Mabon Countdown Day 16
Apple Butter
I don’t know about you but Apple Butter just screams ‘Mabon’ to me (as well as apple sauce).
This recipe can be used both on the stove and in a crockpot.
I know that not everyone needs a large batch so I have given the smaller recipe so that you are
Ingredients;
5-7 medium-sized apples of your choice
1/2 cup water or apple cider (not the vinegar)
if you are using the crockpot method this liquid is not needed
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 - 1/2 c brown sugar (this is to taste and depends on how sweet you want it and what apples you use)
2 Tbsp lemon juice (you may need less or more depends on the amount of apples you use)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (I like cinnamon you may want more or less depending on your preference)
pinch of salt
ground nutmeg (optional and to taste)
I love nutmeg so I will usually place a small pinch in my batches (a little goes a long way)
ground cloves (optional and to taste)
ground allspice (optional and to taste)
Method - Stove;
peel, cut, and core your apples
place the apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water or cider into your pot
bring ingredients to a simmer on medium heat in an uncovered pot
reduce heat and then over and cook apples for 20 to 25 minutes or until apples begin to soften and fall apart
remove from heat and blend softened apples in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth
return mixture to the pan and cook on low to medium-low and add your brown sugar and spices to the pot
cook on low until the mixture is a caramel colour, stirring occasionally
keep refrigerated for no more than 2 weeks
Method - Crockpot;
peel, cut, and core your apples
place the apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water or cider into your pot
set crockpot on high
after an hour and a half (larger batches need longer) uncover, stir, and continue cooking without the lid
continue simmering until mixture is thickened, stir occasionally
continue to cook until liquid is gone, roughly 4-5 hours (more time for larger batches)
put the crockpot on low and blend softened apples in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth
once blended leave mixture on low and cook until your desired thickness
still stirring occasionally to prevent burning
keep refrigerated for no more than 2 weeks
Mabon Countdown Day 15
Mabon Garland
Like most things in this collection (and for any other Sabbat) this is based a lot over your own intuition and your preferences, I never make them the same way twice. I love to use my intuition and knowledge of herbs, incenses, and spices to create a unique experience for the Sabbat that I am creating it for.
As some of you are newer to the craft here are some suggestions for Mabon so that you might pick and choose what feels right to add to your garland;
Strings or ribbons in the colours brown, orange, red (maroon and other shades as well), deep gold, or violet.
Some herbs and spices that can be chosen for your garland are; cinnamon, rosemary, pine, clove, sage, yarrow, rue, and chamomile.
You can also add some dried flowers such as, rose, mums, sunflowers, marigolds, and honeysuckle.
When cleansing your items for this garland you can use incenses such as clove, cinnamon, rose, patchouli, pine, apple, cedar and sandalwood.
With this knowledge in mind here are a few extra things you may want to add; dried oranges, cranberries, acorns and leaves.
What you will absolutly need for this craft;
needle and some kind of string
a branch (if you wish to have it hang if not you may just string the things on with with needle and thread)
Mabon Countdown Day 14
Fun Activities to Do in the Fall
I love the fall, and with that comes a wonderful amount of fun activities for all ages.
It is the harvest season, and even if you don’t have a garden, or are like me and their garden didn’t exactly do as well as expected, you can still enjoy the festivities.
go to a farmers market near you and walk around and enjoy (purchase something if you want)
if you have a garden plant things that need to be planted in the fall (I will be planting my garlic this fall)
go to farms in your area if they allow it and see what they grow/sell
pick apples from an orchard (we have a wonderful farm nearby and I will be getting some produce from there soon
go on a hay ride
run a corn maze
prep your gardens for the next year (here I would map them out, and plan where everything is best in your garden, I will be adding weed fabric to where my plants sit as I noticed a few of my plants grew through the grow bags I had them in and I had a mess of weeds and other plants)
plan what plants you want to grow next year (make notes of things you used, what you enjoy, and what did well)
harvest your seeds (I will have a video up soon about budget harvesting options)
go for walks in the trees and watch as the leaves change colours
pick pinecones and acorns in the forest (off the ground preferred) and add them to your altar (if you have one)
There are many other things you can do in the Fall season. My best suggestion is to look local and see what they have planned in your area.
