Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Women need to support women

I've been thinking a lot recently about all the things that have been happening associated with women. Unfortunately, the cruelty and harm directed towards women has always been present but it only seems so recent that our voices are getting louder. I know you're probably already thinking of what I'm referencing and yes, I'm talking about Cornell. I can't even put into words how appalled I am over this heartbreaking crime but I feel like it opens the door to a much bigger discussion us ladies need to have. 


For centuries, the patriarchy has literally burned women for being smart, simply not falling in line with religious views, being local healers, or simply lacking male protection. Our brains have even been wired to internalize our own misogynies against other women. I'm sick and tired of seeing other women, no matter the color or race, being treated like we're some piece of meat. We ALL deserve respect and spaces for us to be listened to. We women are so much more than what we have been conditioned to believe. We are scientists, astronauts, nurses, doctors, life providers, lawyers, bosses, and so much more. 


I bring this conversation up because I truly believe that once we understand our own internalized misogyny and start supporting other women, we will make progress. The woman who you pass on the street probably shares the same inspirations and dreams as you, she definitely works as hard as you and yet, still can't seem to climb up the ladder because the patriarchy keeps pulling it from her. We are all the same and all unique in our own and beautiful ways. We are warriors whose bodies go through this incredible cycle of hormones every month, we ARE mother nature. When we have kids, (which growing a child in our bodies is so amazing in itself) our bodies literally produce milk according to the babies needs, that is so beautiful. And even after women give birth and experience a crazy drop in hormones, we're expected to get right back up and head to work after a certain period of time even though our minds, bodies, and spirits are completely different than they were before. And guess what, we do it anyways. We do it because we are strong, resilient, and we are WOMEN. Not to mention, women's intuitions and connection with energy are so strong that we can tell something isn't right moments before anything even happens. Hence, why we make the best witches ;)


We need to never stop talking about this, it can't just be a 'phase' and then we forget about it in a couple of months. NO. We need to hold men accountable, talk to friends and family, educate people, visit historical places, read, read, read. Because once you start, you only become more educated and notice the patterns put into place. If you live close by the Salem Massachusetts, I beg you to please visit this year. It will be the 500th year anniversary of the witch trials and the injustices made against women at that time and visiting is not only great for this time of year, but it'll connect you more to our history. If you can't go, I highly suggest reading about it, your jaw will literally drop from how crazy it is. 


With all of this being said, I'm so amazed by all of what women in the past and present have accomplished and fought for. I love my girls, I love everyone who took the time to read this and hopefully shared the same feelings I felt writing this. I'm very proud to call myself a woman and you should be too. 



Tuesday, September 22, 2026

happy autumn!


 Happy Autumn Equinox from the one and only Sugar Moon Blog! I hope everyone is enjoying their beginning of fall and taking in the cool weather (if its near you). I'm so very lucky that it's going to be quite a chilly week, in the 60s which is crazy! We are very lucky to have the Harvest Moon only a few days after the equinox which makes the full moon even more special. 


As we welcome in this new season, we let go of the summer and everything that came with it. We welcome in new beginnings. Take this time to let this season to remind you how helpful and beautiful it is to let go. Enjoy the fall! I don't know about you but every fall I always seem to get too lazy and end up saying, "I'll just do everything next year" but not this time! With that being said, go on those fall walks, go to a local library, have that pumpkin spice latte you've been craving, and enjoy what mother nature has to give to us. 


Definitely get those cutesie fall outfits ready to be worn and give Trader Joe's a visit as you know they always have the best things for Autumn! I actually went on a fall outfit shopping trip, I spent well over the amount I wanted to spend lol but I got so many goodies. I seriously cannot wait to wear all the clothes I got!! I'll 100% be showing you guys, ofc!


-A

Thursday, September 17, 2026

New nails!

 As stated in my previous post, I had a nail appointment today! I wasn't sure on if I should've done one solid color or a design, buttt I went with design lol. I wanted something small and cute for the beginning of autumn as my October set will be more halloweenie. My nails were so long yesterday omg and typing was getting so frustrating! So this set is a lot shorter than I usually go but I love it! I'm so happy I decided to choose shorter, it feels like I can breathe haha. 


Obviously I couldn't talk about my nails without showing you guys a picture!


