Moving Beyond the Binary: My Experience with Masculine/Feminine Energy
This post is not to rail against people who prefer to label their personal energy using the feminine/masculine dichotomy. The intention of this post is to provide an alternative look on energy and present my reasoning for why I don’t subscribe to the binary. TW: mention of menstruation. Moving Beyond the Binary: My Experience with Masculine/Feminine Energy Energy is a part of everything. We, humans, have energy systems. So do plants, animals, cosmic bodies, the universe, spirits, etc. How we each feel and interact with those energies differ. As a cis-woman living in the culture of the United States, I was told (explicitly and implicitly) that I am worth less…
Why I don't use the G-word
Look. Sometimes there are words that mean more than we think they mean. Or they enter popular culture and they change, gaining meanings and stereotypes. Gypsy is one of those words. Why I don’t use the G-word. What do you think the G-word is? Take a moment to think about it. What do you think it is? If you guessed Gypsy, you would be right. Many of us in the United States may hear the word and think free spirit, fortune teller, magical. Those in and around Europe may know it different because of the cultural and legal differences. For those of us in the US, may not know that…
ShelbyMelissa's Guide to Building a Relationship with Your Deck
Sometimes when we get a new deck, we just don’t click right away. If you are in this situation, you may be wondering, “How can I build a relationship with my deck?” But don’t worry. I’ve got you covered with my Guide to Building a Relationship with Your Deck! ShelbyMelissa’s Guide to Building a Relationship with Your Deck Looking to build a relationship with your new deck? Or have one that you just couldn’t seem to work with? Here are some ideas! Drawing a Card a Day (Alternatively a Spread a Day) One of the most common pieces of advice is to simply draw a card every day. Not only…