The Goddess of Witchcraft
I have sat here a few times wondering what to write about as my second blog post. I don't necessarily want to begin to talk about facts on various topics because we already have that with our wonderful correspondence blog posts. So I think I will go with something I feel close to, that something being someone…. Hekate the Goddess of Witchcraft and the various images of her. I became obsessed with finding signs of her everywhere. Any books I could find, any website I could scour. I found that the more I learned the more obsessed I became. Even now being someone who has been a follower for about 18 years and that obsession has not died down.
So who is she???????
-Hekate is the Greek Goddess of Witchcraft, the Moon, Magic, Ghosts, the Night, the crossroads and Necromancy. Her name is derived from the greek word Hekatos meaning “Worker from afar”
-Her parents were the Greek Titans Perses and Asteria.
-Considered to have dominion over the Earth, Air and Sky
-She is typically depicted with 2 torches, a set of keys, Crows and Dogs.
-Effigies of her are normally placed at the entrances of homes to protect them.
-She was a household Goddess and worshiped daily at an evening meal known as Depinon.
-It was believed that worshiping her would bring harmony and forgiveness to a family and household.
-She is now known as a triple form Goddess (Maid, Mother and Crone.
-She is a Liminal Goddess and operates in the in-between realm.
There are many more facts about Hekate and her life far too many to put in this blog post. So I encourage you to go out and do the research.
Based on our findings me and Brooke have always considered Hekate to be an OG Goddess being that except for the Titans she is considered one of the oldest, and being that she is one of the oldest her duties and how she is worshiped has evolved. For instance the Athenian people considered her to be a Goddess of Light depicting her with sun and light colors, But now she is considered to be a dark Goddess not evil just on the dark side of things. When I meditate and connect with her, the image of her flickers between the light and dark versions of her. I came to this depiction of her through a podcast on Spotify called Keeping Her Keys that had a meditation for Hekate and finding her purpose for you. It is meant to be away for people to devote and find connection to her. I have linked the episode below, but I highly recommend the whole podcast if Hekate is someone you would like to pursue as a deity.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uT0FA8wcJND1n12Pyfi76?si=wROqypp6Tb-nxalg_0N_SQ
Well Witches it took me forever to write this and its been a slice. I hope you guys enjoyed it and Ill catch you next time!
Blessed Be!
Image of Hekate By: Annaiceflames on Deviant Art
Mabon Countdown Day 13
Mabon Sachet
I love making sachets, however, when I make sachets I never make them the same way twice. I love to use my intuition and knowledge of herbs, incenses, crystals and spices to create a unique experience.
As some of you are newer to the craft here are some suggestions for Mabon so that you might pick and choose what feels right for you in a sachet;
Sachet or fabric in the colours brown, orange, red (maroon and other shades as well), deep gold, or violet.
Some herbs and spices that can be chosen for your sachet are; cinnamon, rosemary, pine, clove, sage, yarrow, rue, rosehips, chamomile and frankincense.
You can also add some dried flowers such as, rose, mums, sunflowers, marigolds, and honeysuckle.
When cleansing your items for this sachet you can use incenses such as clove, cinnamon, rose, patchouli, pine, apple, cedar and sandalwood.
By placing crystals such as citrine, peridot, amethyst, yellow topaz, lapis lazuli, yellow agate and amber in to your sachet you can add an extra bit of ‘spark’ to the whole experience.
Mabon Countdown Day 12
Chicken Pot Pie
As with the apple pie, for those of you who are not so inclined to bake but still want to make this, there is nothing wrong with picking up premade crust to make a pie.
Also, there are no peas in this recipe as I do not like them, but you can add them if you like (1 cup)
To make from scratch you will need;
For the Crust (if you use the premade dough skip getting these ingredients):
1/2 cup fat of your choice (I use butter or shortening but you can use what you want so long as it is cold)
1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt (I use sea salt but table salt is fine too)
1/2 cup COLD water (if you have ice put it in the water (not the dough) to make it cold enough if all you can get is tap)
* this recipe only makes 1 pie dough if you want a top crust double recipe
* this recipe freezes well so make more and freeze it
For the Filling:
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed (use precooked if you have that on hand it will be less prep)
1 cup sliced carrots
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup chopped onion (I prefer pureed, use 1/4 cup if you choose this)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
salt (to your taste)
black pepper (to your taste)
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
⅔ cup milk
Assembly:
mix flour and salt until combined
add the cold butter until it is a rough pea-sized crumble (don’t over-mix)
slowly add in water until it becomes a dough
refrigerate for 1 hour
combine chicken and carrots in a saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil
boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and drain. (If you have used cooked chicken just cook until carrots are tender and do not add the chicken)
melt butter in another saucepan over medium heat
add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes
stir in flour, salt and pepper
slowly stir in both chicken broth and milk
simmer until the filling is thick and then take off heat to set
roll out the first pie crust
place chicken and vegetables in the bottom crust
pour liquid mixture over the top
roll out the second crust (if you feel confident you can add shapes or latticework to the top part)
place the top crust on the pie and pinch the edges to seal (use a small bit of water if the edges are not closing properly)
place a small vent hole (if you haven’t added symbols)
place in a 425 F oven for about 30 to 35 min or until the filling is bubbling out (smaller pies will take less time) and the crust is golden
check pie periodically as you might have to cover with tin foil to prevent it from burning
let cool for about 10 min
enjoy!
Mabon Countdown Day 11
Why Mabon? A History
Mabon is the last Sabbat of the year (as Samhain starts a new year on the Witches calendar). It occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on September 21st, although this date changes every year to be on or around this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs around or on March 21st, as there dates are usually on the the opposite part of the wheel depending on the hemisphere.
The name Mabon is derived from the medieval Welsh myth called the Mabinogion, where the main character of the story is the son of the Earth Mother, his name is where Mabon derives from. However, Mabon as a name for this sabbat was not popularized until the 1970s.
The celebration of the autumn equinox itself is as ancient as humanity. While the ancient Celts may not have celebrated Mabon, they did celebrate the end of the harvest season around this time.
Many cultures celebrate this time of year as a time to give thanks. It is the time of year when the farmers know how well their crops and animals have done. A look at how well their family would be fed that winter.
Canadian Thanksgiving is closer to this time of year as well (whereas the US celebrates it closer to the end of November where the harvest would be less abundant).
The Welsh Myth
This oral narrative, which is along the lines of Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, tells four different stories featuring a cast of recurring characters. Mabon, who is often portrayed as a young man or warrior, is the cultural hero of one of these myths. He is born a Divine Child and his birth is associated with some kind of miracle, like immaculate conception, similar to the stories of Jesus, Buddha, and the Aztec man-god Quetzalcoatl.
As a baby Mabon is kidnapped and taken to the otherworld (AKA underworld) and is eventually rescued, echoing the story of Demeter and Persephone, who are two figures from Greek mythology closely associated with the autumn and spring equinoxes.
Mabon Countdown Day 10
Small Rituals for Slowdown Season
I’m not a big fan of the large rituals at this time of year. I have far too many things on my plate and the list seems to lengthen the more I look at it.
I prefer tiny rituals and can do more because of the little time they take to set up. Also, some of these may not seem like rituals, but they can be turned into one.
Here are some ideas that I incorporate;
If it is a day I do not work (or work later in the day), I will make a cup of coffee, open the windows, and start an incense stick (if you do not like incense and prefer a candle or simmer pot this can be substituted) I just sit there, either in silence or just listening to something that I enjoy (music, show, podcast, etc.)
If it is a day I do work (usually a morning shift) I will do this ritual with other beverages (usually alcoholic as that is my preferred, however, this is a personal choice)
Baking as a whole can be a ritual (I know this is not small but if you are baking the added can be simple).
if baking pies you can place sigils or runes in the crust
by adding herbs to bread you can make it a spell
You can also add sigils to the bread to infuse intention as well
Grounding
I know it’s cold but sticking your feet in the ground is always a good way to do a small ritual that helps you meditate
Gardening/Harvesting
spending time in this garden (especially harvesting for the harvest season) is always a wonderful ritual, just think about what you are using what you are harvesting for or how harvesting makes you feel
Mabon Countdown Day 9
Cinnamon Buns
I love cinnamon, and part of fall for me are apples, oranges, pumpkins and cinnamon.
So here is my receipe for cinnamon buns.
Ingredients;
Dough
300 ml warm water
7g yeast
25g granulated sugar (I use honey sometimes as well)
60g fat (olive oil, lard, vegetable oil, etc.)
1 1/2 tsp salt
406g AP flour
Filling - if you want more filling or like more or less cinnamon adjust accordingly
1/2 c butter
2 tsp cinnamon
Icing - the thicker you want this the less milk you add
½ cup confectioner's sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, divided
¼ teaspoon vanilla
Method:
whisk warm water, yeast, and sugar together
let it sit for 5 minutes (I do this covered)
add fat, salt, and 128g of flour and mix until combined
add another 128g of flour, mix until relatively incorporated
add remaining flour (150g) and mix until dough pulls away from the bowl
knead for 3 min
place into a lightly greased bowl and let rise for an hour
knead it again for 3 min
let it rise for another hour in the greased bowl
punch down and roll out into a rectangle shape (about 1/4 inch)
add filling to rolled out dough
roll dough into a spiral shape and cut cinnamon rolls (1/2 in to 1 in thick
placed in greased pan (prefer a round one for cakes about 9 - 10 in)
bake at 350 for 22 - 25 min (check at the 25 mark it may need longer depending on the oven)
let cool
to make filling combine vanilla, sugar and 1tbsp of the milk (if it is not runny enough for you add another tsp at a time (3 tsp = 1 tbsp))
drizzle icing on rolls and enjoy!
Mabon Countdown Day 8
Harvest Soup (makes 4-6 servings)
I don’t know about any of you, but when I think of Mabon I think of soup (and crock pot chicken which I also have as a recipe for further down).
You will need;
2 cups of butternut squash (diced)
1 cup carrots (peeled and diced)
1 large potato (peeled and diced)
1 large onion (diced)
4 cups (or 1 carton) no salt added chicken broth
Herbs such as rosemay, sage or thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Method;
Sautee in a pan the onion with a little butter or oil
When the onions are translucent place in the rest of the vegetables to soften
Once the vegetables are tender add chicken stock and whole herbs
Let come to a rolling boil and then reduce heat
Let simmer 20 min
Remove the herbs at this point
If you want a creamy soup with no lumps blend with immersion blender or blender
Add salt and pepper to taste
Mabon Countdown Day 7
Cinnamon brooms
What you will need;
a long branch or stick (it might be easier to find one already at the length you want or use a wooden broom handle)
twine or jute (wire works as well)
branch cutter (if you can’t find the size of branch or stick you need)
spray paint (any colour you wish)
craft paint (any colour you wish)
paintbrush
spray sealer
glue gun
cinnamon essential oil
cinnamon sticks (you can tie or glue these into the broom itself as you assemble it)
straw broom (you can use the handle of this as well or if you can find those small cinnamon brooms from the dollar store you can use that(3))
any other decrative pieces (flowers, ribbons, coloured grasses)
Assembly;
To start paint the handle of the broom as this is the most time consuming aspect. If you are using more than one colur you may need the colours to dry before adding more
When you are done designing the handle the way you want use the sealer to finish it off
Let dry
This next part will differ on the type of broom you are using.
To attach the cinnamon brooms or other sticks;
detach them where they are tied together
use glue to secure
tie them back around the new broom handle
add extras with glue or string
To attach the straw broom;
* these are attached better if you can bend them back on themselves
soak the bristles so that they are a little more plyable
once you are able to bend them take them and add them down the broom handle (so that they cover the handle, it will look wrong at first)
attach with hot glue and wire
then bend the bristles back on themselves to make the broom (where it looks like an actual broom the right way)
use more wire or twin with hot glue to secure
add extras with glue or string
once all the glue is dry you can dust with cinnamon or add cinnamon essential oil
hang if desired
Mabon Countdown Day 6
Apple Pie
For those of you who are not so inclined to bake but still want to make this, there is nothing wrong with picking up premade crust and filling (or one or the other) to make a pie.
I often do that when making pumpkin (I still make the crust because nothing beats the family pie dough recipe).
To make from scratch you will need;
For the Crust (if you use the premade dough skip getting these ingredients):
1/2 cup fat of your choice (I use butter or shortening but you can use what you want so long as it is cold)
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt (I use sea salt but table is fine too)
1/2 cup COLD water (if you have ice put it in the water (not the dough) to make it cold enough if all you can get is tap)
* this recipe only makes 1 pie dough if you want a top crust double recipe
* this recipe freezes well so make more and freeze it
For the Filling:
7-8 apples of your choice, sliced, the thinner you slice them the faster the filling cooks ( I like picking my own apples or using granny smith as they hold up better in the oven but use what you have on hand)
1/2 a cup of sugar (add more or less to your taste however, I have noticed that anything over 3/4 cup is too much)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
splash of lemon juice
Assembly:
mix flour and salt until combined
add the cold butter until it is a rough pea sized crumble (don’t over mix)
slowly add in water until it becomes a dough
refrigerate for 1 hour
while the dough is in the fridge, place the sugar and cinnamon into a bowl and mix
slice the apples (again, the thinner you slice them the faster they cook in the crust) and add the splash of lemon juice on top
once dough is out of the fridge roll out the dough a little larger than your pan (each crust makes a 9” crust)
place the first crust into your pan and then add the sliced apples
top with the cinnamon sugar mixture
roll out second crust (if you feel confident you can add shapes or lattice work to the top part)
place top crust on pie and pinch the edges to seal (use a small bit of water if the edges are not closing properly)
place a small vent hole (if you haven’ added symbols)
place in a 400 F oven for about 75 min or until the filling is bubbling out (smaller pies will take less time)
check pie periodically as you might have to cover with tin foil to prevent it from burning
Mabon Countdown Day 5
Mabon Simmer Pot
I know what you are thinking; we just did an incense, however, some cannot burn incense themselves. This is an alternative (with a few added bonuses)
Like most incense and simmer pots that I make this recipe has no measurements. I make these to my tastes at the time I am making them and like to add and subtract stuff accordingly
Like a lot of my harvest and fall recipes, they will have similar ingredients to others I have posted.
This incense includes;
orange(sliced and placed in pot you can use dried if you have it)
cinnamon sticks
apple slices
rosemary (dried or fresh it is up to you)
cloves (whole)
water
What to do;
place all ingredients in a pot and place on simmer
*Occasionally check the pot to make sure the water hasn’t dried up. if it looks low add more water until you no longer wish to use the simmer pot.
Mabon Countdown Day 4
Most of my postings will be crafts, activities, and recipes, however, today I want to share a little bit about what I use the time leading up until Mabon to do.
I am an avid gardener, and while Lammas is the start of my harvest season, this is my second harvest. Currently, I am harvesting certain plants, yes that is true, but I am also dealing with the plants that are done for the season.
Along with the harvesting I am processing the plants that I have harvested. Some plants get dried and placed in jars. If I lack time, some things get placed into bags and frozen until I can process them later. I am currently learning to can certain items, however, I am not great at this and need practice.
Another task I am doing is making notes; on what grew well, what did not grow well, what needs a different pot, what might need fertilizer, and what I will or will not grow next year.
Now is also the time I choose bulbs that have to go into the ground in the fall to be ready for next spring. I am also saving the seeds from plants I grew this year to grow next year.
It sounds like a lot of work doesn’t it? I love it! Fall is my happy place, it’s where my ‘busy work’ lives. While I love the planting season of spring, this is where my heart truly lies.
Mabon Countdown Day 3
Apple Candle Holders
I’m sure I’ve posted these before, however, I love them for the Harvest Festivals!
