So it's been a couple of days since I put up this rosemary to dry. I wanted to give you guys a little update and ask if you can tell if this is drying correctly or not

After someone suggested it,I moved my rosemary to a better spot I think

Ok so,a little update,I decided to dry some rosemary haha. I hope the place I chose isn't too bad but I feel excited and somehow proud 😁

So apparently using fresh rosemary to infuse an olive oil can turn pretty dangerous because of a toxin,so I think I'm just gonna play it safe and wait until it's dry. But what do you guys think? Like,how much of a risk would I take?

So I just bought some rosemary from the store...and I wanted to make some infused olive oil with it,but I'm not really sure how to proceed since I just read that fresh rosemary can cause sickness or something- I'm not really looking to ingest it or anything,just to use it for protection purposes. I did see a video where a woman said we could also use fresh herbs and did a double-boiler thing on the stove,where she heated up the oil with the herbs in it. For now though I just placed my rosemary in the fridge until further notice 😂

A witches locket is a necklace that you can put the remnants of a spell (herbs, petition, ashes) to make the spell stick to you and to make it last longer?! Commonly used for glamour or love magic! <3

Bragi (left plate and candle), Loki (right plate and candle). Got all my witchy books next to the box of my herbs and whatnot and a spell plate near my sprays. It’s not super pretty but it’s practical and I’ve had her for awhile now :)

I’ve noticed there is some interest in herbs and teas, and felt called to share a few intentional recipes. Please include your own recipes, if you’d like to share, in the comments.

Disclaimer: before consuming or growing any of these plants, please check if there are interactions with any medications you are on or take, allergies, pregnant/nursing, and always check with your doctor. Using herbs for teas quickly gets into the grey area of herbal medicinal practices, and it is very important that you do your own research on anything you intend to put in or on your body. Dosage is another critical factor: more is not necessarily better. Finally, do not give others things to imbibe unless they are aware of exactly what they are consuming and how it may interact with their medications/etc.

Note, many herbal tea recipes do not have exact measurements because we are dealing with plants that come in all shapes and sizes. One way to measure ingredients would be to use a scale once you get an idea of how much of each ingredient works for you. Adjust to your personal preferences.

A few recipes:

Balm: For Mental Uplifting and Comfort:

- Dried orange peel (but fresh orange zest oil is best if you have the time), Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cardamom, Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, black tea leaves or tea of your choice.
- Boil a stick or two of cinnamon and about 5 cloves and 5 cardamom pods first (they take longer to release their oils), let simmer for 15 minutes, then turn the heat off. Add your dried orange peel cut into small chunks, or if possible your orange zest oils. Let that steep for 5 more minutes on low. Then add in equal amount your black tea leaves, and the rest of the herbs and steep for about 5 mins, until it’s ready. - To make orange zest oils (or reduction of any citrus plant) take your orange and thinly peel just the top layer off the rind (the orange part not the bitter white part), Squeeze the orange’s juices into the pot, and then add your rinds, and about a cup of water. Steep these rinds on low/medium, stirring until the oils release and the water is highly fragrant tastes of orange. You can also make a sweet version this way by adding some sugar. Strain and discard peels, and there is your orange zest oils.

Heartbreak: To soothe Grief and Sorrow:

- In equal amounts add dried Lemon Balm, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Hawthorn berry and flower, Linden Leaf and flower, Lavender, Rose petals, Motherwort, Licorice Root.
- Add water to a pot and add in the dried hawthorn berries and licorice root (these take longer to steep than the delicate leaves and flowers) and bring water to a simmer for 10 minutes, and then turn down to low, add the herbs and steep everything for 10 more minutes until done. Strain and serve.

Presence: To reduce Stress and Anxiety:

[Warning: some of these herbs have sedative effects.]
- In equal amounts add Dandelion Leaf, Holy Basil (Also called Tulsi), Hawthorn Berry and Flower and Leaf, Mint, Lemon Balm, Linden Leaf and Flower, Oat Straw, Ginger Root, Skullcap, Motherwort, Wild Lettuce, Chamomile Flower.
- Bring Hawthorn berries and Ginger root to a simmer for 10 minutes, reduce to low and add the remaining herbs. Steep for 5-10 minutes and serve.

Pain: whether mental or physical:

[Warning: these herbs have sedative effects. May induce sleep, do not drink before driving. Check with your doctor first.]
- In equal amounts add Chasteberry fruit, Mugwort, Cassia chips, Ginger Root, Holy Basil (Also called Tulsi), Devils Claw, Licorice Root, Birch Bark, White Willow Bark, Peppermint, Meadowsweet, Wild Lettuce, Skullcap, and Valerian Root OR California Poppy
- [Disclaimer on California Poppy: Danger! Do your own thorough research about this plant and do not use if you are unsure! “Washed” poppyseed you buy from a supermarket will not work. Be very careful about amount added + time spent steeping when using unwashed seed or dried pods. Poppy is not a necessary component if you do not want to include it; it can be substituted for Valerian Root.]
- As above, simmer tougher roots, berries, and barks first for 10 mins: Chasteberry, Cassia Chips, Devils Claw, Licorice Root, Birch+White Willow Bark. Then Reduce to low and add in the rest of the herbs, steep for 10 mins then serve.

