Violets are in bloom, time to harvest for Tincture.
Violet tincture attacks breast cancer cells. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32056127/ Just fill your jar at least 1/2 way with flowers (I would fill the jar more, but this
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Violet tincture attacks breast cancer cells. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32056127/ Just fill your jar at least 1/2 way with flowers (I would fill the jar more, but this
Leaves Tincture for inflammation related diseases: Asthma, Arthritis, IBS, Cytokine Storms.Tea from leaves alleviates a sore throat, diarrhea. Contains Rutin – this protects and prolongs
Yarrow is is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, odontalgic, stomachic and tonic.
This vinegar based liniment, or rub, can help relieve some of the pesky itchiness that chiggers and mosquitoes can inflict. Roses are included for their
Bear & I like to wander the gardens and yard with a drink in hand. It’s a wilson family tradition, that I picked up from
This spring I was gifted by the trees on our land, to experience my first big Pine Pollen harvest. Since the first year we moved
A green, leafy vegetable, purslane is best known as a weed – but it can also be eaten. It’s delicious both raw and cooked. Referred
Note: I have gathered this info from various sources for my own archiving. I plan to collect and dry corn silk from this fall’s corn
Lambsquarter is a nutritional powerhouse – full of B Vitamins, as well as Vitamins A and C. It’s also a fantastic source of minerals, including
Forsythia bushes (Forsythia suspensa, F. spp.) not only offer a pretty burst of color in early spring, the flowers are also edible and can be used
Other Namesarchangel, masterwort, ground ash, holy ghost root, archangel root, dong quai, root of the holy ghost A member of the parsley family, Angelica has large
Thistles are a group of flowering plants with prickly leaves. They extend powerful protective magic, set up boundaries, bestow courage, break curses, and heal animals.
Cornflower’s natural indigo coloring vibrates to heal the Third Eye Chakra, working to awaken one’s psychic awareness, enhance self-knowledge, heal intuitive blocks & access inner
APPLE (Pyrus malus) PART USED: fresh flowers PLANET: Venus ELEMENT: Water MAGICAL INFLUENCES: Love, Peace, Happiness When pink and white blossoms unfurl on the naked
PART USED: dried fruits, essential oil PLANET: Mars ELEMENT: Fire MAGICAL INFLUENCES: Mental alertness, Physical energy, Protection, Courage Few will argue that it contains a
Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, poet’s marigold, or English marigold, is unmistakable. These bright yellow-orange flowers with their unusual fragrance are a
Wormwood is a herbaceous plant that originates from Asia, Europe, and North Africa, however, it can now be found in temperate regions around the world.
Wild asparagus, also referred to as “The Flying Herb” or Chinese asparagus, is a plant that originated in the Mediterranean. It usually grows in the
It has been revered for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Its other names include garden sage, common sage, and Salvia officinalis. Sage belongs
Chrysanthemum promotes happiness and a good mood; therefore, it is recommended for areas where there is arguments or constant tension. This plant is also known
*I plan to collect and dry fresh plantain leaves to create a powder for my apothecary. will use to make poultice paste, and as a
Scilla is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in spring and offer a breathtaking display of delicate blossoms usually blue in color, but white,
Associations Element: Air Planet(s): Jupiter God: Apollo Zodiac: Gemini Gender: masculine Animals love anise and spirits are drawn to it; Use anise in an offering for
Associations Element: Air Planet(s): Jupiter, Mercury Zodiac: Pisces Gender: masculine Sabbat(s): Yule God(s): Lugh, Danu, Cerridwen Works well with Mercury A whole nutmeg seed can be carried to bring luck during all games of
Associations Planet – Jupiter Element – Fire Gender – Masculine Aphrodisiac; a well-known ingredient to increase sexual potency. Clove is also used in esotericism as
Allspice is believed to have powerful properties to draw money to a person and to bring business success. It has also been used in witch
To encourage a would-be lover, ingest cardamom before talking to him or her. This is also useful in any situation calling for eloquence when you
Chew raw ginger or drink ginger tea before doing any magickal work to increase your own spiritual energy which will, in turn, make the spell
Cinnamon can be used to consecrate your spaces or magical tools. Just use a couple of drops of oil in a diffuser to cleanse your
4 tsp white willow bark 2 -3 cups water To properly extract the salicylic acid: raise to a rolling boil for 10 minutes. keep covered.
As with ALL things; Take only what resonates with your heart and higher self, and leave the rest behind.
Repository of Divination tools, News, Elements, Spells, Rituals, Clearings, Entities, Ascension; Kitty is a magpie at heart, gathering information trinkets from everywhere and sharing them here in hopes that some might shine a light on your journey in this Incarnation. Please only take what resonates with your heart and leave the rest behind. Tionscadal Mo Chroi (Project of my heart) Lovingly curated by Kitty, bean draío leabharlannaí (Librarian Witch)
*while Witches’ and Elder Futhark are different sets of runes, (just as English and Gaelic are different languages) I use mine together; my rune casts are “bilingual”. I have made the same choice in my online rune layouts. Alainn Tarot interactive includes both sets at the same time.