Happy Full Moon to all!
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Today's full moon is a Blue Moon, which means it is the second full moon within a month. This particular full moon is in
Aquarius, an Air sign (the Water-Pourer). Many wonderful astrologers have written about this event (see
here and
here), and I decided to work with Plant Spirits for my own healing this evening.
I have struggled with skin issues my whole life, and at 34, I still find it incredibly annoying that I get breakouts and acne. Ugh. When walking through my garden, both
Lemon Balm and Rosemary talked with me and told me to make a healing brew with each of them.
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I poured Witch Hazel, a good skin toner, over the herbs, said a few prayers, and sealed it up tight. It will stay in a cool, dry place from Full Moon (July 31) to Full Moon (Aug 29). Afterwards, I will strain it, pour it into spritzer bottles, and use it to help cleanse and tone my skin.
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What types of herbal remedies do you like to use? Have you ever made one before? How does it compare to store-bought purchases?
(For those interested in more about the Council of All Beings, see this wonderful write up here!)
(And yes, I totally won the Scavenger Hunt!)
Michael once made an incredible muscle liniment with herbs we grew in Pittsburgh. You put it on your skin and everything would just relax!!! I loved the stuff and have to ask him to make it again. I make mostly teas, everyday. Loved your fresh lemon balm iced tea! ♥
ReplyDeleteI have a question: When lemon balm and rosemary spoke to you did they tell you how to prepare the solution or did you read about how to do it somewhere? I am just curious, because as I understand it, shamans learned how to use the plants through direct communication with them. It is such a fascinating thought for me. Thanks.
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