Moonrise Herbs Blog

Howdy from Texas, my beloved Moonbeams! I’m Jessika TuCrow and I’m just so glad to be able to keep our weekly date for Tarot & Tea. The card for the week is the lovely Princess of Pentacles drawn from my old standby, The Hermetic Deck. Her elemental designation is the Earth of Earth and her title is the Princess of the Echoing Hills. Fecund and fertile, she overflows with the very essence of life itself! She embodies the ability to create abundance from the land and from her body. This card frequently turns up in readings surrounding pregnancy. In a...

Mabon Blessings, moonbeams! "To our Lord and Lady ~ Mother Earth, Father Sky,We seek your blessing on this Equinox night;Giving thanks for all you provide ~For food, warmth, shelter and love suppliedHelp us find our balance at core;Transform our light to flow and soarBless our homes, our families, our hearth;Cycling gently with Gaia's Wheel on Earth."~ Caithe Cameron (Celticai Studio, 2012) Check out this wonderful resource for more information on the history of Mabon and thoughtful ways to mark this special day! https://www.owlsdaughter.com/…/blessings-of-mabon-and-the-…/

There are two amazing herb-centered events happening here soon, moonbeams, so this #herbalwisdomwednesday we just wanted to give a shout out to make sure you herb-lovers, crafters and students are all in the know!   First up, this weekend is our annual Fall Sale celebrating the Autumn Equinox. This Friday - Sunday (in-store and online at store.moonriseherbs.com ) we share 25% off our bulk herbs, tea blends, herbal blends, and our tasty delicious specialty teas.....and also 10% off everything else in the store! Whether you're a hand-crafter or a gift-hunter, this is a great time to start planning those holiday...

Hello, dear Moonbeams! It’s a bright and sunny Moonday here in Humboldt County.  I’m Jessika TuCrow, your guide to Tarot & Tea.  This is my last local writing for ya’all before I move away.  The card for today is the Two of Pentacles.  A juggler is shown balancing on one foot with two coins suspended in the air.  Appropriately, the meaning of the card is two-fold.  On the one side, it can relate to being very busy and needing to work to keep all your balls in the air…so to speak.  Juggling responsibilities and keeping up with demands may sound...

This seems like the perfect time to visit with our friend Elder!  During these seasonal transitions, it is so important to keep our immune systems functioning as well as we can.  As busy as we all are it can be challenging to keep up a wellness routine….especially if you have young ones who are resistant to taking medicines!  Well, these delicious easy to make lozenges may be the solution!       Elderberry Electuary Drops Ingredients 1/2 cup local raw honey 2 tablespoons Elderberry Extract 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger * powdered sugar, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder for coating drops Instructions...