Herbal Witchery

Wheel of the Year: Beltane

In this special Wheel of the Year episode, I discuss Beltane, a sabbat that comes from the original Gaelic festival. Much like Samhain, Beltane's a time of year when the veil is thin and spirits abound. Beltane's energies connect to passion, vitality, celebration, and life, as well as fairies and the awakening of nature. Today I'll share some of the original customs of the Gaelic festival as well as the newer Wiccan influences. As always, I share the correspondences of Beltane, talk about the different kinds of magick to focus on this time of year, and give you ways to celebrate on May 1st. I finish by sharing traditional Bannock and Caudle recipes that you can make to celebrate your Beltane weekend. Check out my new [https://www.etsy.com/listing/979190503/ostara-blend-ostara-tea-spring-equinox] Beltane Tea [https://www.etsy.com/listing/991397024/beltane-blend-beltane-ritual-tea-beltane] @ Lavender Moon Enchanted Herbal Teas Beltane Recipes: Beltane Bannock [https://cailleachs-herbarium.com/2015/04/the-beltuinn-bannock-bonnach-bealltainn/] and Beltane Caudle [http://www.tairis.co.uk/recipes/caudle/] Website: www.lavendermoonteas.com [http://www.lavendermoonteas.com/] Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas [https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Announcement: Beltane Blend is now available!

Just a quick update to let you know my Beltane Blend is available on my Etsy store. Check it out by clicking the link below to get some in time for Beltane coming up on May 1st. Check out my Beltane Blend [https://www.etsy.com/listing/991397024/beltane-blend-beltane-ritual-tea-beltane] . This tea is hand-blended in small batches and set with the intention to help you connect to the energies of Beltane, the beginning of the summer season, with its festive appearance and sensuous, fruity flavor. Rose brings a gentle floral flavor to the blend, with its properties of love and romance. Calendula brightens the mix with its deep yellow color and adds elements of positivity and friendly love. Cornflower adds its magickal energies connected to love, fertility, lust, and psychic attunement. Butterfly pea flower and hibiscus blend together to create a celebratory purple-red hue, and reinforce the energies of love, protection, and divinatory abilities. Use this Beltane Blend as part of any Beltane or spell or ritual, or enjoy the tea as you step as you tend to your growing garden or bask in the warm sunshine. Website: www.lavendermoonteas.com [http://www.lavendermoonteas.com/] Check out my Enchanted Herbal Teas: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas [https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Episode 27 : Rose

In today's episode, we are unfolding the beautiful properties of the rose. Perhaps the most beloved flower on the planet, the rose is an "herb" that dates back millions of years. It is associated with love, beauty, sensuality, as well as war and suffering. We'll be exploring a brief history of the rose, along with its symbolic associations. We'll also look at a few myths and legends surrounding the rose, and go through a fun list of songs and idioms with "rose" in the title. Of course, we will look at the rose's magickal properties, and I finish with a recipe for Rose Ice Cream that should cut down on the "it tastes like I'm eating perfume" sensation. Enjoy! My Love Blend [https://www.etsy.com/listing/823204072/love-blend-witchy-tea-witchy-herbal-tea] and Lust and Passion Blend [https://www.etsy.com/listing/829270666/lust-and-passion-blend-witch-tea-herbal] contain rose, so consider giving them a try! Recipe: Rose Ice Cream Recipe [http://www.ecurry.com/blog/desserts-sweets/rose-flavored-ice-cream-with-rose-petals/] Website: www.lavendermoonteas.com [http://www.lavendermoonteas.com/] Check out my Enchanted Herbal Teas: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas [https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Episode 26: Lemon Balm

Today's episode is all about lemon balm. Lemon balm is a happy, sunny herb that has been used for thousands of years. It was important to the ancient Greeks and was once called the "elixir of youth". We will be exploring the folklore surrounding this promising nickname, as well as lemon balm's association with bees and fairies. Of course, we'll touch on the herb's medicinal uses, and I'll share how you can use lemon balm when it comes to healing, love, success, and luck in your magickal practice. I'll end the episode with a simple Lemon Balm Tea recipe. Let’s explore this beautiful springtime herb in all its glory! My Happiness Blend [https://www.etsy.com/listing/843168975/happiness-blend-witch-tea-chamomile-tea] and Ostara Blends [https://www.etsy.com/listing/979190503/ostara-blend-ostara-tea-spring-equinox] contain lemon balm, so consider giving them a try! Recipe: Lemon Balm Tea [https://www.growforagecookferment.com/growing-and-foraging-for-lemon-balm/] Website: www.lavendermoonteas.com [http://www.lavendermoonteas.com/] Check out my Enchanted Herbal Teas: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas [https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas] [https://lavendermoonteas.com/2020/12/07/holly/] [https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rosemary-roasted-potatoes-recipe-1943124?_escaped_fragment_=] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]

Wheel of the Year: Ostara (The Spring Equinox)

In this special Wheel of the Year episode I discuss Ostara, a sabbat that combines the name of an ancient Germanic Spring goddess, with the themes and symbols of springtime. I talk about the complex history of this celebration, including how hares and eggs came to be connected to this time of year. I also discuss the lovely themes of fertility, resurrections, femininity, balance, and renewal that come with the Ostara sabbat. Although the sabbat itself is not complicated, deconstructing its history was quite the task! As always, I share the correspondences of Ostara, talk about the different kinds of magick to focus on this time of year, and give you ways to celebrate on March 20th. I finish by sharing a traditional Carrot Cake recipe that you can easily make from scratch for your Ostara gathering (or solitary celebration). Check out my new Ostara Blend [https://www.etsy.com/listing/979190503/ostara-blend-ostara-tea-spring-equinox] @ Lavender Moon Enchanted Herbal Teas Imbolc Recipe: Carrot Cake for Ostara [https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/pineapple-carrot-cake/] Website: www.lavendermoonteas.com [http://www.lavendermoonteas.com/] Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas [https://www.etsy.com/shop/LavenderMoonTeas] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Intro & Outro Music: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/]