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Artemis, Watcher of the Wilds

'Artemis, Watcher of the Wilds' – Olympus Herbarium – Mythology Inspired Tea Blend Goddess of the moon, wild nature, the protection of animals and life in transition. Goddess of the moon, wild nature, the protection of animals and life in transition. The “Artemis, Watcher of the Wilds” blend is a grounding herbal infusion crafted for calm alertness, steady nerves, and quiet nighttime presence.…

Artemis, Watcher of the Wilds

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Demeter's Orchard of Plenty

The first tea in our ‘Olympus Herbarium’ collection over at Starlit Grove Goods! Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest. Mother of Persephone, Goddess of Spring. The ‘Demeter’s Orchard of Plenty’ blend is a nourishing, grounding herbal infusion that is warm, gently sweet, and softly herbal. This tea is a mix of Red Raspberry Leaf, Lemon Balm, Apple Flowers, Chamomile, Fig Leaves, Dried Fig, and…

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Interviews with the Archetypes - Lavender Bloomwarden

Interviews with the Archetypes - Lavender Bloomwarden (Sylvia Tyrian)

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3.16.26

Today I stepped outside of my comfort zone.

It had already been a difficult day. I already wasn’t feeling well and the familiar urge to creep into bed for the remainder of the afternoon was definitely winning.

But something in the back of my mind said no, you made an agreement. It’s not anything too hard, there should be decent benefits.

“Do it. What do you have to lose?”

Honestly… a lot. Meeting up with a stranger definitely poses some risks. Especially when you don’t know anything about them. But that thought surfaces again, do it. So I make the proper arrangements, for safety’s sake, message the stranger and agree that I am on my way.

Am I suggesting anybody do this? Absolutely not. Have I ever do anything like this? Again, no way. A chronic over-thinker, raised on bad horror movies and crime shows? Raised in ‘the city that never sleeps’? Ha. Like I said, far, far outside of my comfort zone.

I ride passenger with a trusted driver. We arrive, and a woman easily twice my age steps out and waves me forward. She says, “it’s too cold out here today”. She opens the door and looks at me expectantly, “come in, the seeds are just right here.”

For the second time today, I abandon my usual decision making that’s kept me safe these thirty plus years. I step inside. The light from outdoors filling most of the space. There are windows facing towards the parking lot, I can see my driver easily and breathe a small sigh of relief despite this woman never giving me a reason to feel anything otherwise.

We exchange pleasantries, she begins to show me some of the things she’s giving away. A large variety of native plant seeds. Coming up on my fifth year of tending my own garden and struggling to find the native plant seeds I’ve been looking for this year and being a little shorter on money trying to start up a new business, this seemed like too great an opportunity to pass up. I originally reached out to her with the intention of receiving two of the larger selection she had. She explains, she had many people reach out but most never showed up. She asks me a little more about my garden, some things she noticed on my page prior to my arrival.

To my surprise, this stranger I had only exchanged so many words with and I had so much in common. She explains to me, she has been an herbalist longer than I have been alive! Saying it all started in her youth, laying in the grassy fields eating seed pods. Growing up as a sick kid (and allergic to many modern medicines), I too have dabbled with herbal choices for most of my life in my own ways (and spent a large portion of my childhood in the grass staring up at the clouds as well).

I was overjoyed to find we also share a love of nature photography, something that has brought me immense joy as I’ve developed my garden over the years.

Simply spending nearly thirty minutes chatting with this stranger, this spontaneously discovered kindred spirit in a time where connection feels so strained and difficult… It provided a balm to a part of my soul that I didn’t know needed it. When it’s time to depart, she sends me off with a bag packed with an assortment of all sorts of seeds. Far more than the small two bags I had originally, apprehensively contacted her for.

I can’t wait to see what grows from here.

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Handmade & unique: 2 layers of cardstock, painted, then heat-laminated

Perfect size: 7" long x 3" wide, ideal for larger novels or journals

Blade & Handle Options:

Matte Yellow / Black Handle – cheerful and striking

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Great for book lovers, journaling enthusiasts, and gift-givers. Collect them all for a little fleet of moonlit swords by your side!

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aaaaand as a follow up to my last post~

Something you'll see a LOT of when browsing my page are references to my herbal archetypes. These are 8 roles that several characters in my story play, but they are also a collection of teas, bracelets, and accessories modeled after the characters and the roles the represent.

This collection is very special to me, as it's very closely tied to a story I have been developing for the last few years. Each Bracelet and tea represent one of eight Herbal Archetypes featured in my story. I have crafted each one of these titles, bracelets, and tea recipes myself and hope that you enjoy them!!

