Mercury goes retrograde 3-4 times a year and I’m sure we’ve all felt the result of technology mishaps, miscommunications, and regrettable agreements. I like to brew a tea with some of my favorite Mercury-aligned herbs to keep me clear—especially against the classic miscommunications running rampant during retrograde. These herbs associated with Mercury bring us clear
Author: Natalia Karoway
PLANT MAGIC FOR SHADOW WORK
This month’s Full Blue Moon / Super moon is a total lunar eclipse. As the moon is shadowed, we can use this time for self-reflection to explore our own shadows —our darker and unconscious aspects. How deep are you willing to go? With practice, you can see in the dark. Call on the plants to
MAKING A MEDICINAL QUALITY CUP OF TEA
Medicinal herbs are gaining traction and almost becoming trendy in mainstream culture—which in many ways is a beautiful thing! But of course, that means there’s going to be a wide range of qualities for the medicine that is available to us. Medicinal teas have been on grocery store shelves for many years, but before grabbing
REFLECTING ON CEREMONY
As you well know, ceremony is a key tool that I return to again and again for transformation in my life. I wanted to share a few thoughts that came to me after my last ceremony. When I’m confused. When I’m fearful. When I’m lost. When I’m sad… When I want to celebrate. When goodness
HERBAL OXYMELS + MOCKTAIL RECIPE
With summer on my mind and fresh herbs growing rapidly, I wanted to share one of my favorite warm weather beverages with you. I love creating herbal oxymels (vinegar + honey extractions) and topping them off with sparkling water for a sweet, tart + herbaceous summer mocktail. Adding in some fresh fruit puree makes it
DAILY VISIONING PRACTICE
For the shaman, visioning the path ahead is a daily practice of prayer, offerings, and meditation. I’ll be honest and share that sticking to a daily ritual has always been a challenge for me. I’m not sure if it’s my rebellious aquarian spirit, laziness, overwhelm, or otherwise. Though I don’t normally create a list
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