Mabon Countdown Day 12

Chicken Pot Pie

As with the apple pie, for those of you who are not so inclined to bake but still want to make this, there is nothing wrong with picking up premade crust to make a pie.

Also, there are no peas in this recipe as I do not like them, but you can add them if you like (1 cup)

To make from scratch you will need;

For the Crust (if you use the premade dough skip getting these ingredients):

• 1/2 cup fat of your choice (I use butter or shortening but you can use what you want so long as it is cold)

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt (I use sea salt but table salt is fine too)

• 1/2 cup COLD water (if you have ice put it in the water (not the dough) to make it cold enough if all you can get is tap)

* this recipe only makes 1 pie dough if you want a top crust double recipe

* this recipe freezes well so make more and freeze it

For the Filling:

• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed (use precooked if you have that on hand it will be less prep)

• 1 cup sliced carrots

• ⅓ cup butter

• ⅓ cup chopped onion (I prefer pureed, use 1/4 cup if you choose this)

• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

• salt (to your taste)

• black pepper (to your taste)

• 1 ¾ cups chicken broth

• ⅔ cup milk

Assembly:

• mix flour and salt until combined

• add the cold butter until it is a rough pea-sized crumble (don’t over-mix)

• slowly add in water until it becomes a dough

• refrigerate for 1 hour

• combine chicken and carrots in a saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil

• boil for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and drain. (If you have used cooked chicken just cook until carrots are tender and do not add the chicken)

• melt butter in another saucepan over medium heat

• add onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes

• stir in flour, salt and pepper

• slowly stir in both chicken broth and milk

• simmer until the filling is thick and then take off heat to set

• roll out the first pie crust

• place chicken and vegetables in the bottom crust

• pour liquid mixture over the top

• roll out the second crust (if you feel confident you can add shapes or latticework to the top part)

• place the top crust on the pie and pinch the edges to seal (use a small bit of water if the edges are not closing properly)

• place a small vent hole (if you haven’t added symbols)

• place in a 425 F oven for about 30 to 35 min or until the filling is bubbling out (smaller pies will take less time) and the crust is golden

• check pie periodically as you might have to cover with tin foil to prevent it from burning

• let cool for about 10 min

• enjoy!

Mabon Countdown Day 11

Why Mabon? A History

Mabon is the last Sabbat of the year (as Samhain starts a new year on the Witches calendar). It occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on September 21st, although this date changes every year to be on or around this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, it occurs around or on March 21st, as there dates are usually on the the opposite part of the wheel depending on the hemisphere.

The name Mabon is derived from the medieval Welsh myth called the Mabinogion, where the main character of the story is the son of the Earth Mother, his name is where Mabon derives from. However, Mabon as a name for this sabbat was not popularized until the 1970s.

The celebration of the autumn equinox itself is as ancient as humanity. While the ancient Celts may not have celebrated Mabon, they did celebrate the end of the harvest season around this time.

Many cultures celebrate this time of year as a time to give thanks. It is the time of year when the farmers know how well their crops and animals have done. A look at how well their family would be fed that winter.

Canadian Thanksgiving is closer to this time of year as well (whereas the US celebrates it closer to the end of November where the harvest would be less abundant).

The Welsh Myth

This oral narrative, which is along the lines of Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, tells four different stories featuring a cast of recurring characters. Mabon, who is often portrayed as a young man or warrior, is the cultural hero of one of these myths. He is born a Divine Child and his birth is associated with some kind of miracle, like immaculate conception, similar to the stories of Jesus, Buddha, and the Aztec man-god Quetzalcoatl. 

As a baby Mabon is kidnapped and taken to the otherworld (AKA underworld) and is eventually rescued, echoing the story of Demeter and Persephone, who are two figures from Greek mythology closely associated with the autumn and spring equinoxes. 

Mabon Countdown Day 10

Small Rituals for Slowdown Season

I’m not a big fan of the large rituals at this time of year. I have far too many things on my plate and the list seems to lengthen the more I look at it.