Here they are!! When I saw this design on pinterest I HAD to get it. I love that it's not too much and you can obviously tell that it's an apple. The nail lady was so helpful and really trying to make sure I was getting what I was showing her. She even tested out colors for me which I'm so grateful for. I feel like I always have to hype myself up to ask for something if I don't like it. I just don't want to come across as rude or annoying. But recently I have gotten better at asking for things and making sure it's what I'm looking for. 

Fortunately this time, the lady really didn't mind and she honestly seemed just as motivated as I was to find the right colors. Anyways, this set is perfect for September and I'm so happy with the result!!


- A


Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Nonna's Girl


As I have a nail appointment coming up tomorrow, I thought today would be a great day to tell you guys about my wonderful grandma. Now, you're probably wondering what my nails have to do with my Nonna but if you knew her like how I did, one of the first things that will come to your head are her gorgeous nails. 


My Nonna had the longest nails ever and as a kid, I was truly a chronic nail biter. I mean, biting my nails until I hit the nail bed bad. So, growing up I wanted nothing more than to have long nails just like her. She'd bring me to nail appointments almost all the time to get our mani pedis together and then a classic Walmart run right after. We could've shopped for hours in the clothing section and jewelry section and do it all again the next day. 


As I'm typing this now, my nails are just as long as my Nonna's and my style is almost as good as hers. She really knew how to put together an outfit with an adorable newsboy hat just to put in a pair of earrings to bring it all together. Now that I'm older, I'm very grateful to wear her pairs of earrings along with bracelets that have charms for all of her grandkids. It's a nice daily reminder that she never went a day without loving her family. 



I know if she were here right now, seeing how consistent I am with my nail appointments and how long my nails are, she'd be so proud of me. And that in itself is more than enough for me to carry her with me through my day to days. I love nothing more than to look down at my fingers and for the first thought to be about her. 


I hope those of you who are reading this, whose grandparents are still walking this earth, hug them tight and go on those trips to see them because those are really the moments that you will be grateful for. No matter how much you might put it off, because I know I did as I got older, it's always so worth it in the end and you'll thank yourself forever. 



- A






Tuesday, September 01, 2026

 Happy September 1st!




We have officially made it to the “ber” months! I’ve been so m.i.a because I got a new apartment with my boyfriend! It’s been so crazy and hectic and on top of that I’m sick, yuck. I missed blogging so much though and I had to hop on and make a post asap!


I want to make sure my place is perfectly decorated and ready for the fall season that’s on its way! As it usually is, moving into a new place, it’s kinda empty and there’s nothing on the walls right now. We still have boxes and stuff sitting around so I’m going to try my best to get those emptied and away in storage. I really want to get some fall decorations but due to being sick, my boyfriend says I can’t go anywhere today and that I have to rest :( I will find a way to somehow get what I want lol.


I’m currently eating chicken noodle soup that I made last night after we went on a late night Trader Joe’s grocery run. I LOVE chicken noodle soup when I’m sick and not to mention that it is also soup season! OH it’s also rainy today woohoo! There’s supposed to be thunderstorms today which make the day even better!

I hope everyone else who is reading this isn’t sick like me and is enjoying their first of the month. Get those decorations and get fallin!


-A


Friday, August 21, 2026

Witchy Things


I’ve recently been feeling the calling of coming fully back to practicing and really doing witchcraft everyday. I’ve recently fallen off of actually incorporating it into my everyday life and turning to my altar during any inconvenience lol. I swear there have been more crows showing up around me and it makes me smile honestly, it feels like home is calling. I can hear the crows whispering to me, telling me that I know what to do. I love it. Sadly, when I moved away for a bit I wasn’t able to fit my altar anywhere in my place so I had to unfortunately abandon her. So it only feels right to worship her again and

give my sorrows. 


During the time that I had moved, is really when I started seeing all of the crows! I remember one crazy day, which is also the day I noticed this happening, quite literally as soon as I had pulled into the driveway, two crows landed right on top of the house and squawked at me. Plain as day! I will never forget it, truly a magical moment. That’s when I knew though, that it was time to start making my way back to the light (lol im jk). But still! I knew I had to do something and stop ignoring my needs and wants. 




Now that I’m back, I can actually focus on my witchcraft. I actually really want to truly teach myself how to read and pull tarot. It’s something I’ve always been so amazed by, and it’s always right! I strive to be just as good as people who can look at the card and know exactly what it means. I hate having to go into my little notebook and be confused asf by the meaning lol. I know you need to connect with the deck and kinda make your own meaning but for me, even that feels difficult but I got this! I will get there, I swear. 


