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Wildkeeper’s Journal

Notes on nature, intention, and the art of adornment.

The Stone & The Story

Two blue-violet gemstones, iolite and tanzanite, resting on warm sandstone in the soft golden-violet light of desert dusk.

Iolite, Tanzanite & the Blue-Violet Stones of D...

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

A maker's guide to iolite and tanzanite, the two blue-violet gemstones that mirror the desert sky at dusk. Explore their origins, pleochroic beauty, and the quiet intention behind choosing stones...

Iolite, Tanzanite & the Blue-Violet Stones of D...

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

A maker's guide to iolite and tanzanite, the two blue-violet gemstones that mirror the desert sky at dusk. Explore their origins, pleochroic beauty, and the quiet intention behind choosing stones...

Delicate crystal-adorned jewelry arranged beside dried botanicals, rose quartz, and amethyst stones on a stone surface in cool moonlight, evoking a quiet ritual moment.

New Moon in Libra: Setting Intentions at the Ba...

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

October 10, 2026 brings a rare triple convergence of the Libra New Moon, the 10/10 numerology portal, and Venus retrograde. Explore the stones, the symbolism, and a step-by-step talisman intention...

New Moon in Libra: Setting Intentions at the Ba...

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

October 10, 2026 brings a rare triple convergence of the Libra New Moon, the 10/10 numerology portal, and Venus retrograde. Explore the stones, the symbolism, and a step-by-step talisman intention...

Raw black tourmaline crystals arranged on grey slate with dried sage sprigs in soft natural side lighting.

Black Tourmaline: The Stone of Energetic Bounda...

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A guide to Black Tourmaline (Schorl) covering its piezoelectric science, 4,500-year history, root chakra alignment, and how to identify high-quality specimens. Written from the maker's bench at Blackbird & Sage.

Black Tourmaline: The Stone of Energetic Bounda...

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

A guide to Black Tourmaline (Schorl) covering its piezoelectric science, 4,500-year history, root chakra alignment, and how to identify high-quality specimens. Written from the maker's bench at Blackbird & Sage.

A moody flat lay of pale and dark crystals on slate stone, caught between warm golden and cool violet light, surrounded by dried botanicals and raw gemstones.

Libra to Scorpio Season: Navigating the Shift

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As Libra season gives way to Scorpio, the week of October 19 marks a rare liminal threshold amplified by Venus retrograde, Pluto direct, and Mercury retrograde. Here is how to...

Libra to Scorpio Season: Navigating the Shift

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

As Libra season gives way to Scorpio, the week of October 19 marks a rare liminal threshold amplified by Venus retrograde, Pluto direct, and Mercury retrograde. Here is how to...

A soft flat lay of earth-toned crystals, a delicate silver ring, and dried herbs on linen cloth bathed in warm late-afternoon light with a faint crescent moon visible in the background.

New Moon in Virgo: September 10–11, 2026

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The New Moon in Virgo on September 10, 2026, is the sky's first non-eclipse exhale after a dramatic August and the only Virgo New Moon of the year. Discover the...

New Moon in Virgo: September 10–11, 2026

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

The New Moon in Virgo on September 10, 2026, is the sky's first non-eclipse exhale after a dramatic August and the only Virgo New Moon of the year. Discover the...

A sparse autumn still life of dried wheat, rosehips, fallen leaves, and raw crystals arranged on linen in warm golden light, with one leaf suspended mid-fall against a dark background.

Mabon 2026: What Are You Letting Go Of?

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

Mabon 2026 falls on September 22, marking the moment when light and dark stand equal before the descent. This is about the harder practice of subtraction: what are you ready...

Mabon 2026: What Are You Letting Go Of?

Blackbird & Sage Jewelry Studio

Mabon 2026 falls on September 22, marking the moment when light and dark stand equal before the descent. This is about the harder practice of subtraction: what are you ready...