If you're interested in understanding the astrology of our current political predicament, Starpath Visions is the website to visit.  You could spend a week there and you'd still have to come back for more, it's so chock full of information about the present and the roots of our 21st century government and our religious institutions.  Plus, he does very in depth personal astrology readings, and writes excellent poetry -- all with a sense of humor.  Excellent visuals and links.  Not for Bush lovers!

Here's an ample collection of many styles of Tarot decks.   And more, including a list of most-appreciated science fiction readings.    Originates in Australia.

The finest metaphysical bookstore in Northern New Mexico, The Ark in Santa Fe offers literature on topics from Astrology to Zoroaster, as well as a Directory of local readers and healers.  And what a serenely gorgeous place to spend a few hours!

For the crones among you, or friends of women who are approaching their agewise transition, Birthing the Crone is beautiful,  instructive and profound. 

Remember Granny D, who at 90 walked across the U.S. for campaign finance reform?  She's still politically active and feisty.  In a speech Sept. 27 2002 she called the current political climate this way:  
"What we are seeing now from the far right is not conservatism at all.  It is fascism: the imposition of a national and worldwide police state to enforce a narrow world view that enriches and empowers the few at the expense of the many, and that gives no respect or honor to other cultures, ways of living, or opinions.  To call that conservatism is a crime against the memory of America's great and true conservatives, who might think that government ought to be less involved in life than we old liberals would concur with, but who nevertheless stood for the core American values that today's right-wing leaders undermine at every opportunity."

My favorite perfumed oils, and of course I think the best available, come from Attar Bazaar.  They tell you the healing purpose of each, and all smell fabola.

Jewelry forged in Lamy New Mexico -- yes, forged as in forging iron.  In fact, the jewels are combos of precious stones, gold, silver and forged steel.  Created and forged by what I call a true artist, who lives, breathes and thinks creatively -- Patricia Strout.   She also imbues every piece with humor, her quirky ally in life.  Peruse her work  and plan a scenic train ride from Santa Fe or Albuquerque to Lamy and her gallery.  Patricia is our Guest Artist. 

Butter-soft elk-leather backpacks, beaded belts, chaps, exquisite photographs of New Mexico sunsets,  all handmade by  New Mexico craftswoman Nancy McCloud, can be viewed and ordered at Turning Point Leather.  When you see the chaps, you'll be inspired to start riding horses -- or introduce a new style.

Metaphysical accessories, from unique incense holders to antique statues and much more can be found at the exquisite Tushita Heaven -- a lovely website to browse through too.