In case you still haven’t heard we are in the Age of Aquarius, when you think about the image of the water bearer it’s a person bearing water. Self Explanatory, we all need water and the Aquarius bears it. Now imagine that water is hidden knowledge, and this age of Aquarius is here to pour it out on the people. Knowledge is Power and there is definitely power in having knowledge of your astrological placements as well as many other things.
We got together with Carol Heard, the founder of the Magick Shoppe and another firm believer in the importance of astrology to get some of her insight.
The Magick Shoppe was founded by Carol Heard in 2020. The idea stemmed from her love of astrology from when she was a young girl to later in life when she started reading tarot cards professionally. While doing readings, her partner always complained about the smoke from clearing the energy with palo santo or blue sage, so she devised a solution while making candles for fun with her daughter inspired by the New Moon in Leo (while everyone else was making banana bread)!
After making candles with her daughter, she had the idea to put herbs and crystals in the candles and use those to clear the energy when doing readings. And that’s how The Magick Shoppe was born. She spent hours perfecting the scent, the burn, and putting the herbs and crystals on the candles.
Manifest Mami was the first candle she created because it was something she needed during her readings. As time passed, she began to create collections for what she needed, which ultimately became what every woman needed. Self Lovery was birthed from the need for love, especially self-love. Healing & Chill was birthed to help restore the rest and relaxation you may need from the daily grind. Hustle Honey was created to give you an energy boost, whether you are hustling or doing something creative.
The Magick Shoppe cares about the products they put in their shoppe, their customers, and their footprint on this earth. All candles are made with 100% natural soy wax, phthalate-free, cruelty-free and vegan. With careful thought put into each batch, all candles are infused with herbs grown in-house. The crystal candles feature crystals that are sourced from mines that are environmentally and ethically sound.
These candles smell absolutely amazing! Upon reviewing, they each have a beautiful shimmer to them once you light them. The “Your Flowers” smells like a sweet candy and floral scent that you just want to sit back and relax to. The “Sweet 5 a.m. flow” makes you want to get up and get to the money! The smell is like a scent you would wake up to on the islands near a field of lavender and flowers. The “White Tea” is a beautiful scent as well. You can tell that a lot of love and thought went into making each candle! I could burn these for hours! -Tanisha D. Davis, Founder of FEMI Magazine
FEMI Magazine (Keziah Preston): What do you love most about astrology, and how has the knowledge of it benefited you?
CH: What I find fascinating about astrology is that it allows me to delve deeper into my inner self and understand my unique traits and tendencies. As someone who values independence and thrives on overcoming challenges, I attribute this to my Jupiter placement in Aries. Knowing my astrological chart has been incredibly beneficial in various aspects of my life, particularly my career. It helped me connect the dots and clarify my career path during a time when I felt uncertain and lost in college. I even used astrology to gain insight into my dating life, referring to Bedazzled as my bible to understand the men I was dating and those I’ve dated in the past.
Through astrology, I discovered my true self, my past, and the path I am destined to take. I firmly believe that understanding our birth chart unlocks areas of opportunity, expansion, and luck while also revealing areas that may pose challenges or delays. By paying attention to the cycles of astrology, one can triumph over obstacles and seize golden opportunities for maximum success. In my daily life, I enjoy incorporating tarot card readings and astrology as tools for personal growth and understanding.
More people are now into manifesting and the use of candles to do so, do you feel that creates a greater level of peace?
CH: Absolutely! I find that practicing under the full moon can be incredibly powerful for cultivating feelings of gratitude, healing, and transformation. In fact, I often use candle magick to manifest my intentions during a full moon. There’s just something about the energy of the full moon that makes everything feel more heightened and potent.
Recently, I did a cleansing ritual during a full moon to release some tense energy that had been lingering around me. It was an incredibly powerful experience that left me feeling refreshed and renewed. I truly believe that the full moon can be a powerful tool for spiritual growth and I love exploring different ways to harness its energy in my practice.
Which candles do you have that are great for manifesting?
CH: Our Manifest Mami candle currently features Fluorite, a highly spiritual and protective crystal that enhances intuition, mental clarity, and spiritual awareness. It’s great for use in meditation practices to connect with higher realms of consciousness and promote spiritual growth. Additionally, the candle includes prosperity herbs from the Voodoo Spiritual Temple and moss from the Tree of Life, a sacred space where people seek spiritual healing, guidance, and connection. Some believe the Tree of Life to be a conduit for the divine, where people can connect with their higher selves, ancestors, and spiritual guides. Our Manifest Mami candle is perfect for manifesting and is a best seller in our collection, along with the Moon Magick and Lavender Sage candles.
What’s your favorite herb to use in your candle making and why?
CH: I really love using mint in our collections, especially since it’s grown by my mother, who is one of the most spiritual people I know. Growing up in a family of farmers, I have always appreciated the natural power of plants. I hope to continue using her homegrown herbs in our products, except for the ones I discover during my travels and exploration.
Do you choose to make candles during a specific astrological time if so why or why not?
CH: I don’t have a set plan to make candles during specific astrological times right now, but I might consider it later on. Currently, I have special collections that I offer every year, like 2 Minute Warning, Shadowwerk, and Healing & Love. This year, I’m definitely releasing a Shadowwerk candle, and I’m still thinking about what other collections I’ll have for the winter. I’m the only one running this business and my time is limited since I’m a mom and wife, and have a career in tech. My hope is to be able to focus on my business full-time in the future. Right now, I’m taking it day by day and hoping that my small efforts will lead me to achieve my goals in the future.
From your candle collection which is your favorite and which one is your number one seller?
Number one sell: Healing & Chill – White Tea
My favorite: Hustle Honey – Sweet 5 a.m. Flow
What’s next for you that we can look forward to?
We’re dropping our Mother’s Day candle Self-Lovery – Your Flowers this month and you can look forward to some new scents in the winter.
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