in my informational era

very eclectic idk!

[wvterways]

i will no longer be embarrassed i will no longer be a victim of insecurity i will no longer plague my mind with worries i exist i am allowed to exist i am allowed to take up space i will not let others dictate my experience i will live i will live i will live

[temprarytattoos]

[crazy-brazilian]

[le-coffee-witch]

Uncle Alabaster’s Master List of Dandelion Recipes!

Dandelion season is upon us! 

Dandelion’s are a neat little weed, unique because EVERY PART of the plant is safe for consumption! Yes, the heads, the leaves and stems, the roots, are all safe to eat. Not to mention the health benefits of dandelion’s and all the nutrients found inside. Here are some recipes I’ve found that are dandelion centric!

EDIT: Please remember to pick dandelions that have not been sprayed with pesticides or fertilizers! Stay safe. 

Great Depression Dandelion Salad 

Fried Dandelion Heads

Dandelion Vinegar, Dandelion tea, Fancy Dandelion Salad

Fried Dandelions and Potatoes  

Dandelion Root Tincture 

Dandelion root Tea

Dandelion Root Coffee, Dandelion Head Jam

Dandelion Jelly (Poor Man’s Honey) 

Dandelion heads : Pan Fried, Deep Fried, Dandelion Fritters 

Dandelion Petal Wine

Dandelion Petal Mead , Part 2

[noctivague]

Incense in Ancient Greece

I looove incense so I really wanted to have a look at what the ancients used.  Incense comes in a wide variety of resins, woods and dried herbs so here is an overview of what one may have encountered knowing that this list is not exhaustive.

The same way that meat was burnt so that the aroma could be offered to the divine, good smelling substances in the form of incense were offered to please the gods and were part of the rituals. 

“The virtues associated to the scents are multiple: pleasure, protection, purification, communication. (…) the pleasant and often artificial scent of the rite helps to make the perception of the divine more present and noticeable, the ‘’similar is attracted by the similar’’.’’

Veronique Mehl, pdf in sources, translated by me 

It is complicated to trace the scents that were used due to them not being recorded or not being able to be archaeologically found (unlike votive offerings or animal sacrifices), especially in the case of more ordinary rituals. Very often they only call it ‘‘incense’‘ or simply refer to the act of burning, but we don’t know exactly what product they refer to.

I showed when a specific substance was indicated for a specific deity (such as in the Orphic hymns or with sacred plants), but that does not mean that you can’t offer them to other deities ! People of that time were likely to use whatever they had readily available, as long as it smelled good and seemed pleasing to the gods, so don’t feel constrained by that. Try out different things and see what feels logical to your practice or what you like to use. 

Dried plants

Laurel Leaves - Famously used at Delphi in relation to the oracle of Apollon. The leaves were chewed and burnt as an offering and to facilitate visions. Sacred to Apollo, as seen in the myth of Daphne (the greek name of laurel is daphnai), but also as a sign of victory as the god received a wreath after killing Python. The laurel is also seen as having purifying properties. In Thessalia it is also connected to Dionysos and menadism as they were said to chew on the leaves. Also connected to Asclepios. Ovid also tells us that they were burnt on altar even before resins such as myrrh were used.

Saffron - Called krokos, it wasn’t only used to dye clothes, as a pharmaceutical substance or as a fragrance but also as a burnt offering, dating back to the Minoan/Mycenaean period. It was a very pricey item due to the complexity of obtaining it. Seems particularly good to offer to Hecate as seen in the Orphic Hymn and because of the color of her robe described as saffron. Also the crocus is said to be sacred to Hermes, and there is a connection to Demeter (mentioned in her Homeric hymn) and Apollo (solar). On top of that it is connected in the Orphic Hymns to Aither. 

Barley - The seeds were thrown in fire in an act of purification and probably for the sensorial experience as well. Example of such act can be found in the Odyssey, when Nestor sacrifices a cow to Athena and burns barley as part of the ritual. 

Oak Leaves - Again in the Odyssey, Odysseus crew burns oak leaves on Helios Island when sacrificing his cows, showing us that those were ritually burnt and could be part of an offering. Oak tree is sacred to Zeus 

Myrtle - From the plant Myrtus communis. Associated mainly with Aphrodite, but also with Artemis, Dionysos and Hades and even Demeter. Garlands and wreaths were made of this and used in rituals. The leaves can be burnt as an incense. 

