Category: Pagan

Amber: Legend says that long ago, pieces of the sun broke off as it set into the ocean. When they cooled, they formed chunks of Amber, “The Gold of the Sea”. It is actually the fossilized resin from a species of extinct pine tree. The Greek name for Amber was a word meaning “electron.” This…

To be used as decorations on the altar, around the circle, in the home. SAMHAIN – Chrysanthemum, wormwood, apples, pears, hazel, thistle, pomegranates, all grains, harvested fruits and nuts, the pumpkin, corn. YULE – Holly mistletoe, ivy, cedar, bay, juniper, rosemary, pine. Place offerings of apples, ranges, nutmegs, lemons and whole cinnamon sticks on the…

Include herbs that correspond to each of the eight sabbats Samhain: rosemary, mugwort, rue, calendula, pumpkins, turnips, sage, wormwood,tarragon, bay, passionflower, garlic, mandrake. Yule: bayberry, holly, sandalwood, ivy, comfrey, chamomile, sunflower, myrrh, wintergreen. Imbolg: heather, sage, chamomile, garlic, rose hips, sunflower, vervain, violets, wheat, corn, grains, myrrh. Ostara: lily of the valley, tansy, lavender, marjoram,…

A Affirmation: An affirmation is a statement designed to have a positive effect on the conscious mind when repeated at frequent intervals throughout meditationritual spells. Alchemy: Alchemy is the medieval chemical science designed to purify and perfect the prformance of chemical experiments and magic rituals. Altar: In witchcraft, an alter is a flat surface designed…

Halfway between the solstices in late March and in late September, there are two days when the northern and southern hemispheres receive the same amount of sunlight and the days and nights are of the same length. Then the tilt of the Earth’s axis is not towards the Sun, but lies at a right angle…

Always remember when you are creating your own herbal remedies to use an enamel or nonmetal pot. Herbal Teas To make a cup of herbal tea, for drinking or as a face wash, boil 10 ounces of water. Prewarm your teapot, put in 1 tbsp. or less of dried herbs or a large pinch of…