I am dedicating my post today to my workshop participants, who will be exploring the magic of the Green Realm with me this afternoon, as well as all who cherish their gardens. ~ B. A little too abstract, a little too wise, It is time for us to kiss the earth again, It is time [...]
by Beth on January 15, 2011
Responsibility is the price of greatness. ~ Winston Churchill Of course, it’s not the last day to order a Soul Card kit of any kind, but it is the last day of my Emperor Year Special! 2011 is the Tarot year of The Emperor! What can you expect, globally and personally? Find out! If you [...]
by Beth on December 17, 2010
Blessed are the Green Allies And their gifts to us Of healing, medicine, food, beauty and breath. May healing come to all in need, Especially .. At this point each day, I list all beings that I know of, who are in need of healing energy and prayers. And I invite you to do the [...]
Thanks to your enthusiastic responses, I’ve got a bunch of new orders to fill, so I’ll be making a fresh batch of Tarot Soul Card kits at my dining room table this morning. There are still lots more herbies to pull out, but these wanted to be posed in a pretty picture for you! Yes, [...]
by Beth on October 3, 2008
In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.– William Blake Euphrosyne is our guide as we celebrate the harvest season and prepare for Winter’s barren time. Now, on the waxing young Moon, is a great time to start batches of magical potpourri to sweeten the closed-in Winter home in the days ahead. The [...]
by Beth on October 2, 2008
The Harvest – Vincent Van GoghThe true harvest of my life is intangible -a little star dust caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched. — Henry David Thoreau Euphrosyne is our guide as we celebrate the harvest season and prepare for Winter’s barren time. In light of the way events are moving in [...]
If you were wondering if you can still join us THIS AFTERNOON for my Herbs and Magickal Gifts from the Garden workshop, the answer is — YES! There are still seats for you (maybe even a friend or two).Join us from 1 to 5pm TODAY at Dancing Moon Books in Raleigh as we: Create Sacred [...]
The Love Potion – Evelyn de Morgan, 1903There are some things after all that Sally Owens knows for certain: Always throw spilled salt over your left shoulder. Keep rosemary by your garden gate. Add pepper to your mashed potatoes. Plant roses and lavender, for luck. Fall in love whenever you can. — Practical Magic, by [...]
Ladies fair, I bring to youLavender with spikes of blue;Sweeter plant was never foundGrowing on our English ground.– Caryl Battersby, 1896 The medicinal properties of lavender are well-known, tried and true for many centuries. But I also love it for its more subtle, equally powerful gifts. I know lavender to be an intimate friend, teacher [...]