There are 8 Herbal Archetypes in the world I have created and they are;

1. Moonleaf Wanderer - Seeker in silver dusk, where moonlight meets the mind and herbal steam stirs the hidden paths.

Measured. At home in quiet study and shared silence. Sees fractures forming before they break.

‘Moonleaf Wanderer’ is a cooling, reflective night blend that soothes both the restless mind and the weary spirit. A gentle companion for introspective evenings, it calms the body while stirring soft wonder in the hours between thought and dream. It's a tranquil mixture of spearmint, lemon balm, chamomile, dandelion leaves, catmint, blue vervain, and lemon peel.

2. Dreamswept Pathfinder - A footstep softened by dream light, drawn down paths that shimmer and vanish until found again.

Determined. At home in the dream world. Sees patterns others overlook, like stars waking at twilight.

‘Dreamswept Pathfinder’ invites you to step softly into the blue hush between sleep and vision. This soothing nighttime blend guides the spirit inward, where dreams unfurl and the unseen world begins to speak. It's a sleepy time blend of sage, lavender, butterfly pea flower, blue lotus, and skullcap. It brews into a dusky blue cup that settles the mind and restores calm before rest.

3. Duskleaf Oracle - Dusk settles and leaves stir, in the hush, answers begin to bloom.

Devoted. At home between dream and dusk. Moves with the unseen rhythms that flow beneath all things.

‘Duskleaf Oracle’ is a gentle infusion for those who listen between the rustle of leaves and the murmur of dreams.This blend soothes the senses and opens the veil of inner listening, preparing the mind to receive what the dusk has to say. A serene blend of lavender, chamomile, sage, rosemary, jasmine, blue cornflower, and mugwort.

4. Mosswood Sentinel - In the shaded heart of the wood, stillness becomes a shield for all that seeks refuge.

Principled. At home in shaded woods and wild gardens. Reads the rhythms of nature unnoticed by others.

'Mosswood Sentinel'is a balanced, earthy blend. Like walking through the garden hand in hand with a loved one. It soothes the mind and lifts the spirit, offering gentle steadiness for moments that call for presence and care. A comforting fusion of green tea, goldenrod, nettle, rosemary, jasmine, vanilla and apple, it carries earthy warmth with subtle floral notes. Perfect for reflection, grounding, or quiet afternoon rituals.

5. Mallowroot Steward - A rooted steward of tenderness, where earth steadies the weary and care sinks deep as soil.

Open hearted. At home in shared work and open air. Knows when care must come before restraint.

‘Mallowroot Steward’ is a sweet, nurturing blend. Like your childhood best friend sticking up for you at the playground. It soothes both mind and body, offering gentle reassurance and a moment of tender calm.A warm, earthy fusion of marshmallow root, rose hips, chamomile, nettle, hibiscus, and red clover, it carries soft sweetness with herbal depth. Perfect for reflection, grounding, or gentle afternoon rituals.

6. Ember Guardian - A steadfast warden of flame, where embers guard the fragile light and warmth endures against the dark.

Fiercely loyal. At home among people and firelight. Protects the vulnerable with unwavering courage.

'Ember Guardian'is an energizing, comforting blend. Perfect for exploring even the coldest, darkest nights. It stirs the senses and steadies the spirit, offering a spark of reassurance and courage in every cup. A lively, warming fusion of yaupon (similar caffeine content as green tea, a little more mild than traditional black tea), orange, ginger, cinnamon, and clove, it carries bright citrus, gentle spice, and deep earthy notes. Ideal for morning rituals, reflective evenings, or any time you need a steady glow.

7. Lavender Bloomwarden - A keeper of lavender law, where resolve is softened by gentleness and reverence blossoms in quiet strength.

Wise. At home among books and quiet corners. Brings clarity with quiet authority.

'Lavender Bloomwarden'is an uplifting blend. A companion for gentle determination and thoughtful days. It evokes the peace of soft morning light through library windows and the calm steadiness of lavender in bloom. A graceful mix of earl grey, lavender, rose petals, vanilla, and orange, this tea balances citrus and floral notes with a creamy smoothness. It’s perfect for creative afternoons, moments of reflection, or simply taking time to breathe and begin again.

8. Roselight Peacekeeper - A soft strength held in bloom. Where peace grows thornless and care keeps watch.

Loving. At home among blooms and hearth. Holds the care that steadies all around her.

