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Farmer's Almanacs; Planting by the Signs of the Moon

Discover how to plant patio container gardens, small farms, raised beds, and backyard gardens according to the signs of the moon. Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels. Moon Lore & Herbal Folklore “First, thou shalt know and observe the moon’s age for thy working.” -S. L. MacGregor Mathers, The Lesser Key of Solomon Farmers are responsible for the planting, growing, and harvesting of a variety of food crops which are a necessary component of our food supply. In the past farmers used imitative magic techniques such as leaping high into the air astride their pitchforks in order to cause the crops to grow tall and prosperous. Farmers pay close attention to the phases of the moon and signs of the zodiac when planning any of their gardening chores. Consult a good book such as Llewellyn’s yearly Moon Sign Book or one of the farmer’s almanacs for detailed information regarding the phases of the moon. Farmer’s almanacs such as the yearly Old Farmer’s Almanac contain a plethora of in...

Discover the Magical, Medicinal, and Culinary Properties of Star Anise

Discover the history, folklore, and uses of star anise. Star Anise at a Glance Common Name : Star anise Botanical Name : Illicium verum is the Latin name for star anise Plant Family : Schisandaceae Alternative Folk Names : Chinese star anise Chinese anise Ba jiao hui Badian Eight horns Eight-horned anise Aniseed stars Star Anise Facts and Information The Latin name for the star anise plant is Illicium verum. Star anise, which is sometimes called Chinese anise, is a member of the magnolia family. Physical Description : Star anise is a medium-sized evergreen tree with lance-shaped leaves and olive green fruits that turn a rusty brown color as they dry in the sun. The fruit of the Chinese anise plant looks like a six to eight-pronged pointed star, hence the name star anise. The prongs are usually split open and contain a single seed. The dried seed pod and seeds are aromatic and have a pungent, strong, yet mildly sweet taste. Habitation and Cultivation : Mature star anise trees can grow ...

Channeling Nature Through Animal Spirits

Choose your spirit animal to help you tap into the power of nature. Image by Okan Caliskan from Pixabay “To merge with the animal nature through imitation is to invoke the primal force of the god or goddess reflected within.” -Raven Grimassi, Hereditary Witchcraft Choosing Your Spirit Animal Shamans often channel nature by tapping into a specific animal. The animal spirit acts as a sort of guardian to the shaman while they partake of their journey to the spirit world. Animal spirits are used in the practice of shamanism to bring more power to one’s magic and acts as a form of sympathetic magic. The witch or shaman through their actions or the way they dressed took on certain desired characteristics of their animal spirit. These characteristics made the magic that was practiced more powerful and meaningful. Native Americans, witches, and other shamans often use a variety of animal spirits in their magical practice. Working With Ani...