As of right now, I have two tarot decks. One is the classic but instead it’s in black and white. Then I have none other than The Labyrinth tarot deck which I don’t let anyone touch, those are specifically for me! Unfortunately I don’t use those as of yet just because I haven’t really got down the meaning of all the cards and I want to wait a bit until I know more so the deck and I are at least understanding each other. 


Anyways! That’s all I have for today's post and I hope everyone has a lovely lovely night!


xoxo

-A



Monday, August 17, 2026

Cozy days filled with rain


Fall is slowly approaching!! Yesterday it started raining and it got sooo cold outside that I was wearing long pajama pants and a long sleeve shirt. It was so cozy you wouldn't even think it was the middle of August. I'm not sure if it's because I was born in the winter but I just love how fall/winter feels more okay for me to stay inside and bundle up. Sometimes it feels like summer is obligating me to go outside and if I don't, I'm wasting the day. But I never get that feeling any other time of the year and I LOVE IT!!



I made banana bread muffins last night so it's not even to mention that baking made the day even comfier than it already was with just the rain. 


I feel like end of the summer rain days are nice gentle reminders that Autumn is in fact around the corner. With that being said, I absolutely need to do my fall thrifting, I'm sure there are amazing things in the shops right now. My closet has barely any long sleeves or sweaters, I end up buying more pants/skirts than tops. 


The gif I added on this post is a great example of how I felt as soon as the air felt crisp yesterday lol but instead I wanted coffee rather than hot chocolate. Sadly, it was hotter today but the morning was foggy and absolutely beautiful. I will keep holding onto these colder evenings and soaking in all the moments leading up to September. 


- A






Sunday, August 16, 2026

 

My rating: 8.5/10



Review: 


I really enjoyed watching this movie! It kinda had the same vibe and aesthetic as The Amazing Spiderman which was very cool. It was nice to see the punisher hehe but the movie also felt kinda quick? Maybe that's just me but the acting was amazing!! I loved the story telling and world building.

 I loved the detail that went into this movie, there were even some small references to the other Spiderman movies! Ugh so cool. I didn't give it a full 9 just because I don't know a lot about the most recent marvel movies and lore behind everything, so the movie (to me) didn't feel super insane on that level.



Would I recommend it: 
Yes!



Saturday, August 15, 2026

 Drive-in Movie Night!

08.15.26


Tonight I am finally going to see the new Spiderman Brand New Day! My boyfriend and I have been planning for so long to finally go out and watch it, and tonight is the night we get to! I'm so excited, I've been trying so hard to stay away from spoilers on tiktok but I have unfortunately seen a couple things. Other than that I have no idea what happens. 


I wanted to choose a drive-in theatre because 1. they're cheaper and 2. they are just SO cute! I love the whole set up between the sitting in a car and getting cozy, to walking to the concession stands to get some snacks. 


I'm so happy they're still open and working, I think it's a great way to get people to see movies. F streaming services! I fully agree and support the coming back of everyone going to the theatres, I feel like our world needs some fun things like that. 


Anyways, I'm just ranting now. Expect another post todat as I will be back on here to post a Review and Rec for the movie 
🍿🎥✮⋆˙

-A

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

 Codes for your blog <3


Hello! I decided to make a codes page for anyone who'd like to add the same widgets I have here, to their blog! Just copy and paste whichever widget you'd like to add and paste it into the HTML/Java Script located under the "add gadget" to your sidebars. You can edit any of these codes to customize them to your liking. 


Hope you enjoy! x0x0



<div class="moon-fortune-widget">

  <div class="moon-fortune-stars">✦ ☾ ✦</div>

  <div class="moon-fortune-title">
    Moon Fortunes 🔮 
  </div>

  <div class="moon-fortune-subtitle">
    ✧ ask the moon what awaits you ✧
  </div>


  <div id="moon-fortune-screen" class="moon-fortune-box">
    Choose a token below...
  </div>


  <div class="moon-fortune-grid">

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune('    The moon has misplaced a secret, and somehow you are going to find it. Keep your eyes open for something delightfully strange. ☾')">
      ☾ Moon
    </div>