‘Roselight Peacekeeper’ is a rosy, uplifting blend that comforts the spirit and steadies the mind. Softly floral and gently tart, it’s like a warm hug and a calm listening ear shared in a sunlit kitchen. A balancing mix of rhodiola, red raspberry leaf, rose hips, red clover leaves and red clover blossoms. This blend encourages peaceful energy and emotional ease. A comforting moment of grace in the rush of the day.

In my story, each character embodies each one of these roles. Together, this circle of archetypes work together to help and protect the people of their world

Are there any that stand out to you, that you'd like to know more about? I'd love to know!

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Meet my reflection based oracle deck 'Moonborn Oracle Threads'

Each deck contains 40 handmade cards, divided into four sets.

The ‘Moonborn Oracle Thread’ set is not mass produced. Every part of the process from the card design and printing to the hand cutting, laminating, and finishing is ALL done by hand.

Each set is tied to two Herbal Archetypes (a theme you'll see stretch across both my shop and my story)

The Gentle Garden

Nurture, patience, renewal, and tending what grows quietly.

This set speaks to seasons of soft rebuilding. It centers trust, shared warmth, and the relief of being truly heard. The Gentle Garden invites self regulation through small, beneficial rituals. Time with books, hands in soil, slow walks beneath open skies. It carries the feeling of summer at its quietest and most generous, when growth is full and petals sway under long, golden days. Here, growth is not hurried. It is coaxed, tended, and allowed.

Associated Archetypes: Lavender Bloomwarden, Roselight Peacekeeper

Hearth & Ember

Belonging, courage, warmth, and the light that steadies you.

This set gathers around the fire. It speaks to protection, loyalty, and the instinct to step forward when others hesitate. Hearth & Ember carries a hands on courage. The kind that moves first and trembles later, once the danger has passed. It holds the warmth of shared stories, loud laughter, and bodies drawn close against the cooling autumn air. Rooted in the shifting light of fall, it honors both the visible flame and the quiet watch kept through the longest nights.

Associated Archetypes: Ember Guardian, Mallowroot Steward 

Root & Wood

Stability, endurance, and the language of what lasts.

This set belongs to stillness and resolve. It speaks to those who endure without spectacle, whose loyalty runs deep and unyielding once given. Root & Wood carries a cold persistence. The kind that does not bend, but holds. It listens to the quiet speech of forests and stone, and finds healing in solitude and long observation. Anchored in the deepest stretch of winter, it honors the strength of what remains standing when all else has fallen away.

Associated Archetypes: Mosswood Sentinel, Mooleaf Wanderer

Dream & Veil

Vision, intuition, surrender, and the unseen currents beneath the surface.

This set dwells between worlds. It speaks to dream walkers, sky watchers, and those attuned to what shifts quietly beyond waking sight. Dream & Veil carries a celestial awareness. Moon phases, subtle atmospheres, and the language of symbols others overlook. Silence here is not preference but necessity, a condition for listening. Messages arrive through dreams, synchronicities, and feelings. Untouchable in the way of oracles and goddesses, this set moves with the quiet, renewing energy of spring. When new life is whispered into being and the unseen currents beneath the surface begin to stir

Associated Archetypes: Dreamswept Pathfinder, Duskleaf Oracle

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Hellooooo Tumblr world ~ it's been a long time since I've been here but honestly, I need somewhere to talk excitedly about the things I'm making, even if it's only into the void for now.

With that being said! Hi! I'm a 30-something year old mom trying her hand at running an at home business for a second time, 10 years after my first go around and haha, wow, things have changed. My shop is similarly named to this blog (which is *also* the name of a story I'm writing, so if you're into that PLEASE stick around)

Join me as I (often over-passionately) explain all of the things I make and would love to share with anybody and everybody.

This tea blend here is named ‘Mallowroot Steward’ and it is a deliciously sweet, nurturing blend. Like your childhood best friend sticking up for you at the playground. It soothes mind and body, offering gentle reassurance and a moment of tender calm. A mix of marshmallow root, rose hips, chamomile, nettle, hibiscus, and red clover. Perfect for reflection, grounding, and gentle afternoon rituals.

Each of the blends in this collection are based off a character in the story I'm developing. Some of the traits of the character this blend is based off of are;

Open hearted. At home in shared work and open air. Knows when care must come before restraint

'A rooted steward of tenderness, where earth steadies the weary and care sinks deep as soil'

I hope to be able to share some more of the things I love with yall and hope to meet some likeminded folks soon.

Sending love to all -

Cybil

PS. I do all my own photography and am an avid gardener, nature, and animal lover. If you don't like teas; I promise there is so much more to come!