Lunarium Apothecaria's Moonlit Reverie

Now is a time of blooming, of outward reaching and inward delving. For me this means a time of integration, a weaving of my medicine and purpose into an offering for the people. I am a deeply sensitive woman, a hereditary Seidkona. Nature is my teacher as are my three children and the elder who indwells our home. These precious spirits inspire me into profound healing and growth these sacred connections catalyzed this space, an alter where I bare to you now some offerings of my heart, my hearth, my soul. Enjoy the Dance...

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Urtica Dioica

Nettle, also known as Urtica dioica, has long been revered in both herbalist and magical traditions for its healing properties and powerful energy. This versatile plant, often considered a weed, holds a wealth of benefits for the body and soul. In herbalist practices, nettle is commonly used for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable herb for treating conditions such as arthritis, eczema, and hay fever. It is also rich in minerals and vitamins, including iron, calcium, and vitamin K, making it a great herb for nourishing the blood and supporting overall health. Within magical traditions, nettle is often associated with protection and strength. Its sharp, stinging leaves are believed to ward off negative energy and negative influences, making it a powerful herb for use in protective spells and rituals. It is also said to be a powerful herb for increasing personal power and strength, making it a valuable herb for use in spells and rituals related to courage, determination, and personal growth.To harvest nettle in the wild, it is important to be mindful of its stinging properties and wear gloves to protect your skin. Nettle prefers damp, shaded areas and can often be found growing along streams, rivers, and in wooded areas. It is best to harvest nettle in the spring or early summer when the leaves are young and tender. To dry nettle for later use, hang the leaves in a well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. nettle is a powerful herb with a wide range of benefits, both for the body and soul. It is a valuable herb for use in both herbalist and magical traditions and can be easily harvested and cultivated in the wild with proper care and attention. Its energy is one of protection and strength, and it is a reminder to embrace our inner power and strength to overcome any obstacle. 

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Stellaria

Chickweed, also known as Stellaria media, is a versatile and powerful herb that has been used for centuries in both herbalist and spiritual healing practices. Its small white flowers and delicate leaves make it a common sight in gardens and wild areas, but its medicinal properties make it a valuable addition to any healing apothecary. In traditional herbalism, chickweed is renowned for its ability to soothe and heal irritated skin. It is often used in creams and ointments to relieve itching, rashes, and other skin conditions. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it an excellent choice for conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Additionally, chickweed has been used to alleviate respiratory issues such as asthma and bronchitis, as well as to aid in digestion and weight loss.In spiritual healing, chickweed is often used in ritual and ceremonial practices. Its delicate beauty and ability to thrive in difficult conditions make it a symbol of resilience and determination. When used in spellwork or divination, chickweed is believed to bring strength and determination to those who use it. It is also said to bring good luck and prosperity, making it a popular choice for spells and charms related to money and abundance. To  harvest chickweed in the wild, it is important to identify the plant correctly. Chickweed is a small, delicate plant with small white flowers and leaves that resemble a star. It is often found in gardens and wild areas, growing in dense clusters. When harvesting chickweed, it is important to take only what you need and to leave some behind to ensure that the plant will continue to thrive. To dry chickweed, simply place it in a dry, shaded area and allow it to dry completely before storing it in an airtight container. Its medicinal properties make it an excellent choice for treating skin conditions and respiratory issues, while its spiritual properties make it a powerful tool in spellwork and divination. Chickweed is a great firs plant ally for those who are new to folk practices get out there and build a relationship with the plants around you the earth is brimming with magik and medicine just waiting to connect. with you!

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Community building

 In a world where our bodies, minds, and spirits have been colonized by oppressive systems, it is crucial that we come together as a community to reclaim our autonomy and healing. Through collective action and mutual support, we can begin the process of decolonization, which involves unlearning harmful beliefs and behaviors, and reclaiming our cultural heritage and traditions. Through herbalism and farming and the  cultivation of our own food and medicine, we become self-sufficient and break free from the systems of oppression that control our access to basic needs. We also reconnect with the natural world and the wisdom of our ancestors, who knew how to live in harmony with the land. By tending to the earth and the plants, we deepen our connection to the divine and the sacred. We learn to listen to the wisdom of the plants, and to honor the cycles of life and death. Through this work, we learn to honor ourselves, our community, and the earth. Decolonization is a journey of healing and reclamation that cannot be done alone. It requires the support and guidance of a deep and loving community. By coming together to reclaim our autonomy and healing, we can create a world where we all have the freedom to live in a way that is true to ourselves and our culture. Through traditional folk practices, we can begin to build a more just and sustainable future for ourselves and incoming generations.