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune(' A little star has fallen into your pocket. Spend its luck wisely… or on something unnecessarily cute. ✦')">
      ✦ Star
    </div>

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune('A raven carries good news in its beak. Someone will soon say something that makes you smile when you least expect it. 🖤')">
      ♣ Raven
    </div>

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune('Beware the hour after midnight — you may suddenly become inspired to create something wonderfully strange. Keep paper nearby. ✧')">
      ☽ Midnight
    </div>

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune('Your wish is wandering toward you at a leisurely pace. It stopped for pastries along the way ʚ𖦹ɞ')">
      ❧ Wish
    </div>

    <div class="moon-fortune-tab"
      onclick="openMoonFortune('A little bit of luck has been hiding in plain sight. Look in an unexpected place — the universe enjoys leaving clues where you least expect them. 🔑')">
      ⚿ Key
    </div>

  </div>


  <div class="moon-fortune-divider">
    ☾ ─── ✦ ─── ☽
  </div>


  <button
    class="moon-fortune-reset"
    onclick="resetMoonFortune()">
    Return to the Moon
  

</button
></div>



<style>

/* =========================================
   FORTUNES FROM THE MOON
   Dark Academia Fortune Widget
   ========================================= */


/* MAIN CARD */

.moon-fortune-widget {

  width: 250px;
  height: 235px;

  padding: 12px;

  margin: 0 auto;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at top,
      rgba(118, 65, 78, 0.25),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    #21171a;

  border: 1px solid #8c6a4b;

  outline: 1px solid #21171a;
  outline-offset: -5px;

  border-radius: 2px;

  box-shadow:
    5px 5px 0 rgba(35, 20, 22, 0.45),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);

  text-align: center;

  font-family:
    Georgia,
    "Times New Roman",
    serif;

  color: #d8c3a5;

}


/* STARS ABOVE TITLE */

.moon-fortune-stars {

  color: #c7a66b;

  font-size: 12px;

  letter-spacing: 4px;

  line-height: 12px;

  margin-bottom: 3px;

}


/* TITLE */

.moon-fortune-title {

  font-size: 12px;

  letter-spacing: 1.3px;

  font-weight: bold;

  color: #d8bd8a;

  text-shadow:
    1px 1px 0 #100b0c;

  line-height: 14px;

}


/* LITTLE SUBTITLE */

.moon-fortune-subtitle {

  margin-top: 3px;

  margin-bottom: 7px;

  font-size: 7.5px;

  font-style: italic;

  letter-spacing: 0.6px;

  color: #9e8979;

}


/* FORTUNE DISPLAY */

.moon-fortune-box {

  height: 61px;

  width: 100%;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  padding: 7px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      rgba(235,220,190,0.04),
      rgba(235,220,190,0.04)
    ),
    #2b2020;

  border: 1px solid #705541;

  color: #d7c7ad;

  font-size: 9px;

  line-height: 1.35;

  font-style: italic;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);

  transition:
    opacity 0.25s ease;

  text-align: center;

}


/* BUTTON GRID */

.moon-fortune-grid {

  display: grid;

  grid-template-columns:
    1fr 1fr;

  gap: 4px;

  margin-top: 7px;

}


/* BUTTONS */

.moon-fortune-tab {

  height: 23px;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      #4a292f,
      #321d22
    );

  border: 1px solid #765542;

  color: #d5bd96;

  font-size: 8px;

  letter-spacing: 0.3px;

  cursor: pointer;

  user-select: none;

  transition:
    background 0.2s ease,
    color 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.15s ease;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);

}


/* BUTTON HOVER */

.moon-fortune-tab:hover {

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      #60353d,
      #402329
    );

  color: #ead5ad;

  border-color: #a2815b;

}


/* BUTTON CLICK */

.moon-fortune-tab:active {

  transform:
    scale(0.96);

}


/* DECORATIVE DIVIDER */

.moon-fortune-divider {

  margin-top: 6px;

  margin-bottom: 5px;

  color: #8d6b4c;

  font-size: 8px;

  letter-spacing: 1px;

}


/* RESET BUTTON */

.moon-fortune-reset {

  width: 100%;

  height: 20px;

  padding: 2px;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  font-family:
    Georgia,
    "Times New Roman",
    serif;

  font-size: 7.5px;

  font-style: italic;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: #aa9278;

  background: #1a1214;

  border: 1px solid #574236;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: 0.2s ease;

