by Sara C. Snider | May 8, 2017 | A to Z Challenge
For posterity, this year’s A to Z Challenge will henceforth be known as, “The Year I Fell Behind on Visiting and Commenting and Never Caught Up.” Catchy, yes? It started off well enough. Probably because it was a Saturday, and I was able to spend a fair amount of time...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 30, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Love, Peace, Healing, Spirituality Chinese-named herbs to the rescue again! This time, zhi zi = gardenia. Fresh gardenia flowers placed in sickrooms will help with healing. The dried petals are often added to incenses and healing mixtures. Dried gardenia is also often...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 29, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Courage, Love, Psychic Powers, Exorcism Yarrow offers protection when worn, and courage when held in the hand. Carrying yarrow will also attract the attention of those you most want to see. Dried yarrow hung over the bed or used in wedding decorations ensures that...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 28, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency Ok, so I had to use the Chinese name for this herb, as herbs starting with X in either English or Latin are seemingly non-existent. Anywho, turns out that xue jie, in English, is dragon’s blood (from the Latin sanguis draconis)....
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 27, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits Wormwood is used in incenses intended to develop psychic powers. Carrying wormwood will protect against bewitchment and bites from sea serpents. According to ancient tradition, wormwood will also counteract poisoning...
by Sara C. Snider | Apr 26, 2017 | A to Z Challenge, Fairytales and Folklore
Protection, Luck, Love, Lust, Wishes, Peace, Healing Carrying violet will protect one against wicked spirits, and bring about a change in luck and fortune. When mixed with lavender, violets stimulate love and lust. Gathering the first violet in spring means your...
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