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Lammas Countdown: A Celtic-Norse Loaf Fest Blót

By Lady Althaea

My background is mainly Celtic Reconstructionist, but last year, I began following an Ásatrú path. At first I thought perhaps I would just celebrate the Celtic Feast days (Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine, and Lughnasadh) as purely Celtic, and have the Equinoxes and Solstices be Norse. As I’ve gone along, I have found it . . . → Read More: Lammas Countdown: A Celtic-Norse Loaf Fest Blót

Catnip for Medicinal, Magical and Culinary Use

By Kris Bradley

Catnip is more than just a dried herb for making cats happy; it has a history of medicinal and magical use going back over 2,000 years. With it’s many uses, and the ease in which it is grown, catnip makes a wonderful addition to any domestic witch garden.

Scientific Name: Nepeta Cataria

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The Life of Julian the Apostate

By Cameron Cross

One of the most legendary figures in the history of the late Roman Empire is that of Julian the Apostate. Although he died in his early thirties and was Emperor for a scant year and a half, his life enjoys a documentation rivaling that of other historical celebrities such as Diocletian, Constantine, . . . → Read More: The Life of Julian the Apostate

Taking the Plants and Fungi for Granted

By Lupa

[Snip] With plants and fungi, most of the spiritual writings and work seems to be with those that benefit us the most, physically or emotionally. The majority of books on plants and fungi in spirituality are herbals that tell how to use the physical plants, some druidic and other writings on trees (which . . . → Read More: Taking the Plants and Fungi for Granted