Moonrise Herbs Blog

Feel me now as bountiful mother;I am fertility & creativity.I am the abundance of the harvest.I am the abundance of life.I create & nurture all beings.My golden cloak is the ripening grain.Pause a moment whenever you eat;Feel my presence.I am the nurturing mother.-Lammas Blessing by Wendy Andrews This coming Monday, August 1st is Lammas/Lughnasad the day of first harvest  which was a blessed time in many pagan cultures.  Here we are are looking at some practices from the Druid/Ancient Celtic/Celtic Neopagan traditions. In earlier times and in many places around the world still, the success of the first harvest determined how successful a...

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is quite an extraordinary herb.  Not only is it a flavorful, spicy addition to a meal, it also contains tons of vitamins and has a myriad of medicinal uses both internally and applied externally.  Since August is the traditional time of harvest for this capital capsicum, we thought it was the perfect time to share its wonderful qualities with you! Description: Cayenne peppers (along with the related bell and jalapeño peppers) originated in Central and South America, though the name "Cayenne" comes from the capital city of Cayenne in French Guiana. It aids digestion, is anti-inflammatory, and...

Calendula  (Calendula officinalis) is yet another extraordinary plant ally.  Not only does it grow easily, adding wonderful bursts of color to any garden, it has shown great healing & soothing properties for various skin and tissue conditions.  Read on for more about this incredible herb! Description: Calendula officinalis is native to southern Europe but has been widely cultivated throughout the northern hemisphere as well as North Africa.  It has been used medicinally and in apothecaries for centuries, hence its Latin species name "officinalis" Calendula is a bitter, cooling herb renowned for its ability to heal the skin; this herb is...

Happy Tuesday, friends and welcome back to Tarot & Tea!  Today’s card comes to us from the beautiful Goddess Tarot by Kris Waldherr.  This deck utilizes the structure of the Rider-Waite-Smith format & imagery while updating and incorporating goddess tradition and lore from many cultures.  Many readers find this deck more easily helps them connect to the subconscious and feel more connected to the imagery with this deck. Our card today is XXI – The World and in this deck, it is surnamed Gaia for the Ancient Greek concept of the primordial Earth Mother from whom all terrestrial life springs. ...

The benefits of meditation on the physical, emotional & spiritual body are numerous! With a habitual practice many folks see improvement in focus, mental alertness, and easing of stress & anxiety which, naturally, puts less pressure on our nervous system and adrenals to cope. In this #herbalwisdomwednesday, we would love to share just a few herbs that you may find improve and/or enhance your mindful meditation practice! 1. Third-Eye & Crown Chakra: Opening awareness, enhancing intuition and balancing the energetic being. Consider incorporating these wonderful herbs: Holy (Tulsi) Basil, Gotu kola, Mugwort, Spearmint, Nettle, Lavender and Rosemary. 2. Heart-centered meditation:  If you are working with the...