Apothecary Magicka Preserving Your Samhain Harvest

Preserving Your Samhain Harvest

Harvesting, preserving, and storing vegetables and crops at the third harvest can be a rewarding and satisfying experience for home gardeners (or farmers market enthusiasts!). Here’s a little guide to help you get started:

New Zealand Wheel Of The Year

New Zealand Wheel Of The Year

In New Zealand the traditional Northern Hemisphere dates of some celebrations (like Yule and Samhain) don’t line up with the seasons for us,

Water Apothecary Magicka

Water Element

Season: Autumn
Tarot: cups
Herbs & apothecary: cardamom, chamomile, elderflower, geranium, lemon balm, marshmallow, myrrh, passionflower, red sandalwood, rose, spearmint, thyme, valerian, violet, white willow, yarrow

Earth Apothecary Magicka

Earth Element

EARTH
Season: Winter
Tarot: pentacles
Herbs & apothecary: vervain, horehound, clove, fern, honeysuckle, ivy, jasmine, mugwort, mushrooms, alum, verbena, barley, patchouli, primrose, plantain, sage, roots & grains

Fire Apothecary Magicka

Fire Element

FIRE
Season: Summer
Tarot: wands
Herbs & apothecary: allspice, basil, bay, calendula, cleavers, damiana, frankincense, ginger, hawthorn, juniper, marigold, nettle, peppermint, rosemary, rue, wormwood, st johns wort
Focus: action, passion, ambition, awaken, anger,

apothecary Magicka moonstone tumbles

Moon Associations

ASSOCIATIONS: water, the divine feminine, cycles, triple goddess, Hekate (dark moon), Selene
STONES: moonstone, selenite, aquamarine, beryl, chalcedony, clear quartz, pearl, sapphire, mother of pearl
COLOURS: black, white, silver, grey
HERBS & APOTHECARY: aloe, camellia, lemon balm,

Apothecary Magicka Moon Phases

Moon Phases

The energy of each phase of the moon is different, and can be used for different intentions and purposes. Of course, your practice is personal to you and so is your relationship with the moon so this may be slightly different for you 🙂 New Moon: Tiniest sliver of moon appears

Apothecary Magicka Full Moon Image

Moon Water Uses  

Now you have your very own Moon Water, what can you do with it? The options are limited only by your imagination. The phase the moon is in when you collect your moon water will guide the intention and use of your moon water, but the full moon is sort of a catch all for intention, adding power to your work. Here are some ideas for using your moon water: Add it to your bath tub Dab on your third eye for enhanced awareness Add some (fresh, clean water) to your tea or coffee, or drink it! Add it to your cooking, even just a drop Add a little bit to your home

apothecary Magicka sun and moon water bottle

Making Moon Water

Moon water! Such a simple yet amazing tool, referred to by some as ‘drawing down the moon’; making moon water dates back to at least the ancient Greeks and is found in many cultures around the world. How do you make moon water? It’s actually incredibly simple. DIY Moon Water