Amaterasu: The Brilliant Sun Goddess

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KATALIN KODA POSTED UNDER PAGAN Summertime brings out the brilliance of sunshine, sunflowers, and an abundance of active energy. In the long summer days of heat and light, we find the sacred feminine aflame in the Japanese sun Goddess of beauty and radiance, Amaterasu. Amaterasu is the delightful sun Goddess … Continue reading Amaterasu: The Brilliant Sun Goddess

Sardonyx

General properties of sardonyx: Protection, mental clarity, spiritual grounding, courage, luck, optimism, wisdom, friendships, marriage Color: Sardonyx may contain bands of white, brown, reddish brown, red and black. Element: Fire Chakra: Sources site root (1st) sacral (2nd), heart (4th), throat (5th) and third eye (6th) Planetary: Mars and Mercury Astrological: Aries, Leo and Virgo God: … Continue reading Sardonyx

Rhiannon

Rhiannon "the Great Queen" Queen of Manifestation Rhiannon is the Queen of Manifestation. She represents the three cycles of womanhood, Maiden, Mother and Crone in various myths. Her presence calls on us to stand strong in our true self, regardless of the challenges around or within us. She teaches us to ask for the resources we need … Continue reading Rhiannon

Crabapple

Crabapple (Malus Sylvestris) Crabapples are similar to dessert apples and cooking apples, they belong to the same genus – “Malus” - the main difference being the size of the fruit with crabapple being less than 2”. Crabapples are also much tarter than apples and they contain less sugar so cannot be fermented into alcohol. … Continue reading Crabapple

Hollyhock

Hollyhock Magick in your garden The Latin name for Hollyhock is Alcea Rosea and it belongs to the Mallow family. Hollyhocks are perennial flowers that bloom from July to September and grow to around 2.5 meters tall. They like a sheltered, sunny spot – but not direct sunlight or too hot – and rich soil. … Continue reading Hollyhock