Pine Needles - Similar idea than with oak leaves, pine needles can be burnt for their pleasant smell. 

Mugwort - Called Artemisia vulgaris, it takes its name from the goddess Artemis and would thus make a particularly fitting offering for the goddess. 

Sage - Called elelisphakos, it was seen as a universal remedy, seen as a tonic and a cure, and used in funerary and magical rites, as well as offered to deities. In a myth, it is said that Zeus was raised by the goat Amalthea near a sage bush. 

Rosemary - Associated with funerary rites, its ever green color making it a symbol of immortality, it was also used for wreaths. Purifying properties when burnt. 

Olive - Very important plant for the ancients, a cornerstone of their diets, statues of divinities were also made from its wood. The leaves were also burnt ritually. Sacred to Athena. 

Flowers 

Rose Petals - Closely associated with Aphrodite, it appears in the story of Adonis as well as in the Iliad when the goddess protects the body of Hector with rose oil. Its petal can be burnt to release a fragrant scent. 

Lavender - Its association to sleep makes it a good choice for Hermes and Hypnos. 

Chamomile - From the greek khamaimēlon, meaning earth apple, it was widely used as a tea but makes for a good incense. It has a connection to solar entities. 

Violet - It appears many times in myths, sacred to Aphrodite for its sensual scent and who is connected to the birth of the flower, but also to Priapus, Iamus (son of Apollo), Orpheus, Persephone who was plucking flowers before being captured by Hades, and a symbol of the city of Athens (violet-crowned city). 

Myrtle - Sacred to Aphrodite and Demeter but also to Iacchos. 

Resins

Storax/Styrax - quoted multiple times in the Orphic Hymns, it’s a resin that comes from the plant Styrax Officinalis. It seems though that this resin is no longer available as the tree doesn’t produce it. Nowadays what we find as storax is a black bark often reduced in a powder. 

[43] XLIII. TO SEMELE The Fumigation from Storax (…)

Indicating that burning storax as an offering while reading the hymn is suitable. Also recommended for Kronos, Zeus, Proteus, Dinoysos, Demeter, Misa, Ippa, Hermes and the Graces. 

Benzoin - decided to make it separated from the Styrax category for more clarity but it is indeed the same incense ! Benzoin is the name of a wide variety of resins such as  Styrax Benzoin or Styrax Tonkinonsis, and as you can tell from the name, it comes from the same variety of the plant,  Styrax Officinalis just being the Mediterranean version, and since the later is not available you can use any type of benzoin as a good alternative. 

Frankincense - Coming from the Boswellia family, also called olibanum, this is one of the most widely used incense, often used in rituals and sacrifices, and one that is said to be suitable for all the gods. It appears many times in many instances. For example, Pytthagoras is said to have offered it Apollo. There is also the myth of Ovid where Helios turned into the body of his dead lover into the frankincense tree. 

In the Orphic Hymns, it also appears numerous times and is recommended for Ouranos, Herakles, Zeus, Thethys, Hermes, the Titans, Kouretes, Dionysos, Dike, Dikaiosune, Ares, Hephaistos, Tykhe, the Daimones, the Muses, Mnemosyne, Themis, Boreas, Zephyros and Notos.

And if one assumes that Manna is frankincense, then the hymns connect it to: the Furies, Apollo, Artemis, Asclepios, Helio, Ios, Hephaistos, Dionysos, Nike, Silenos, Thalassa, Thanatos, Hygeia and Zeus. It might not be the same though, but it is hard to know what they referred to. 

Myyrh -  From the desert plant Commiphora myrrha. Another very widely used incense in ancient Greece that appealed for its beautiful scent. 

It is mentioned multiple times in the Orphic Hymns, to Protogonos, Poseidon, Nephelai, Leto and Nereus. 

Ladanum/Laudanum/Labdanum - Extracted from Cistus Ladanifer shrubs, dating as far as the Minoan period.  

Opium - Harvested from the poppy pods, the Orphic Hymn links it to the veneration of Hypnos. The poppy is also sacred to Demeter. 

Woods

Sandalwood - with the conquests of Alexander the Great, sandalwood made its way into the panoply of substances the Greeks used to diffuse precious scents. 

Cedarwood - Sacred to Artemis, this wood produces a wonderful scent and one I like to use often. 

