Sacred Tree Profile: Juniper’s Medicine, Magic, Mythology and Meanings

Turquoise: The Sky Stone — Good Witches Homestead

Turquoise has a long-standing history in the world that goes so far back as to predate its own name. Although the oldest piece of turquoise jewelry was found on a 7,500-year-old mummy, the name turquoise, meaning “Turkish stone,” was not coined until the early 13th century. The stone was given this name because Europeans believed […] … Continue reading Turquoise: The Sky Stone — Good Witches Homestead

Plant Spirit Communication, Part II: Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden

I remember taking a drive with some friends and friends-of-friends some years ago. As we were driving through a really nice forest preserve with some old trees, one of my friends in the car said, “There’s so much money there in the trees, some of them would be worth more than $1500.” He went on […] … Continue reading Plant Spirit Communication, Part II: Communication in Many Forms — The Druid’s Garden

Herbs of Mars

July Gemstone of the Month; Ruby — Good Witches Homestead

The ruby symbolizes the sensual, divine and spiritual love. It has long been associated with ardent, passionate feelings and wearing ruby brings a sense of vitality to one’s energy field. It can be used on the heart or root chakra. When used on the heart chakra, its focus is unconditional love for others and nature. […] … Continue reading July Gemstone of the Month; Ruby — Good Witches Homestead