As Valentines day rolls around you may be feeling there is something missing in your life. Nowadays with the rise of the feminist movement it is echoed that we do not require a significant other to be happy. But no one can tell you that the longing for partnership that you feel is nothing. Love spells can be a touchy […]
Lammas in Australia is a bit different to our northern neighbours and so it should be. We are in the opposite Southern Hemisphere after all. We have a vast range of our own fruits, vegetable, animals and our seasons are completely different. I see the same question pop up all the time among the community “what are you doing to […]
What we do know is what is found in writings of people from the early years and we can see how words change over time by comparing these writings. However there is much debate about where the word Witch actually stemmed from. I am not going to delve too deep into the etymology of where the word witch came from […]
This salad is great by itself but can also be added to a mixed lettuce to bulk it up. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ingredients 1 carrot, grated 1 corn cob, cooked and kernels removed 1/2 capsicum, finely diced (I use which ever colour is available) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 small red onion, finely diced 2 sweet potatoes, roasted and diced […]
This is a simple but delicious potato salad. This recipe can be changed to suit your tastes by adding extra seasoning, veggies or egg. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1kg washed potatoes 250g sour cream 200cm ranch dressing 1 cup cooked and copped bacon 2 bunches of spring onions, thinly sliced Bring potatoes to the boil over high heat in a […]
Planet: Sun / VenusElement: FireFolk Names: Amara Aromatica, American Angelica, Archangelic, Bellyache Root, Archangel, Masterwort, Garden Angelica, European Angelica, Garden Angelica, Goutweed, Herb Of The Angels, High Angelica, Holy Ghost Plant, Holy Herb, Masterwort, Purple Angelica, Purplestem Angelica, Root Of The Holy Ghost, Wild Angelica, Wild Parsnip.Parts Used: The Whole Plant Angelica archangelica is commonly known as Angelica or Archangel and belongs to the […]
Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: FireFolk Names: Bride of the Sun, Calendula, Drunkard, Goldes, Holigolde, Marybud, Marygold, Mary Gowles, Ruddes, Ruddles, Spousa Solis, Summer’s BrideParts Used: The Whole Plant Calendula is a genus of 15- 20 species and are part of the daisy family Asteraceae also known as marigolds. The calendula species are native to southwestern Asia, Western Europe, Macaronesia and the […]
Gender: MasculinePlanet: JupiterElement: FireFolk Names: Crampweed, Five Finger Grass, Five Finger Blossom, Cinquefoil, Goosegrass, Goose Tansy, Moor Grass, Pantaphyllon, Silver Cinquefoil, Silverweed, Sunkfield or SynkefoyleParts Used: Arial Parts Cliquefoil belongs to the Rosaceae family and is commonly called Creeping or European Cinquefoil. It’s scientific name is Potentilla Reptans and it commonly blooms in June to August with dainty yellow flowers. The History of Cinquefoil In […]
POISON Gender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: FireFolk Names: American Mandrake, Duck’s Foot, Hog Apple, Mandrake, Raccoon Berry or Wild LemonParts Used: Rhizome (root) Mayapple is often called American Mandrake the ‘American’ in the name is used to distinguish it from the true European Mandrake (Mandragora officinarum).Mayapple is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Berberidaceae family. It’s scientific name is Podophyllum peltatum […]
POISON Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: FireFolk Names: Biscuits, Bloodroot, Earthbark, Ewe Daisy, Five Fingers, Flesh and Blood, Septfoil, Shepherds Knot, ThormantleParts Used: Rhizome (root) Bloodroot is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America. Its scientific name is Sanguinaria canadensis and it is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria, included in the family Papaveraceae. Bloodroot grows from 20 […]