Author: A Solitary Pagan
Sunday Magick
Associated with our most powerful planetary influence, the Sun, which rules over things such as individuality, creativity, vitality, will power, and optimism, Sunday is the perfect day to celebrate who you are as an individual, and ideal time for self-expression, creative projects, music, dancing, and perhaps spending time with loved ones. Today, I recommend taking advantage of its power, energy, ...
Gris – Gris
In Vodun, charms or talismans kept for good luck or to ward off evil. The original gris-gris were probably dolls or images of the gods, but most gris-gris today are small cloth bags filled with herbs, oils, stones, small bones, hair and nail clippings, pieces of clothing soiled with perspiration and/or other personal items, gathered under the direction of a particular god and designed to protect t...
SAFE & ETHICAL GUIDELINES FOR WILDCRAFTING
Wild crafting, as we practice and promote it, is making a commitment to deepen your connection to the natural landscape and take responsibility for its regeneration. It is learning about the plants around you, how they reproduce, where they live, and what they need to thrive. It’s about stewardship, taking responsibility for the health and well being of the plants, and only collecting them when yo...
Winter Solstice
Time: For three days from sunset on or around 20 December (20 June in the southern hemisphere) Focus: Rebirth, the return of light, the triumph of life over death, spiritual awakening, light in the midst of darkness, faith that the Wheel will turn and the life cycle begin anew. The mid-winter solstice pre-dates organised religion. When early humans saw the Sun at its lowest point and the vegetatio...
Herbs for Magical Intention
Anger– alyssum Animal Magic – cloth of gold Anti-Theft – Garlic, Juniper, Arthritis – buckeye Astral Projection – belladonna, Dittany of Crete Awareness – anise Balance – Holly, pine Banishing – black salt Beauty – aloe, Avocado, Catnip, Flax, Ginseng, Maidenhair, marigold, passion flower Binding – black salt, dragon’s blood Birth – Birch Blessings – elder flowers, lemon, myrrh Bullet-Proofing – e...
Herbal Cures for anxiety: LEMON BALM
This zesty scented herb is actually part of the mint family and is said to promote a feeling of calm. Like lavender and chamomile, lemon balm is also said to encourage restful sleep and is a powerful antioxidant.
Growing Your Herbs Indoors
Many herbs will grow well in pots on sunny windowsills, in window boxes, hanging baskets and in tubs or barrels in a sun room or on a balcony. There should even be enough space on one large, south-facing windowsill to grow a selection of the basic flavoring herbs or a row of scented herbs that can be used for making tisanes. If you have a sunroom or baloney, then 4 tubs planted with mixed annuals ...
Basil
Other Names Albahaca, St. Joseph’s Wort, Sweet Basil General Information Basil is a member of the mint family with a characteristic square, hairy stem, labiate flowers and opposite leaves. It has a rich, spicy aroma reminiscent of the other mints with a hint of clove. Flowers appear as a whorl in summer and are usually white or pale pink or purple. Varieties Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum W...
Preparing Herbs for Use
Capsules Use all natural gelatin capsules when using powdered herbs. Many herbs have a bitter taste, this often is the medicinal value in the herb, but makes teas unpleasant. Capsules can be used to take herbs quickly and pleasantly. Decoction This is a preparation made by boiling herbal substances in water for a considerable period of time, usually about 30 minutes. Hard materials such as pieces ...
Sources Of Herbal Minerals & Vitamins
VITAMIN A ~ Alfalfa, Burdock, Cayenne, Dandelion, Garlic, Kelp, Marshmallow, Papaya, Parsley, Raspberry, Red clover, Saffron, Watercress, Yellow dock THIAMINE B1 ~ Cayenne, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Raspberry RIBOFLAVIN B2~ Alfalfa, Burdock, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Raspberry NIACIN B3 ~ Alfalfa, Burdock, Dandelion, Fenugreek, Kelp, Parsley, Sage PYDIDOXINE B6 ~ Alfalfa, Whe...
Herbs according to your birth sign
Herbs can be mixed and combined to produce a “recipe” that’s just right for each of us. Since the Sun sign you were born under has such an amazing influence on your health and well-being, using the herbs that correspond with that sign alone can be a tremendous help in times of stress or illness. Here’s a short list of herbs that seem to be tailor-made for each of the signs, due to their associatio...
Thyme
Thyme has a powerful ability to kill off bacteria, viruses, and should be taken at first signs of a cold or illness. It is a rich source of several essential vitamins,such as vitamins A, E, C, K, B complex,and folic acid. It is also one of the best sources of calcium, iron, manganese, selenium, and potassium. Thyme contains antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, and expect...