selection of practical, immediately usable digital books crafted for witches, empaths, and spiritual seekers just like you.

Here’s why I use eBooks in my own practice — and why you might want to, too:

✨ Instant Access to Magic

Whether you’re mid-meltdown or mid-moon ritual, you don’t want to wait three days for delivery. My eBooks are available immediately upon purchase, so you can light that candle, open your grimoire, and get to work — now.

✨ Always with You

Print books are beautiful, but they stay on the shelf. E-books go where you go.

Your magic shouldn’t be limited by your bookshelf.

✨ Designed for Practice, Not Just Reading

These aren’t just rebranded blog posts in PDF form. Each eBook is crafted as a tool — with layouts and language designed to help you work through real-life spiritual challenges. 

Whether it’s:

...you’ll find something in my catalog that speaks to exactly where you are, right now.

Digital books are a great option if you're simplifying your life, living in a small space, or just want a low-clutter spiritual practice. And if you do want a physical version, you can always print out your favorite sections and build a binder or ritual journal of your own — totally custom, totally you.

A Book Is Good. A Book That Grows with You? That’s Magic.

Whether you’re brand-new to the path or refining your daily ritual, my eBooks are designed to walk with you, not lecture you. You can come back to them again and again — and every time, you’ll see something new, because you will be new.

3. 🎓 Self-Paced Classes

Whether I’m re-centering with meditation or exploring deeper ritual work, I always turn to structure when I feel scattered. That’s where my courses come in — they give me something to focus on, a new layer of practice, or a return to basics when life gets chaotic.

Let’s be real: not everyone can attend a live class at 7 p.m. on a Thursday under a full moon while Mercury is direct. Life doesn’t always work that way — and neither should your spiritual growth.

That’s why I created a full library of self-paced classes designed to meet you exactly where you are. No fluff, no forced schedules, no judgment. Just deep, honest teaching rooted in lived experience and real spiritual work.

🔥 What Makes These Classes Different?

My courses aren’t just rehashed slides and surface-level lessons. They’re built around transformation — and designed to help you move from “I don’t know where to start” to “This feels like home.”

You’ll find courses on:

Each class includes:

✨ Why Self-Paced?

This isn’t about checking boxes — it’s about building something that lasts. Your spiritual practice should work with your life, not against it.

Magic Doesn’t Belong on a Schedule — It Belongs to You.

Whether you’re reclaiming your power, healing from spiritual burnout, or just starting to explore your gifts, these classes are here to walk beside you.

They’re tools for growth, not boxes to tick.

Start with what feels good. Keep what keeps you grounded. Release the rest.

And if your daily magic includes a cup of tea and staring out the window — those counts.

🃏 Today’s Card Pull: Past

This card is a gentle tap on the shoulder: What did your practice used to look like? What beliefs, tools, or habits have you carried forward — and are they still serving you?

You don’t have to recreate your past. But you do get to honor it, and choose what continues.

Let it be a guide — not a prison.

Next week we’re diving into Lunar Magic and Manifestation, starting with a new moon ritual that clears the static and makes space for what you actually want.

And remember — every eBook, class, or deck you purchase helps stock the Blessing Box of Goldsboro, a community care project placing food and essentials at local crossroads.

Let wisdom, new beginnings, and creative expression shape your day.

Have a glorious day. 

By Her Fires🔥

www.byherfires.com

Crystal healing has been around for centuries. My interest in crystals started as a small child looking for that "sparkle" amongst the common stones. Just last year I finished my crystal healer certification in 2018 and found that it was indeed not only a passion due to the beauty with in each piece but also because of the amazing power that emanates from each delicate facet of these stunning creations.

I remember my first crystal ball and the power I felt from it. I remember wearing my crystals of assorted types and remembering how they changed the world around me.  Wearing my amethyst ring for example lead to a higher bar tab. It was like the alcohol couldn't find me. 

My clear quart giving me the power to feel centered and the ability to take on the world. My labradorite to clear energy and help me follow my dreams.

So what is a crystal grid and how does it work?  Crystal grids is an alignment of crystals set to a geometrical pattern for the purpose of manifestation. There is a center stone with is the focus of the energy and the surrounding stones that modify and broadcast the intention into the universe.  Amplification stones, generally quartz crystals are then used to "power up" the grid. Finally the grid is activated.  It is a pretty powerful process and if you have the opportunity to learn more I highly recommend checking it out. I have several posts in this blog related to crystals.  Here's a link for your convivence.

When I met Crystal online, I was drawn to her carefree and playful energy. We have known each other for quite a few years and I have worked with her on several occasions to create jewelry and clay creation from her earthen treasures. 

I have always loved her crystal grids and when I thought of this project I knew I wanted to get her amazing grids in front of you.  I was thrilled when she agreed to participate.

Photo Credit - Crystal

Here are her interview questions.

Q: How did you get started?

Photo Credit - Crystal

Photo Credit - Crystal