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General Articles & Musings

The Healing Harvest - by Clea Danaan - "Corn and Grain, Corn and Grain, All that falls shall rise again!...."     Read More

The Crossed ways : Tracks, Travel and Ogham Learning - by Alison Jones - "The crossed ways, the places where roads meet and a decision must be made; which way to turn, to continue, to go back the way we came...."   Read More

Living with the Wolf - by Wolfsdream - "‘Wolf’- for many the very word brings to mind tales and images of a cruel savage animal that has no redeeming characteristics. In our modern language we find sayings that portray the wolf as something to be despised and feared…"   Read More

 Young & Pagan - by Ash - "For many people today, the stereotypical image of a pagan is usually a crone, living in a cottage in the countryside, with a voluptuous dress and a walking stick, picking wild herbs in a her garden..."    Read More

A Pagan Path - by Gillie Whitewolf - "I see a path amongst swaying grasses and bobbing bluebell heads where the sunshine sparkles more brilliantly than in any dream or vision..."  [Questions for those seeking a Pagan Path]. Read More

Making Spirit Masks - by Lauren Raine - "Masks are truly magical tools.  Making a mask,  wearing a mask,  finding it's hidden story and performing with the very unique mask you made, can provide many  powerful opportunities for personal insight and alchemical transformation..."  [includes Spirit Mask Workshop]. Read More

A Garden Shed for a Temple - by Gillie Whitewolf - "It would be wonderful to have my own sacred little space situated in the lap of Nature - perhaps approached along a barely visible path amid an array of wild flowers and rambling brambles......"  Read More

Wheel of the Year - A brief Introduction by Gillie Whitewolf - "The Wheel of the Year has its roots in a time when we were more in tune with Nature. A time when we worked side by side with Nature, aware of the changing weather and seasons, working the land so that our communities might have a sustainable harvest for the cold months of winter........"   Read More

The Moon A brief introduction by Gillie Whitewolf - "Although we may feel the emotional ebb and flow of the lunar cycle, many may not attribute the heightened emotions around the full moon to its lunar cause, and yet the moon has a tremendous effect on all of us, you need only look at the tides of the sea to recognise some of the power the moon has on our daily earth lives......."  Read More

A History of Witchcraft - by Blackhawk - "Witchcraft is almost as old as Man. It stems from the days - long before the magicians of Egypt or Mesopotamia - when science and religion were one complete whole, rather than the two opposing camps we see today..."  Read More

21st Century Pagan...  - by Blackhawk - "We live in an age of rapidly-increasing industrialisation; technology is evolving second by second, infiltrating the daily lives of almost every single human being on the planet..."  Read More

Sacred Spaces  - by Blackhawk - "As the sun breaks over the horizon on a crisp midsummer morning, light exploding upon the land and casting into sharp relief the age-old standing stones which form the ancient monument of Stonehenge, we are reminded of the history and the power of that specific location...."   Read More

To Be or Not To Be (Alone)...  - by Blackhawk : "Most people have a belief in one or more deities, or “supernatural” figures, and religion of one kind or another has been a part of Man’s existence through all of recorded history..."  Read More

Candle Magic : The Colour & The Flame  - by Blackhawk -"Candles, in one form or another, have been used in magic, ceremony & ritual for thousands of years..."   Read More

Living Stones - by Jo Winter - "Stones are just as alive and biodegradeable as everything else; they just live at a slower pace than most things. Stones are the slowly-changing backbone of the earth..."  Read More

Ripples - by Gillie Whitewolf - "Everything we do causes ripples - we not only affect the way we feel but the way others feel... which then affects the way others feel and so the ripples spread out, sparking new ripples to spread out in other directions... and so on..... " Read More

Visualisations & Meditations

Visualising Visualisation - by Gillie Whitewolf - exercises for learning and improving your visualisation skills. Read

The Tree on the Hill - Taking a Walk - a guided visualisation by Gillie Whitewolf . Read

The Wood beside the Lake - Animal Guide Visualisation by Gillie Whitewolf - A visualisation by Gillie Whitewolf guiding you through a lake to a wood to meet one of your animal guides. Read

