Hello, witch. Portland celebrates pride in July (an extra month to make queer magic? YES please!) and we're using it as a chance to stoke queer joy as much as possible! We've created weekly newsletters for the month to cultivate softness and a reminder that queer existence is magical, radiant, and sacred. We'll be featuring queer focused magic ranging from bite sized rituals, instructors we love, and magical tools that can support you. Grab your notebook and dive in with us!

We felt the urge to weave a spell of sweetness, and instead of a Witch Appreciation Day we've decided to make it a Gayyyyy Witch Appreciation Week: starting today, you can get 10% off all orders using code SANCTUARY. If you're a Portland local babe you can also claim this in person at the shop -- just mention the newsletter discount! 

*This discount will be active 7/14-7/19. Discounts cannot be retroactively applied. 

This week invites you to intentionally find a new way to connect with your body, celebrating curiosity and the fiery initiative that whispers in your ear to just go for it. We thrive with having something consistent and steady to lean on, and we grow when we're presented with something new. Give it a try! See what you think! Trust that you have the autonomy to say, "No thanks, I hate it," or "Fuck yeah, do it again!" 

Guiding Card of the Week: Knight of Wands

The knights in tarot bring the energy of movement, and in the suit of wands your brain is being given a permission piece to frolic full steam ahead. It doesn't matter if they have a plan or not, these fellows are just going for it — and you can do the same! Work with the knight of wands as a reminder that there is joy to be harnessed through kind and curious attention being directed to your body. This doesn't have to be something grand, it can be sweet, silly, simple, you name it! Here's some ideas: 

• Wear the perfume you usually save for special occasions- you deserve it. How does it make you feel throughout the day? What if you do it two days in a row? 
• Eat dessert before dinner just to see what happens. 
• Give yourself a foot massage, or soak them in a bath of warm water and herbs after a long day. 

You might try carrying this card around in your bag, or somewhere you can see it often as a reminder to shake things up and be curious. If you loved the card pictured above, check out the deck below! 

A Simple Talisman Invocation: 

We can work with talismans as a way to bring a spell on the go with you, reminding you of the magic you're actively weaving. 

Find something that would be joyful to carry around all day (think necklaces, a small crystal, a picture that you can fold up- endless possibilities!) and whisper to it, "I am brave, I am curious, and I am open to trying new things." 

This invocation is a  spell; hold it as you try something new to remind yourself that you can do brave things. 

Queer Magic at the Shop!  

Fay is the magical maker behind Nyxturna, creating deeply intentional jewelry that feels like a spell. To invoke is to call on your guides for support and inspiration. Wear this piece as a reminder that your life is a spell that you can invoke at any given time. 

A Queer Invitation: 

This week brings our Gay Witch Appreciation Day! Join us at the shop for exuberant magic. We'll have flash tattoos, psychic readings, and little spelled treats for everyone who RSVPs! Sip on iced tea with us and bask in queerness.