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Songs and Sidhe

Ancient Ireland a realm where the forces of nature were revered and respected. The people of Ireland had a deep connection to the land and its inhabitants, which included the faery folk, who were believed to be powerful and mischievous beings that lived in the Otherworld. One of the most power full aspects of ancient Irish spirituality was the use of song and story-telling. These forms of oral tradition were used to pass on knowledge and wisdom from generation to generation. The stories and songs were often steeped in magic and mysticism, and they were believed to have the power to heal, protect and bring good fortune. The sidhe culture of ancient Ireland was also deeply intertwined with the spirituality of the people. The sidhe were believed to be powerful and mysterious beings that lived in the Otherworld, and they were often invoked in rituals and ceremonies. The faeries were also believed to be protectors of the land and its inhabitants, and they were often invoked to bring good luck and prosperity.In ancient Ireland, magic and spirituality were not seen as separate entities, but rather as two sides of the same coin. The people of Ireland believed that the natural world was alive with magic, and that it was their duty to honor and respect the forces of nature. This belief was reflected in the way they lived their lives, and it was reflected in the stories and songs that they passed on from generation to generation. These ancient traditions continue to inspire and guide us today, reminding us of the deep connection we have to the land and its inhabitants, and the power of magic and mysticism in our lives.

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Roots

Ancient Scotland was a land steeped in tradition and folklore, where the natural world was revered and respected. The people of this land had a deep understanding of the healing properties of plants and herbs, and they used this knowledge to create powerful remedies for ailments of the body and mind.The use of herbs in ancient Scotland was not only practical, but also spiritual. The people believed that plants had a connection to the divine, and that they held the power to heal and protect. They would often use herbs in rituals and ceremonies to honor the spirits of the land and to seek guidance and blessings.One of the most prominent herbs used in ancient Scotland was the humble thistle. This prickly plant was believed to have protective properties, and it was often worn as a talisman to ward off negative energy and ill-intentioned spirits. The thistle was also used in healing potions and teas, and was believed to have the ability to ease pain and inflammation.Another important herb in ancient Scotland was the rowan tree. This tree was revered for its ability to bring good luck and prosperity, and it was often planted near homes and farms to protect against evil spirits and bad luck. The berries of the rowan tree were also used to create elixirs and medicines, and were believed to have the power to boost immunity and prevent illness.The use of herbs in ancient Scotland was not limited to physical healing. The people also believed that certain plants had the power to heal the mind and spirit. The herb known as Saint John's Wort was believed to have the power to banish depression and anxiety, and it was often used in rituals to bring peace and balance to the mind and spirit. The use of herbs in ancient Scotland was an essential part of the people's spiritual and cultural practices. They believed that plants held the power to heal the body and mind, and that their use was a sacred act that honored the spirits of the land and connected them to the divine. Today, we can honor this ancient tradition by using herbs from our ancestral lands in our own healing practices, and by recognizing the power of nature to connect us to something greater than ourselves. In this way we can actively reclaim ancestral practices where many traditions have been lost due to genocide and colonialism.

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DBT as a means to self-regulation.

Trauma, whether it be from a single event or prolonged exposure, can have a profound impact on the nervous system. The body's response to traumatic experiences is to go into fight, flight, or freeze mode, which activates the sympathetic nervous system and releases stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. This response is designed to protect us in the moment, but when it becomes chronic, it can lead to a host of physical and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The nervous system is a complex network of cells, nerves, and pathways that connects the brain to the body. Trauma can disrupt the balance of this system, leading to a state of hyperarousal and hypervigilance. This can manifest in symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and increased startle response. It can also lead to a state of dissociation, where the individual feels detached from their body and surroundings. This can make it difficult to process and integrate the traumatic experience, leading to difficulty healing and moving on.In my experience, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) has been an invaluable tool in assisting individuals in becoming resilient and neurologically regulated after experiencing trauma. DBT is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and acceptance in regulating emotions and behavior. It teaches individuals to become more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations and to respond to them in a non-judgmental and compassionate way.One of the key components of DBT is mindfulness, which helps individuals to focus on the present moment and develop a sense of inner peace and calm. This can be especially useful for individuals who have experienced trauma, as it can help them to feel more grounded and less reactive to triggers. DBT also teaches individuals to accept their emotions and physical sensations without trying to suppress or avoid them. This can be difficult, especially when dealing with traumatic experiences, but it is an essential step in the healing process., DBT teaches individuals to regulate their emotions and behavior through the use of specific skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help individuals to manage their emotions and behavior in a more effective way, which can lead to improved relationships, reduced stress, and an overall sense of well-being.Trauma can have a significant impact on the nervous system, leading to a state of hyperarousal and hypervigilance that can make it difficult to heal and move on. DBT, however, offers a holistic approach to healing and regulation that emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and specific skills to regulate emotions and behavior. In my experience, DBT has been an invaluable tool in assisting individuals in becoming resilient and neurologically regulated after experiencing trauma. It not only offers a way to process and integrate traumatic experiences but also a path to inner peace and spiritual growth.