I prefer tiny rituals and can do more because of the little time they take to set up. Also, some of these may not seem like rituals, but they can be turned into one.

Here are some ideas that I incorporate;

• If it is a day I do not work (or work later in the day), I will make a cup of coffee, open the windows, and start an incense stick (if you do not like incense and prefer a candle or simmer pot this can be substituted) I just sit there, either in silence or just listening to something that I enjoy (music, show, podcast, etc.)

  • If it is a day I do work (usually a morning shift) I will do this ritual with other beverages (usually alcoholic as that is my preferred, however, this is a personal choice)

• Baking as a whole can be a ritual (I know this is not small but if you are baking the added can be simple).

  • if baking pies you can place sigils or runes in the crust

  • by adding herbs to bread you can make it a spell

  • You can also add sigils to the bread to infuse intention as well

• Grounding

  • I know it’s cold but sticking your feet in the ground is always a good way to do a small ritual that helps you meditate

• Gardening/Harvesting

  • spending time in this garden (especially harvesting for the harvest season) is always a wonderful ritual, just think about what you are using what you are harvesting for or how harvesting makes you feel

Mabon Countdown Day 9

Cinnamon Buns

I love cinnamon, and part of fall for me are apples, oranges, pumpkins and cinnamon.

So here is my receipe for cinnamon buns.

Ingredients;

Dough

• 300 ml warm water

• 7g yeast

• 25g granulated sugar (I use honey sometimes as well)

• 60g fat (olive oil, lard, vegetable oil, etc.)

• 1 1/2 tsp salt

• 406g AP flour

Filling - if you want more filling or like more or less cinnamon adjust accordingly

• 1/2 c butter

• 2 tsp cinnamon

Icing - the thicker you want this the less milk you add

• ½ cup confectioner's sugar

• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, divided

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Method:

• whisk warm water, yeast, and sugar together

• let it sit for 5 minutes (I do this covered)

• add fat, salt, and 128g of flour and mix until combined

• add another 128g of flour, mix until relatively incorporated

• add remaining flour (150g) and mix until dough pulls away from the bowl

• knead for 3 min

• place into a lightly greased bowl and let rise for an hour

• knead it again for 3 min

• let it rise for another hour in the greased bowl

• punch down and roll out into a rectangle shape (about 1/4 inch)

• add filling to rolled out dough

• roll dough into a spiral shape and cut cinnamon rolls (1/2 in to 1 in thick

• placed in greased pan (prefer a round one for cakes about 9 - 10 in)

• bake at 350 for 22 - 25 min (check at the 25 mark it may need longer depending on the oven)

• let cool

• to make filling combine vanilla, sugar and 1tbsp of the milk (if it is not runny enough for you add another tsp at a time (3 tsp = 1 tbsp))

• drizzle icing on rolls and enjoy!

Mabon Countdown Day 8

Harvest Soup (makes 4-6 servings)

I don’t know about any of you, but when I think of Mabon I think of soup (and crock pot chicken which I also have as a recipe for further down).

You will need;

• 2 cups of butternut squash (diced)

• 1 cup carrots (peeled and diced)

• 1 large potato (peeled and diced)

• 1 large onion (diced)

• 4 cups (or 1 carton) no salt added chicken broth

• Herbs such as rosemay, sage or thyme

• Salt and pepper to taste

Method;

• Sautee in a pan the onion with a little butter or oil

• When the onions are translucent place in the rest of the vegetables to soften

• Once the vegetables are tender add chicken stock and whole herbs

• Let come to a rolling boil and then reduce heat

• Let simmer 20 min

• Remove the herbs at this point

• If you want a creamy soup with no lumps blend with immersion blender or blender

• Add salt and pepper to taste

Mabon Countdown Day 7

Cinnamon brooms

What you will need;

• a long branch or stick (it might be easier to find one already at the length you want or use a wooden broom handle)

• twine or jute (wire works as well)

