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September 20, 2016

Yummy Potato Salad for Lammas

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 […]

Tarah Apothecary & Magickal Recipes 0 32 sec read
September 16, 2016

Setting Up An Altar

Setting up an altar may seem daunting if you are new to your path. If it is something you would like to try but are unsure where to begin here are some answers to commonly asked questions to help you along the way. What is the difference between an altar and a sacred space? An altar is generally a small […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 3 min read
September 9, 2016

Pagan Prejudice

As Pagans we come across many prejudices in life, mostly from those outside of our community (I’m sure we’ve all heard the “you’re going to hell” spiel at least once). There is one prejudice, however, that often crops up from within our own ranks – the belief that it is not possible to live a truly spiritual life if you […]

Anne Tait Grimoire 0 2 min read
July 3, 2016

Angelica Root (Angelica archangelica) – The herb of the Archangel Michael

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 […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 4 min read
June 24, 2016

Calendula / Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

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 […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 4 min read
June 18, 2016

Cinquefoil / Five Finger Grass

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 […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 2 min read
June 9, 2016

May Apple / American Mandrake (Podophyllum peltatum)

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 […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 3 min read
May 30, 2016

Bloodroot / Tormentil (Sanguinaria canadensis)

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 […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 2 min read
May 25, 2016

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia )

Gender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirFolk Names: Elf Leaf, Nard, Nardus and SpikeParts Used: Flowers Lavender is one of 39 species in the mint family.  Lavandula angustifolia (commonly Lavender) is the most widely cultivated species that is a low growing shrub with multiple stems and spikes of beautiful purple flowers. Lavender is native to the Mediterranean region, Northern and Eastern Africa and parts of India, […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 3 min read
April 26, 2016

Peony Root (Paeonia lactiflora)

Gender: MasculinePlanet: SunElement: FireFolk Names: Peony and PineyParts Used: Roots Paeonia lactiflora is a species of herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Paeoniaceae. Peony is native to Asia from eastern Tibet across northern China to eastern Siberia. The flowers are large, round, fragrant and cup shaped. The History of Peony Known as the white Peony (P. albiflora) was bought to England in the mid 18th century. It […]

Tarah Herbs & Botanicals 0 3 min read

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