}


/* RESET HOVER */

.moon-fortune-reset:hover {

  color: #d6bd91;

  border-color: #87694d;

  background: #24191c;

}


/* =========================================
   FORTUNE FADE ANIMATION
   ========================================= */

.moon-fortune-box {

  transition:
    opacity 0.2s ease;

}

</style>



<script>

function openMoonFortune(txt) {

  const screen =
    document.getElementById(
      "moon-fortune-screen"
    );

  screen.style.opacity = "0";

  setTimeout(function() {

    screen.innerText = txt;

    screen.style.opacity = "1";

  }, 180);

}


function resetMoonFortune() {

  const screen =
    document.getElementById(
      "moon-fortune-screen"
    );

  screen.style.opacity = "0";

  setTimeout(function() {

    screen.innerText =
      "Choose a moon token below...";

    screen.style.opacity = "1";

  }, 180);

}

</script>






<div class="crystal-picker">

  <div class="crystal-mini-icon">✦</div>

  <div class="crystal-heading">
    Crystal Cabinet
  </div>

  <div class="crystal-little-note">
    let the crystal find you .☘︎ ݁˖
  </div>


  <div id="crystal-result" class="crystal-result">

    <div class="crystal-question">
      𖦹
      press the button<br />
      and see what you get!

𖦹<br />
    </div>

  </div>


  <button
    class="crystal-pick-button"
    onclick="pickCrystal()">

    Draw


</button
></div>



<style>

/* ==========================================
   PICK A CRYSTAL
   Soft Dark Blog Style
   ========================================== */


.crystal-picker {

  width: 255px;

  padding: 16px;

  margin: 0 auto;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 50% 0%,
      rgba(91, 57, 82, 0.35),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    #171219;

  border: 1px solid #463744;

  border-radius: 24px;

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.04);

  text-align: center;

  font-family:
    "Trebuchet MS",
    Arial,
    sans-serif;

  color: #d3c7d1;

}


/* TOP SPARKLE */

.crystal-mini-icon {

  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;

  margin: 0 auto 5px auto;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: #28202b;

  border: 1px solid #514252;

  border-radius: 50%;

  color: #c8a8c5;

  font-size: 10px;

}


/* TITLE */

.crystal-heading {

  font-size: 14px;

  font-weight: bold;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: #e0d4df;

}


/* SUBTITLE */

.crystal-little-note {

  margin-top: 4px;

  margin-bottom: 11px;

  font-size: 8px;

  color: #8f7f8e;

}


/* RESULT AREA */

.crystal-result {

  height: 92px;

  padding: 10px;

  box-sizing: border-box;

  display: flex;

  align-items: center;

  justify-content: center;

  flex-direction: column;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      145deg,
      rgba(117,78,110,0.12),
      rgba(22,17,25,0.5)
    ),
    #201923;

  border: 1px solid #493b4b;

  border-radius: 18px;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);

  transition:
    opacity 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease;

}


/* INITIAL TEXT */

.crystal-question {

  font-size: 8px;

  line-height: 1.55;

  color: #817381;

}


/* CRYSTAL NAME */

.crystal-name {

  font-size: 16px;

  font-weight: bold;

  letter-spacing: 0.5px;

  color: #e0c9dc;

}


/* DESCRIPTION */

.crystal-description {

  max-width: 165px;

  margin-top: 7px;

  font-size: 10px;

  line-height: 1.4;

  color: #9b8999;

}


/* BUTTON */

.crystal-pick-button {

  width: 100%;

  height: 34px;

  margin-top: 10px;

  border: none;

  border-radius: 999px;

  background:
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      #5a3b58,
      #3b293c
    );

  color: #eaddeb;

  font-family:
    "Trebuchet MS",
    Arial,
    sans-serif;

  font-size: 9px;

  font-weight: bold;

  letter-spacing: 0.4px;

  cursor: pointer;

  box-shadow:
    0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);

  transition:
    transform 0.2s ease,
    box-shadow 0.2s ease,
    filter 0.2s ease;

}


/* BUTTON HOVER */

.crystal-pick-button:hover {

  filter: brightness(1.18);

  transform:
    translateY(-1px);

  box-shadow:
    0 6px 13px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);

}


/* BUTTON PRESS */

.crystal-pick-button:active {

  transform:
    scale(0.96);

