Scorpio New Moon: Celebrate the Darkness

October 28, 2016 Kathy Crabbe

As we approach the Scorpio New Moon on Oct. 30 we delve into themes such as: letting go of the old...entering the dark...claiming our power - all themes relating to Hallowe'en or Samhain.

Frankly, a lot of the time I feel like letting go of everything, but that's not why I'm here or you either, I bet.

I have few words right now, but I do have paintings. Inspired by English landscape Alice Sheridan who I've been conversing with lately by email about her writing that accompanies her work I decided to give it a try myself as part of my new Spirit Animal Series. I discovered that although I thought I didn't know what my painting titled PoP was all about that when I started writing about it it suddenly became clear to me.

New Moon In Scorpio Tips from my Goddess Zodiac eBook

Scorpio the Scorpion, Phoenix & Eagle

Time of Year – October 21 - November 21
Quality – Fixed
Element – Water
Planetary Ruler – Pluto
Anatomy – Sex organs
Natural Sign of – 8th House
Color – Blood red, maroon
Gemstone – Malachite, opal, topaz
Tarot Card – Death
Goddesses – Brigid, Hecate, Morgan, Selkhet

Scorpio Meditation

Deep inner knowing,
Her arms snakes, her belly the depths,
Slowly she transforms
Vulture claws spreading open,
Wings of magic, reborn glory,
The Phoenix.

Scorpio Affirmations

I am motivated, resourceful and determined
I risk honesty
I transcend earthly concerns and soar to new heights
I am magnetic and mysterious
I am Phoenix Rising
I have no fear of death

Can You Feel It?

Seek spiritual catharsis through sexuality
Feel and sense the power of deep magick within you
Feel burning desire in the heat of passion
Focus on the goal as you rebirth yourself every day
Relax into the warmth of the crone’s cave
Live life to the fullest

Zodiac Goddess Playbook

$9.95

I felt it was important to portray the signs of the zodiac from a female perspective to balance out the predominantly male/god influences within society. We must awaken goddess energy right now for the sake of Mama Gaia, Mother Earth and our species.

This book which will arrive as a downloadable pdf (or a hard copy version by request - only 1 available) contains 45 full color illustrated pages of inspirational writing for each of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. It includes goddess art, meditations, affirmations, goddess myths, & poems plus twelve featured artists and their work and how it relates to their zodiac sign. I personally use this playbook each month in celebration of the new, full and waning moons.

This book is a great accompaniment to my Divine Feminine eClass and Zodiac Goddess Power Deck.

Scorpio New Moon Lefty Oracle Card of the Month: Witch Power

*Witch Power* from the Lefty Oracle Series pictured on my altar

You can purchase a print of Witch Power here. Learn more about my upcoming Lefty Oracle Deck here.

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*For Love of the Great Being*, 8x10 inch watercolor on paper (Lefty Series)

The painting above is from my Lefty Oracle series and was recently selected to illustrate a poem in the book "Garland of the Goddess". You can purchase a print of "Great Being" here and the book is here.

Silk Art Print CAT Sale

My paintings of cats on silk were all painted during my time in Laguna Beach in the 90's and this is the last of them so grab them while you can. They'll be on sale with free shipping until the Full Moon, December 13, 2016.

October Cat Print Giveaway WINNER is Mrs. K. Murdock - congrats!

October Cat Prints are available here.

Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy Crabbe

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe has been an artist and writer forever and a soul reader since awakening her intuitive gifts at age forty after five years painting with her non-dominant left hand. This awoke her intuition in a big way. In 2008 she created a Lefty Oracle deck and started giving intuitive soul readings that have touched many lives in profound and playful ways. Kathy lives in sunny Southern California with her pet muses and architect husband in an adobe-style home they built themselves.

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My Illustration is Published in Garland of the Goddess

October 28, 2016 Kathy Crabbe

for love of the Great Being by Kathy Crabbe

Woohoo! My lefty illustration, "for love of the Great Being" was just published in Garland of the Goddess: Tales & Poems of the Divine Feminine. My painting was chosen to illustrate a poem titled "I Am Bast" by T.J. O'Hare.

You can purchase a print of my illustration here.

The Garland of the Goddess book is available here.

Feeling Hope in the Darkness...A Painting Explained

October 19, 2016 Kathy Crabbe

I decided I needed to start writing about the deeper meaning behind my paintings and I'm going to start with today's painting "PoP".

I've been feeling such deep sadness about our world since visiting my mom last weekend in Calgary, Alberta and one of the ways I process feelings and get them out is by painting them.

Before beginning this painting all I could envision was darkness and spikes plus I wanted to tie it in with my recent Spirit Animal Series. So I started, as usual with a face and drew it with a bamboo sketch pen that creates a nice, scratchy line. (Oh ya, and by the way I'm also painting with my non-dominant hand). The darkness I felt inside got expressed in the dark, flowing paint outlining her body. Yet in this darkness is light and hope as expressed in the yellow rays extending out from her head. From there I tapped into her spirit animal which turned out to be a red and purple bird. But this bird wanted company. (And it's good feng shui ya know, if you have a painting in your home that depicts a couple...it creates good energy for couples), From there I could see a moon/circle in the sky but when I finished painting it I see that it wants to become a moon-flower so I add petals or rays extending out from it.

