Friday, June 24, 2016: The moon phase is Waning Gibbous in the zodiac sign Aquarius until entering Pisces at 10:30 PM EST.
Element: Water
Color: Rose
Incense: Orchid (see below for magical uses)
Garden Activities:
Kill pests and weed
Harvest fruit and root crops
Hill up parsnips and carrots
Plant out asparagus crowns
(Orchis spp.)
Folk Names: Levant Salap, Sahlab, Sahleb, Salep, Saloop, Satyrion
Thursday, June 23, 2016: The moon phase is Waning Gibbous in the zodiac sign Aquarius.
Element: Air
Color: Turquoise
Incense: Jasmine (see below for magical uses)
Garden Activities:
Plow, Cultivate, and weed
Harvest fruits and root crops
Hill up parsnips and carrots
Plant out asparagus crowns
(Jasminum officinale, Jamsminum grandiflorum, Jasminum odoratissimum)
Folk Names: Anbar, Jessamin, Moonlight on the Grove, Peot’s Jessamine, Yasmin
Wednesday, June 22, 2016: The moon phase is Waning Gibbous in the zodiac sign Capricorn until entering Aquarius at 4:08 PM EST.
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Element: Air
Color: Topaz
Incense: Bay Laurel (see below for magical uses)
Garden Activities:
Plow, Cultivate, and weed.
Plant onions, potatoes, rhubarb, grapes, winter wheat, and berries.
(Laurus nobilis) G
Folk Names: Baie, Bay Tree, Daphne, Grecian Laurel, Sweet Bay, Laurel, Laurier d’Apollon, Laurier Sauce Lorbeer, Noble Laurel, Roman Laurel
Tuesday, June 21, 2016: The moon phase is Waning Gibbous in the zodiac sign Capricorn.
Element: Earth:
Color: Black
Incense: Cinnamon (see below for magical uses)
Garden Activity:
Plant potatoes and tubers
Trim to retard growth
Pick mushrooms
Prune to promote healing
Mow lawn
Herbal Magic - Cinnamon
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, C. verum
Folk Names: Ceylon cinnamon, Sweet Wood
Deities: Aphrodite, Venus
Element: Fire (Courage, Exorcism, Health, Lust, Strength, Protection)
Monday, June 20, 2016: The moon is full in the zodiac sign Sagittarius until entering Capricon at 7.55 AM EST.
Element: Earth Color: Ivory Incense: Lily (see below for magical uses)
Activity:
A great time for sport and adventure
Tackle things that need improvement
Plant potatoes and tubers
Trim to retard growth
Friday, June 3, 2016: The moon phase is fourth quarter (waxing), it falls under the zodiac sign Taurus until entering Gemini at 11:01 PM EST.
Activity:
Mow lawn, destroy weeds, and pests
Harvest fruit and root crops
Element: Air
Color: Pink
Incense: Thyme
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Folk Names: Common Thyme, Garden
Powers: Health, Healing, Sleep, Psychic Powers, Love, Purification, Courage
(Echinacea Augustifolia)
Echinacea is a Perennial plant from the the daisy family, Asteraceae. Native to North America, it grows to a height of 2-3 feet.
It was widely used by the Plains Indians for its medicinal qualities as a treatment for symptoms caused by the common cold. In the 1930s it became popular in both Europe and America as a herbal medicine.
Echinacea is produced in a variety of forms:
This soup is excellent served in individual bread bowls. Buy small, round loaves. (I like Italian bread) Slice off the top piece, remove the inside of loaf. Leave 1 1/2 inch shell, and fill with soup.
Prep time: 35 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
3 medium red potatoes
2 cups water
1 small onion
3 tablespoons butter
Botanical Name: Myristica Fragrans
Folk Names: Jatiphala, Jatiphalam, Jatikosha, Jatipatri, Jatipatra, Jaiphal, Jayapatri, Javitri, Bicuiba Acu, Qoust, Sadhika, Wohpala
Mace is the the bright, red aril which surrounds the nutmeg seed. Nutmeg is known for it’s abuse as a popular recreational psychoactive drug. Based on human study, mace extract, when used as part of a chewing gum, is said to decrease plaque and gingivitis. Not well studied in humans, mace extract may also have antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. It is also popular in India, for treating measles. Not only is it used for medicine, but also in the kitchen and magic.
Lesson 3: Intuitive Tarot Certification Course
Welcome to the third installment of my Tarot Journal. I realize there are a few cards missing in the Fool’s journey, but look to the end for a brief overview of the cards in the Major Arcana. (This post is based on homework given)
The Fool is starting a journey, it may be new to him, perhaps a road he has been down before. He first meets The Magician, he learns about power, potential and not to be afraid of what is to come, and how to stay grounded. The Magician shows him how to carry out plans, but be sure that he knows what he wants and stay committed. He also learns to be creative and how to use his talents.