• branch cutter (if you can’t find the size of branch or stick you need)

• spray paint (any colour you wish)

• craft paint (any colour you wish)

• paintbrush

• spray sealer

• glue gun

• cinnamon essential oil

• cinnamon sticks (you can tie or glue these into the broom itself as you assemble it)

• straw broom (you can use the handle of this as well or if you can find those small cinnamon brooms from the dollar store you can use that(3))

• any other decrative pieces (flowers, ribbons, coloured grasses)

Assembly;

• To start paint the handle of the broom as this is the most time consuming aspect. If you are using more than one colur you may need the colours to dry before adding more

• When you are done designing the handle the way you want use the sealer to finish it off

• Let dry

• This next part will differ on the type of broom you are using.

• To attach the cinnamon brooms or other sticks;

  • detach them where they are tied together

  • use glue to secure

  • tie them back around the new broom handle

  • add extras with glue or string

• To attach the straw broom;

  * these are attached better if you can bend them back on themselves

  • soak the bristles so that they are a little more plyable

  • once you are able to bend them take them and add them down the broom handle (so that they cover the handle, it will look wrong at first)

  • attach with hot glue and wire

  • then bend the bristles back on themselves to make the broom (where it looks like an actual broom the right way)

  • use more wire or twin with hot glue to secure

  • add extras with glue or string

• once all the glue is dry you can dust with cinnamon or add cinnamon essential oil

• hang if desired

Mabon Countdown Day 6

Apple Pie

For those of you who are not so inclined to bake but still want to make this, there is nothing wrong with picking up premade crust and filling (or one or the other) to make a pie.

I often do that when making pumpkin (I still make the crust because nothing beats the family pie dough recipe).

To make from scratch you will need;

For the Crust (if you use the premade dough skip getting these ingredients):

• 1/2 cup fat of your choice (I use butter or shortening but you can use what you want so long as it is cold)

• 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp salt (I use sea salt but table is fine too)

• 1/2 cup COLD water (if you have ice put it in the water (not the dough) to make it cold enough if all you can get is tap)

* this recipe only makes 1 pie dough if you want a top crust double recipe

* this recipe freezes well so make more and freeze it

For the Filling:

• 7-8 apples of your choice, sliced, the thinner you slice them the faster the filling cooks ( I like picking my own apples or using granny smith as they hold up better in the oven but use what you have on hand)

• 1/2 a cup of sugar (add more or less to your taste however, I have noticed that anything over 3/4 cup is too much)

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• splash of lemon juice

Assembly:

• mix flour and salt until combined

• add the cold butter until it is a rough pea sized crumble (don’t over mix)

• slowly add in water until it becomes a dough

• refrigerate for 1 hour

• while the dough is in the fridge, place the sugar and cinnamon into a bowl and mix

• slice the apples (again, the thinner you slice them the faster they cook in the crust) and add the splash of lemon juice on top

• once dough is out of the fridge roll out the dough a little larger than your pan (each crust makes a 9” crust)

• place the first crust into your pan and then add the sliced apples

• top with the cinnamon sugar mixture

• roll out second crust (if you feel confident you can add shapes or lattice work to the top part)

• place top crust on pie and pinch the edges to seal (use a small bit of water if the edges are not closing properly)

• place a small vent hole (if you haven’ added symbols)

• place in a 400 F oven for about 75 min or until the filling is bubbling out (smaller pies will take less time)

• check pie periodically as you might have to cover with tin foil to prevent it from burning

Mabon Countdown Day 5

Mabon Simmer Pot

I know what you are thinking; we just did an incense, however, some cannot burn incense themselves. This is an alternative (with a few added bonuses)

Like most incense and simmer pots that I make this recipe has no measurements. I make these to my tastes at the time I am making them and like to add and subtract stuff accordingly

Like a lot of my harvest and fall recipes, they will have similar ingredients to others I have posted.