Oracle of the Lake - A guided visualisation by Gillie Whitewolf & Blackhawk. Dance by the fires, answer the Boatman's question, travel across the lake and meet the Oracle. Listen to the Oracle and receive your symbol.... Read

Gardening & Plant / Herb Related Articles

Composting. It's Easy! - by Hannah Corr - "Composting is the recycling of kitchen and garden waste to produce a soil like material that is rich in minerals and nutrients. It can then be put back into the earth to feed the soil and make the garden grow better...."   Read More

 Heal Yourself Using Plants from Your Own Garden - How to Make Compresses - by Kolbjørn Borseth of Aromantic - "Your back garden is a treasure trove of healing herbs and flowers which can be used at little expense to make a range of healing products and health remedies..."  Read More

The Shimmering Path - by Gillie Whitewolf - "On a beautiful Beltane dawn I sat in my garden watching the sky brighten, serenaded by birds... and the gentle squelching of snails as they breakfasted on fading daffodil foliage...."  Read More

Gathering and Gardening by the Moon - by Caren D. Catterall - "As a moonchild, born in Cancer, I guess I am naturally drawn to the Moon. A deep undercurrent of growing and contracting energy pulls on my focus and emotions. Her beautiful silvery orb incites me as she grows, and draws me inside myself during her dark phases..."  Read More

Determining a Plant’s Magical Qualities - by Clea Danaan : "As Green Witches, we invite plants into our magical workings as ingredients in teas, incense, and herbal remedies, and as guests on our altar, in our magical gardens, and even in vases on the kitchen table..." Read More

Natural Tips - by Gillie Whitewolf - "Whatever happened to washing windows with newspapers and vinegar? has the convenience of chemical filled spray bottles replaced the tips handed down the generations? or has the knowledge of the pre-consumerism age faded from memory? or just been dismissed as 'old wives tales?"   Read More

Spring Cleaning the Herbal Way - by Gillie Whitewolf - "Cleaning the home can seem an arduous and tiring task - but it doesn't have to be!.... "  Read More

Susun S. Weed Articles

Lamb’s Quarters - Chenopodium album by Susun Weed : "I told the new apprentice we were having lamb's quarters for dinner.." Read

Herbal Ally - Glorious Goldenrod by Susun Weed : "I love autumn, don't you? The days shorten and fall colors thrill my senses. Perennial roots get busy storing nourishment that will last them through the winter. And the meadows bloom with purple asters and riotous goldenrod flowers." Read

Herbal Ally - Joy of Purslane by Susun S. Weed : "Herbs are powerhouses of nutrition. Used wisely and regularly, herbs can replace costly pills and supplements, and even some drugs. For example, if you currently take fish oil capsules, omega-3 oil capsules, flax oil, or antidepressants, a switch to purslane could improve your health and save you lots of money, too...." Read

Herbal Ally - Sage the Saviour by Susun S. Weed : "Does the odor of sage evoke warmth, cheer, and holiday feasts for you? Sage has long been used to add savor, magic, and medicine to winter meals..." Read

Herbal Ally - Now Remember Rosemary by Susun S. Weed : "Mad Ophelia tells us: "There's Rosemary, that's for remembrance". In Shakespeare's day it was common knowledge that rosemary helped one remember. Today, as then, herbalists agree: "For weyknesse of ye brayne, sethe rosemaria in wyne and keep ye heed warme"....." Read

Herbal Ally - Chickweed is a Star by Susun S. Weed : "Snowdrops and crocus flowers herald the spring. And if you look in between them, with luck, you'll see a bright green creeping plant low to the ground with little white starry flowers: chickweed, a good friend of mine...." Read

After A Cesarean - Herbal Healing for Mother and Child, the Wise Woman Way by Susun S. Weed : Read

Energize & Enjoy with Nettles by Susun S. Weed : Winter is my season. I love the snow and the cold; I crave the deep and nourishing dark; I delight when the sun makes rainbows in the snow ... Read

Frolicking with Fairies - by Susun S. Weed : "My friend Elsa always talked to plants. I thought she was crazy. Safely insane, but definitely disassociated from reality. Until the plants laughed at me..." Read

