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Deck review: Rackham Tarot
One of the most anticipated new Tarot decks of 2019, the Rackham Tarot is based on the artwork of the beloved illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham’s fantasy worlds are populated with elves and goblins,...
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Five hard truths about magick
Of the many laws of magick, there are a few that you’ll never see on a T-shirt or affirmation board. Here, we’ll cover some of the tough stuff: The harsh, the unsettling, the ambiguous facts of living...
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Grove and Grotto Spring 2019 update
Greetings! It’s your friendly shop fairy Michelle with some updates on what’s new at the Grove! 2018 was a very busy year. We’ve added hundreds of new products and made many other changes and...
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100+ Pagan or Witch names and their meanings
Looking for the perfect Pagan or witch name? Check out our list of over 100 magickal names drawn from the realms of the occult. Whether it’s for yourself, an animal familiar, or a fictional character,...
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All about wand woods: Magick and meaning from Alder to Zebrawood
Welcome to the world of woods! As a wand-maker (or wand purchaser), you may wish to know more about the different woods that lend their character to your magickal tools. This list is alphabetical and...
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Online witchcraft schools: What you should know
Thinking about deepening your witchcraft studies by attending school? Welcome to the future—it’s pretty amazing here! One of the blessings of the information age is that it is easier than ever to...
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Seven witchcraft shortcuts that won't mess up your magick
Haste makes waste. Garbage in, garbage out. In witchcraft—as in life—taking too many shortcuts often leads to underwhelming results. However, fast magick doesn’t necessarily have to be sloppy magick....
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Pagan and metaphysical stores in Dallas / Fort Worth
Howdy, y’all! Here’s a comprehensive guide on where to shop for magickal supplies in DFW, presented by a local Witch and native Dallasite. For the past few years, I’ve heard people remark that Dallas...
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Discover your Tarot birth card in the Major Arcana
If you have a birthday, then you have a birth card in the Tarot. (Actually, you have three—but this article focuses on the birth cards in the Major Arcana.) Learning your birth card(s) can provide...
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Psychic empathy: Understanding and developing your empathic gifts
Empathy: It may be the most common of all psychic experiences—so common that it often seems perfectly ordinary. Have you ever “caught” a bad mood from a coworker as if it were a cold? Have you ever...
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Event review: Mystic South 2019
Howdy! It’s me, your intrepid Pagan traveler with some notes from my first Mystic South event. Mystic South, in case you haven’t heard of it, is a new-ish Pagan conference that happens every summer in...
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Deck review: Otherkin Tarot
In the follow-up to 2016's excellent Linestrider Tarot, deck creator Siolo Thompson is still striding lines. This time, the barrier being teetered upon is the dividing line between traditional Tarot...
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The witch's home bar: 6 occult-inspired bottles to charm your guests
Everyone knows that witches throw the best parties…but what do you pour when witches gather? No dry-ice Halloween cocktails or gummy snakes or blood-red punch on this list. We’re interested in the...
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How to spot a fake Tarot deck (and why it matters)
If you search for Tarot online, you’ve probably noticed a new trend in the marketplace: E-commerce listings for decks at insanely low prices. Often shipping from overseas, these cheapo decks dominate...
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Grove and Grotto Fall 2019 update
Greetings from the Grove! It’s Michelle, your dedicated shopkeeper (and blogger). For all our friends and loyal customers, here’s a quick look at what’s been going on around the store. Improved website...
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Honoring Pagan elders: Five simple ways to show your love
It’s no secret that we live in a youth-oriented society. There’s the Maiden, and the Mother, and…who’s that old biddy over there? As Pagans, we tend talk a lot about respecting the elder folks among...
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The Craft of the Old Ones: Six excellent witchcraft books from the 80s and 90s
The decade is new and uncertain, the planet is melting, there are way more witchcraft books coming out every day than I can keep up with…dammit! Time to crouch down by a dusty bookshelf and get...
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Grove and Grotto Spring 2020 update
Welcome to another edition of our Spring shop update! It’s a couple months late, but there has been a whirlwind of activity here at the Grove. As I write this, we’re in the midst of recovering from the...
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The Shaman Box (Deck Review)
Thanks to Andhe Standiford for providing this guest review of The Shaman Box! This exciting new title is now available in the shop. The Shaman Box measures 8 inches tall by 6 inches wide, by 1 inch...
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Grove and Grotto Fall 2020 update
Autumnal greetings from the Grove! It's your friendly shop fairy Michelle, working in place for now at our Dallas HQ. As you may know, I post a semi-annual update to share shop news with our circle of...
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Transformative Tips for Creating a Sacred Space in Your Home (Guest Post)
A collection of bright ideas for creating tranquility at home, curated by Redfin. (We're honored to be included at #8!) Do you have a sacred space at home that’s just for you? Somewhere you can go to...
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Grove and Grotto Spring 2021 Update
Greetings, beloved Witches! Whew! This past year has been a whirlwind—certainly our busiest to date. While we missed vending at events during the pandemic, we've been hard at work, fine-tuning our...
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Book Review: The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Fairies
What if you could peek into a world of enduring magick, wisdom, and beauty? What if you could visit fairyland and return safely to being a human Witch, forever changed and empowered? The Modern...
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Spring 2022 Update: Busy, busy busy!
Hello dear visitors! It has been such a whirlwind year--hard to believe it's a few months since I've checked in with you. But I know where my priorities are: First, shipping out awesome magickal stuff...
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Create an Ancestor Altar for Samhain: 7 Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Honored Dead
You may already have an altar to your deities, but what about the human spirits that have made you who you are? An ancestor altar is a sacred space that honors your deceased loved ones and can be used...
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Just a Witch Shop: How I Made Humility the Cornerstone of My Business
It’s a wise person who can say, “I don’t know”—or better yet, “Let’s look that up.” But in the world of Witchcraft, there’s a lot that’s unknown (or unknowable) and not so many reliable ways to look...
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3 (Big) Wishes for 2023
The fake tree is glittering, the stockings are hung. It's time to reflect on the end of the season. Because we are approaching both the Winter Solstice and January 1, this post is one part Yule wish...
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Mightier Than the Swords: How to Deal with a Bad Tarot Reading
If you’re an avid reader of Tarot cards, then you know that no matter how experienced or knowledgeable you are, not all readings will be positive. Sometimes, the cards will show something that you...
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Guest Post: How To Forage for Herbs for Witchcraft
What's better than shopping for witchy herbs? Why, foraging them yourself, of course! There are so many plants out there that have beneficial properties, and gathering them in the wild can be a great...
View ArticleInteview with Owner/Founder Michelle Gruben by Voyage Dallas
An in-depth interview with Grove and Grotto founder Michelle Gruben (that's me!), on the occasion of our 10th anniversary. I shared some intimate details of the biz's past and future with Voyage...
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