Legend and Lore

AQUARIUS The Water Bearer

February 15, 2022 // 1 Comment

Dates – January 21 – February 18 Ruled by – Saturn and Uranus Eleventh House Element – Air Glyph – Two Waves – symbolise intuition and charity Favorite – Winter Best day – Saturday Lucky number – 4 Birthstone – Aquamarine, Amethyst Crystals – Amber, [ ...click to read more ]

Herbs In Astrology – Fourth House CANCER

July 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

Cancer – The Crab Glyph- 69 Dates- June 21-July 22 Cancer is ruled by the Moon Planet-Jupiter Cancer is exalted in the Fourth House Element is Water Favorable Season-Midsummer Best Day-Monday Lucky Number-2 Birthstones- Moonstone, Pearl Gemstones and Crystals- Carnelian, Calcite, Opal, Ruby and Fire agate Metal- [ ...click to read more ]

Herbs In Astrology – Third House GEMINI

May 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Gemini the Twins…  21st of May through the 20th of June. Ruler: Mercury Element: Air Favorite season: Summer Best day: Wednesday Lucky number: 5 Metal: Mercury Birthstones: Tourmaline and Agate Physical:  Nervous system and hands Colors: Yellow, black and purple Best foods: Nuts, sunflower seeds, whole grains, [ ...click to read more ]

Happy Halloween to All Our Readers !

October 29, 2016 // 1 Comment

Some Halloween traditions can be traced back to the ancient Celts and their belief that spirits of the deceased were able to wander the Earth during Samhain. Treats were laid out to appease the spirits, and costumes were worn so the living would blend in with the departed. If you encounter spiders in your house on [ ...click to read more ]

Spring Letter

March 1, 2016 // 1 Comment

Turmeric [Natural News] “Turmeric has long been one of the most prized spices from the East, but its benefits extend far beyond the wonderful flavor and color it lends to many recipes. The health-promoting properties of turmeric have been known for millennia, but only recently has it been discovered that the [ ...click to read more ]

Busy Besom

February 15, 2016 // 2 Comments

Practical Magic- Here and There Replace all dried herbs, sachets, stubby candles, amulets, poppets, bundles, and sleep pillows once a year. I like to replace and freshen everything the day before the Summer Solstice. For power wanes each time the objects are handled or used in spells and rituals. Make new sachets for [ ...click to read more ]

From the Herb Basket – 23

September 28, 2015 // 0 Comments

The Hanging Gardens, in what is now Iraq have been called one of the seven wonders of the world. Legend has it that the gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar for his favorite wife who was homesick for her native trees and mountains. The Hanging Gardens were actually terraced roof gardens, built over massive stone [ ...click to read more ]