Walden Pint Sized Magic is a novel written by Laurel Snyder about a young girl named Mia who discovers the enchanting world of her family's miniature dollhouse. The main idea of the story revolves around the idea that even the smallest things can hold the most magical and meaningful moments in life. The story begins with Mia moving to a new house that her mother inherited from her grandmother. In the attic, Mia discovers a dollhouse that once belonged to her great-grandmother. Inside the dollhouse, Mia finds a tiny family with its own little world that seems to come alive when she is around. As Mia starts to explore the dollhouse, she discovers that she has the power to bring the tiny figures to life through her imagination.
- The moon reveals half her face, light and dark have become perfectly balanced.
- Those who attempt to tread the middle way and seek the central pillar, should never presume to know the answers.
- Perseverance brings only minor rewards.
- Youth and vitality enjoy life while they can.
- Question not the direction, only the motive.
- Friendships are ephemeral, only love is eternal.
- Aggression and courage are required to make progress in times of crisis.
- The egg has been laid.
In terms of emotions, the New Moon is seen as an opportunity to release any negative emotions or limiting beliefs that may be holding you back, allowing for a fresh start. The moon phases are the following New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Quarter sometimes referred to as the First Quarter , Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Waning Quarter sometimes referred to as Last Quarter , and Waning Crescent.
As Mia starts to explore the dollhouse, she discovers that she has the power to bring the tiny figures to life through her imagination. She begins to interact with the little family, forging her own adventures and friendships within the miniature world. Mia becomes friends with a boy named Henry, who also shares the ability to enter the dollhouse's world.
Moon Phases | Learning About The Craft - Part Two
As requested on my last post, I’ll introduce myself a bit first. I consider myself to be a grey witch. Though I have been actively practicing only for (roughly) a year now, I have been studying for my craft much longer. I’m not sure what else you would like to know, so if you have any questions about my craft feel free to comment.
Now, onto the topic for this part of my series. Moon phases.
It is no secret that moon phases play a huge role in many witches' crafts. It is also no secret that the moon is powerful. I mean, look at it. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it has a great affect on Earth as well. It plays a huge role on the behavior of the ocean tides and, in theory, it also affects human behavior. When I say human behavior, I am referring to a seemingly regular increase of impulsive or strange behaviors around the time of full moon. That isn’t the purpose of this post, though. I just wanted to throw that in to make a point on how the moon is powerful.
The moon phases are the following: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, Waxing Quarter (sometimes referred to as the First Quarter), Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Waning Quarter (sometimes referred to as Last Quarter), and Waning Crescent.
If you ask around, many witches will say that the Full Moon is the most powerful. Although I understand what they are getting at, I must disagree. In my opinion, based on trial and error in my own craft, I believe that the moon is just as powerful in its other phases as its full one. After all, it isn’t like the moon just goes on vacation when it reaches its New Moon phase.
The reason the New Moon is invisible to us is because of its position between Earth and the sun. When the moon is between the Earth and the sun, the moon blocks sunlight, giving it no light to reflect off of. When the Earth is between the moon and the sun, the sun is able to shine its light onto the moon, giving the moon light to reflect off of. If this confuses you, you can google some pictures that will help give you a visual. I wanted to mention this because, again, the moon doesn’t go on vacation. It is still there in its New Moon phase.
Many associate the different moon phases with different intentions for their craft. Now, this does not mean you must wait until a specific moon phase to perform specific spellwork or rituals. It is just believed that the moon phase will give it an extra push.
Waxing Moon: The Waxing Moon is growing into the Full Moon phase. It is often the time to do spellwork for growth, luck, prosperity, and abundance.
Full Moon: Many take advantage of the Full Moon to charge their tools. As for spellwork, the Full Moon is often the time for cleansing, restoration, protection, and manifesting.
Waning Moon: The Waning Moon is leaving the Full Moon phase. It is often the time to do spellwork for releasing, banishment, and decreasing obstacles.
Dark Moon: I didn’t mention this in the moon phase list because it isn’t totally recognized as an official phase. The Dark Moon is active the night prior to the New Moon. It is often the time to do spellwork for cutting ties, banishment, protection and destructive magic.
New Moon: The New Moon is often the time to do spellwork for healing, setting long term goals, new beginnings and starting growth.
I hope this was informative and helpful for some of you. If you would like to recommend a topic for me to post about, comment it!
The sidereal month is the period of the Moon's complete revolution in relationship to the stars. In other words the length of time it takes the Moon to move through all twelve signs of the zodiac; this is 27.3 days. The Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius has statistically confirmed this cycle to coincide with the period of human ovulation.
Throughout the novel, Mia and Henry navigate their own real-life challenges while finding solace and joy within the dollhouse. Mia, who is dealing with her parents' divorce and the difficulties of starting a new school, finds comfort and stability within the miniature world. The dollhouse becomes a refuge for her, where she can escape and find a sense of control and agency in her life. As the story progresses, Mia and Henry start to suspect that there may be something more to the magic of the dollhouse. They uncover clues and secrets, leading them on a quest to understand the origin and power of their pint-sized magic. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, family, and the importance of embracing one's own unique abilities. The novel explores themes of imagination, resilience, and the beauty of the ordinary. It highlights the idea that sometimes the smallest things in life can hold the most magic and wonder. Mia's journey in discovering the dollhouse's world and her own inner strength encourages readers to embrace their own creativity and find joy in the everyday. Overall, Walden Pint Sized Magic is a heartwarming tale of adventure, friendship, and the transformative power of imagination. Through Mia and Henry's experiences, readers are reminded that even the tiniest moments can have a significant impact on our lives, and that there is magic to be found in the most unexpected places..
Reviews for "Discover the charm and allure of Walden's pint-sized realm"
1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Walden pint sized magic". The story was slow and lacked any real excitement or adventure. The characters were flat and uninteresting, and I couldn't connect with any of them. The writing style also felt dull and repetitive. Overall, I found this book to be a bore and would not recommend it to others.
2. Mark - 1/5 - I couldn't even finish "Walden pint sized magic". The plot was confusing and fragmented, making it difficult to follow along. The author tried to create a magical world, but it felt forced and underdeveloped. The dialogue was also unnatural and unrealistic, making the characters unbelievable. I'm sorry, but I just couldn't find anything enjoyable or captivating about this book.
3. Emily - 2/5 - "Walden pint sized magic" was a letdown for me. The story had potential, but it was poorly executed. The pacing was off, with too much time spent on insignificant details and not enough on important plot points. The characters lacked depth and their motivations were unclear. The writing style was also clunky and at times, confusing. I had high hopes for this book, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations.