Spring has arrived, but in my woods it differs quite a bit from the normal springtime fare. Here tis not what is seen above ground that is of import... but in its stead below. Read more
Spring has arrived, but in my woods it differs quite a bit from the normal springtime fare. Here tis not what is seen above ground that is of import... but in its stead below. Read more
Summer solstice or Midsummer, the longest day of the year. The mighty Oak King rules the wood by day, the Holly King resides by night, and within a summer sunset, the descent into darkness begins again... Read more
Witchcraft is in my blood. It’s what I live and breathe. I would not change that for anything, but everything has its price… Read more
Although I am still thigh-high in snow in my neck of the woods many of you are already beginning to see the enchanting signs of spring, and with that, the poisons of spring begin to grow... Read more
Through the years I have seen and heard things in these woods that I could never explain, the dark season and the Wild Hunt are by far when I've seen the most. Winter here is stunningly beautiful, snow-covered woods, snowbanks sparkling like crystals, and icicles that never end... Read more
The Autumn Equinox has arrived in the woods, and I awoke to a different realm.The sky is both sunny and then clouded, the house has a real chill in the air, and the woods are golden brown and filled with fruiting fungi. Read more
As I sit at the table sipping my morning brew I'm gazing out the window to the wood and my garden of belladonna with a full sized skeleton placed within her bed.The belladonna grows out and around the skeleton's body, and I am reminded of the moonlit nights and euphoric dancing with those pitch black berries shinning oh so bright in the moon's glow... Read more
Summer is upon us, the sun shines continually now. Long hot days spent sipping on chilled hibiscus and mint brews, toe rings have replaced shoes, and I am usually forever found in my woods this time of year. But this year it’s different, I find myself consumed with the poisonous plants that I grow, learning their precious secrets… Read more
A rainy day brought about my kitchen being enchantingly scented with lemon balm, as I made lemon balm jelly, syrup, infused honey, and a tea for the shop, and in doing so it’s folklore came to mind. Read more
We often hear talk about doing “shadow work” in the pagan community, but what exactly is shadow work? When is the best time to do this type of work? And how does one benefit from it? Well first one has to think about what the “shadow” truly is. Read more
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