a description and definition cauldrons their importance and use at this time of year.
Author: thewitchwench
Samhain 31st October/1st of November.
Samhain the Pagan New Year
Abracadabra! the power of words.
words have power. choose them wisely.
Spirits, Ancestors, Ghosts and ‘Demons’
The difference between ghosts, demons, spirits and Ancestors?
Defining Divination.
a definition of divination and its purpose
Rosehips
gathering and using rosehips in medicine and magic
A word/rant on growth
exploring growth and the life, death, rebirth cycle
Mabon
Mabon. the 2nd harvest festival
Elder *Sambucus Nigra* specifically Elderberries
Elderberries and their medicinal uses
Friday 13th and the Harvest Moon
It's a powerful day today! Friday the 13th and the Harvest Moon! de-mystifying Friday the 13th and celebrating the Harvest Moon.
Corn Silk
Corn Silk an effective treatment for UTI's
The Hedgerow Handbook/foraging with kids by Adele Nozedar
A review of my favourite foraging guide.
A peek inside: The transcendent work of Naomi Cornock
An interview with sacred artist, Naomi Cornock
Lughnasadh/Lammas
A description of Lugnhnasadh/Lammas
Smudging. Why and how we do it.
A look into the ritual of smudging, why and how to cleanse yourself and space of negative energy
Self-care, Self-love, Self… Ish?
a word/rant on Self-care and Self-love
Maiden, Mother, Crone embracing the life cycle in our own lives.
I had the opportunity to do a lot of thinking about this cycle last year as I turned 30. My reflections lead me on an interesting journey and to some conclusions I would like to share. People kept making the same sound when I said I was approaching 30 like a daunting 'ooooh' and the… Continue reading Maiden, Mother, Crone embracing the life cycle in our own lives.
Basic Elderflower Cordial
a very basic Elderflower recipe
Elder *Sambucus nigra* specifically Elderflower
the delicious, medicinal and magical uses of Elderflower
Litha
A description of Litha aka Summer Solstice, and my own practice at this time.
