Back To Basics ✨ January Events

I hope you had a lovely holiday season. If you didn’t or just feel like you need a little extra support, I hope my January offerings are helpful.

I realized last year that I kept thinking I needed to have it all figured out in order to share my work and books. That meant any time I struggled I felt like a failure.

It finally occurred to me that my work is not a guide to a perfect life.

My work is simply me sharing what has helped me during the hard times and moved me forward during good times with the intention that it will help you do the same.

My life is pretty magical but it is not perfect.

In fact, some of the most magical moments happen when I tap into my spiritual support system in times of hardship.

So my offerings this month will be about getting back to basics. Simple yet magical ways to support yourself in 2025.

I hope we get the chance to connect.

I’m part of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts’ National Coaching Month events.

Add each Tuesday in January at 5pm MST to your calendar with the link to the SWIHA Facebook page where I’ll be sharing the above topics. These will be about 15 to 20 minutes.

You can find all the details here: https://info.swiha.edu/national-life-coaching-month

I’m so happy to be hosting Bhante Sujatha at home again this year. He is known as the loving-kindness monk and his energy is so positive.

I first met him when I was going through a very hard parenting time and continue to circle back to his wisdom and grace. You can sign up for this event here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-contentment-in-the-western-world-a-mindfulness-workshop-tickets

You can see a list of all of his local and online events on Instagram.

I’m thrilled to be hosting my very first workshop at Changing Hands Bookstore in Phoenix on Sunday, January 26th from 10:30am until Noon.

You can get all of the details and sign up here: https://www.changinghands.com/event/january2025/kerry-burki

You’ll discover how you want to feel in your life, ways to create those feelings every day (especially when life is difficult), and how to use the moon phases to circle back to your intention each month. Copies of my books will be available for purchase.

Sending love!

Gift Guide 💖 Stellar Vibrations

Stellar Vibrations Gift Guide

  1. Mini Ritual Candles – Some of the rituals in this book call for colored candles making this an ideal starter kit. I also love these Mini Ritual Candle Holders.
  2. Essential Oils – Each zodiac sign is associated with different oils. Here are the one from my book: Citrus, Rose, Bergamot, Jasmine, Chamomile, Cedar, Sage, Frankincense, Cypress, Vetivert, Patchouli, Neroli, Lavender, Honeysuckle, Sweet Orange, Geranium, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Verbena, Ylang Ylang, and Sandalwood. My fave places to shop for them are at Kaya Holistic, Sprouts, or Young Living.
  3. Matches – I love pretty matches and match holders! I have one similar to this one.
  4. Sage with Rose Petals – Each ritual starts by clearing your space with smoke from an herb bundle. I love this one from Kaya Holistic in Phoenix.
  5. Stellar Vibrations Book – your gift recipient will learn to live by the zodiac and enjoy all the rituals packed in this book.

Another idea I thought would be fun is to give the book and supplies for the upcoming New and Full Moon. I’m sharing the supply lists below.

New Moon in Capricorn Ritual to Plant Seeds for the New Year – supply list from Stellar Vibrations – This new moon is happening on December 30th, 2024, at 2:27 pm PT.

  • Herb Bundle – see above for links
  • Lighter or matches
  • Green Candle
  • Planting pot
  • Seeds – this is a cute sampler pack from Kaya Holistic.
  • Pitcher of water and soil – It might be easier if the recipient got their own. You can also gift them a starter plant instead of seeds.

Full Moon in Cancer Ritual for Support and Security – supply list from Stellar Vibrations – This full moon is happening on Thursday, January 13 at 2:27 PM PT.

  • Herb Bundle
  • Lighter or matches
  • Bathtub or foot soak
  • Favorite food
  • Favorite flower
  • Favorite candle
  • Favorite music for relaxation
  • Favorite blanket
  • Favorite book or movie
  • Time and space to take care of you

It could be fun to buy one thing from above to help them get started on this ritual.

Hoping to find time to do this Candle Gazing: Gift Yourself A Moment of Peace this weekend and thought you might enjoy it too.

Gift Guide 💖 Tend To Your Vibration

I was recently at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe where they carry my book, Tend To Your Vibration, and I realized they also carry items that would support someone reading the book. I made a reel of those items here.

I thought it would be fun to share some of my picks to help you create a fun gift package around my book.