Cinnamon - from this plant, the bark is most commonly used and it was used as an offering. A mention of this is found when Seleucus I sends various offerings to the sanctuary to Apollon Philesios in Didymes. It doesn’t exactly says wheter cinnamon should be burnt or not but either way, you can offer its scent. 

Also I already mentioned them earlier but oak wood and olive wood are also common. 

Resources: theoi.com (Orphic Hymns); Of Incense and Beans elusive plants in the Greek religion; Books of Dante (french, I used different posts as he has one for many many plants);  Olfactive and festive atmosphere of the Greek sanctuary: the smell of the divine (french).

[pretty-weird-witch]

The darker seasons are upon us, so here are some reminders for my fellow witches:

-society forgets that this is supposed to be a time of rest, make sure that you don’t! Take extra time for rest and sleep.

Here are some Very Good Reasons to take walks in fall and winter:

- take walks in nature to remind yourself of the natural cycles and connect with nature.

-take walks for some of that fresh, cold air. It will cleanse you from your troubles and calm your mind. Try to not listen to music and instead listen to the silence.

- walks are also great to talk to your gods, guides and/or ancestors. Give thanks to them and to nature itself.

- prepare your body and immune system for the winter and gradually get used to the cold by spending time outside.

- the air in a forest or a park is a lot cleaner than that in most public spaces, especially with the germs flying around right now.

- avoid the public transport system by walking whenever its possible for you!

- also, appreciate all of these beautiful colors autumn has to offer! There are a lot of energies to be found in them:

- the birds leave the cold weather and fly towards a climate thats more suited for their needs. Do the same and reevaluate whom and what you give your energies to, and who you share your space with. Leave unhealthy situations behind whenever possible.

-sew or draw sigils in your jackets, scarfs and hats to keep you warm and dry

- the bright lights, songs and consumerism of christmas aren’t natural and can be very draining. Don’t beat yourself up for not being as productive as usual. Few plants grow and bloom during winter.

- ward yourself before visiting christmas markets (or any supermarket, let’s be honest). I like to spray my scarfs with protective sprays, and this can be done with any piece of clothing. But make sure to always let them fully dry, folks!

- I cannot stress this enough, never underestimate self care and rest at this time of year. Remind yourself that nature itself survives winter by going to sleep. Never feel bad for resting.

- evergreens in the home will help you to stay healthy, positive and in touch with nature. It’s great and easy color magic and perfect for closet witches.

- I smoke cleanse most gifts I get. I do nkt need anyones negative energies hafting on things I might put up in my bedroom.

- catch every ray of sunshine you can get, you will need it. If you are prone to seasonal depression, consult with a doctor. For me personally, supplements have helped a great deal :)

-clean your personal space. Your bed, your room, your house. Fall and winter are important times to look within, make sure you have a welcoming space to do somthe state of our home often influences the state of our mind.

- ginger and cinnamon (and often lemon) can be added to most hot drinks and will give you some extra warmth and energy even on the coldest days.

- hot water plus ginger in the morning, with honey in the afternoon and instead with chilies in the evening will do wonders for your immune system!

- if you buy crystals on the christmas market make sure you get what you pay for.

- when you spend time with old friends and family during the festivities, communicate your (new) boundaries clearly and calmly, and do not force yourself to spend time with those who cannot respect them. Your wellness is the most important thing and you should treat it accordingly! Sigils and spells to improve your patience and clear communication can help here.

- if you must spend time around toxic people, cleanse yourself afterwards and remind yourself that people act and speak only for and against themselves and never against you!

- I love you and I wish you a beautiful and holy time. I hope you will rest and find peace this winter so you can have a wonderful start into a new year full of blessings and growth

[icreatewhatibelieve]

“Today the divine will show me the way. I’m open to all messages, signs, and omens. I’ll move as if there’s a force of love waiting to aid me in every area of my life, big or small.”