What you will need:
Apple (smaller ones I prefer, however not too small or it won’t fit the candle)
Sharp knife or something to hollow out the top (I prefer a melon baller as I find it does the best job) **if you are too young to handle sharp objects please get a parent to help
Tealight
Cinnamon, whole cloves or other decorations (optional)
How to create:
Take the apple and carve out a hole large enough to hold your candle
Place candle on apple and light
If you prefer you can studd (stick the sharp end of a clove) the apple or stick a cinnamon stick in the top to immitate the stem you took out
*this process can be used with small gourds or pumpkins as well
Mabon Countdown Day 2
Mabon Correspondences:
Also known as the second Harvest Festival
Colours: Brown, Orange, Reds (Maroon and other shades as well), Deep gold and Violet
Herbs: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Pine, Sage, Yarrow, Rue, Rosehips, Chamomile and Frankincense
Foods: Cornbread, Pies, Bread, Apples, Carrots, Nuts, Grains, Squash, Pumpkins, Corn, Lamb, Seeds, Dried Fruits, Beans, and Eggplant
Drinks: Wine, Cider and Ale (Non-Alcoholic beverages include grape juice and regular non-alcohol ciders)
Flowers: Rose, Mums, Sunflowers, Marigolds, and Honeysuckle
Gods: The Green Man, Bacchus, Ceres, Thoth, Persephone, Mabon, Dionysus, and Demeter (to name a few but not all and you don’t have to use any if you prefer that)
Animals: Foxes, Wolfs, Crows, Owls, Stags, Squirrels, Dogs and other Birds of Prey
Crystals: Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Agate and Amber
Incense: Clove, Cinnamon, Rose, Patchouli, Pine, Apple, Cedar and Sandalwood (to name a few)
Altar Items: Wine, Cider or Ale (or the non-alcoholic alternative if alcohol is not an option), leaves, pine cones, pine needles apples, gourds, breads, acorns, grains, corn, dried seeds, and horns of plenty (think Witchy Thanksgiving almost)
Types of Spells that you could Perform: Protection (specifically for home and hearth), Beginning the process of releasing bad habits, Prosperity, Security, Abundance, Celebration of long term goals, Wine making, Ale brewing, Cider making, and Letting go of what no longer serves
*Please note that there might be more and use your common sense if you cannot eat or be around any of these things. Your practice is based on your path.
Mabon Count Down Day 1
Mabon Incense
Like most incenses that I make this recipe has no measurements as I make it to my tastes at the time.
Like a lot of my harvest and fall recipes they will have similar ingredients to others I have posted.
This incense includes;
orange peel (dried)
ginger (dried)
cinnamon
apple slices (dried)
rosemary (dried)
oregano (dried)
I do prefer the larger pieces of each if I can get them as I find they burn better.
Feverfew
A plant originally native to Europe.
It is now common throughout North America, mostly in gardens. However, it does occasionally wild near old homesteads.
Good for migraines, fevers, irregular menstruations, stomach upset and arthritis. Although, it is not reccommended for anyone pregnant or breast feeding.
Early herbalists thought of it as a general strengthener of the womb.
I have also seen that it can be used as a bug spray
Often mistaken for Chamomile due to it’s small white flowers and yellow centre.
Magick and Folklore
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Spell types it can be used in: Love, protection from fae, protection for travellers, protection from colds and fevers, repels negativity, can protect you from the fae on your travels.
It is used in sachets and charms.
Planted around the dwelling it was said to purify the air and prevent disease.
Said to cure ‘elf shot’ or what we know know as a stitch in the side while travelling. Which was said to be caused by elves firing invisible arrows at someone.
* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers
**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything
Vervain
Not to be confused with Verbena.
This herb is native to Southern Europe, Asia and North Africa.
Once regarded as a cure-all and sacred to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Romans and Druids.
Used to cure many ailments such as; digestive issues, relieves nervous tension, reduces depression symptoms, tonic for chronic illness, relieves headaches and migraines, and relieves premenstrual syndrome.
Commonly used in tinctures, infusions and powders.
*Definitely not recommended during pregnancy*
Folklore and Magick
Planet: Venus
Sign: Virgo and Libra
Goddess and Gods: Diana, Hermes and Medea
Used in magicks that include; countermagic, fertility, concentration, protection and purification
Associated with fortune telling in ancient times.
Protects against the evil eye and negative energy.
Clears stagnant energies within a space.
* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers
**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything
Mugwort
This is a common name for plants under the genus Artemisia. It is a flowering plant that can be found in most places around the world.
Since the Iron Age, it has been used in many cultures as a medicinal, spiritual, and culinary ingredient.
It can be eaten raw or cooked, as a bitter flavouring to season fat, meat, and fish.
You can eat young spring shoots however, the leaves are what are slightly bitter. They are best picked shortly before mugwort flowers in July to September.
The Magick in the Mug(wort)
Planet: Moon or Venus
Element: Earth
Often revered for connection to the spirit world. Used in divination spells to provide clarity to such endeavours.
Used in dream pillows to produce lucid dreams.
Place a bundle above your door to prevent darkness from entering your space.
Can be made into a bath. This can be used both for divination, as well as, to feel invigorated.
Traditionally used to prevent fatigue on long walks, this is done by placing a couple of leaves in your shoes.
* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers
**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything