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

Basilisk

The basilisk is one the mythological beings associated with Lammas.  Depending on which account of the basilisk you credit, this mythological beings size ranges from over 100ft long in Harry Potter, to not more than 3ft in length according to Pliny the Elder of ancient Rome.  In all descriptions, basilisk is an extraordinarily deadly creature … Continue reading Basilisk

Wheat

Wheat a symbol of Lammas At Lammas the Goddess is in her aspect of the Harvest Queen or Grain Mother. Wheat is one of the symbols of this sabbat, along with other grains. Lammas is about celebrating the successful first harvest and its symbolism of the seeds from which future harvests will grow. Lammas is … Continue reading Wheat

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