Eclectic Cottage

09/08/2025

Hey y'all!! With autumn rolling in, cold and flu season comes with it. I've got some oil blends for you. $12 a bottle. www.eclecticcottage.net
Plague Dr - prevention in a bottle. All the great things that legend says were used during the plague to help keep thieves safe from catching the black death. I wouldn't recommend the thieving part but these are a steal at $12 a bottle.
Sinus to Meet You - already feel the congestion? Breathe easier with this blend of Eucalyptus and Rosemary.
Sana Oil - Works like a charm on those dry cuticles during hand washing season. Cuts or scrapes? Carry it with and apply on the go.
Focus on Sleep - Quiets your mind and soothes you to sleep.
Enhance Your Calm - All the soothing of Focus on Sleep without the drowsy factor and adds a boost of citrus to brighten your day. 2 pm slump? Not anymore.
Pain Pain Go Away - my personal favorite since I suffer from back pain and headaches. I carry this with me and have bottles stashed around the house to help with any aches and pains.

I can also custom blend for you if you have allergies or scent preferences. Just DM me

08/30/2025

How's everyone's Saturday? It's been a damn roller coaster up in here. Adjusting to a new phone, trying to figure out the Pixel platform vs Apple. Three readings almost back to back. Verizon having an outage in the Midwest so my phone doesn't work unless it's on wifi. Almost running out of meds and pleading to the pharmacist to get me the good stuff.

08/26/2025

Come visit me!!! I’ll be there for readings and with wire wrappings and other goodies.

✨ The Midwest Metaphysical Expo ✨
Saturday, November 8th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, November 9th 11:00am - 5:00pm
Horizon Events Center
2100 NW 100th Street
Clive, Iowa 50325

Join us for a magical two-day event filled with inspiration, connection, and discovery. Explore psychic and tarot readings, energy healing, astrology, crystals, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind treasures you will not find anywhere else.

Meet like-minded souls, experience holistic wellness, and discover unique ways to expand your knowledge and deepen your practice. With free parking, food onsite, and full handicap accessibility, it is easy for everyone to enjoy.

💫 Come with curiosity, leave with inspiration. We can’t wait to welcome you to this transformative experience.

08/21/2025

Moonstone with “aura” beads. Moonstone is a great crystal for helping at certain times of the month and female hormone balancing. It can also help in the workplace and create a less competitive environment and more welcoming. Symbol of the Roman goddess Diana and the divine feminine.

08/11/2025

What's your thought on Patreon and a subscription to readings? I've had a lot of clients lately ask me how often they should get readings. Honestly, it's whenever you feel like you're lost, need insight, or advice or want to see what the fork is going on. Monthly isn't a bad cadence though. WIth the different Patreon tiers I could craft levels that would give insight without being too hard on the budget. LMK your thoughts

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08/08/2025

Nothing fancy. Don’t need elaborate labels just some markers and stickers. My son is having trouble sleeping so I made a tea blend for him. Specially blended for what he needs. Because like meds herbs don’t work the same for everyone. You have to try them out.

08/07/2025

Rainbow desk friend. Just a lil bit of sunshine and color to brighten your day while working. Hematite adds some grounding to help keep you tethered. A confidence boost for those important presentations. Strength and vitality and anxiety relief. What more could you want?! Ok fine… higher pay would be nice. At least the hematite will give you the confidence to ask!!

08/07/2025

When in doubt… use a template to map it out. Sometimes it’s hard to get the angles just right. With a template paper or a steel peg pattern board it makes things a lot easier and look more finished in the end. Plus practice always helps.

07/24/2025

Wine o’clock anyone?! Trying out some mixed media artworks with macrame and wire with an amethyst bead thrown in. LMK what you think in the comments!

06/10/2025

History of Tarot
Tarot cards originated in 15th-century Italy as a card game called tarocchi, with 21 specially illustrated cards called trionfi (triumphs) added to existing four-suited packs. The term "tarocchi" is thought to be related to the Taro River in northern Italy. While initially used for games, their association with divination and occult practices emerged in the 18th century.
The origin of the word "tarot" is unknown. Debates and Theories: Some theories suggest a connection between tarot symbolism and the Book of Thoth, a series of texts attributed to the Egyptian god Thoth. Others claim that tarot was created by Kabbalists or has ancient Egyptian origins, but these claims lack substantial historical evidence. Modern tarot historians generally agree that tarot originated in 15th-century Italy as a card game.
Early History and Development:
14th-15th Century: . Tarot-like cards, including some of the earliest known examples, were painted in the late 1300s and 1450s, with the Visconti-Sforza tarot deck being the most complete.
15th Century: . Hand-painted tarot decks became popular among wealthy families, like the Visconti family in Milan, and were referred to as "carte da trifoni" (a deck of cards including triumphs).
Late 18th Century: . The French occultist Jean-Baptiste Alliette (Etteilla)>> published the first definitive guide to tarot card reading, marking a shift towards using them for divination.
Late 19th and Early 20th Centuries: . The Rider-Waite-Smith deck, created by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith, became a classic, and most modern decks are inspired by its artwork and symbolism.

Versions of Tarot:
Tarot de Marseille
Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Rider-Waite-Smith
Thoth Tarot

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06/05/2025

working on my Canva skills and doing a bit of experimentation. Before re-branding, I had a cottage as my logo. What do you all think? Any constructive criticism is welcome!

06/01/2025

The Celtic "Bowen" Knot - associated with love, interconnectedness, and unity. With the opalite added to it the connection to others and spirit in enhanced even more. Opalite also promotes inner peace, can help reduce stress, and can stabilize mood swings.