This incense includes;

• orange(sliced and placed in pot you can use dried if you have it)

• cinnamon sticks

• apple slices

• rosemary (dried or fresh it is up to you)

• cloves (whole)

• water

What to do;

• place all ingredients in a pot and place on simmer

*Occasionally check the pot to make sure the water hasn’t dried up. if it looks low add more water until you no longer wish to use the simmer pot.

Mabon Countdown Day 4

Most of my postings will be crafts, activities, and recipes, however, today I want to share a little bit about what I use the time leading up until Mabon to do.

I am an avid gardener, and while Lammas is the start of my harvest season, this is my second harvest. Currently, I am harvesting certain plants, yes that is true, but I am also dealing with the plants that are done for the season.

Along with the harvesting I am processing the plants that I have harvested. Some plants get dried and placed in jars. If I lack time, some things get placed into bags and frozen until I can process them later. I am currently learning to can certain items, however, I am not great at this and need practice.

Another task I am doing is making notes; on what grew well, what did not grow well, what needs a different pot, what might need fertilizer, and what I will or will not grow next year.

Now is also the time I choose bulbs that have to go into the ground in the fall to be ready for next spring. I am also saving the seeds from plants I grew this year to grow next year.

It sounds like a lot of work doesn’t it? I love it! Fall is my happy place, it’s where my ‘busy work’ lives. While I love the planting season of spring, this is where my heart truly lies.

Mabon Countdown Day 3

Apple Candle Holders

I’m sure I’ve posted these before, however, I love them for the Harvest Festivals!

What you will need:

• Apple (smaller ones I prefer, however not too small or it won’t fit the candle)

• Sharp knife or something to hollow out the top (I prefer a melon baller as I find it does the best job) **if you are too young to handle sharp objects please get a parent to help

• Tealight

• Cinnamon, whole cloves or other decorations (optional)

How to create:

• Take the apple and carve out a hole large enough to hold your candle

• Place candle on apple and light

• If you prefer you can studd (stick the sharp end of a clove) the apple or stick a cinnamon stick in the top to immitate the stem you took out

*this process can be used with small gourds or pumpkins as well

Mabon Countdown Day 2

Mabon Correspondences:

Also known as the second Harvest Festival

Colours: Brown, Orange, Reds (Maroon and other shades as well), Deep gold and Violet

Herbs: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Pine, Sage, Yarrow, Rue, Rosehips, Chamomile and Frankincense

Foods: Cornbread, Pies, Bread, Apples, Carrots, Nuts, Grains, Squash, Pumpkins, Corn, Lamb, Seeds, Dried Fruits, Beans, and Eggplant

Drinks: Wine, Cider and Ale (Non-Alcoholic beverages include grape juice and regular non-alcohol ciders)

Flowers: Rose, Mums, Sunflowers, Marigolds, and Honeysuckle

Gods: The Green Man, Bacchus, Ceres, Thoth, Persephone, Mabon, Dionysus, and Demeter (to name a few but not all and you don’t have to use any if you prefer that)

Animals: Foxes, Wolfs, Crows, Owls, Stags, Squirrels, Dogs and other Birds of Prey

Crystals: Citrine, Peridot, Amethyst, Yellow Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Agate and Amber

Incense: Clove, Cinnamon, Rose, Patchouli, Pine, Apple, Cedar and Sandalwood (to name a few)

Altar Items: Wine, Cider or Ale (or the non-alcoholic alternative if alcohol is not an option), leaves, pine cones, pine needles apples, gourds, breads, acorns, grains, corn, dried seeds, and horns of plenty (think Witchy Thanksgiving almost)

Types of Spells that you could Perform: Protection (specifically for home and hearth), Beginning the process of releasing bad habits, Prosperity, Security, Abundance, Celebration of long term goals, Wine making, Ale brewing, Cider making, and Letting go of what no longer serves

*Please note that there might be more and use your common sense if you cannot eat or be around any of these things. Your practice is based on your path.

Mabon Count Down Day 1

Mabon Incense

Like most incenses that I make this recipe has no measurements as I make it to my tastes at the time.

