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Symbols of Summer: The Daisy

A brief look at the various meanings of daisies through the ages, in honor of upcoming novella Strong in Love!

Stolen Hearts: Divination with Meadowsweet

A brief dive into meadowsweet and how it’s been used for everything from finding thieves to finding true love.

A Cinderella Series: The Fairy Godmother

Dive into the origins and allure of Cinderella’s fairy godmother in today’s final post in the series!

A Cinderella Series: Pumpkins

Why should Cinderella’s carriage come from a pumpkin, of all things? And how has it become such an enduring image?

A Cinderella Series: Midnight

Why does Cinderella’s time at the ball have to end at midnight, and what might it have to do with the witching hour?

A Cinderella Series: The Mask

Whether it’s a foolproof costume or a straight-up mask, Cinderella’s identity is hidden at the ball. What is up with that?

A Cinderella Series: The Glass Slipper

A fun, brief look at the possible symbolism and deeper spiritual meaning behind Cinderella’s famous glass slipper.

Love Symbols: The Rose

Did you get roses for Valentine’s Day? Well, put them to good use now! A look at folkloric uses for roses in love spells and divination.

On the Wall

Part of a ongoing series taking a closer look at fairy tale symbols. Also, Cold as Snow is out today!

Fairy Tale Symbols: the Castle

We’re in the middle of a series on symbols from Beauty and the Beast. Up today, the castle!

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