The Witches Broom Closet

Let's talk about herbs. Herbalism is a big part of magick and craft. Knowing herbs is a useful thing when it comes to spell casting. The uses of herbs vary and it can be used for all kinds of purposes. Nature has given us many useful plants for teas,charm bags,oils etc. For the first post on the topic of herbalism,I chose a few of my favorite herbs.                 Chamomile Also Called: Whig Plant, Scented Mayweed, Camomyle, Ground Apple, Manzanilla (Spanish), Maythen, Earth Apple, Camomile Chamomile is one of my favorite herbs out there. I tend to use it whenever it is possible. Chamomile is known as an herb of purification and protection. In    American south, chamomile is known as a lucky flower. People would make a garland to wear around hair to attract a lover. You can add to a sachet or spell to increase the chances for success.  Burn as incense for de-stressing, meditation, and restful sleep. Chamomile tea...

As the wheel of the year keeps turning so the time for Lammas has come. It is also called Lughnasadh. With it we are welcoming the Harvest. The days are long and sunny and everything is at it's full peek. In some traditions this holiday is celebrated in a way to honor the god Lugh.                      - Lugh Lugh Lugh is a god from Irish mythology. He is a warrior,a king and a hero. Lugh is often associated with art and crafts and is know as a sun god, a storm god and a sky god. Lammas is named after him. Although Lugh gives his name to this festival, it is also associated with Lugh's foster mother Tailtiu. To learn more about this Celetic god,you can find lots of information here. Magick,rituals and Lammas activity With this holiday,  harvest is approaching and it is a messenger that the hot days shall come to an end. This is the time for magick around the home. Yo...

    As you know, the pentagram represents 5 elements. Those are earth,air,fire,water and spirit. Each of these elements has it's own definitions,colors and significance.  Here you can see how they are presented on the pentagram. In Ancient Greece Empedoclese ( c. 490 – c. 430 BC)established there are 4 elements. Fire,water,earth and air. That was the first theory of elements in nature. He presumed these elements are moved by two main forces. He called them Love and Hate.  Earth  This is the element that is connected with North. It is often viewed as a female element. Earth is fertile and stable and is connected with the Goddess (Mother Nature).  It is the ball of life and while the wheel is turning we can view all aspects of life here on Earth. It is the element that is nurtured and stable and firm. The color is green but brown can be used as well. The time of the year that suits this element is the winter. The time of the day is midnight. People in t...