— Tosha Silver, Outrageous Openness

[solarpunksoup]

solarpunk anti-boredom activities

learn how to make soap

mend or darn something

pick up trash along your street (i should actually start always carrying a bag for this, i get laser focused and it really is a good boredom buster)

figure out what to use different food scraps for

organize a shared meal with friends/neighbors

make posters to hang up locally

learn how to make your own hygiene products

join a buy nothing facebook group for your area

crochet or knit something (start a sweater, hats, socks!!, wash rags)

donate some books to a free little library

check in with your local library about community activities

attend a school board or other community meeting

read the local newspaper or watch the news

look into joining a union if you haven’t already

bring some cookies to a neighbor (i did this once, bc i liked their upcycled house decor! they were so sweet 10/10 recommend!)

send an email to a local/state politician about something important or something you want to happen in your area

start a community cabinet/box with things people might need, like toothbrushes, soap, etc., and a change jar to supply it. people donate and take what they need. place it in your dorm commons, at work, in school, etc

go to your library! donate to your library! borrow from your library! the more the library is used, the more likely its budget will remain important to the community

instead of buying from a supermarket or even a thrift store, try going to yard sales! it gives directly to the people in your community and you can make friends and find new activities that are going on. this is especially good for buying dvds and stuff so you don’t have to pay for rentals or streaming services (if you’re into that)

research digital minimalism

see if your town is organizing any local events, like a blueberry festival, holiday party, etc. (you can usually check their facebook page!)

start a clothing closet at your school! if you already have one, offer to help organize it and mend/clean the donated items

learn how to can foods and make foods that can be canned

dry some seeds from your garden

donate to your local food banks, or go volunteer there if you can! you can always help the elderly people take their groceries out to their car

some cemeteries are volunteer run. pick up garbage in the area, or ask if you can help out, someone might be able to train you on headstone care

volunteer at a nursing home, or just go spend time there. the elderly need to be a priority in our activism, and they are important and more than worthy of our love and energy

if you’re looking for fresh produce, see if anyone in your area has any vegetable stands up before you go to the store. maybe take a drive or bike ride one day and look for them, or send an inquiry out in a local facebook or community group

feel free to add more if you have any ideas!!

[eith-ne]

rice water toner🌾

I’ve been meaning to share this recipe not only for its magical properties, but  because it’s honestly changed my skin in ways no store-bought toner has

rice is associated with mother-type deities and feminine energy. it can be used in spells for protection, wealth and blessings. when applied to the skin as rice water, it has anti-inflammatory and brightening properties

keep it in the fridge and apply with a cotton pad after the shower, it feels so so good. on lazy days i’ll just use this as my face cleanser, but keep in mind I have fairly normal skin🌜

Materials

·      organic white/jasmine/basmati rice·      bowl·      water·      container

Steps

·      add a handful of rice to the bowl and rinse it first, disposing of the water

·      add your desired amount of water to the bowl and set aside

·      let it soak for 1-3 hours and bottle the water in a separate container, then refrigerate (the rice can still be used for cooking)

·      optional add-ins: rose petals, lavender, calendula flowers 🥀

disclaimer: patch test and research for allergies

[my-chemical-angel]

ok you rinse the rice first. i thought you don’t rinse it and then i was like “isn’t that just dirty rice water?” lmao

[madisonsaferillustration]

Anyone who can make a cup of tea and dye a skein of wool, or linen/cotton. It almost like alchemy that such common garden plants can produce an amazing array of vibrant colors. The way that this wheel works is the plant corresponds with the different mordant to help preserve the color. Natural dying has endless possibilities of colors that are able to be created depending on factors like soak time, varying up mordants, even which part of the plant you’re using! These mostly act as suggestions to a place to begin, even though there are limitless ways to produce plant based dyes. Here’s an example of how this process would would be done: Dyeing: 12 oz. marigold heads 5 cups water 2 tbsp alum Steps: Bring water to a boil with marigolds. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Strain and transfer only liquid back to pot. Add damp fabric and simmer 10–20 minutes. Rinse, or leave in bath overnight and rinse with hot water until water runs clear. Dry. Heat set by ironing for 5 minutes. What plants are your favorite to dye with? 

*I am not an expert dyer, all of this information was researched via Garden Flower Folklore by Laura C. Martin. .

[thatotherginger]

most of these will work but are very very impermanent !! There’s a lot of romanticism floating around re: plant dyes rn but the reality is that typically, if you can eat it, it’s not a very ‘fast’ dye- nature is generous!

indigo and woad are best for blues, madder and cochineal for reds, and weld and Osage orange for yellows. Logwood produces a deep, rich purple-black and iron and tannin create browns. Indigenous folks in north and South America as well as in India have so much knowledge about plant and traditional dyes that is in grave danger of being lost to the ages

look up Maiwa Handprints, they’ve produced a film about natural dyes and also sell the materials for dyeing that are fairly traded and sourced ethically. These materials are not cheap, but for folks who are interested it’s an incredibly rewarding process.

