Witchy Atheist

Herbal Remedies for Cold and Flu Season

1. DIY Elderberry Thyme syrup – elderberry has been used for centuries in healing because it provides immune support (and has long been thought to banish negative energy). Can be taken both preventatively and to shorten the course of a cold. 

2. DIY Cough Drops – these cute cough drops are made with tea and honey to sooth an irritated throat. The original blogger chose hibiscus tea for the taste, but consider using one of the herbal teas she lists at the bottom for a more healing herbal remedy.

3. Lemon, Honey, and Ginger in a Jar – a traditional and internet favorite, this mixture turns into a jelly for when your throat needs serious soothing. Honey has been used for millennia to heal a variety ailments, just be sure to keep this away from infants. 

Ijeoma Umebinyuo,

they say, “be like your mothers” but ignore how they covered their pains with prayers, with a God at the feet of culture, broke their backs.

Bellwald, Switzerland

Dark Days Tarot - Lunar-Inspired Tarot Decks. - http://kck.st/2eWW82a

A tarot spread born entirely out of being paralyzed with fear, and not even knowing why. 

If you find yourself in a similar position, trust me, you’re not alone. And if you like to read the cards for yourself, then I highly recommend this spread.

 (However, if you’d rather I read them for you on a subject of fear in your life, then I would be happy to.)

The first card illuminates the source of fear.

The second card shows you what this fear is creating in your life.

The third card shows you what it’s destroying in your life.

The fourth card is guidance for how you can banish this fear.

And the fifth and sixth cards give you some insight into what this fear can teach you - or, put another way, gives you new “eyes” with which to see this fear as you go forward.

I ain’t afraid of no ghost.