}


/* BOTTOM DECORATION */

.crystal-bottom {

  margin-top: 10px;

  font-size: 9px;

  letter-spacing: 2px;

  color: #725f70;

}


/* RESULT ANIMATION */

.crystal-result.crystal-change {

  transform:
    scale(0.97);

}

</style>



<script>


const crystals = [

  {
    name: "Amethyst",
    description:
      "Calm, intuition & spiritual clarity. Traditionally associated with peaceful energy, protection, meditation, and clearing mental clutter."
  },

  {
    name: "Moonstone",
    description:
      "Intuition, new beginnings & emotional balance. Connected with lunar energy, cycles, inner wisdom, and gentle transformation."
  },

  {
    name: "Rose Quartz",
    description:
      "Love, compassion & emotional healing. Traditionally associated with tenderness, self-love, harmony, and peaceful relationships."
  },

  {
    name: "Obsidian",
    description:
      "Protection, grounding & truth. A deeply grounding stone traditionally used for energetic protection, reflection, and releasing negativity."
  },

  {
    name: "Citrine",
    description:
      "Joy, abundance & confidence. Associated with optimism, motivation, creativity, prosperity, and bright uplifting energy."
  },

  {
    name: "Labradorite",
    description:
      "Transformation, intuition & protection. Known for its mystical associations with inner wisdom, change, imagination, and spiritual awareness."
  },

  {
    name: "Smoky Quartz",
    description:
      "Grounding, stability & release. Traditionally associated with absorbing negativity, emotional grounding, calmness, and letting go."
  },

  {
    name: "Fluorite",
    description:
      "Clarity, focus & organization. Connected with concentration, mental clarity, decision-making, and bringing scattered thoughts into order."
  },

  {
    name: "Carnelian",
    description:
      "Courage, creativity & motivation. Traditionally associated with passion, confidence, vitality, inspiration, and taking action.'"
  },

  {
    name: "Lapis Lazuli",
    description:
      "Wisdom, truth & communication. Associated with self-expression, inner knowledge, honesty, intuition, and intellectual clarity."
  },

  {
    name: "Black Tourmaline",
    description:
      "Protection, grounding & boundaries. Traditionally regarded as a protective stone associated with stability, balance, and shielding from negative energy."
  },

  {
    name: "Clear Quartz",
    description:
      "Clarity, intention & amplification. Often called a versatile or “master” crystal, traditionally associated with cleansing, focus, intention, and amplifying energy."
  }

];


function pickCrystal() {

  const result =
    document.getElementById(
      "crystal-result"
    );


  const random =
    crystals[
      Math.floor(
        Math.random() *
        crystals.length
      )
    ];


  result.classList.add(
    "crystal-change"
  );

  result.style.opacity = "0";


  setTimeout(function() {

    result.innerHTML =

      '<div class="crystal-name">' +
      random.name +
      '</div>' +

      '<div class="crystal-description">' +
      random.description +
      '</div>';


    result.style.opacity = "1";


    setTimeout(function() {

      result.classList.remove(
        "crystal-change"
      );

    }, 250);


  }, 180);

}

</script>



<div id="sugar-moon-crystal-ball">

  <div class="crystal-ball">

    <!-- Magical mist -->
    <div class="mist mist-one"></div>
    <div class="mist mist-two"></div>
    <div class="mist mist-three"></div>

    <!-- Tiny stars -->
    <span class="star star-one">✦</span>
    <span class="star star-two">✧</span>
    <span class="star star-three">·</span>
    <span class="star star-four">✦</span>
    <span class="star star-five">✧</span>
    <span class="star star-six">·</span>

    <!-- Main glow -->
    <div class="inner-glow"></div>

    <!-- Fortune -->
    <div class="fortune-text" id="fortuneText">
      Ask the crystal...
    </div>

    <!-- Glass reflections -->
    <div class="glass-shine"></div>
    <div class="small-shine"></div>

    <!-- Sparkles -->
    <span class="sparkle sparkle-one">✦</span>
    <span class="sparkle sparkle-two">✦</span>
    <span class="sparkle sparkle-three">✧</span>

  </div>

</div>


<style>

/* =====================================
   OUTSIDE — COMPLETELY TRANSPARENT
===================================== */

#sugar-moon-crystal-ball {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent !important;
  padding: 25px 0;
}