(I have a degree in fiber art / textiles and took several semesters solely dedicated to different dye processes, both natural and synthetic! I love the history of color on fabric!)

[breelandwalker]

The Promise of Spring - Imbolc for Secular Witches

I am the spark before the fire From winter’s cold, I do inspire I am the promise of the Spring I am the tiniest of flames

-Kelliana, “Brighid’s Flame”

As we begin to come to the end of (an unseasonably warm) January, a tiny candle flame appears on the horizon. The beginning of February is marked by a number of “signs of spring” holidays, among them Candlemas, the Feast of St. Brighid, Groundhog Day, and of course, Imbolc.

Now, depending on where you live, Imbolc (or Imbolg) and the Feast of St. Brighid may be celebrated sort of interchangeably. In Ireland, the day is called Lá Fhéile Bríde and it is as much a celebration of an old Gaelic festival halfway between the solstices as it is a celebration for the nation’s other favorite saint. 

The religious and spiritual significance of the holiday is very entwined with the traditional activities we often see depicted online. The reed crosses, the dollies, the ceremonies, the offerings of oatmeal and milk - all of this is wonderful, but it can leave secular witches feeling left out in the cold.

So what’s a witch to do?

The main importance of the holiday, apart from venerating the blessed Brighid or the unconquered Sun, is hope. The glimmer of new beginnings, the warm hearth in the midst of winter, and the promise of renewal with the coming spring. It is a time to evaluate where you are, to determine what can or should be cleansed from your life, and to begin planning your way forward.

If you’re inclined to divination, cast your fortune for the coming season. Contemplate your path to personal growth. What obstacles are in your path? What is holding you back from flowering and how can you either conquer it or work around it? Where would you like to see yourself this year? What changes do you need to make?

Take a day to focus on self-care. Winter darkness can be hard on those of us with depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (amongst other things). A day spent doing things that make you feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled can buoy your spirits and help get you through that winter slump. Have a home spa day. Watch your favorite movies and eat your favorite foods. Curl up with a good book. Or, if you’re socially inclined, have an outing with friends or loved ones. Visit a favorite shop or cafe. Go see a movie. Plan a date with your sweetie or your bestie. Reconnect with yourself and with the wider world in a way that brings you comfort and joy.

Start on your spring cleaning projects. It’s a bit soon to begin airing out the house, despite the January warm spell (thanks a lot, climate change), but you can still begin clearing the clutter. Organize a closet or plow through one of those projects you’ve been putting off. Scrub down your kitchen and/or bathroom - they ALWAYS need it - or clean out the fridge. Do a few loads of laundry, or just pick up whatever clutter is keeping your space from feeling relaxed and harmonious. If you’ve been saying you’ll get around to it, consider this your Round Tuit.

If you’ve got a green thumb, start planning your spring planting. The gardening catalogs are starting to show up in mailboxes, and they can be treasure troves of inspiration. Places like Seed Savers and Burpee will even send you a free catalog if you just want to have a look. Look back on last year’s garden. What worked? What didn’t? What do you want to try growing again, and what new and exciting plants would you like to try?

Start a new project. If you’re crafty with yarn and textiles, make a stashbuster project with the odds and ends you’ve got sitting around. If you’re a maker of shiny things, pick up that special piece you’ve been waiting to work with and make something gorgeous. Brainstorm ideas for new artwork or sculpture or costuming. Fill a few pages in your sketchbook. Fiddle around with some writing prompts and see what happens, or pull out that old piece you’ve been meaning to finish. Find a creative outlet and let the ideas flow.

And if you can, watch the sun rise. There is nothing quite like the light of dawn on Imbolc day. There’s something peaceful about it. The sun seems to wink at you through the early morning clouds, as if to say, “Soon.”

Happy Imbolc, everyone!

-later incorporated into Hex Positive, Ep. 011 - Secular Celebrations (Nov 01, 2020)

Other Posts In This Series:

Imbolc

Spring Equionox

Beltane

Midsummer

Lughnasadh

Autumn Equinox

Samhain

Yule

[screeching-0wl]

A guide to worship of Aphrodite - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

[screeching-0wl]

A guide to worship of Ares - cheat sheets

Hellenic cheat sheets

[beebeedibapbeediboop]

Medusa and her gargoyle gf

[kyokawitch]

Ceres’ Relationships with Other Deities

   This post is specifically about Ceres and her relationships with other deities, whether that be platonic, familial, etc etc. I also tried to determine if her relationships with these deities were positive/neutral/negative, but because of the lack of information(at least from what I can find), it’s mostly unknown / guesses. 