Tend To Your Vibration Gift Guide

  1. Woodstock Zenergy Trio– This is perfect for the Clear Your Space With Sound lesson. I use this specific one regularly.
  2. Mini Chimineas for palo santo from Thuy Ceramics. I love supporting local artists and just had to share this. I have a white one and I’m obsessed! (I also got this honey pot for my older son last year. He loves it!)
  3. Ivory Taper Candles – I love using taper candles for my Candle Gazing exercise in this book. I thought these Vintage Glass Candle Holders were cute too!
  4. Palo Santo, White Sage & Selenite Crystal Bundle – this is from Kaya Holistic in Phoenix and is available both in person and online. This bundle is perfect for both the Clearing Your Space with Smoke lesson and the Working With Crystals lesson. You can rest your palo santo in the cute chiminea above!
  5. Tend To Your Vibration Book – this started it all with 30 lessons that help you use nature, breath, thoughts, imagination, and energy to get unstuck and into the flow of life.

Other fun items you could add are:

  • Crystals – any of the following have two rituals associated with them in my book: Green Aventurine, Sodalite, Howlite, Red Jasper, Snowflake Obsidian, Rainbow Fluorite, Carnelian, Citrine, Moonstone, Smoky Quartz, Angelite, Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Tiger’s Eye, Selenite, Rose Quartz, Turquoise, and Black Tourmaline
  • Essential Oils – any of the following have rituals on how to use them in my book: Lavender, Lemon, Frankincense, Peppermint, Patchouli, Roman Chamomile, Orange, Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea Tree, and Cedarwood – My fave places to shop for them are at Kaya Holistic, Sprouts, or Young Living.
  • Journals – a beautiful journal would complement the book and be perfect for the Working With Your Thoughts section. You can watch the reel I made to see some of my faves at Changing Hands Bookstore.

p.s. This email is not sponsored in any way. I just wanted to share and support local businesses, especially the ones that carry my book. I truly love and personally select these products. If you purchase through some of my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!

Ancestral Altar – New Moon In Scorpio Circle

Come gather in circle to learn how to create an ancestor altar at home.

It is believed that the veil between worlds is thin this time of year and an ideal time to connect with and seek support from your ancestors.

Whether or not you know much about those who came before you, this workshop will give you the opportunity to deepen your connections.

You will learn how to create an ancestor altar plus be guided through a visualization to help connect with their energy and ask for guidance and signs.

If you know which ancestors you would like to connect with you can start gathering supplies like photos of them and/or their home or favorite places, candles in scents or colors they liked, food or drinks they enjoyed, items related to the country or place they were from, or lived in, or loved to visit, their favorite plants or flowers, any items passed down, etc.

If not, no worries! You can still use the list above to spark ideas of items to gather for your altar.

You will feel a stronger connection to your ancestors and be confident in honoring them at home.

This workshop is inspired by the New Moon in Scorpio Ritual from my book, Stellar Vibrations, that I co-wrote.

10/29 Tuesday @ 10am

Connect with your ancestors & receive support.

Cozy Witchy Mysteries & Reads

I love reading mysteries and cozy witchy mysteries of one of my fave genres. Below I’m sharing a few that I think you might enjoy to help you get into the spirit of the season.

Scroll down for a few of my witchy picks!

The Magical Cures Mystery Series by Tonya Kappes is one of my faves! I just love how everyone in town has different talents and they all have cute shops. Details: “Bubble… Bubble…June Heal has nothing to lose when she relocates her homeopathic cure shop, A Dose of Darla, from the flea market booth in her home town, to a quaint shop in the cozy but unusual little town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky. Or so it seems. Cures and trouble…Whispering Falls has a lot of secrets.” 

A Charming Crime – Book One


A Wishcraft Mystery Series by Heather Blake is another fun series! Another series that takes place in a magical tourist town. Details: “Darcy Merriweather and her sister, Harper, hail from a long line of witches who have the power to grant wishes using spells. They’ve come to Enchanted Village in Salem, Massachusetts, to join the family business, but soon find themselves knee-deep in murder…”  

It Takes a Witch – Book One


A Legacy of Magic Series by Ellen Dugan has some steamy scenes that most of my cozy reads do not have and that might be just what you are looking for. Details: “So it turns out Magick runs in the family… Autumn Bishop was just your average grad student…who happens to be a Seer. When she moves in with her long lost aunt and cousins, they look like a relatively normal family from the outside, however they turn out to be so much more.”  

Legacy of Magic – Book One


I’m just scratching the surface with these picks. I hope you find one you love!

(These featured books are not sponsored, and all opinions are mine. I picked books I’ve enjoyed and personally read. If you purchase through my links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you!)

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