/* =====================================
   CRYSTAL BALL
===================================== */

.crystal-ball {
  position: relative;

  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  overflow: hidden;

  cursor: pointer;

  background:

    /* bright glass reflection */
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 29% 22%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.58) 0%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.20) 5%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.05) 15%,
      transparent 28%
    ),

    /* purple center */
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 58% 58%,
      rgba(178,70,255,.95) 0%,
      rgba(115,25,170,.95) 38%,
      rgba(55,8,90,1) 72%,
      rgba(22,3,38,1) 100%
    );

  box-shadow:

    0 0 12px rgba(220,150,255,.95),

    0 0 30px rgba(180,80,255,.85),

    0 0 65px rgba(135,35,220,.65),

    0 0 110px rgba(100,20,170,.35),

    inset 12px 12px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.20),

    inset -22px -25px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.55);

  transition:
    transform .4s ease,
    box-shadow .4s ease;
}


/* Hover */

.crystal-ball:hover {

  transform: scale(1.045);

  box-shadow:

    0 0 18px rgba(235,180,255,1),

    0 0 40px rgba(195,100,255,.95),

    0 0 80px rgba(150,50,240,.75),

    0 0 120px rgba(100,25,190,.4),

    inset 12px 12px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.25),

    inset -22px -25px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}


/* =====================================
   INNER MAGICAL GLOW
===================================== */

.inner-glow {

  position: absolute;

  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;

  left: 50%;
  top: 52%;

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  border-radius: 50%;

  background:

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(255,255,255,.16) 0%,
      rgba(220,120,255,.14) 22%,
      rgba(150,50,220,.10) 45%,
      transparent 72%
    );

  filter: blur(10px);

  animation: innerPulse 5s infinite ease-in-out;

  pointer-events: none;
}


@keyframes innerPulse {

  0%, 100% {
    opacity: .65;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.95);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
  }

}


/* =====================================
   SWIRLING MIST
===================================== */

.mist {

  position: absolute;

  border-radius: 50%;

  pointer-events: none;

  filter: blur(9px);

  opacity: .38;
}


/* Mist 1 */

.mist-one {

  width: 150px;
  height: 20px;

  left: -15px;
  top: 105px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse,
      rgba(239,190,255,.55),
      rgba(166,67,240,.15),
      transparent 70%
    );

  transform: rotate(-18deg);

  animation: mistMoveOne 7s infinite ease-in-out;
}


/* Mist 2 */

.mist-two {

  width: 210px;
  height: 70px;

  right: -35px;
  top: 145px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse,
      rgba(207,135,255,.45),
      rgba(110,25,180,.15),
      transparent 70%
    );

  transform: rotate(22deg);

  animation: mistMoveTwo 9s infinite ease-in-out;
}


/* Mist 3 */

.mist-three {

  width: 170px;
  height: 55px;

  left: 55px;
  bottom: 40px;

  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse,
      rgba(255,215,255,.35),
      transparent 70%
    );

  transform: rotate(-8deg);

  animation: mistMoveThree 8s infinite ease-in-out;
}


@keyframes mistMoveOne {

  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(-12px) rotate(-18deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(30px) rotate(-5deg);
  }

}


@keyframes mistMoveTwo {

  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(20px) rotate(22deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-30px) rotate(8deg);
  }

}


@keyframes mistMoveThree {

  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateX(15px) rotate(-8deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-25px) rotate(8deg);
  }

}


/* =====================================
   FORTUNE
===================================== */

.fortune-text {

  position: absolute;

  width: 67%;

  left: 16.5%;

  top: 50%;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  text-align: center;

  color: #fff8ff;

  font-family:
    Georgia,
    "Times New Roman",
    serif;

  font-size: 15px;

  line-height: 1.4;

  letter-spacing: .2px;

  text-shadow:

    0 0 4px white,

    0 0 10px #e5b5ff,

    0 0 20px #ad55ff,

    0 0 30px rgba(180,70,255,.8);

  z-index: 20;

  pointer-events: none;

  transition:
    opacity .35s ease,
    transform .35s ease;
}


/* =====================================
   GLASS REFLECTION
===================================== */

.glass-shine {

  position: absolute;

  width: 90px;
  height: 120px;

  top: 22px;
  left: 38px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background:

