Essential oils are the volatile substances produced by plants that have been extracted through a distillation process. They are not essential for the plant’s survival. Plants synthesize volatile substances along secondary metabolic biochemical pathways. This means that the plant does not metabolize them in order to continue living. Essential oils...
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Magical Tools: Mortar and Pestles
The mortar and pestle is a witch’s tool representing the unification of the male and the female; the phallic symbol of the pestle and the womb symbol of the mortar. Perceiving the tool as the mundane aspect of male and female, as well as the divine God and Goddess, is...
Wheel of the Year: Mabon/Autumn Equinox
Aaaahhhhh……Autumn, my favorite time of year. The days are beginning to grow shorter; the weather is crisp and cool, reminding us of the coming winter. But before the frost sets in, we have time to enjoy the splendor of Nature with her red and golden leaves, bright orange pumpkins and...
Building a Healthy Grocery List
Healthy eating starts with having the right heart-healthy foods in your kitchen. They help lower cholesterol and keep your blood pressure in check. If you aren't sure which foods to buy, print this list to take to the supermarket. Refrigerator Essentials Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and...
Finding your Animal Totem or Spirit Animal
I started working with Native American spirituality when I was very young. In a lot of ways, it was my first spiritual path and it stays with me even today. I have long since discovered many different secrets of my spiritual life, but more recently I am finding a certain...