Posts Tagged ‘magic’
On Broken Dreams
It’s spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, the lush green and unfurling blossoms symbols of hope renewed and the radiant expression of life itself. And yet, the paradox of this season is all I feel is heartache. So much death has hit my communities. Shock, and bad news reverberate through our being. There’s a new crisis in…
Read MoreHolly, A Tree of Magic
Here, in the depths of December after a fresh snowfall, the Holly Tree calls from outside my bedroom window. I’m preparing my alter for Solstice tomorrow, I’ll be hosting a ritual for 50 people. But first, tonight, a solo cermony for myself to ready my soul for the turning of the Wheel. Candle light fills…
Read MoreWomen’s Herbal Symposium
I’ve just returned from a luxurious week-long break of camping out & teaching natural medicine at the California Women’s Herbal Symposium. I’ve never been to the symposium before, and wow, what a treat! It was completely different from what I expected. I met amazing colleagues & teachers, made new friends, and in short was blown away by…
Read MoreHerbal Vinegars
Every winter at herb school, I share my love of trees with my students. Along with being majestic, trees function as the respiratory system for entire planet; they are essential for our every breath of life; plus they provide food, shelter, clothing, transportation (boats, vehicles, etc) and warmth through firewood. and, if that weren’t enough,…
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