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Recommended by Theresa Reed

spiritual practices for creative living.

Metaphysics in history and practice. No sacred cows. "Mitch is solid gold"—David Lynch "I love Mitch Horowitz"—Dan Aykroyd “Convincing"—Paris Match “Treats esoteric ideas and movements with an even-handed intellectual studiousness"—Washington Post

Lili’s Substack

By Liliana Avelar

My personal Substack

Lili is a gifted storyteller and tarot reader.

- Theresa Reed

Haint Blue Creative®

By Amanda Hughes

Helping fiction writers enhance creativity and sharpen intuitive storytelling skills using the tarot. Providing readers with stories that haunt the heart.

Learn how to use Tarot for your writing 'n creative life.

- Theresa Reed

The Cunning Farmer

Practical geurgy: esoterica, spirituality, astrology and magic from a roots in the soil perspective

If you love gardening, astrology, and magical everything, you'll want to subscribe to The Cunning Farmer.

- Theresa Reed

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

By The Shit About Writing Team

A twice weekly newsletter chock-full of guidance and support from publishing industry insiders. Expect author interviews, guest blogs, giveaways, and more!

Jessica Snow's PARALLEL SOCIETY

By JESSICA SNOW

A super-natural landscape for thinking + dreaming curated by imaginal guide Jessica Snow.

In the Company of Cards

By Erika Robinson

I use tarot, Lenormand, and Adrinka to open the channel to Spirit's messages about politics, current events, and culture.

Emily in Your Phone

By Emily Amick

Former Senate Counsel bringing you fact-based, action-oriented analysis and insight into politics and the culture that shapes it.

This Page is a Portal

By Journal As Altar

Welcome to the journal of extroverted paper & pen nerd who laughs easily and believes we can romanticize our lives through inspired journaling practices, one page at a time. No one is free until everyone is free.

I love journaling. This Page is a Portal is SO inspiring. If you adore creative journaling, there is much to love here.

- Theresa Reed

TOTEM Readings

By Rachel White

The Skeptical Shaman. Creator of the TOTEM Tarot Deck and the TOTEM Flower Essence Deck. Noted heretic and thought criminal. "Tylenol-American".

Rachel has so much wisdom to share.

- Theresa Reed

A reading life

By Petya K. Grady

A newsletter for book people who've lost their way.

Noted

By Jillian Hess

Tips from the world's best note takers

Aliza Kelly's The Practice

Astrology forecasts, tarot pulls, musings about the human experience, and explorations of magic and the mundane.

Aliza is one of my most trusted astrologers. Defo check this goodness out!

- Theresa Reed

Damien Echols

Writer, public speaker, black belt in Tang Soo Do/Korean Karate.

Damien is an amazing writer with a wealth of knowledge.

- Theresa Reed

The Tattooed Governess

By Caroline Donahue

Picking apart the seams of story and crafts. For those who can't seem to stop learning, hands always grasping a book when not making a mess with ink or fabric or yarn. The magical school you've always dreamed of.

Writing in the Dark with Jeannine Ouellette

By Jeannine

For people who do language. Writing saved my life—so I teach writing as if it can save yours.

Before and After the Book Deal

By Courtney Maum

Real talk about the writing + publishing industry from an author who doesn’t want you to feel confused, bewildered, or alone. Plus: craft tips, reading recommendations, writing support + solidarity (unless you are a jerk to people in the comments).

How to Glow in the Dark

By Neon Literary

Book publishing advice and community for authors of fiction and nonfiction, written by the agents at Neon Literary.

I love How To Glow in the Dark!

- Theresa Reed

On the Record: Astrology and Meaning by Laurie Farrington

By Astrology with Laurie

This is not astrology for entertainment. It is astrology for insight, for those seeking clarity in the patterns of purpose, love, legacy, and the lives we build and the lives we ultimately leave behind.

Laurie's astrology posts are bang-on. Get ready for your week with her forecasts.

- Theresa Reed

Publishing Confidential

By Kathleen Schmidt

News and analysis about the book publishing industry that you won't read anywhere else.

Plotting

By Katie Sadler

A newsletter from a single mum working in publishing, sharing the good stuff: useful lists, small joys, and things worth reading/watching/eating.

Star-Crossed with Meghan Rose

intuitive astrology that helps you connect more deeply to yourself, others, and the world around you.

English in Progress

By Heddwen Newton

The English language as it is evolving. The latest slang and neologisms, and the interesting ways English is spoken all around the world.

Obsessed by Melissa Cassera

Publicity advice and creative pep talks for entrepreneurs, writers, and anyone daring to put their work out into the world.

Reagan, Bush, McCain & Romney Alumni for Harris

By reaganbushmccainromney

We are alumni of Ronald Reagan, George HW Bush, George W Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney, and we are supporting Harris-Walz in 2024!

Culture Study

By Anne Helen Petersen

Think more about the culture that surrounds you