Today I'm reviewing Daily Oracle - Seek Answers from Your Higher Self by Jerico Mandybur.

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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am identify as a magical Buddhist. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I believe in spiritually and holistic wellness.  I find that we can heal the world if we just sit down and and listen to the breath.  I believe that magic, science and nutritional well being are the cornerstone to a well rounded holistic life. I have recently updated my site from Confessions of a Modern Witch to my new page To Live Whole.  I welcome you to come along for my journey of health, wellness and self exploration.

I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft.  I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 438,000 views.


As you know I'll be switching over to reviewing only e-copies of books shortly.  I will miss handling the books but the amount of trash that I had piling up for all the shipping was just overwhelming.  I will be doing a giveaway for the remaining physical books that actually arrive as well as asking my publishers to provide giveaway copies shipped directly to my winner's homes going forward for all giveaways.

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My review copy was a small smooth covered book with stars and planets across the front and back.  It is a pretty thick book, which makes it a bit difficult to carry in a handbag but would be excellent in a backpack or tote bag.  There are no real illustrations inside with only the all seeing eye image on the left side of each of the pages.  The pages are in black and white only lacking any color at all, however I found that I enjoyed the jumps from black to white that the pages delivered.

This book is like similar oracle books on the market.  The author takes a moment on the back cover and the front of the book to explain to the reader how to use the oracle book.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Book

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Book

We're asked to set our intentions, much like one would do for a tarot reading and then select our page using our intuition. The pages provide messages like - Conviction is a light that can never be blown out  and Don't gild the lily.  I worked with this for a few days and found it insightful and pleasant. My favorite I think was "There insecurities are not your reality".  Good stuff.

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Book

Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Image Source - Book

Overall this is a great book to give as a gift to a grad student, maybe a housewarming gift or something for the new witchling.   I believe that anyone who is motivated by those "thoughts of the day" or positive affirmations would enjoy this book. It reminds me of the Magic 8 Ball in book form!

Over the past few months it has come to my attention that there is a blog out there that takes each post I write and creates a counter post. They take what I say and twist it around to basically claim that I'm a fake witch who doesn't follow traditions.

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Let me clear this up for those following at home.  I do not follow a path of others. I do not follow deity nor do I claim to.  In my blog author profile as well as ever place where I have an "ABOUT ME" section I do not claim any tradition or path.  I think for myself and use the past as it should be used. As a record of those who lived before me. I do not base my day to day life on something written a down eons ago by people who believed the earth was flat.  I do not conduct my business based on mythology around women with snakes for hair or magical shoes with wings.

I also do not spend my days writing blog post after blog post professing some  magical knowledge of gifted to me from ancient tablets or believe that I am some all knowing all seeing mystic. You see, a lion does not need to tell you they are a lion. You can see they are a lion from their eyes.  You can see the lion's sleek body in action. You can see by the hunt that it is indeed a lion.  Anyone who needs to spend relentless hours telling you that they are an all magical being is either trying to convenience you or themselves.

In order to grow you must learn. We must learn from the past and take those things that have value.  We must toss away the rest. As humans, our past is filled with inequality and hatred. Wars and death. Famine and destruction all based on religion. While we have some good, the majority of this world's heartache is directly related to deity worship. This is because those who follow these paths for the most part have a "my way or the highway" mentality. They have no space in their brains for learning and growing. They grab their precious scrolls and condemn those around them for not following as they do.


This week when I saw the new post related to mine, I thought how simple. All those text they cling to and yet, here a strong willed open minded witch shakes them to their core. My ability to stand fast and strong in their direct attacks makes them so fearful they must still attack my work on things that have absolutely nothing to do with them.  How small they must be.  So this post my dear, is for you. This is directly for you.  You do not scare me. I know that my strength and passion for life scare you. My open willingness to embrace the magic that I control. The forces that I work with directly make you scared.


The virtues I follow are a list of attributes that make me a better person. They are not intended to ridicule others. They aren't used as a crown or a cloak to strut around and say "Oh, look how much better I am than X."  When you strut around that way, that's pride.  That's arrogance. No matter how many ancient scrolls you wrap that shit in, it's still ugly.



You must learn new things to grow and evolve; learn from the past but live for the future.


I am lion, hear me roar.