Occasional Occultist

♈ Aries: Super Strength ♉ Taurus: Time Travel ♊ Gemini: Transformation ♋ Cancer: Protection ♌ Leo: Precognitive ♍ Virgo: Magic ♎ Libra: Telepathic ♏ Scorpio: Psychic Power ♐ Sagittarius: Teleportation ♑ Capricorn: Invisibility ♒ Aquarius: Flying ♓ Pisces: Healing

Birch- renewal, new beginnings, youth.

Rowan- protection, connection, expression.

Alder- endurance, passion, strength.

Willow- imagination, vision, intuition.

Ash- connection, wisdom, surrender.

Hawthorn- relationships, consequence, contradiction.

Oak- strength, stability, nobility.

Holly- action, objectivity, assertion.

Hazel- creativity, purity, honesty.

Apple- beauty,love, generosity.

Vine- introspection, depth, relaxation.

Ivy- determination, change, patience.

Reed- harmony, growth, health.

Blackthorn- discipline, control, perspective.

Elder- evolution, transition, continuation.

Fir- clarity, energy, achievement.

Gorse- transmutation, exposure, resourcefulness.

Heather- dreams, feelings, romance.

Poplar/Aspen- victory, vision, transformation.

So I’m sick. Anyway, here’s a list of stuff to make into teas, lozenges, syrups, and stuff. Achoo.

Herbs to loosen mucus (yuck)

Horehound

Thyme

A tea of Sage, Eucalyptus, and Hyssop

Herbs to sooth a sore throat

Mullein

Slippery Elm

Marshmallow Root

Plantain Leaves

Ginger Root

My childhood best friend’s grandma would give her herbal tea with a buttload of honey and the juice of like… an entire lemon

Herbs to beat a virus

Elderberry (so your father can too smell of elderberries)

Licorice Root

St. John’s Wort

Stinging Nettle

Lemon Balm

Echinacea 

General herbs to feel better

Echinacea

Chamomile

 Elder Flower

Peppermint

Moon phases meaning

I’d LOVE to find a part-time job doing that here, but the state has drastically cut funding for public libraries recently. People who worked there for decades were summarily laid off because their positions weren’t “necessary” anymore.

Kids, do me a favor - support your local public libraries. Go there to study, to read, to have quiet time, to get away from your family for a bit, whatever you want. Put a bit of spare change in the donation box. Write to your state reps and tell them how important the library is to your community.

Mr. Ambrose is my absolute favorite.

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