Living Generously - The Wise Woman Way - by Susun S. Weed : "Living generously is a theme that plays loudly in many women's lives. As women, our social conditioning - and often the impulse of our hearts - is to live generously by giving generously. And we give the one thing we have assured access to: ourselves. Read

Letting Nature Grow your Garden - Dancing with the Fairies - by Susun S. Weed : "Your garden. What fun - and frustration - await you there! The best mentor you can choose, as far as I'm concerned, is Nature herself. Nature likes life everywhere. Have an open field and plants magically appear! This is the way plants grow when left to themselves. We don't have to struggle so much..." Read

The Bladder - by Susun S. Weed : "I am the holding tank. I am the lowest point. It all flows down to me. The blood goes round and round, and the liver decides what stays and what goes. What goes, goes to the kidneys. And when the kidneys are done with what goes round, it goes down to me. It all comes down to me...." Read more
The Bladder - Nocturia & Paruresis (Shy Bladder) - by Susun S. Weed Read
The Bladder - Urge Incontinence - Overactive Bladder - by Susun S. Weed Read
The Bladder - Urge Incontinence - Stress Incontinence - by Susun S. Weed Read
The Bladder - Urinary Retention Difficulty Voiding - Paruresis - by Susun S. Weed Read
The Bladder - Urinary Incontinence - by Susun S. Weed Read

Healthy Bones the Wise Woman Way - by Susun S. Weed "Every woman I know is concerned about osteoporosis. Frightening stories equate it with broken hips, bent spines, wheelchairs, and death - things we all want to avoid. What can we do? Should we take calcium supplements? Hormones? Fosamax? Can we rely on our green allies?...." Read More

Hairy Problems - by Susun S. Weed : "Dearest granddaughter, come close and look into my eyes." Grandmother Growth beckons and her voice grows deeper and more resonant. "Look deep into my eyes and acknowledge the beauty there...." Read More

Back Ache First Aid Tips - The Wise Woman Way - by Susun S. Weed

Genital Warts; Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - by Susun S. Weed : "I am the Grandmother of all growth, all growing things, all life. I am the grandmother of bacteria and viruses as well as plants and animals, fish and insects. When you throb with life these other lives live with you. When your life force ebbs, they live on you, growing grotesque without the check of your immunity...." Read More

Hot Colds & Cold Colds - by Susun S. Weed : "Winter is coming. So are colds and the flu. Here are some tips for preventing these viral illnesses. And for getting well fast if you do get sick...." Read More

10 tips for a woman with PMS - by Susun S. Weed : "Water retention, mood swings, sore breasts, and indigestion are problems experienced by many women in the week preceding menstruation...." Read More

Baba Yaga Stories - by Susun S. Weed : "Who is Baba Yaga? She is the Goddess, she is the Witch, she is the Wise Woman, she is the Crone, she is aged Artemis...." Read More

What is Breast Cancer? - by Susun S. Weed

Cervical Cancer - by Susun S. Weed : “How many ways of being are there, sweet friend?” asks Grandmother Growth in her warm way. You sense this is a serious question, and you fear you don’t know the right answer.... Read More

Anti-Cancer Lifestyle - by Susun S. Weed : Tips for leading an anti-cancer lifestyle... Read More

Surviving Radiation the Wise Woman Way - by Susun S. Weed : "We are adapted to survive mild exposures to radiation. After all, the sun is a kind of controlled nuclear bomb and it releases a lot of radiation. Of course, this radiation, and man-made radiation, can also cause cancer and a host of short- and long-term health problems..." Read More

Eye-Opening Information for Menopausal Women - by Susun S. Weed

Energy & Stamina the Wise Woman Way - by Susun S. Weed : "If having enough energy to earn your daily bread and to get all your chores done is a struggle for you. If you go to bed tired, but wake up even more tired. If you can't get up and go without coffee, or can't slow down and relax without alcohol. If your fatigue is ruining your mood and your friendships. Then it's time to build energy and stamina the Wise Woman Way... "   Read More

