My mom passed away on October 30th, 2022. Since then, I have been seeing angel numbers..

Of course, this is going to start with something life changing, isn’t that what is usually a catalyst for more big jumps in life?

My mother, a beautiful, loving human was very sick and eventually had to leave her physical body. But since she passed, I feel her, she still exists in the energy around me, in the wind and trees, in the stars, in the ethereal song of a hermit thrush, and always, deeply in my memory.

I hear her voice coaching me, comforting me, listening to me..

Having several Astral projection dreams of her, (I have visited before, my passed loved ones and I know when it’s a dream and when I am astral projecting) The times I saw my mother, I saw her happy, younger, and always telling me she’s ok or if she isn’t speaking, she would show me she’s well with her serene soft smile, The smile told me everything. I always woke up so grateful and feeling so happy and full of love, I held onto that feeling for as long as I could throughout the day, it was like she wasn’t gone... My love for her, and grief for her, were strong. I still miss her like crazy and cherish every time I get to see her, even if it’s only when my eyes are closed.

Soon after the dreams for two years now, I see angel numbers, one day, I saw 111, 222, 333, 444 all in one day, some days it would be 1111 and sometimes 1010 but always even when waking at night randomly due to my insomnia, the numbers were there, I would open my eyes, dreading the missed sleep I was about to experience, look over at the clock and it was 222 , 444 or 555 . No joke. Always. I saw and still see them every day. I started looking into the meanings each time I saw them.

And I finally asked the Universe, “I know your trying to tell me something! What is it!?” over and over the days would have these patterns and I would ask each time and say “I am listening! WHAT!?” Never did I get an answer. So, I started to do crystal work, using howlite and angelite to open my third eye, tarot readings and speaking to the Universe, speaking to my spirit guides and yes, speaking to Mom.

Throughout this I had been struggling with my mental health, and for years have been digging out of a deep hole and with that, I would often say to a good friend “There has to be something other than this grind every day” Feeling depressed, and tired and frustrated. I started to think, what could I do that would help me have some of my life back, something, since Mom passed, had become VERY clear and important to me. Time. You need to live your life; Not work work work to die.

Now, I am not saying I want you to quit your job, hop on a plane, and move to Australia. (or maybe I am saying that?) But I am saying, try to have time for you, take time for you, enjoy life and what it IS to be here. To even exist. To learn what love is and following your heart and dreams, listen to that inner voice.

My mother always said, “I am here, and that is what matters” my mom cherished her life and family, and she passed away WAY to young. Since then, I don’t want to waste my time, I want to live my life. So, after my good friend gave me some advice and a lot of inspiration, I decided to take this leap, something I never thought I could do- I am doing, my goal to be working for me, and sharing the love of the craft.

“HEY UNIVERSE! I AM LISTENING, I HEAR YOU!”

The name Hexes and Heirlooms came to me when I decided I wanted to have a shop, but for what?, and then it came to me, I wanted to create a place for all things metaphysical, spiritual and witchy. A place where others who follow a similar path, where someone can find things for their altars and lives that enhance their day to day, be it with an intention candle to light, or a spell kit to aid in Clarity or Boundaries, or a Crystal pendant for some energy aid. I also wanted to have giftware that you can’t find easily in my area. More interesting and fun things to purchase for yourself or to gift, I truly enjoyed hand selecting everything in my shop, most of the items in the shop are handmade and I love that, there is something special about possessing things that someone took the time to make.

The logo, the black cat with his potion bottle, Came to me when I was messing with the name Hexes and Heirlooms. The black cat, Hex. Is a homage to my beautiful familiar Binx, who was my fur child, biggest baby and love. The pendant Binx (and Hex) wears was actually a 1900s sterling silver watch fob that I had engraved with Binx’s initial on one side, and our home info on the back. I put that sterling silver necklace on him, and he never cared. He accepted it and wore it well. A witch’s familiar is a special title. The necklace fit him perfectly. It only made sense for Hex to have one too.

Binxie’s passing was a hurt I had never experienced, but with all things fiercely loved, they are not forgotten, and he has not gone from me, just changed. He is close by; he has his own headstone and Peony bed of flowers in my yard. I visit him often, I see him always out of the corner of my eye, slinking around the house in his black cat silent way, just a small shadow in the corner, and I still feel him jump on my bed at night to sleep at my feet. He is always nearby.

Since starting this “journey”, I have been scared, excited, tired, busy and overwhelmed. I am excited to see what is to come. And excited to share this with you all. Thank you for your support, and if you have read this far, thank you for listening, I hope you enjoy what I have to share. I know my mom is standing right beside me saying “Good job Jessie, I know you can do it” and she’s right.

Sending love and light

~ Jessica