Moonrise Herbs Blog

This is the perfect rainy day to curl of with a good book and a mug of hot tea, so for today's Tarot and Tea let's go with that and explore this excellent book by Skye Alexander! Magic and the tarot are historically entwined and the author does a wonderful job of clearly explaining that history and connection.  It is fully of detailed descriptions for each card as well as informational tidbits about how they may be used magically.  The final section is devoted to spellwork.  Skye does a great job of clearly and concisely laying out the procedure of...

Happy Moonday, friends!  Here on the coast, the gloriously glowing orb we hear is called the Sun has returned to give us a respite from the cold wind and rain and it's times like these that sunlight truly feels like the Universe is smiling upon us if for but a moment.  Likewise, our Card of the Week – The Four of Swords knows we have been through a lot and suggests we make the most of our momentary rest. The Connolly Deck was calling to be used today and the imagery for this card is quite a change from what we...

On the hunt for a fresh, new sweet treat to celebrate Love Day?  This yummy, libido-lifting, vegan confection may just hit the sweet spot!  Combining uplifting and euphoric herbs with the slightly sweet tang of raspberries and creaminess of cashews, this mousse is a perfect light dessert for a romantic evening or, really, any time you want to treat yourself! Damiana (Turnera diffusa) leaf has a spicy aphrodisiacal effect and, though part of the mint family, it is considered a warming herb.  It has been known to stimulate blood flow in the pelvic region. Used in Central America by the indigenous...

This Valentine’s week, we are ruminating on Heart Medicine – what is our path to healing, opening and protecting our hearts? The deck for this week is Vanessa Decort’s Sun & Moon Tarot, chosen for its gentle sweetness and unique perspective.  This deck combines many influences (Alchemy, Kabbalism, Jungian psychology, astrology, etc.) with a tangible Thoth influence. The card that chose to manifest today is The Hierophant, number 5 of the Major Arcana.  This card is often interpreted as a sign of wisdom – learning and teaching – and spiritual lessons, harmony within community and often a relationship to organized...