Sue Sullivan founded her business, Howl at the Moon Gems, in 2000, driven by a lifelong passion for crystals and gems that began in childhood, with her maternal grandfather. He was her first teacher in the natural world and introduced her to the uses of herbs, tree woods, phases of the moon and stones, sparking her enduring interest. She holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minneapolis School of the Arts and later pursued studies in Theology, becoming an ordained minister. In 2020 she earned a full Masters Diploma for her Crystal Practitioner Certification and is also an Usui Reiki Master/Teacher. Additionally, she serves on the board of The Gathering Grove where she is honored to be the Illuminator of Knowledge and Curriculum Director.
As the Wheel of the Year turns, we arrive at one of the most radiant moments of the seasonal cycle — the Summer Solstice, also known as Litha. June 20th, the longest day of the year, is the time when the Sun’s energy reaches its peak and nature is overflowingContinue Reading
I’m excited to introduce Dendritic Opal, one of the newest stones to arrive in the store. It’s available online now and will be ready to meet you in person at the store this Saturday (June 6, 2026). With its beautiful tree-like patterns and deeply grounding energy, this is a crystalContinue Reading
Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026 for a full day of magical Blue Moon Experiences designed to nourish the spirit, awaken intuition, and celebrate this rare lunar energy. Throughout the day, we’ll be offering special sessions including Candle Magick, Astro Readings, a Full Moon Ritual, and a deeply restorativeContinue Reading
As we move toward summer’s brighter, more expansive energy, this threshold moment asks: What do you wish to carry forward?Continue Reading
Step into the fire of the season and honor what’s ready to bloom within you. Beltane, celebrated on May 1st, is one of the great Celtic fire festivals—a time when the veil between worlds is thin, but unlike the quiet mystery of Samhain, this veil shimmers with life, fertility, andContinue Reading
Earth Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a remembering. A remembering that the same elements that shape the mountains and oceans … move quietly within you. Continue Reading
On April 17, the New Moon will renew itself in Aries—the first sign of the zodiac, the sacred beginning. Every New Moon offers a reset.But this one? This one arrives with momentum. Because surrounding this lunation is a rare concentration of planets in Aries—a stellium of fire that amplifies everythingContinue Reading
Current week of April 5th to the 11th. At the beginning of this week, the energy feels like standing in morning mist. Not lost… but not fully clear either. There is a softness here — an emotional openness that invites you inward. Thoughts may drift. Feelings may rise unexpectedly. YouContinue Reading
The struggle to speak truth is real. There are moments when it feels harder to say what we mean … when words catch in the throat, emotions tangle, or conversations feel heavier than they should. Energetically, communication isn’t just about speaking — it’s about alignment between what you feel, whatContinue Reading
Bronzite is showing up for so many people right now calling for steady hearts, clear choices, and grounded strength.Continue Reading