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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

I'm not really on here these days, so if you want to stay in touch, follow me on Instagram (mariadeblassie.writer) and Facebook (@EnchantmentLL) and subscribe to my author newsletter for all things witchy, magical, and whimsigothic at www.mariadeblassie.com.

Image of my writing desk overlooking a garden filled with flowers. The desk is covered in books, crystals, plants, a lamp, a notebook and pen, and a plant. A black cat rests under the lamp, and two photos frame the window above the desk.

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

Five of Pentacles R signals that you are coming out of a difficult time and beginning to heal from it. You’re finding your way back to yourself and meaningful connections. Remember that abundance and genuine connection come from truth to self. #tarotquickie #brujasguidetotarot

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 28/09/2023

For #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, I wrote about the importance of BIPOC Joy via a little-known indie romance movie, Sueno (2005), that has brown joy, cinnamon roll heroes, women supporting women & magical realism. What’s not to love? #brujaprofessor shorturl.at/hltJ5

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Death Reversed signals a profound internal change. This is a significant psychic shift and personal cleansing. It might feel scary right now—all big changes are. But it’s important that you lean into this period of transition. #tarotquickie #brujasguidetotarot

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Jendia Gammon @jendiagammon.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

It’s time!!

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Dr Sam Hirst @romgothsam.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

It's a new academic year and it's autumn again! The best time of the year in Britain. Cosiness galore (and, obviously, several buckets of rain to the face every morning). What better than a book group! What better than 5 weeks of mystery books! Join us! romancingthegothic.com/book-group-a...

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Book Groups and Author Visits

Each week we have a book group on Fridays. There are two slots: 10 am and 7 pm (BST) and you're very welcome to either, wherever you are in the world and however much you'd like to participate. To sig...

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 23/09/2023

Upright or reversed, the Sun is the most positive card in the deck, a sign of good things to come. The Sun R asks you to let the sunshine in. Get in touch with your inner child and get playful. There is plenty of joy all around you. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

New Kids on the Block 🤣 …and thank you! 🤣🙌🏽

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

All week I’ve been hearing old NKOTB songs. On the radio. In the store…this how I know I’m older because I remember when those songs first came out and I obsessively learned all the lyrics so my Barbie band could sing their stuff 🤣

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

My exact plans tomorrow after time in the garden…

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

This looks amazing! Thanks for the rec! 🙌🏽♥️

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

I love this book so much! As someone who has a hard time conveying attraction? This book is GOLD!

Romance Writers Phrasebook by Jean Kent and Candace Shelton.

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Happy Autumn Equinox! How do you plan to celebrate tomorrow? mariadeblassie.com/blog/2014/9/...

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Celebrate your personal harvest
Release unnecessary burdens
Savor the slower season
Enjoy nature’s wonders"

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Looking forward to reading this one?

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Cyndi Gradel @cyndigradel.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Got the best bookmail today. Can’t wait to read these stories.

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Anya K. Jordan @anyakjordan.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

Happy Bisexual Awareness Week! Bisexual stories 🌈📚 often disappear in the algorithms that decide our place in search engines and marketplaces. A special time for our weekly thread to share #bi #books and #art below! Readers, share your faves! 📚👀💙📚📢 #author #writingcommunity #speclit #horror #fantasy

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

King of Swords invites you to use your head. You have a sharp intellect. Use it to think through your next step. Now is not the time to get carried away in flights of fancy. Instead, use your keen mind to imagine a new way forward. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

Tarot card description: King of Swords invites you to use your head. You have a sharp intellect. Use it to think through your next step. Now is not the time to get carried away in flights of fancy. Instead, use your keen mind to imagine a new way forward.

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 21/09/2023

I love it when readers find the medicine they need in my books. That is the epitome of book magic: finding the book you need exactly when you need it. mybook.to/convotarot

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DeBlassie “knows exactly how to speak to your soul...Conversations with the Tarot, among her other books, have been exactly
what I needed to hear
exactly when I needed it.”
~ Suze13

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Question for #Romanclandia: How would you define a cinnamon roll hero? I've seen a few definitions going around...

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Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · 19/09/2023

Happy Bi Visibility Week! Can I offer you some bisexual sapphics in this trying time? — HEN FEVER: bi Crimean war widow and a doctor’s daughter bicker during a Christmas poultry show — THE HELLION’S WALTZ: bi4bi historical heist! Bonus points if you can spot all the Leverage references.

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

Five of Cups enters your life when you feel things haven’t turned out as you wanted them to. Feel what you need to feel, then move on. There is new magic afoot if only you shift your focus to what is possible, not what is lost. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

Tarot card description: Five of Cups enters your life when you feel things haven’t turned out as you wanted them to. Feel what you need to feel, then move on. There is new magic afoot if only you shift your focus to what is possible, not what is lost.
#brujasguidetotarot
#tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 19/09/2023

Pro tip for getting a good night’s sleep: Fall asleep in the middle of a massive thunder storm reading witchy books with your families cuddling next to you. 💯 Recommend

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

Let’s talk rom-com magic! In this post I explore the historical, social and personal context of a good rom-com, the yucks and yums of the genre, and what can make it truly magical…all with a handy infographic. mariadeblassie.com/bruja-profes...

