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July 21, 2019

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Spirits: Feldgeister

Humans have always sought a connection to the land. Animistic shrines and sacred drawings reveal a knowledge of and tie to the elemental forces and nature spirits in cultures the world over. Whether we are exploring the wilds or tilling the soil in our yards, connection with the earth is a basic human need. As we evolved as a species, so too would the nature spirits around us. No energy remains the same, everything changes. As humans evolved from the hunter gathering nomadic tribes to an agricultural civilization, the nature spirits evolved with the new plants grown, and the change in their natural cycles brought about by human settlements. Feldgeister, or Field Spirits, are a group of nature spirits who are either malevolent or benevolent, rarely both. There are so many feldgeister, listing them all would take the remaining space in this post! Feldgeister are literally, the spirits found in the fields. Each type of crop had it's community of feldgeister....

Making Mugwort Ointment

Ointments have a variety of applications. In witchcraft, most notorious are the flying ointments of yore. But ointments can be made to serve other purposes in a witches craft. For a lightweight, soft feeling meditative state, a mugwort balm can be a big boost to your practices. Mugwort is an amazing herb. As a tonic for the female reproductive system (not if you're trying to get pregnant or already pregnant though!), as a gorgeous gentle smoke that produces a very mild contentment and as a powerful smuding tool, to name but a few uses. You'll need 200g of dried mugwort. Place in a heat safe container, and cover with a light oil such as rice bran or sunflower. You could get fancy and use one of the oils used in body products like almond or jojoba oil, which will work spectacularly. However this blog operates on the mindset of a witch on a trailer park budget with a scrouge-like mentality. Please excuse my hillbilly witchcraft :) Place this container i...

February Ephemeris and Moon

I can hear the collective groan of the internet: mercury retrograde! Now, there is no reason to be alarmed. Just because its happening in one of the more emotional signs post-valentines day while our argumentative Mars digs its heels into the argumentative earth....this is a time when self care is important. The world will seem crazy. Kick back and realise we're all crazy, then get yourself a treat!

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