    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.50),
      rgba(255,255,255,.18) 30%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.04) 55%,
      transparent 75%
    );

  transform: rotate(-27deg);

  filter: blur(1px);

  opacity: .72;

  z-index: 25;

  pointer-events: none;
}


/* Smaller reflection */

.small-shine {

  position: absolute;

  width: 30px;
  height: 55px;

  top: 38px;
  left: 110px;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,.35);

  transform: rotate(-28deg);

  filter: blur(3px);

  opacity: .55;

  z-index: 26;

  pointer-events: none;
}


/* =====================================
   STARS
===================================== */

.star {

  position: absolute;

  color: rgba(255,240,255,.9);

  text-shadow:

    0 0 5px white,

    0 0 12px #d98cff,

    0 0 20px #a43dff;

  z-index: 12;

  pointer-events: none;

  animation: starTwinkle 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}


.star-one {
  top: 80px;
  right: 70px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.star-two {
  top: 110px;
  left: 65px;
  font-size: 11px;
  animation-delay: .7s;
}

.star-three {
  top: 150px;
  right: 58px;
  font-size: 17px;
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}

.star-four {
  bottom: 78px;
  left: 78px;
  font-size: 12px;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.star-five {
  bottom: 55px;
  right: 85px;
  font-size: 10px;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.star-six {
  top: 170px;
  left: 53px;
  font-size: 8px;
  animation-delay: 2.3s;
}


@keyframes starTwinkle {

  0%, 100% {
    opacity: .25;
    transform: scale(.6);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.35);
  }

}


/* =====================================
   LARGE SPARKLES
===================================== */

.sparkle {

  position: absolute;

  color: white;

  z-index: 30;

  pointer-events: none;

  text-shadow:

    0 0 5px white,

    0 0 12px #e8b8ff,

    0 0 25px #b84dff;

  animation: sparkleGlow 2.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}


.sparkle-one {

  top: 48px;
  right: 48px;

  font-size: 20px;
}


.sparkle-two {

  bottom: 70px;
  left: 42px;

  font-size: 15px;

  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}


.sparkle-three {

  top: 105px;
  left: 43px;

  font-size: 10px;

  animation-delay: 2s;
}


@keyframes sparkleGlow {

  0%, 100% {

    opacity: .2;

    transform:
      scale(.6)
      rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {

    opacity: 1;

    transform:
      scale(1.35)
      rotate(20deg);
  }

}


/* =====================================
   MOBILE
===================================== */

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .crystal-ball {

    width: 230px;
    height: 230px;
  }

  .fortune-text {

    font-size: 16px;

  }

}

</style>


<script>

const fortunes = [

  "Something beautiful is coming your way...",

  "Trust your intuition.",

  "A secret will soon be revealed.",

  "Your next chapter will surprise you.",

  "Someone is thinking about you.",

  "Follow the path that feels right.",

  "Good fortune is closer than you think.",

  "A wish you made long ago is beginning to unfold.",

  "The answer you seek is already within you.",

  "An unexpected opportunity is approaching.",

  "Let go of what no longer serves you.",

  "Your patience will soon be rewarded.",

  "A new beginning is waiting for you.",

  "The universe is nudging you forward.",

  "Something magical is about to happen.",

  "Listen carefully to your dreams.",

  "A change is coming — and it will be for the better.",

  "You are closer to your goal than you realize.",

  "Someone from your past may return.",

  "Tonight, pay attention to the signs.",

  "Your intuition already knows the answer.",

  "A little mystery will soon become clear.",

  "The stars are pointing you toward something new.",

  "An unexpected moment may become a beautiful memory."

];


const crystalBall =
  document.querySelector(".crystal-ball");

const fortuneText =
  document.getElementById("fortuneText");


crystalBall.addEventListener("click", function() {

  fortuneText.style.opacity = "0";

  fortuneText.style.transform =
    "translateY(-50%) scale(.7)";


  setTimeout(function() {

    const randomFortune =
      fortunes[
        Math.floor(
          Math.random() * fortunes.length
        )
      ];

    fortuneText.textContent =
      randomFortune;


    fortuneText.style.opacity = "1";

    fortuneText.style.transform =
      "translateY(-50%) scale(1)";

  }, 350);

});

</script>




<div id="halloftarot-tarot-widget"
     data-bg="#312002"
     data-color="#fff4e5">
</div>
<script src="https://www.halloftarot.com/widget/tarot-v1.js?deck=0&lang=en"></script>










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