IT'S HERE! No Mistakes Were Made: Poetry by Jennifer Jurlando (with Watercolors by Tava Baird)

Need a little poetry and magick in your day? I have good news......

IT'S HERE!!!!!! The new poetry collection by Jennifer Jurlando (with illustrations from your truly), is now available to order through my etsy shop! I have a limited amount of signed copies AND prints from the book! Go under the No Mistakes Were Made Tab on my etsy shop at https://darkflowerbooks.etsy.com to see books and prints.

I AM SO FREAKING HONORED TO BE A PART OF THIS PROJECT!

Change the magick of your day with this beautiful new signed copy of No Mistakes Were Made by Jennifer Jurlando. No Mistakes Were Made is a book of poetry rich in love, loss, and spiritual evolution. The author writes about finding her worth, building legacy around her losses, and living a life steeped in spirit and community. Each poem and meditation celebrates self-knowing, abundance, connection with ancestors and guides, and love. Her work at the end of life, as a doula, a Reiki provider, and a grief group facilitator, sits in perfect balance with sensuality, humor and joy. More of her writing can be found on Patreon.

The poems are accompanied by original watercolor illustrations by Pagan artist Tava Baird. Prints from the book are available in other listings.

No Mistakes Were Made is a 8.5" by 5.75" paperback book that is 103 pages in length.

From the back cover:

May you know that

on the day of your soul-fasting,

when mind, heart, and spirit

were yoked to this corporeal form

by breath and by the hopes of your ancestors,

no mistakes were made.

"Jennifer Jurlando is a Virginia writer whose work moves between fierce clarity and quiet reverence. Whether she's unpacking generational wounds, reclaiming feminine power, or blessing the body she lives in, Jurlando writes with urgency and grace. Her poems arrive like confessions, rituals, and rallying cries all at once.

-RVA Mag

Jennifer Jurlando is a Richmond, Virginia-based writer and death worker. She is the co-founder of the Chesterfield Poetry Collective and the RVA Death Collaborative. Her writing on loss, survival, and worth has been published online at RVA Magazine and in anthologies Nine Lives: A Life in Ten Minutes Anthology and Unspoken: Writers on Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth. More of her writing is available on Patreon. Jennifer can be found throughout the state at open mics, death cafes, and mock home funerals. No Mistakes Were made is her first book of poetry.

If you love poetry or know someone who does...treat yourself. And let your heart out to sing in the pages of this book...

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Hope you all are well! More new stuff, markets, classes and gatherings are in the hopper!! :) Have an awesome day!

Among the Waves

Can you feel the end of summer in the air? In amongst the green there is now an occasional falling leaf. We are headed for a time of great transition as we end our schedules for one part of the year and turn towards a different pattern.

Before we know it, the days will begin to grow cooler and shorter, as nature moves into its next cycle of divine pattern. And we will find ourselves among different groups of friends and extending our circles at this time. it can take a lot of energy. We also suddenly find ourselves in the car more.

The Mystical Musings podcast has several episodes dedicated to energetic hygiene and keeping your balance during this time. And if you are feeling overwhelmed from summer "stuff" and feel that a good house cleaning is in order, you might want to check out Episode 50 to get yourself fired up about that. Here are links to the completely free podcast (which also contains LOTS of soothing, channeled sound healing) here:

https://mysticalmusings.buzzsprout.com

https://www.youtube.com/@MysticalMusingsEnergy

But perhaps what would balance you most is a bit of a different sort of community. Fall festivals and Markets are just ahead, and I will be doing free one-card readings from The Deck of Rebellion at ALL of them. Check out the events page to see when Darkflower might be coming your way! https://www.tavabaird.com/calendar

And then...Classes and Gatherings!

Starting with THIS WEEKEND in Richmond: Lilithian Magick Level One Class: The House of Spirits at The Aquarian!

THE HOUSE OF SPIRITS

Aug 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Aquarian Bookshop, 12 S Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23221, USA

SPACES FILLING QUICKLY!

This is the second class in the Lilith and The Lost City series and focuses on working with spirits, residual energies, and combating Unethical Daemonic Practitioners. Topics also include using reclaimed dolls to speak with the unembodied and Spirit Dice. A must-have class for those interested in the paranormal and ethical necromancy. Tickets are $45. Grab your spot HERE: https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/lilith-and-the-lost-city-the-house-of-spirits

DEATH CAFE at The Simple Life in Frederick, MD

Aug 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace, 119 E Patrick St First Floor, Frederick, MD 21701

What is a Death Cafe?

