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"If I were to name the three most precious resources of life, I should say books, friends, and nature; and the greatest of these, at least the most constant and always at hand, is nature."—John Burroughs, Naturalist Spring is here, and what better time to dig into the magick and mystery of the earth than right now? I have been promising my readers that I have been indeed working on a sequel to my book, Garden Witchery, and the wait is over. Break out your gardening tools, turn over a new section of earth in your yard, haul out your pots and containers, and get ready to have some down-to-earth magickal fun. My book, Garden Witch's Herbal, is a modern guide into the world of green ...
Most of us would agree that there is more to being a Witch than celebrating the Sabbats or casting a spell under the full moon. That being said, many modern Pagans struggle to find ways to integrate their spiritual beliefs with their busy and often stressful mundane lives. Work, family, significant others, and all the responsibilities that come with everyday survival can make it difficult to carve out time and space to focus on the spiritual. But our spiritual core is what nurtures and supports our daily life, and it is vital to our physical, mental, and psychic well-being. So what's a busy Witch to do? In my book, The Goddess is in the Details: Wisdom for the Everyday Witch, I talk a ...
About a fifth of the cards in a standard Tarot deck are court cards, and these are commonly used to designate personalities. An individual Tarot user will often relate to one of the court cards more than the others, and use that one as his or her stand-in or "significator" in different card spread contexts. However, because we have to be many different things to different people over the course of our lives—and even over the course of a day—we also find ourselves acting through various sub-personalities, and so experience additional court card types as facets of our larger selves. By applying special card search techniques to the Tarot court, we can gain insight into how we ...
Herbs that are grown indoors add fresh aroma to your home, and because they are so close at hand, they encourage you to make use of them for seasonings and in food preparation. Basically, indoor-grown herbs require a sunny growing area (five to six hours of sunlight per day), water, and humidity. They will need protection from cold drafts and extreme temperatures. Also, turn your pots occasionally to promote even growth of the plants. Here are a few bewitching culinary herbs that are suited to growing indoors: Basil (Ocimum basilicum): Great indoor plant. Pinch off the flowers to encourage leaf production. Basil's culinary uses are numerous. Adds a nice flavor to Italian foods, red ...
