Moonrise Herbs Blog

Happy Wednesday, moonbeams! It's time for another herb blurb! This week we are exploring an old favorite whose latin name means "Dew of the Sea".....   Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is one of our favorite plant allies and has certainly been in the herbal apothecary for thousands of years. This sun-loving evergreen is native to the Mediterranean but is known for it's unique scent, flavor, and medicinal abilities the world over. I can't think of a single gardener or herbalist who doesn't have at least one of these plants in their garden! Rosemary has so very many uses; from benefiting the...

On Christmas Eve, a wish came true… the night I fell in love with you… it only took one kiss to know… It must have been the mistletoe! -Barbara Mandrell Oh Mistletoe! It has a sweet and storied place in our Christmas traditions thanks to the Druids, the Romans and even Norse mythology make mention of this hemi-parasitic evergreen! According to many ancient cultures, Mistletoe was considered something of a cure-all, but specifically it was a symbol of vitality that was thought to increase fertility. However, it was not hung in doorways until the 18th and 19th century in Britain....

Hello, Moonbeams, and happy holidays! How nice of you stop by for a visit with us for Tarot & Tea today. The card for this week is the indomitable Two of Wands. This is a card of strength, boldness, and personal power. The message of this card is loud and clear: be bold and be true to yourself! Originality is a precious commodity and it can only come from a place of fearless authenticity. The power in the Two of Wands is of a very individual nature. This is the energy that lends you the courage to own your true...

A beautiful and blessed Wednesday to you, sweet Moonbeams! As we are in the midst of the winter holidays (Happy Hanukkah!), we thought it would be lovely to share a DIY herbal star "wreath" could be a nice addition to your holiday decorating. The beauty of this design is that it can be decorated with many of your favorite herbs and is appropriate for many different holiday traditions.   The original idea comes to us from Holly at Avenue Lifestyle, but we encourage you to use whatever fresh herbal (Rosemary works wonderfully and Eucalyptus or Bay leaves are available year...

Hey, Moonbeams! We’re grateful that you’re taking the time out of your busy day to stop through for a little Tarot & Tea with us. Our card for this week is the restless Eight of Wands. The message of this card is about swiftness of movement. Strike while the iron is hot! The time has come to declare yourself openly and move quickly in order to bring your intentions to fruition. This is a time of culmination, of things coming together finally and successfully. All of the pieces of the puzzle are now in place. Go ahead and jump into...