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

Knight of Swords is a call to grounded action. Your sharp mind and passionate energy will take you far, just don’t forget to stop and smell the roses along the way. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

Woohoo! Thank you for these great recs! 🙌🏽♥️

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nicole brinkley | bookseller @nebrinkley.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

pick your autumnal poison. ✨ 🍂 AN ENCHANTMENT OF RAVENS 🍂 STARLING HOUSE 🍂 TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY 🍂 NETTLE & BONE 🍂 THE DEAD ROMANTICS 🍂 VERY SECRET SOCIETY OF IRREGULAR WITCHES

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

The Lovers Reversed is all about self-love. Appreciate who you are and the magic you are capable of conjuring. Restore balance in all parts of your life so you can feel whole again. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

I’ve enjoyed two rainy autumn days in a row and I’m relishing these cozy spooky season vibes so…give me your book recs for: 👻cozy gothic 👻autumn romances 👻cozy mysteries 👻stories that are just fall vibes 👻spooky stuff I WANT IT ALL!

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

Queen of Pentacles R is all about self-care. She’s asking you to give yourself the same amount of nourishment and care that you do your loved ones. Abundance comes from slowing down and giving your time to the things & people that really matter. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 11/09/2023

Last month, I enjoyed a histrom with delightful banter, a soothing BIPOC cozy witchy romantasy & a destination wedding romcom. Thief of Shadows by Elizabeth Hoyt Witchful Thinking by Celestine Martin Blue Hawaiian by Carla Luna What's on your bookshelf?

Thief of Shadows: Maiden Lane Book 4 by Elizabeth Hoyt

Witchful Thinking: Elemental Love Book 1 by Celestine Martin

Blue Hawaiian: Blackwood Cellars Book 1 by Carla Luna

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 09/09/2023

I would shop there: "We will carry a selection of clothing for all your needs: daring dresses you did not have the ass for at 20, comfortable muumuus, witch corner, actual fucking cotton, pajamas that double as evening pants, and 'I feel Victorian today'."

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 08/09/2023

The reviews are rolling in, and I am delighted by how much my book has resonated with readers looking to explore the tarot in a non-intimidating way. Have you ever conversed with the tarot? mybook.to/convotarot

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 07/09/2023

The Page of Swords R reminds you that you don’t always have to be on guard. In fact, your current issues likely stem from your fear of being vulnerable. You have a quick wit and sharp mind—use those to imagine possibilities, not feed anxiety. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 06/09/2023

Hanged Man R asks you to slow down and look at the world from a different perspective. You might be feeling stuck or like things in your life keep getting put on hold. Rather than fight the feeling, surrender. Let your energy flow freely to find a simpler solution. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 03/09/2023

Re-enchant your life with Carterhaugh School of Folklore & the Fantastic's Enchant course, which uses fairy tales & folklore to conjure everyday magic & includes my Enchant Tarot series that shows magic-seekers how to converse with the tarot to explore our personal fairytales. shorturl.at/eDGI8

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 01/09/2023

@CarterhaughLLC asked those taking Everyday Magic Challenge an important question: What fairy tale are you? My mind went immediately to the tarot, which is its own folktale. In fact, you can re-enchant your life with the tarot and folklore... shorturl.at/bmnCO

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 31/08/2023

Moon R celebrates your return to self. Those shadows magnified by moonlight are just old self-doubt that, in the light of day, have no power. You’re learning to appreciate your unique magic. Keep working through those difficult emotions with the help of the moon. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

Today in my #RomComClass we discuss Taming of the Shrew--the play and the trope--and 10 Things I Hate About You, teen movies, and so much more. What do you love about this trope, play, and/or movie? What do you hate? #romancelandia

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 30/08/2023

What a magical summer it has been! See what’s been going on in my neck of the wild (virtual) wood, including: ✨ What's next for the Bruja's Guide to Tarot ✨ Monthly Magical Reads ✨ Musings on Enchanting courses & more! rb.gy/zh35q

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 29/08/2023

Two of Pentacles R says you’ve got a lot on your plate! But don’t worry—you’re capable of juggling things IF you focus on your priorities & let go of distractions. It’s time to focus on work-life wellbeing. Success comes from balance. #brujasguidetotarot #tarotquickie

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 28/08/2023

Yay! So glad you’ll be joining us! Same re: the everyday magic challenge…it really helped me regroup and take stock! 💕

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 28/08/2023

Excited to be a part of @CarterhaughLLC's Enchant course which uses fairy tales & folklore to help you unlock the magic in your everyday life. I'll be doing a bonus series, Conversing with the Tarot to Conjure Main Character Magic. Come join us! courses.carterhaughschool.com/p/enchant?af...

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 27/08/2023

Post-keynote lecture libations. Thank you @romgothsam.bsky.social for organizing such a fantastic #witchcraft2023 conference!

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 26/08/2023

TOMORROW! I'll be talking about the magic of pop culture witches and how they help us find our magical selves Sunday August 27th from 7:30PM-8:30PM LT/12:30PM-1:30PM MST …see below for my lecture title and blurb, then sign up below to join the fun! shorturl.at/ekxDU

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Dr. Maria DeBlassie @mdeblassie.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

The High Priestess Reversed calls you gently back to yourself. Return to a place of calm and interiority. Reconnect to your intuition. Look at the cosmic big picture — what are the signs and synchronicities telling you? #tarotquickie #brujasguidetotarot

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