The Stardust Journal

Thank you for visiting my blog! The topics that I discuss here range from personal experiences to conversations about my studies of astrology, witchcraft, eastern philosophy, ceremonial magic, gnostic spiritualism, and more. From time to time, I will also invite fellow occultists, spiritualists, and esoteric practitioners to contribute. Feel free to leave a comment if you particularly enjoy or have a response to any of the posts. I enjoy interacting with people, and if you have any questions about the topics I discuss, I invite you to contact me. Happy reading!

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Being kind in a noisy, cruel world is rebellion through care.

"I don’t need to dominate. I came here to dignify."
In this deeply personal and energetically charged reflection, I explore what it means to lead through presence, not force. Rooted in the sacred wisdom of Mars in Pisces and my unique brand astrology, this blog dives into the essence of spiritual power, self-expression, and how true impact begins in quiet, clear, and kind alignment. Power doesn’t need to shout—it needs to resonate.

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Be open to the wonder…

Reflections on 2023, comments on things that inspired me, things I let go of, and what I expect of 2024.

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This can make all the difference…

Today, I was thinking that I’d talk about something near and dear to my lil’ ol’heart. Discipline. Yes, humans and non-humans, discipline. But, Melanie, what do you mean when you say ‘discipline’ ? Well, dearest reader, I’m talking about discipline in the sense of an activity or experience that provides mental or physical training.

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Everyone has intuition.

Some people call it “having a sixth sense”. Well, by now, I’m pretty sure that there may actually be eight or even nine senses at this point; however, we can generally agree that humans have intuition. Intuition is often described as a gut feeling, or an inner knowing that supersedes conscious reasoning or material logic.

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“The greatest gift we can give another person is to witness truly their being here. To see deeply and acknowledge the sacred soul that dwells within them and is longing to emerge.”

Rebecca Campbell