Like a lot of my harvest and fall recipes they will have similar ingredients to others I have posted.

This incense includes;

• orange peel (dried)

• ginger (dried)

• cinnamon

• apple slices (dried)

• rosemary (dried)

• oregano (dried)

I do prefer the larger pieces of each if I can get them as I find they burn better.

Feverfew

A plant originally native to Europe. 

It is now common throughout North America, mostly in gardens. However, it does occasionally wild near old homesteads.

Good for migraines, fevers, irregular menstruations, stomach upset and arthritis. Although, it is not reccommended for anyone pregnant or breast feeding.

Early herbalists thought of it as a general strengthener of the womb.

I have also seen that it can be used as a bug spray

Often mistaken for Chamomile due to it’s small white flowers and yellow centre.

Magick and Folklore

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Spell types it can be used in: Love, protection from fae, protection for travellers, protection from colds and fevers, repels negativity, can protect you from the fae on your travels.

It is used in sachets and charms.

Planted around the dwelling it was said to purify the air and prevent disease.

Said to cure ‘elf shot’ or what we know know as a stitch in the side while travelling. Which was said to be caused by elves firing invisible arrows at someone.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Vervain

Not to be confused with Verbena.

This herb is native to Southern Europe, Asia and North Africa.

Once regarded as a cure-all and sacred to the ancient Greeks, as well as the Romans and Druids.

Used to cure many ailments such as; digestive issues, relieves nervous tension, reduces depression symptoms, tonic for chronic illness, relieves headaches and migraines, and relieves premenstrual syndrome.

Commonly used in tinctures, infusions and powders.

*Definitely not recommended during pregnancy*

Folklore and Magick

Planet: Venus

Sign: Virgo and Libra

Goddess and Gods: Diana, Hermes and Medea

Used in magicks that include; countermagic, fertility, concentration, protection and purification

Associated with fortune telling in ancient times.

Protects against the evil eye and negative energy.

Clears stagnant energies within a space.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Mugwort

This is a common name for plants under the genus Artemisia. It is a flowering plant that can be found in most places around the world.

Since the Iron Age, it has been used in many cultures as a medicinal, spiritual, and culinary ingredient.

It can be eaten raw or cooked, as a bitter flavouring to season fat, meat, and fish.

You can eat young spring shoots however, the leaves are what are slightly bitter. They are best picked shortly before mugwort flowers in July to September.

The Magick in the Mug(wort)

Planet: Moon or Venus

Element: Earth

Often revered for connection to the spirit world. Used in divination spells to provide clarity to such endeavours.

Used in dream pillows to produce lucid dreams.

Place a bundle above your door to prevent darkness from entering your space.

Can be made into a bath. This can be used both for divination, as well as, to feel invigorated.

Traditionally used to prevent fatigue on long walks, this is done by placing a couple of leaves in your shoes.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Honeysuckle

Native to temperate zones in both hemispheres the honeysuckle genus covers about 150 species of ornamental shrubs as well as climbers. It can also be found in the Himalayas, southern Asia, and North Africa. However, the majority of species are found in China.

It has become an invasive species in many areas, more specifically the variation L. japonica, also known as the Japanese honeysuckle of eastern Asia. It takes over by growing over other plants and shutting out light. To identify this plant it has fragrant yellowish white flowers and black berries.

Be aware, however, because most varieties of Honeysuckle are mildly toxic. While they are generally safe to consume when it’s the nectar and flowers, DO NOT eat the berries or leaves. 

Honeysuckle is potentially poisonous to dogs and other pets. Also, as we spoke of earlier some varieties of Honeysuckle are considered invasive and can threaten wildlife, so do your research before planting non-native varieties.

The Magick in the Mundane

Planet: Venus, Jupiter, Moon

Element: Water, Earth

Some Spells that you can include honeysuckle are;

• If you wish for good fortune, grown honeysuckle outside of your home

• The scent can be used in offerings to the fae

• It can help heighten psychic powers

• When you wish others to be generous to you, wear honeysuckle perfume

• Like honey they can be used in jars to ‘sweeten’ spells

• The vine can be used to bind lovers, using a photo, poppet etc to stand in for the individual

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Coming Home!!

