Witchgrass

Witchgrass is also known as dog’s grass, crouch grass and quick grass. It’s known as witchgrass because of its fuzzy panicle growing above the rest of the plant and with a pointed end a bit like a witch’s broom; as dog’s grass because sick dogs would dig up the root and eat it and quick … Continue reading Witchgrass

Dumb Supper or Silent Supper Part II

During Samhain we may honor or ancestors and family those long passed and recently past. That can be done by means of a dumb supper. As a rule the dumb supper is held in complete silence. Everyone is prepared before entering the dining area to have a meal in total silence. The meal can be … Continue reading Dumb Supper or Silent Supper Part II

Peryton

Peryton: Mythological Beast of Samhain One of the mythological creatures of Samhain is the Peryton, a ferocious creature combining the head of stag with the enormous wings and plumage of a bird. With the passage of eons, stories become legend which fade into myth; thus it is for the Peryton. Said to be an … Continue reading Peryton

Hold a Dumb Supper for Samhain

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Correspondence of Samhain~Halloween

The Plants and Herbs of Samhain~Halloween: Apple, Cedar, Cherry, Elder, Eucalyptus, Holly, Horse Chestnut, Lime, Orange, Palm-Date, Oak, Peach, Pear, Pine, Plum, Quince, Rowan, Sandalwood, Willow, Witch Hazel, African Violet, Agaric, Blackberry, Blueberry, Cinnamon, Coconut, Cuckoo-Flower, Cyclamen, Deerstongue, Devil's Bit, Elderflower, Garlic, Ginger, Grape, Hemp, Huckleberry, Kalbs Cross, Lavender, Liquorice, Mandrake, Mint, Myrrh, Nettle, Nightshade, … Continue reading Correspondence of Samhain~Halloween