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Sage - Uses - Medicinal and Magickal
by Darkwing
Sage has many uses and benefits... It can be used to make sage tea, which is a refreshing drink, particularly popular in Europe, in the Middle Ages. Gargling with common sage (Salvia Officinalis) tea,... published 2 years ago
Thyme Lore And Uses
by Darkwing
Legend and Lore The legends and lore surrounding Thyme are manifold. One of the first herbs to be used as incense. In the Middle Ages, it was often sprinkled on church floors together with lavender, to... published 18 months ago
Lavender - History, Lore and Uses
by Darkwing
The name Lavender was given to this plant; the name thought probably to have come from either the Latin verb 'lavare' (to wash) or 'livendulo' (livid or bluish). The Greeks referred to it as Nardus after... published 2 years ago
Poem - The Mighty Oak Lord of Truth
by Darkwing
King of the Greenwood; King of the Grove, Lord of Truth is the Mighty Oak, Conveying the words of Jupiter, Lending its knot holes to faery folk. Worshipped by Vikings, Druids and Celts, Door to... published 18 months ago
Wild Herb Lore
by Darkwing
I have put together some Pagan Herbal Lore here, but omitted the medicinal uses, owing to the fact that this is purely for information, and not to be undertaken without solid knowledge of the correct way to... published 2 years ago
The Oak - Legend and Lore
by Darkwing
Seventh Moon of The Celtic Year - 10th June - 7th July Latin Names - White Oak = Quercus Alba; Red Oak = Quercus Rubra; Black Oak = Quercus Velutina. Celtic Name - Duir, meaning 'door'. Folk Names - Duir,... published 18 months ago
Rose Colours and Their Meanings
by Darkwing
Have you ever pondered when giving or receiving roses, what their meaning might be? Well, ponder no further; here is a list of their colours and meanings. Red ... published 2 years ago
Chanctonbury Ring - West Sussex Part II
by Darkwing
It is common rumour that the Chanctonbury Ring area was a venue for Witchcraft, as an altar, in the form of a five-pointed star made from flints within a circle of flints, was found in 1979. Between each star... published 16 months ago