In the end, this painting expresses the dark AND the light which is appropriate for this time of year as we are entering the dark time of year (in the Northern Hemisphere) at Hallow's Eve or Samhain, also known as the Celtic New Year.

You can purchase PoP below!

My painting is published in the Creative Cronies Moon Calender!

October 19, 2016 Kathy Crabbe

I am very proud to say that my painting "Unspoken" was chosen for the Aries month of April in the Moon Calendar put out by the Creative Cronies of New Zealand.

The original is no longer available but feel free to email me if you'd like a print or card.

About Kathy

As an initiated Celtic Faerie Witch I am blessed to offer spiritual readings both virtually and in person in Temecula, California and the Thousand Islands, Canada.

Full Moon in Aries Art Update + Oct. Cat GIVEAWAY!

October 11, 2016 Kathy Crabbe

Since it is the Full Moon in Aries and Aries just LOVES to start something new I'm super excited to tell you about a new project I'm working on so that you can be in the loop from the beginning and perhaps even get inspired to try it out for yourself.

A shamanic classmate of mine invited me to join Patreon recently to help her and her partner get their new fantasy inspired graphic novel off the ground. Patreon is an ongoing crowd-sourced funding platform that allows supporters or Patrons to donate anywhere from $1 and up monthly in exchange for awesome goodies such as: digital downloads, tutorials, q & a sessions, original art, prints, private calls, online group sessions or hangouts, glimpses behind the scene, input opportunities, studio visits, etc. - the sky's the limit. This kind of ongoing support allows the creator to fund their project(s) and expand upon it based upon pre-determined outcomes and goals.

So, this past weekend as I was pulling some oracle cards I determined that Patreon could very well work for a new zine (illustrated book) subscription service I'm working on featuring monthly collections of my art and writing. The first issue would be titled "If Your Spirit Animal Could Speak" (Subtitle: "Plus Charms To Help Find Them"). If you're interested, KEWL - email me! At this stage I'm just gaging interest levels.

Here are the latest originals from the Spirit Animal Series which are for sale in my shop or by clicking the images below.

Black Swan Original Gouache Painting with Mat

$95.00

The original watercolor painting is 6x6 inches (15.2x15.2 cm) and is adhered to an 8x8 inch acid free mat, ready-to-frame
Signed and dated by the artist
The artwork will be packaged in a clear sleeve and shipped flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer

Enchanted art and poetry to bless your magical life from Kathy Crabbe’s Elfin Ally Oracle Collection.

Spiky Original Gouache Painting with Mat

$95.00

Spiky: She had orange hair, spiky, like the Kingfisher, her spirit animal. Next came purple hills - mounds - soft, hazy, magical, like her. With her best friends by her side she knew, without a doubt she WAS special and that the key to everything was inside her. She just had to find it.

The original watercolor painting is 6x6 inches (15.2x15.2 cm) and is adhered to an 8x8 inch acid free mat, ready-to-frame
Signed and dated by the artist
Includes poem and certificate of authenticity
The artwork will be packaged in a clear sleeve and shipped flat in a sturdy cardboard mailer

Enchanted art and poetry to bless your magical life from Kathy Crabbe’s Elfin Ally Oracle Collection.

More News
My watercolor "Trois Soeurs" (3 Sisters) was recently published in the Creative Cronies 2016 Moon Calendar and is now available in my shop.

Trois Soeurs Original Watercolor Painting

$300.00

- 'Trois Soeurs' (Three Sisters) was painted with a variety of media including watercolors, gouache, collage, technical pen, colored pencil and inks on acid free 140 lb hot pressed watercolor paper (100% cotton)
- Signed by the artist, Kathy Crabbe
- Certificate of authenticity and artist's bio included
- Size 7x10 inches (18x25 cm)

HUGE Cat Print Sale + FREE Shipping
These are the last of my silk art cat prints which were all painted in Laguna Beach, California. Once they're gone they're gone! You can find all 19 designs in my Etsy Shop in 3 sizes.

October Cat Silk Art Print GIVEAWAY!
Sign up here to be entered in a raffle for October Cat, an 8.5 x 11 print of a silk painting. If you're interested in purchasing this print it also comes in 2 other sizes with mats here in my Etsy Shop.

Oracle Deck Update
I'm still working hard on finishing my Lefty Oracle Deck and am shooting to have the Deck and Guidebook written and the images finished and ready for proofing by the end of October. For more info please check out my Lefty Deck page or my Instagram for daily pix.

Soul Readings: To purchase a soul reading, past life reading, astrology report or ancestor reading please click here.