   Saturn - The god of generation, plenty, wealth, agriculture, liberation, etc. He is Ceres’ father. Can’t find any known information / myths on if they have a positive or negative relationship.

   Ops - Fertility and Earth goddess. She is Ceres’ mother. No known info / myths on if they have a positive / negative relationship.

   Humanity - According to this source, most of the ancient Roman gods only associated themselves with human affairs when it suited their needs. However, Ceres would involve herself in the daily lives of humans. She is credited with teaching humanity how to grow wheat and plow fields. The gift of agriculture itself is said to be something she gave to humans. She also taught humans how to preserve and prepare corn and other foods. She’s a protector and guardian of plebeians(a member of a lower social class).

  Jupiter - King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder. Ceres’ brother. Unsure if they have a positive or negative relationship. He is also the father of Ceres’ child, Proserpina.

  Juno - Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth. She is Ceres’ sister. Unsure on their exact relationship.

  Neptune - God of freshwater and the sea. Ceres’ brother. Unsure on their exact relationship.

  Vesta - Virgin goddess of the hearth, home, and family. She is Ceres’ sister. Unsure on their exact relationship, but they both have a similar domain in terms of marriage. Since Ceres is associated with laws, she is also associated with the laws of marriage.

  Pluto - Ruler and god of the underworld, death, and riches. I’d assume their relationship is more neutral(at best) - negative, as Pluto is the one who abducted her daughter, Proserpina, and took her to the underworld. And Ceres is still left to grieve being separated from her daughter for the fall and winter seasons.

  Proserpina / Libera - Goddess(es?) of spring, agriculture, vegetation, fertility, and wine. I included both Proserpina and Libera in one category as it’s sort of murky on if they are actually the same goddess or not. Even if we assume they are separate goddesses, they both have a positive relationship with their mother. In the abduction of Proserpina, Ceres immediately dropped her duties and left in search of her daughter. Crops withered and decayed, famine struck and humans died, but Ceres didn’t care and refused to fix the famine until her daughter was brought back to her. With Libera, Ceres was worshipped alongside her and Liber on Aventine Hill. 

  Liber - God of wine, fertility, and freedom. He is Ceres’ son, and his father is unknown. I’d assume his relationship with Ceres is neutral - positive. Liber was historically worshipped alongside Ceres and his sister(or consort, or both) Libera on/near Aventine Hill.

  Tellus - (Terra Mater) is an Earth goddess. She is Ceres’ grandmother. Since they both reign over agriculture and other Earthly-matters, they were often worshipped alongside each other. Because of this, I’d assume they have a neutral - positive relationship. 

  Helper Gods - Ceres is assisted by twelve minor gods to help and protect grain. They go as follows: Vervactor, Reparātor,  Imporcĭtor, Insitor, Obarātor, Occātor, Serritor, Subruncinator, Mĕssor, Convector, Conditor, Promitor. Because of their roles as Ceres’ assistants, I’d assume they have a neutral - positive relationship. They’d be invoked alongside Ceres, and probably Tellus as well.

   Dea Dia - Goddess of fertility and growth. She was sometimes identified with Ceres. The relationship between her and Ceres, is, I’d assume, neutral - positive, as Dea Dia was worshipped during Ambarvalia, a festival for Ceres, alongside her.

sources: x x x x x x x x x x x x x

[kyokawitch]

Natural Remedy Forms

Infusion - A tea preparation in which plant parts and hot water are mixed for a short time

Syrup - Plant parts added to a sugar-water or honey-water mixture

Powder - Ground, dried plant parts

Tincture - Essential plant components dissolved in a water-and-alcohol solution

Ointment - Powdered or essential plant parts added to an oil substance such as olive oil or petroleum jelly

Poultice - Fresh or dried plant parts applied to the skin with moist heat

[sapphiccore]

i love seeing best friends goofing around in public. i love seeing couples laughing together. i love seeing little kids walking hand in hand with their parents. i love seeing dogs running happily back to their owners. i love seeing closeness and positive relationships, and knowing all that love is out there