For today’s post, I am sharing a poem that I have written about my love of the Hawthorn tree! Beloved Hawthorn by Maranda Wabik Hawthorn my friend Let me hear your wisdom Hawthorn my sister Let my heart feel your rhythm Hawthorn Sacred of the Faeries Hawthorn Beloved of Avalon Hawthorn Tree of Beltane Queen…
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Herbs That I Use Daily
For today’s post, I have been inspired by my Herbalism class to talk about some herbs that I have built an incredibly deep relationship with so far! I have been in this course for about two months and am so glad that I began this class! My teacher, Suzanne O’Gara, is incredible and…
Read MoreMy Top 5 Favorite Oracle Decks
For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my top 5 favorite Oracle card decks! Number 5: Messages from Mermaids by Karen Kay ~My number five pick is my favorite mermaid oracle. It was difficult to choose between this one and Lucy Cavendish’s deck. I chose this one due to…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a countdown of some essential Green Witchy books for those who are interested in the more nature-based side of magical life. With all the Faery in my Faery Lifestyle, Green magick is something that is very close to my heart, along with water magick, but lately…
Read MoreThe Faery Herbalist Archetype
For today’s post, I have decided to go over another archetype that I have been working with a lot lately as another entry into my Faery Lifestyle series! I will be calling this archetype the Faery Herbalist. This is the archetype I have found activating within myself as I have been working more…
Read MoreHealing Isle: A Poem
I have decided to share a poem about the healing Isle of Avalon for today’s post. Healing Isle by Maranda Wabik Roses and Apples Sacred Isle of Avalon Paths trodden by Healing Women Faery Goddesses Love Goddesses Knowing the power of PLANTS Embracing the power of ORCHARDS Feeling the entwined ENERGY Of our most sacred…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about walking a green path of Faery magic. Green Path by Maranda Wabik Walking barefoot in the mud Finding my way into a Forest Grove A Sacred Space Nemeton of Celtic Lore Mud gives way to Fresh Spring grass The whole world is ALIGHT With…
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For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the power of herbal beauty. Herbal Beauty by Maranda Wabik Herbs sprinkled Into a tub Essential oils ANOINT The alabaster skin Herbs and oils Dress candles That have been ENGRAVED With sigils Herbs rubbed Into skin Part of this Beauty ritual The body is…
Read MoreMy Top Five Hot Tea Blends
For today’s post, I have decided to do a countdown of my five favorite tea blends that are easy to find in bag form at local grocery stores. Each of these blends are in the Bigelow brand, but I do still love other brands like Celestial Seasonings, but my current favorite is Bigelow (and…
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