Originally the “Th-HERBS-day” page, the herbal grimoire is a place to discover the properties and characteristics of featured plant spirits so that you may build a deeper connection to your herbal craft and your green allies.
For a plant that isn’t typically known for its beauty, you probably wouldn’t expect lemon verbena to be quite the charmer. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor lemon verbena, (Aloysia triphylla). It’s a member of the vervain (Verbenaceae) family and native to Chile and Argentina. You may hardly notice it in nature, but its strong sweet lemon …
Eucalyptus is a champion in the pantheon of lunar herbs. Pungent to almost all of our senses, its profoundly helpful to the entire aura.
Ever had someone in your life that irritates the hell out of you, calls you out on your bs, and no matter what is ALWAYS around? That’s basically what the essence of stinging nettle is like, but its intrusive traits are all out of love, protection, and growth. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor stinging nettle, (Urtica …
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Horsetail If you want to connect to one of the oldest green spirits of all time, get ready to meet a living fossil. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor Horsetail, (Equisetum arvense, E. telmateia, E. spp). It is a member of the Equisetaceae family, or simply, the horsetail family. Its name reflects its close resemblance to a …
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Mistletoe Mistletoe, a plant that can both give you a reason to kiss your crush on the holidays, and an honorable mention in the “No means no” book. Either way, mistletoe is known as a holiday decoration that can bring some flirty (and uncomfortable) tradition to your celebrations. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor Mistletoe, (Viscum album, …
As we approach the end of Sagittarius season, we near the climactic festivities of the winter solstice. Christmas usually comes to mind as the peak of the holiday season, and you can thank pre-Christian Pagans for this “Christ” induced holiday. However, Christmas traditions are derived from a holiday called Saturnalia, an ancient Roman/Grecian Pagan celebration …
Lemon Balm Watching the reflection of the full moon rippling across calm waters is a good metaphor for the energy lemon balm contains. Lemon balm can bring tranquility and peace to your mind, body, and home. It is practically a cure-all when it comes to its healing abilities and an important herb in alchemy teachings. …
Cinnamon is a spice that has driven world travel and even war. The spice trade was once quarrelsome and cinnamon once stood at the forefront of these ugly scrimmages. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia). It’s an evergreen species part of the Laural (Lauraceae) family. A notorious spice for holiday cooking, cinnamon is usually …
Cloves are the number one herb to use in shadow work. Learn how cloves can invoke the essence of Chiron during your shadow work.
Mugwort An iconic herb in witchcraft, mugwort opens your psychic abilities and protects you with motherly instinct. This Th-HERBS-day, we honor Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). This classic medicinal herb has been viewed as a protector in the physical and spiritual world. It is a member of the daisy (Compositae) family and is a close relative of …