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“Deeper always deeper, darker ever darker.” We hold within us a deep body memory of who we are. We are so much more. We are faerie, goddess, trickster, spirit animal, wise woman, witch. Let us never forget. We are not a label, a corporate brand, a commodity. We are mystery, magic, light and dark and that still, quiet place in between, the place where poetry grows.

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Kathy Crabbe, Santa Rosa Plateau, Wildomar, California (photo by Chad Woodward)

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Fey Magick by Kathy Crabbe, watercolor on paper.

The Goddess Is IN! (Capricorn Full Moon)

Get your Goddess ON!

Capricorn Full Moon
July 16, 2:38 pm PT
Partial Lunar Eclipse
11:55 am PT

Kathy Crabbe’s Divine Feminine Art Exhibit
Aug.1-4
Opening Night: Friday, Aug. 2
6-9 pm (during Art Walk)
Siler Gallery, Old Town Temecula
41923 Second St., Ste. 101
Map

Peeps! I'll be exhibiting 10 canvases from my Divine Feminine Journey Into Intimacy series of large abstracts along with smaller sacred wooden talismans plus lots of gorgeous witchy watercolors and small zodiac paintings from my upcoming Goddess Zodiac Oracle deck - you heard it right, after many requests, I'm finally going to publish this deck. Hope to see you soon, if not in person, in spirit!

"Inspired by goddess spirituality and abstract expressionists, Joan Mitchell and Per Kirkeby, Crabbe paints to unleash and free inner demons on a journey into divine feminine intimacy. This is a spiritual journey of healing and redemption with eyes, moons, circles and ancient spirals from goddess legend planted within each painting to seed hope in a future of empowered women."

Read the entire Press Release here

About Kathy Crabbe
Artist, writer, teacher and soul guide, Kathy Crabbe invokes faerie goddess spirituality to heal, make whole and holy. She is Mother of the Lefty Oracle and Elfin Ally Oracle decks. She’s also sort of ambidextrous. Her work has appeared in We’Moon Datebook, Sage Woman Magazine, Sawdust Art Festival and the Women’s Museum of California. Kathy writes a moon column for Witches and Pagans and is a mentor at Wise Woman University where she teaches a Divine Feminine eClass.

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Goddess Vivian Blessings for the New Moon in Cancer

I've been chewing on this blog post for some time now and have decided to keep it simple. In the spirit of Midsummer I share with you Goddess Vivian, Merlin's teacher and a Summer Solstice Goddess who was originally created in the Underworld entirely from flowers. May her beauty and bounty guide, protect and bless your Summer (or Winter) pleasures.

I've been guided to paint goddesses once again as I hear her call, for She is needed. I'll be sharing all my new paintings and old plus 10 very large pieces from my Divine Feminine series at Siler Gallery in Temecula, August 1 - 4. SAVE THE DATE: Opening Night is Friday, August 2 from 3-9 pm. Here's the PRESS RELEASE.

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Upcoming Events

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve Art Show & Fundraiser
Jun 29 - Aug 11, Wildomar

Art Off The Walls, Merc Gallery, 1st Friday Art Walk, Temecula
July 5, 6-9 pm

Europa Winery (Wine Cave), Temecula
July 20 (and maybe 21), 11-4 pm

Divine Feminine Exhibition, Siler Gallery, Temecula
Aug. 1-4, Opening night is Friday, Aug. 2, 3-9 pm
*click here to see painting

About Kathy Crabbe

Kathy Crabbe is a self taught artist from a long line of well known Canadian artists. An artist, writer, teacher and soul guide she invokes goddess spirituality to heal, make whole and holy. Her work has appeared in We’Moon Datebook, Sage Woman Magazine, Sawdust Art Festival and the Women’s Museum of California. Kathy writes a moon column for Witches and Pagans and is a mentor at Wise Woman University where she teaches a Divine Feminine eClass.

Sparkly Blessings!
Kathy Crabbe

Sagittarius Full Moon Oracle Reading (pick-a-card)

Peeps! It’s the Sag Full Moon on June 17 at 1:31 am PDT. Time to close your eyes, go within, get centered and then pick a card below from my handpainted Elfin Ally & Lefty Oracle decks. The Reveal is below. Blessed Bee!

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Pick-a-Card for the Sagittarius Full Moon

Sagittarius Full Moon Reading by Kathy Crabbe

Card 1: Fairy in the Raw (Lefty Oracle)

Mantra: I am naked.
Affirmation: I am raw and beautiful in my truth.
Element: Air

If this card appears in a reading it’s time to get down to the naked truth. What do you need to face up to in your life with complete truth and honesty? Is there a part of your life or yourself that you are avoiding? It’s time to take off the rose coloured glasses and look at your life in all honesty right now. It’s not a time for judgment or righteousness, but purity, so open your eyes in faith and trust that you will be guided by truth and fairness.

In my own life, rawness and naked-ness mean simplicity and ease. I like going naked (privately) or wearing very few clothes or when I go out just dressing simply because it feels good. Likewise, so too does getting rid of excess baggage; storage items, junk etc. As I shed layers and de-clutter, both physically and spiritually, I get closer to the bone, the truth. Simplicity for me brings clarity and it frees me up to do more of what I love.

Card 2: Lovebirds (Elfin Ally Oracle)

Keyword: Together-ness
Meaning: Only you can decide what’s best for you; a loved one must wait their turn.
Reversed: Your will is overshadowed by another.

