DECEMBER 18, 2023 BY RACHEL PATTERSON READ TIME: 7 MINS   Candle magic starts with the candle, but it relies heavily on your intent. If your will and desire is strong enough, it will transfer to the candle and help move the magic along. If you are working a spell half-heartedly, then the likelihood of it being… Continue reading Candle Magic: Visualization and a Tea Light Spell for Peace

“I want to be magic. I want to touch the heart of the world and make it smile. I want to be a friend of elves and live in a tree. Or under a hill. I want to marry a moonbeam and hear the stars sing. I don’t want to pretend at magic anymore. I… Continue reading You are Magick

Bay Laurel About the Plant: Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis). [Common Names; bay tree, bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel, Grecian laurel, laurel. Bay leaves are not only a common ingredient in many cuisines but also a powerful herb with a long history of use in various traditions. Bay leaves have been associated with wisdom, protection,… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Bay Laurel

“It’s about how we treat our veterans every single day of the year. It’s about making sure they have the care they need and the benefits that they’ve earned when they come home. It’s about serving all of you as well as you’ve served the United States of America.” — Barack Obama You Can Heal Your… Continue reading Veterans Day 2023

Blessed Thistle About the Plant: Blessed Thistle Cnicus benedictus[Common Names; St. Benedict’s thistle, blessed thistle, holy thistle,  spotted thistle. Blessed Thistle is an annual plant growing to 60 cm tall, with leathery, hairy leaves up to 30 cm long and 8 cm broad, with small spines on the margins. The flowers are yellow, produced in a dense flowerhead (capitulum) 3–4 cm diameter, surrounded by numerous spiny basal bracts. Blessed… Continue reading Herb of the Month: Blessed Thistle