Depressed? Wise Woman Ways Offer a Helping Hand - by Susun S. Weed : "Winter time is depression time for many women. Perhaps it is harder to look at the bright side when days are short, perhaps the holidays and family demands take their toll on us...." Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 1 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed : "Herbal medicine is the medicine of the people. It is simple, safe, effective, and free. Our ancestors knew how to use an enormous variety of plants for health and well-being. Our neighbors around the world continue to use local plants for healing and health maintenance. You can too...."  Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 2 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 3 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 4 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 5 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 6 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 7 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Be Your Own Herbal Expert - Part 8 - an 8 part series by Susun S. Weed (see above)...   Read More

Ease Those Bug Bites with Easy Herbs - by Susun S. Weed "Summertime means insect bites and stings. Ouch! Take a leaf from Susun S. Weed's storehouse of natural remedies: Soothe, heal, and prevent bites with safe herbal remedies that grow right where you live...."   Read More

Bladder Infections - by Susun S. Weed - “If you let that fiery wise blood just sit there in your belly, great granddaughter,” admonishes Grandmother Growth, “you'll get the urge to quench that heat. You'll get a tickle, a twinge, an urgent call. But you won't have the moisture you need. It's boiled away. It's gone up in steam...."  Read More

Digestive Distress - by Susun S. Weed - "As the mix of hormones in your blood changes during your premenopausal years..."  Read More

Building Better Bones - by Susun S. Weed - "It is a bone-deep change you are going into, my beloved," counsels Grandmother Growth. "You must open to your very marrow for this transformation. No cell is to remain untouched. You are to open more than you ever dreamed you could open..."   Read More

Fibromyalgia - by Susun S. Weed - "Dear woman," Grandmother Growth's voice seems to float in the deepening twilight, echoing, reverberating, ringing in your ears. "Bring me your soreness. Bring me your pain. Bring your aches to me. Bring your burdens....."   Read More

Amazing Artemisias - by Susun S. Weed - "Artemis - Goddess of the herbalist - gives her name to a genus of marvelously aromatic, safely psychedelic, highly medicinal, dazzlingly decorative, and more-or-less edible plants in the Asteraceae family. I love Artemis, and I love her plants...."  Read More

Achieve Instant Calm : The Wise Woman Way - by Susun Weed - "In her updated best-selling classic, New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way, Susun Weed offers a number of approaches women can use to calm jangly nerves, achieve greater overall calm, and cope on-the-spot with stressful situations...."   Read More

Using Herbs Simply and Safely - by Susun S. Weed - "Are herbs 'dilute forms of drugs'- and therefore dangerous? Or are they 'natural'- and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the 'right' answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you explain to your customers (and yourself) how safe - or dangerous - any herb might be...." Read More

You Can Have A Green Ally - by Susun S. Weed - "Herbal medicine is people's medicine. So why don't more people use it? Because it can seem complicated and scary, for starters. That's the reason I urge you to use herbal medicine simply -- one herb at a time. And that's a good reason to have a green ally: one plant that teaches you the fundamental principals of herbal medicine...." Read More

Fertility After Forty - by Susun Weed - "The most fertile years of a woman's life are those between 18 and 28. Even into the mid-thirties, it is usually fairly easy to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. During these years the hormones that control ovulation, enhance conception, and ensure a healthy pregnancy are usually made easily and in generous quantities..."  Read More

Feeling Frisky? Herbs for Fertitlity - by Susun Weed - "For thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women...."  Read More

Weed Walk with Susun Weed - by Susun Weed - "One of my first, and still one of my favorite, reasons for learning about plants was to become more in tune with my environment: the weather, the flows of water, the places of special energy, Mother Nature herself...." Read More

Seven Medicines - by Susun Weed - "I love to separate this from that, as Vasalisa did during her stay with Baba Yaga in the chicken-footed house. Separating this from that - making piles of similar things - helps me make sense of the complicated world I inhabit..." Read More

Here Comes the Flu Season - Protect yourself the Wise Woman Way! - by Susun Weed - "Along with the beauty of fall days comes the need to get ready for winter. Time to get out my long underwear and my warm wooly socks. Time to nourish my immune system so cold days won't be days of colds -- and flu..." Read More

Spirit & Practice of the Wise Woman Tradition - by Susun Weed -"As we enter the twenty-second century, herbal medicine is being integrated into mainstream medicine in the United States. Or is it the other way around? Are we in danger of adopting the limited, linear scientific view of a practice that is also considered an art?..."  Read More

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