Affirmation: I am a lover.
Astrology: Gemini, Libra, Mercury
Element: Air

Medicine: You entice us to love more.

Card 3: Caava Kicks Butt (Lefty Oracle)

Mantra: I am strong.
Affirmation: I mean business.
Element: Fire

If this card appears in a reading it’s self-evident that you need to take a stand. Who or what needs the boot in your life? Bolster your strength and courage and do something about it. NOW. Reach out for support. You don’t have to do this alone. Your heart is in the right place and you WILL move forward. There is a time and a place to take action and that time has come. Don’t charge in madly until you know exactly what you need to do. Write it down or talk it over with a friend if need be. Then move forward, one spiked toe at a time and it’s done. Good work, brave soul!

In my own life I usually like to wait to take action in regards to a grievance until I feel the fire in my veins. I’ve prepared for that moment by thinking and talking it through so I’m ready with the power of emotion and intellect for when I do take action and it gets results!

Card 4: Owl-Heart (Elfin Ally Oracle)

Keyword: Besties
Meaning: This is a fine time for reflection and self-care.
Reversed: There is too much going on and you are stuck in the middle.

Affirmation: I am wise and playful.
Astrology: Moon, Saturn, Pluto
Element: Earth, Water

Medicine: Your wise-heart and owl-eyes guide us through the darkest hour.

About Kathy Crabbe

I am a bridge between this world and Faerie. Art is in my blood going back generations. I paint to survive guided by talismans: a white feather, being ‘on-the-road’, the Czech folk art of my mother’s family and my cartoonist grandfather who speaks to me from Beyond inspiring me to keep it light.

June/July Art Events:

Celebrate the Arts at Dorland Art Colony
Sunday, June 23: 12 - 6pm
Dorland Mountain Arts Colony (map) and Website

Santa Rosa Plateau “Outdoor Inspiration” Art Show
Sat, Jun 29: 5:30pm (opening night-tickets are $15)
Ends Sun, Aug 11: 6:30pm
(map) and Website 1 & Website 2

Art Off The Walls: First Friday Art Walk
6-9 pm
Merc Gallery, 42051 Main Street
Temecula Old Town Community Theater

Got Courage? Click here for my post: Overcoming Fear: Life Lessons Learned at the Temecula Art Fair + Tips for Artists & Mystics

Overcoming Fear: Life Lessons Learned at an Art Craft Show Plus Tips For Artists

This was my first time with all new art and a new booth in over 25 years plus I’d taken a break from all art shows for over a year so this was a really big deal for me on so many levels. Before this I’d been showing my silk art LuLu in Laguna Series at fairs so I was EXCITED and nervous.

When I pulled a Lefty Oracle card, the “Liar at the Crossroads” appeared and I was WORRIED! OMGoddess, was I lying? (or being lied to?)

As the two day show wound down I noticed that the response and connection I’d made to folks who pulled cards from my two oracle card decks was profoundly moving and soulful - that made me sooo happy!

I’d prepared for the show by writing down a few tips:

If Things Are Slow Remember to have HOPE because:
1. Sales can come later at another show, privately, or online.
2. New folks can be added to my newsletter list.
3. Shows are a feedback mechanism.
4. Connect with other artists, new retail clients, new people, friends, return clients.
5. I am a leader connecting community. As my good buddy Laura Ryan, San Jacinto artist says: “It takes courage to do this and for that I’m grateful.”

Be adventurous, allow sales and celebrate! Stand strong, smile, be welcoming, present, enjoy the day, quietly confident, glad to be here, positive, natural. Connect people with their passion. And one last tip from my ancestor, Grandad Simpkins (a Canadian cartoonist): “It’ll all work out (no big deal).” And a secret tip: “nolite te bastardes carborundorum.”

HIGH POINTS of the Show

Dancing with Darla! I mentioned that DANCE was on my art show tips list and my booth neighbour, Darla and I did just that, in the aisles!

Meeting Oogie Boogie, the Iguana and Quincy, the Rabbit.

My dear friend Lori who booth sat for me and boosted all our spirits with her healing, positive, high energy (and lovely snacks: chocolate covered strawberries, yum!)

Meeting fellow soul-travelers and customers seeking a heart felt, mystical, magical connection.

The Wind! WOW! Luckily the city of Temecula provided us with lunch AND tents tied down to 500 pound containers filled with water - we needed them!

The next day I realized why the oracle card “Liar at the Crossroads” had appeared. I was scared to show my magical, spiritual side, but it turned out that’s what my customers WANTED! They wanted moons and stars and owls and Leftys after all. I won’t be so afraid next time. Hope you can join me. I’ve listed my June events below.

About Kathy Crabbe

I am a bridge between this world and Faerie. Art is in my blood going back generations. I paint to survive guided by talismans: a white feather, being ‘on-the-road’, the Czech folk art of my mother’s family and my cartoonist grandfather who speaks to me from Beyond inspiring me to keep it light.

June Art Events

Celebrate the Arts at Dorland Art Colony
Sunday, June 23: 12 - 6pm
Dorland Mountain Arts Colony (map) and Website

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Preserve Art Show & Fundraiser
Sat, Jun 29: 5:30pm (opening night)
Ends Sun, Aug 11: 6:30pm
(map) and Website 1 & Website 2

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Temecula Art Fair, June 8-9, 2019 (Kathy Crabbe)