Chakras: Throat Solar Plexus, Third Eye Zodiac: Virgo Don’t let its name ‘deceive’ you, as Apatite has been a stone seeking truthful insight and honesty since it was given its name in 1788. One of the most natural forms of phosphorus, Apatite makes up the bones and teeth of all vertebrate animals and has been used for centuries as a…
Flax Seed has been used for thousands of years as a staple in both cuisine, health, magick, and the production of linens and cloths. Its usefulness is presented by its Latin name, Linum usitatissimum, which translates to “thread most useful”. One of the oldest cultivated crops for humankind, Flax Seed’s uses have been passed down through traditions dating back to…
A temperate native to Europe, East Asia, and parts of North America, Hawthorn sits proudly on the lawns of many, boasting its bright red berries and lavish green leaves. Now wildcrafted (gathered in the wild) in native and non-native areas around the world, Hawthorn’s generic name, Crataegus, is rooted in the Greek word ‘kratos’, meaning ‘hard’ or ‘strong’. Many species…
Eleuthero has been used for over 2,000 years, beginning in Northern China, Japan, Southeastern Russia, and North and South Korea. Not to be mistaken for American Ginseng, Eleuthero is more commonly sold as Siberian Ginseng in your local health supplement aisle. This adaptogen helps aid the body in how it processes stress and stimulates body function. It invigorates the central…
One of the oldest plants used for medicinal purposes, Fenugreek Seed continues to be used by many cultures, though its regular use as a sultry Kyphi incense is rooted in Ancient Egyptian culture, as the plant grows natively in India and Northern Africa. It was used as a spice for cooking, as well as ground and mixed into a paste…
Element: Earth Zodiac: Leo, Libra, Pisces Planet: Mercury, Venus Brecciated Jasper is found throughout the world, but found primarily in China, Africa, Brazil, and parts of the United States. A stone of strength and tolerance, it allows space for a clear mind, stable emotions, and grounds one into the Earth. Used for protection in this life and the hereafter, Brecciated…
“The smell of thyme was pungent in the air. It grew wild by the roadside. Thyme improves the memory, Joe used to say. He used to make a syrup out of it, keeping it in a bottle in the pantry. Two tablespoonsful every morning before breakfast…” Joanne Harris, Blackberry Wine Thyme leaf has been a staple in the kitchen cupboards…
Element: Air Chakras: Root, Heart, Crown Zodiac: Gemini, Taurus Planet: Mercury Number: 3 Tree Agate is a form of chalcedony within the family of agates with root-like designs wrapping the stone. When the stone was first discovered, thousands of years ago, its name Dendrite is rooted in the Greek term for “like a tree”, Dendron. Prophets of Islam wore them…