At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. This Death Cafe session will be hosted by Tava Baird.

Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.

Our Death Cafes are always offered:

- On a not-for-profit basis

- With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action

- Alongside drinks and food – we'll have donuts, juice, and coffee!

The event is FREE but donations towards supplies are appreciated at the event. Everyone is welcome, but space is limited! RSVP for your space at https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/death-cafe-at-the-simple-life-in-frederick-md

RISE OF THE MORRIGAN FULL MOON GATHERING at The Simple Life in Frederick, MD

Aug 29, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace, 119 E Patrick St First Floor, Frederick, MD 21701

SPACES FILLING QUICKLY!

We’ll be gathering together to honor the Morrigan and create a lovely wooden altar box in her name. We’ll also blend up our own little vials of a Morrigan-themed ritual oil to adorn ourselves as The Wheel of The Year turns. Tickets are $30 and cover all your supplies!

https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/full-moon-circle-rise-of-the-morrigan-at-the-simple-life

LILITH LEVEL ONE: THE FOUR MIRRORS in Clear Brook, VA

Aug 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

The Blue Ball Inn, 1970 Brucetown Rd, Clear Brook, VA 22624, USA

SPACES FILLING QUICKLY!

Your Lilith journey starts here! This is the first class in the Lilith and The Lost City series, and covers Lilithian philosophy. We'll also be doing The Four Mirrors ritual with a Lost City poppet to receive a personalized communication from Samael. Bring your lunch and dive into the Lilith Path with us! Tickets are $50 and you can get your space here: https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/liliith-level-one-the-four-mirrors

LILITHIAN BELLY DANCE and TATTOO FIELD TRIP: BERKELEY SPRINGS

Sep 20, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Morgan Arts Council's Ice House, 138 Independence St, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411

No prior experience necessary! We'll be meeting for lunch at 11:30, taking a group belly dance class from 1:30-3, and then going to get Lilith tattoos at Pretty Little Addictions! Come for one part of the trip or all of it! You will cover your own lunch and tattoo and the belly dance class is $25. Once you sign up, you will get an email with more info on the tattos and lunch. Come get your inner Daemon on with us at https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/lilithian-belly-dance-field-trip-to-berkeley-springs-1

HECATE, KEEPER OF KEYS FULL MOON GATHERING at The Simple Life in Frederick, MD

Sep 27, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM

The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace, 119 E Patrick St First Floor, Frederick, MD 21701

Hecate rules transitions and liminal spaces, and so this month we’ll be making a Hecate-themed bed and dream blessing headboard charm to guard you during your walks beyond this realm. We’ll also be discussing dreamwork and how to call back your energy after a walk in a liminal space. Your $30 fee covers all materials. Grab a spot here: https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/full-moon-circle-hecate-keeper-of-keys-at-the-simple-life

SEPTEMBER MARKETS FOR DARKFLOWER:

Kevin Riley Fall Festival on September 19th in Winchester 9 am -2pm.

Frederick CUUPS Pagan Pride on September 26th in Frederick, MD.

In October:

-Harper's Ferry Highland Games

-Front Royal Festival of Leaves

-Ravenwood Faire

and don't forget VEILWALKING! Tickets at https://www.tavabaird.com/event-details/veilwalking-a-sacred-samhain-with-lilith-and-the-angel-of-death

May you walk in balance during the changing of the tide....

Much love,

Tava

MYSTICAL MUSINGS Celebrates Its 100th Episode!

WOOOOOOOHOOOOO! Our MYSTICAL MUSINGS Podcast just put out its ONE HUNDRETH EPISODE! And (drum roll please...) ALL the video EPISODES are now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@MysticalMusingsEnergy

Plus, they are on your favorite platform AND at https://mysticalmusings.buzzsprout.com

Guests? We got 'em. Hours and hours and hours of original channeled music? Check that. Channeled discussions with Samael? After episode six or so, ALMOST EVERY WEEK. Dive into Reiki, Witchcraft, Lilithian Magick, working with guides, haunted spaces, haunted dolls, dreamwork, liminal space travel, history, sound healing and SO MUCH MORE. Come help us celebrate by giving us a listen (or a watch!) New episodes every week!

And to all of you who have been with us since the beginning...we love you so much, and thank you SO MUCH for helping us grow!!!