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Autumn Rites

Autumn rites Bitter medicine helps us digest that which is difficult... Libra season is about bringing it all back to center, to honor and keep the sacred balance, this is about that balance. Being strong enough in your love of self and truth to call out all that keeps things out of balance and alignment. I once read that " A witches boundaries are alters to her sovereignty" well think deeply about what must be sacrificed upon those alters now. I will no longer put my well being aside for the sake of my abusers comfort, your emotional reactions to my boundaries are not my responsibility to manage, my boundaries are sacred and to be respected, my energy is precious and will not be squandered on toxic relationships, I will no longer allow the subjugation of my spirit my craft or my energy, I will no longer allow the theft of my ideas, time, energy or creative fyre. I am making this post to inspire others to do the same, healing and magik and medicine are not all love and light, there is a time and place wherein your toothy wylds and solid boundaries are not only appropriate but fucking necessary, act accordingly. My left hand is itching. I now call my power back to balance, all that has been taken without permission or appropriate reciprocity shall be called back to me now, all negative emotion and consequences of ill begotten power, or falsehoods you placed within my mind and heart through your mask deep friendship and sisterhood shall be returned to you now. The ties that bind are severed now, stand alone in the storm you have brought upon yourself I will shield you no more, all that you stole shall be turned against you now, all that you have given as venomous lies and confusion shall gather within your thoughts, returned by the three to you now, and you will know why you will here my name, you will feel the anxious weight of fear in balance with what you have done. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. My specialty when it comes to magic is beauty, healing and truth. I am the child of the war Gods. I am the child of the war Godesses. I am daughter of earth and sky. Fuck you and EVERYTHING you reap when you attack me unprovoked. I am born High Priestess. I am born a healer. I am born Warrior. I am born into this. I am the creatrix of my path, life, and dignity. Bask in your false glory now. you have chosen to deny the truth, offering no reparations for all the harm you have done to me, it is too late, now you will suffer for everything you stole from me. All systems of oppression placed upon myself, my family my people, this earth and her children are now reversed and bound to the hearts of those who uphold them, that they each may feel the levity of their actions fully, may this truth bring them wisdom enough to change. I will prosper, I will heal, I have seen the truth and chosen my path accordingly, and as I sever the thread, I forgive and move forward in grace and resolve knowing you will meet yourself upon the path and the weight of the lessons you have called forth will bring you healing. As I will it so will it be.

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I LOVE YOU ALL SO DEEPLY AND WITH SUCH FIERCE PROFUNDITY IT BOTH HUMBLES AND EMBOLDENS ME TO THRIVE IN THE MIDST OF GHOSTS AND ASHES OF OUR SACRED KIN GONE ON TO SPIRIT REALMS UNSEEN BUT FOREVER FELT< AND RECOGNIZED AS OUR PLACE OF ORIGIN< The future beckons us to greatness, and time waits not for timid souls, so bloom into the madness and pain of this succulent reality and leave no crumb for the nay-saying scavengers, for this is our time and we have a duty to indwell it tenaciously.

