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Although tansy can be toxic when used either internally or topically, the nature of the plant itself can be used to protect your home from parasites and illness. I'd suggest you first read about the plant before focusing on how you wish to use it. When you are ready, either buy a plant from a reputable nursery, or take a cutting from an established plant that was grown by someone you trust. Choose a spot near your front door, and prepare the soil for your plant. Dig the hole during the Dark ...
Something in life happened that just wasn't fair, and you're feeling stuck and distrustful. Whatever happened, you're left with a loss of faith in the universe. This just means that you're human, and that justice in this situation is not for humans to handle. If you still need to see the situation addressed, go to a crossroads after midnight and leave a little cloth bag with an offering of High John the Conqueror root, a bit of cypress oil, and some graveyard dirt. Take a piece of chalk and ...
In Celtic tradition, March was the traditional time for planting and sowing seeds. In Scotland the seed was sprinkled with clear, cold water for three days prior to planting, the person doing the ritual walking in a deosil direction. Then the seed was ritually consecrated and used in an ancient ritual to enhance the power of the sacred planting: I will go out to sow the seeds, In the name of those who gave it growth I will stand before the wind And throw a handful in the air. Seed ...
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) Among the most interesting Mardi Gras traditions is the King Cake, a ring-shaped loaf of sweet bread or cake. Its three colors of sugar represent desired qualities: purple (sovereignty), green (prosperity), and gold (purity). Charms made of metal or another oven-safe substance (often with trailing strings, so you can find them without biting into them) is baked into the cake for divination to tell what the coming year holds for you. These include a coin for wealth ...
