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Folk Traditions

Herbalism for Luck

March 17th is a day that has become synonymous with leprechauns, celebrating all things green, and enjoying historical foods like corned beef or Guinness stew. This day is of course the beloved St. Patrick’s Day, in which Irish culture, history, and heritage is celebrated, particularly in the Irish diaspora. This day, which honors St. Patrick, […]

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The Wise Woman Tradition of Healing

The relationship between plants and humans for the purpose of healing and wellness is as ancient as our very species and a knowing that is within our very being. It is a common feeling among those who approach the path of healing themselves with herbalism or food that it feels as though they are remembering […]

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Herbal Folklore

We have been intimately connected to plants for a very long time.  For those who came before us, in cultures and traditions around the world, herbs and plants, much like the rest of the natural world, held a profound amount of wonder and power.  Herbs have a deeply rooted presence in folklore throughout much of […]

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Connecting Deeper: Plant Spirits & Communication

What does magic mean to you?  We all have something that comes to mind when we ponder what magic could be. Most of the time it is something that seems so far out of grasp, and not within our realm of what we consider to be real.  But what if we choose to peel away […]

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Native American Plant Wisdom: Local Plants Can Teach And Heal

Healing with plants is part of our ancient heritage. All over the world there have been healing systems based on the wisdom of medicinal plants. Before it was forcefully repressed, native indigenous cultures maintained a deep- rooted relationship with healing plants for centuries. In many ways it seems as though we are being called now […]

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