Witchcrafting with Burdock Root & Leaf — The Witch & Walnut

Burdock is a staple for me and I use a lot of it in my work. I know it can be consumed however that is not what I use it for. WHEN TO FORAGE & HOW TO CLEAN/DRY BURDOCK ROOT I would say that 90% of the time I forage for burdock root just as […] … Continue reading Witchcrafting with Burdock Root & Leaf — The Witch & Walnut

The Pernicious Diaries ~ Henbane — Good Witches Homestead

Hyoscyamus niger Also, Known As Black Henbane Devils eye Henbane Hog Bean Jupiter’s Bean Poison Tobacco Stinking Nightshade Henbane, (botanical name, Hyoscyamus niger) belonging to the Solanaceae family, usually grows up to a height of two feet and bears big, light green leaves that have an oval shape with acutely toothed periphery. The stem and […] … Continue reading The Pernicious Diaries ~ Henbane — Good Witches Homestead

Sacred Month of Hestia

Honor Hestia by making bread by hand. Let’s also honor some of my ancestors from Russia by making “Black Bread”. Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Dry Yeast (or, 2 packets yeast) 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup cold water 3/4 cup boiling water 1 Tablespoon olive oil, plus more for […] … Continue reading Sacred Month of Hestia

Sage Herblore (especially good for sultry heat and thunderstorms)

Often associated with the Autumn and Winter, as it remains visible and green in the harshest of Winters, it is late Spring and early Summer when Sage is truly at its most beautiful. It has become a common herb for cooks and one of the most popular garden herbs, however Sage also has a rich […] … Continue reading Sage Herblore (especially good for sultry heat and thunderstorms)

Crystal Healing Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Aruj Shah, the proprietor of a small store in Manhattan’s Union Square crammed with crystals, aromatherapy oils, and singing bowls for sound meditation, wrapped my small selection of crystals carefully in white tissue while she detailed the virtues of every stone. “You want to hold this one in your hand so that you feel nurtured. … Continue reading Crystal Healing Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know