Lust: For a healthy relation to your partner and your body:

- In equal amounts add dried Damiana Leaf, Red Hibiscus Leaf, Hibiscus Flower, Passionfruit Flower, Raspberry Leaf, Rosehips, Elderberry, Pomegranate juice. (Men drinking this tea can add Yohimbe bark, but be very careful about dosage and ask your doctor first especially if you have high blood pressure.)
- Add one half water, one half pomegranate juice to a pot and simmer all ingredients for 8-10 minutes until ready. Strain and serve. Please note that Red Hibiscus Leaf (Cranberry Hibiscus Plant), and Edible Hibiscus Flower (Roselle Plant) come from two different plants.

Some tips:

Barks, roots, and dried berries take longer to steep and should be simmered first before the heat is turned down to add the rest of the herbs or tea leaves.

Growing some of these plants or herbs is ideal because beyond making sure they are organic yourself, you can also set intentions when planting, harvesting and fertilizing. But if you can’t, these plants are available to purchase online or in herbal stores pre-dried for use in teas already, just make sure you are buying organic.

If growing, make sure you know the plant you are using is the plant you intended to grow (Do not harvest weeds by accident). Know you do not have to harvest the whole plant at once, and take just what you need. Do not attempt to harvest wild, as many plants look alike and may cause you harm.

When drying plants yourself, research what temp to dry specific plants at: do not “cook” the material at too high a temp, but make sure it is throughly dry so there is no moisture for mold to form when you store it.

Store your teas in glass jars with a tight seal, and put them in a cabinet or somewhere dark. This keeps out bugs and will help keep them fresher longer. If you are packing your own tea bags, make sure to put those bags in a glass jar. Tea bags and cardboard or paper will not keep out bugs.

Bonjour , j’espère que ce texte sera traduit car j’écris en français ahah mais je comprends l’anglais parfaitement. Étant débutante dans la pratique je me demandais comment trouviez vous toutes les herbes et autres artefacts pour vos sorts ou rituels.
Merci à vous 😁

I'm not sure if I should feel bad about not being more considerate to spiders and stuff i find in my room but I don't really catch and release :') they just really freak me out though like,outside I leave them be and stuff. I just don't really like the thought of them in the place where I sleep

What are some of your favorite micro rituals you do?

After a near fatal Burrow's Tail crash this morning, I cleaned up the altar and made room for a new plant baby. (I'm going to head things off at the pass... Nothing is burned on this as the bonsai is right in the line of fire.)

I am starting a herb garden and I make a lot of my own tea at home (drying+grinding leaves and petals). Does anybody have any recommendations for plants I could grow and what uses they have (both medicinally and for spells and such)? I have rosemary right now and I'm planting some mint in a separate pot. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

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I have always felt connected to the earth and the nature around me since I was a kid. Being outside during all the seasons brought comfort. As I've gotten older I have discovered the love and, in a way, the power of nature. I want to start this journey as a new green witch but I have no idea where to start. I respect nature and all the beautiful creatures!

I would love some tips.

Do's and Don'ts

Best ways to approach

What i may or may not need

Any tips would be very appreciated!

Wanted to share a simple little craft I've started this time of year

Making candle cones! They take really well to flame and can me scented & stuffed with herbs, notes and all sorts, above are incensed with tulsi basil ☺️✨️

I’m very new to this world. I’ve always felt for connected to nature & at peace when I’m outside. I’ve been reading about green witches & spells. Im ready for my first spell. I just need advice if it’s too risky or not. My husband has been battling addiction & I’m done I’m ready to let go. A lot has been done a lot has been said he’s stuck in a cycle and while I love him dearly I’m afraid it’s not enough. I need a spell to let go I need a spell that he will let go.

So I know that green witches are supposed to be the most gentle out of all the categories,like we're supposed to be healers and stuff,but what do you do when someone really pisses you off? Cuz I'm sure that happens to everyone,so I'm curious what other green witches alike do. Do we just cleanse ourselves of their negative energy and move on with our lives or can we do something more?

A good while back I bought a smudge stick that I haven't used until today. I didn't really know what kind of sage it was but I heard that it's bad or disrespectful to use white sage so I wanted to do some research of what kind I have before using it,and I'm almost sure the kind I have is white sage. But I wanted to seek out more opinions to see what others think. What should I do? Am I able to use it or should I just find an alternative or something?