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Tea & Rosemary

An esoteric blog all about in-depth astrology, tarot, liminal witchcraft, symbolism and mythology, and connection with nature

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Growing Your Own Magical Herbs 101

Happy Spring! As the last frost retreats and the sun lingers a bit longer each day, I've been bustling around in my garden, preparing my little sanctuary of herbs. This year, I'm nurturing 12 different types – each with its own story and magical properties. I'm a little too excited! Growing your own herbs isn't hard. You can use dried herbs for spells and teas, and perform quick and easy witchcraft. Here are my top 4 tips for successfully growing your own magical herbs. 1) Grow herbs that...

Welcome to the 3 days of Samhain! Over the next few days, you’ll receive ideas for rituals, spells, astrology updates, and a free gift. I have to be honest: October is my favorite month of the year. Even before I practiced magic, October 31st just felt special to me. I now realize that it’s a day filled with turbulent energy. It’s also a time when you can unlock those deep parts of your shadow. Today, let’s kick off the celebrations by discussing ways to set the mood. If you want Samhain to...

Divination is a fascinating field, but let's be real—it can also be incredibly daunting. The intricacies of tarot, astrology, and rune casting could fill entire libraries. When I first started, I felt like I was drowning in a sea of symbols, moon phases, and ethereal wisdom. I mean, seriously: how are you supposed to get a straight answer if you first have to learn an entire tarot deck? But here's the thing: divination doesn't have to be complicated. Today, I want to share with you the three...

This big solar eclipse in Libra is happening this Saturday (October 14th), and I'm going to be totally honest with you: an eclipse is a terrible time to do magic. Why's that? For starters, the energy during an eclipse is wildly unpredictable. You might find yourself amidst unexpected changes, making it difficult to find stable footing, let alone cast a spell with precision. And even if you're able to pull off a spell, the results can be... surprising. Believe me, I’ve cast a spell during an...

With the conclusion of the harvest, I have tons of dried herbs to use and I'm doing a refresher herbalism course. Sometimes, it's so nice to work magically in a tangible sense, with plants and herbs. Some of my favorite herbs right now include Mullein, Elderberry, Echinacea, and Rosemary. I've been making tinctures, warm infusions, cold infusions, and of course, lots of tea! I grew and foraged most of these herbs right in my garden, but I'm also setting up an Aerogarden for the winter. You...

I've recently been doing small spells to make my life better, such as an organization spell, a confidence spell, and a spell for focus. These rituals are great because they enhance my life, but I don't really care too much about the outcome. Sure, they help, but I'm not solving a major problem in my life, like a financial crisis or something. I used to think that spells didn't work unless you really care, but turns out: that's not true. As long as you put enough effort into a spell, it can...

This week has been super productive for me - I've been harvesting herbs, canning vegetables, and cleansing my home to get ready for the fall. Does anyone else feel like autumn is a great time for cleaning and cleansing? As a transition season, the energy is volatile, making this a great time to purge and cleanse out old energy to make way for the new. Of course, we're right smack in the middle of Virgo season, and Virgo is the organizational queen, which doesn't hurt! Virgo falls in my 4th...

Hi friend! Today I want to tell you about the biggest spell I ever cast that DIDN'T work. It was a weather spell for a sunny day during an important event that just so happened to be my wedding. The weather was shaping up badly and I desperately cast 5 different spells, made offerings to deities, and told my entire family to manifest a sunny day. I've been seriously practicing magic for years, so I was pretty confident that it would work. Instead, it poured the entire day and I ended up...

Hi friends! These past few weeks I've been cleaning out my house and clearing it with lots of herbs to prepare for my fall rituals. I actually have a full calendar going with a different ritual scheduled for every day in October. Can you tell I love fall? Many witches feel like fall is a special time. When nature dies back to prepare for hibernation, we get ready to retreat and do our own inner work. This is the season when the underworld is most accessible, whether you take that literally or...

Hi Beautiful Souls! I spent a lot of this summer traveling to Italy and Greece for my honeymoon. I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to these places, not only because they’re beautiful (obviously) but because I’m a crazy mythology nut. A few years ago, I had a past life reading on Etsy (from Martini readings - she’s awesome!) and I was told that I went to Greece to discover ancient wisdom and initiate into the mysteries. This was pretty wild because I’m constantly working through initiations AND...