Tag Archives: Herbs

Folk Art and the Faery Faith

Folk art is magical, evoking the Faery Faith—an ancient spiritual path. Folk art often adorns everyday items, which can enchant them and bless mundane chores. Continue reading

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Can I Nurse Myself Through COVID-19 If I’m Alone?

Susun Weed and Francesca De Grandis discuss being alone with COVID-19, people’s medicine, herbs, swelling, and Cytokines. Continue reading

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My Witch Love for Herbs That I Forage or Grow

Herbs give me magic, health, and joy. I adapt to my environment when I forage. My ancestors and the Gods, Herne and Elen, bless my harvest of chickweed and … Continue reading

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Insomnia, Obligations, and Sunrise

Insomnia is horrible, but it taught me I have the right to use my time however I choose. I wrote a Goddess Hecate prayer to claim my power and sleep better. Continue reading

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Nettle Sting Therapy

Nettle sting therapy: I sting myself with live nettle plants to heal joint and muscle damage. Continue reading

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Amazing People, Amazing Work

My students are the best, because they’re making a better world for everyone. Meet Jenn Campus, Jenelle Leigh Campion, and Kathleen Marshall Continue reading

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Trickster Wand

Perhaps making a good trickster wand requires going with the flow. Continue reading

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Herbs are Poetry.

Poetry is not just words on a page. Life is poetry. Herbs are poetry. I love St. John’s wort and oatstraw. Our approach to holistic healing has to become more holistic. Continue reading

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