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Moon rise and star fall

Fire burn and night wind call

Drum beat the wild song

That heart sings at summer's dawn

Sown are the new fields

With bright seed of harvest's yield

Far down the roots bind

The heart's joy to summer's time

Bridge:

Leave the fire and come with me

We'll lie beneath the flowering tree

And feel the breathing of the earth

Rise and fall

The green time sings its song again

To wake the hill, to wake the glen

And raise in every living thing

An answering call

Leap o'er the May fire

Hold close your sweet desire

For life's wheel will grant soon

The heart's wish for summer's bloom

Green shoot and pale flower

Garland the Beltane bower

Circle with joined hands

For heart shines with summer's dance

Bridge:

Leave the fire and come with me

To walk beside the dreaming sea

And watch the fading of the stars

As the new day dawns

We'll try to catch time in our hands

To hold the wave against the sand

And watch this glow upon the land

That soon will be gone

So drum beat and flute sound

Once more we'll circle round

For the world turns and the wheel spins

And all ends that once begins

This green hour, the heart knows,

Is brief as the budding rose

Though wheel turn and bloom fade

The heart sings the birth of May

Jaiya, Beltane Night

-Diana Douglas

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The Road Not Taken Launch Audio in a New WindowBY ROBERT FROSTTwo roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

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Luna Fae Adds Her Magik To The Circle...

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Ceremonial soap fresh out the cauldron...

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Today’s Harvest...🌸🌿💛

Tomorrow’s Medicine!

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As we drift Through springs wonde,r splashes of color delight our eye and spark a new vibrant energy from within, treat your self to a piece of Faerie Magik with feathers and stone, earrings and headpieces now available ....inquiries awaited with joy. xoxoxoxoxoxo

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"I am old, older than thought in your species, which is itself fifty times older than your history. Though I have been on earth for ages I am from the stars. My home is no one planet, for many worlds scattered through the shining disc of the galaxy have conditions which allow my spores an opportunity for life. The mushroom which you see is the part of my body given to sex thrills and sun bathing, my true body is a fine network of fibers growing through the soil. These networks may cover acres and may have far more connections that the number in a human brain. My mycelial network is nearly immortal, only the sudden toxification of a planet or the explosion of its parent star can wipe me out. By means impossible to explain because of certain misconceptions in your model of reality all my mycelial networks in the galaxy are in hyperlight communication across space and time. The mycelial body is as fragile as a spider's web but the collective hypermind and memory is a vast historical archive of the career of evolving intelligence on many worlds in our spiral star swarm. Space, you see, is a vast ocean to those hardy life forms that have the ability to reproduce from spores, for spores are covered with the hardest organic substance known. Across the aeons of time and space drift many spore-forming life-forms in suspended animation for millions of years until contact is made with a suitable environment. Few such species are minded, only myself and my recently evolved near relatives have achieved the hyper-communication mode and memory capacity that makes us leading members in the community of galactic intelligence. How the hypercommunication mode operates is a secret which will not be lightly given to man. But the means should be obvious: it is the occurrence of psilocybin and psilocin in the biosynthetic pathways of my living body that opens for me and my symbiots the vision screens to many worlds. Since it is not easy for you to recognize other varieties of intelligence around you, your most advanced theories of politics and society have advanced only as far as the notion of collectivism. But beyond the cohesion of the members of a species into a single social organism there lie richer and even more baroque evolutionary possibilities. Symbiosis is one of these. Symbiosis is a relation of mutual dependence and positive benefits for both of the species involved. Symbiotic relationships between myself and civilized forms of higher animals have been established many times and in many places throughout the long ages of my development. These relationships have been mutually useful; within my memory is the knowledge of hyperlight drive ships and how to build them. I will trade this knowledge for a free ticket to new worlds around suns younger and more stable than your own. To secure an eternal existence down the long river of cosmic time I again and again offer this agreement to higher beings and thereby have spread throughout the galaxy over the long millennia. A mycelial network has no organs to move the world, no hands; but higher animals with manipulative abilities can become partners with the star knowledge within me and if they act in good faith, return both themselves and their humble mushroom teacher to the million worlds all citizens of our starswarm are heir to." ~ Dennis McKenna

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A cat and his broom...🌑

Samhain Mabon, Our beloved.

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“Feel into the returning rain as it hastens back to the earth. Are not all components of life inextricably linked, one with the other – the water longing to descend and the vegetation longing for it to come? And when their oneness is accomplished does not the soft, green harmony of growth spread over the land, all creation rejoicing in it? Everywhere you look, everywhere you listen, the same story of the interrelationship of life is told. Beyond your senses, in the inner worlds that cause these effects, the same refrain repeats itself in endless variety.” ~ To Honour the Earth, Dorothy Maclean