Hey There Witches, it's Stephanie here, and I know it's been a hot minute. Due to my mental health I subconsciously took a step back from the podcast without even knowing it. I didn't even really notice thanks to my soul sister and amazing co-host Brooke who handled everything like she always does, and I am so grateful to her. 

I have always struggled with organizing my time and becoming a mother did not help LOL! So the past two years I have been working on my health, medical and physical, adjusting to motherhood as a working mom, being a wife and finding time for me and my beliefs. 

The best thing I did was start going to therapy, where I learned strategies and tips to help with my anxiety and depression. During this therapy I was also diagnosed with ADHD and Complex Mood Disorder. This was a hard truth for me to swallow because not only was I finally getting answers to some things that I have struggled with all of my life, it was a diagnosis that my family wouldn't understand because they don't believe in mental health issues or the diagnoses that come along with it. The good news is that I have a husband and a best friend who support me and are there for me. With their support I have been working on strategies to hone this and to turn it into something that works for me to create the life that I want.

The biggest thing I’ve learned is that I need to cut myself some slack, because as the saying does “I’m only human.” I also have been working on not comparing myself to others, because I work hard and try to give my family my best. 

When it comes to my beliefs I have been trying to incorporate it into my everyday life, because it honestly helps me. Showers, at least one of the ones I take during the week, has become a spiritual cleansing ritual. I write sigils in my coffee or tea, do daily tarot and have extremely simplified my Altar. Where I try and do weekly offerings to my deities and burn incense.(P.s. The smell of incense instantly calms me.)

So Witches, along with our other Blog post topics I want to dedicate some posts to topics like, Witch Craft with the Family, Self Care and current topics on Witchtok or in our community. If there is a topic you want to read or learn about please email us at turenorthwithches@gmail.com

Blessed Be Witches!

Lily of the Valley

There are not many plants that I tend to steer clear of in my practice but this is one of them.

Lily of the Valley is one of those plants that the whole plant is poisonous. I’m not too fond of working with these types as a personal preference.

Lily of the Valley has a series of small white flowers on a long green stem with oval shaped leaves. In Fact there are more leaves than there are flowers. Despite being poisonous it has its own magickal features. It is ruled by the element Air. Usually used as an offering on a Beltane Altar and if given in a bouquet is meant to symbolise happiness for the recipient.

This plant can be used for:

-Communication

-Memory

-Mental Stability

-Purity 

-Peace

According to the herbalist Culpeper there is an old English legend from Sussex that says St Leonard fought against a great dragon in the woods near Horham and wherever his blood fell Lilies of the Valley would bloom. The forest was named after St. Leonard and the ground is still covered in Lilies of the Valley.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Rosehips

Typically red or orange (but can be dark purple to black in some cases) it is the accessory fruit on the Rose plant. It can also be called a rose haw or a rose hep. They begin to form after the pollination of the flowers.

They are an edible plant often used in jams, pies, jellies, wine and many other applications. They can even be eaten raw if care is taken to avoid the little hairs inside, as these hairs are what forms itching powder. Very unpleasant. They are also very high in vitamin C.

Often used in crafts and as home fragrances as well.

Magick:

Used in spellwork for good luck and prosperity.

They can also be used to banish nightmares

Very similarly to coffee it can also be used to increase the spell you are casting (like money and health).

Add them in your kitchen witchery to teas or make jams, tarts and pies with them.

The hairs in the rose hips themselves are even useful. Use them in banishing and protection workings.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

Dandelion

Part of the taraxacum genus of the flowering plants which are part of the Asteraceae family.

It is native to Eurasia and then introduced to Europe and North America, however, in the former two countries they are known as invasive aliens.

From its flower to its roots this plant is edible (see notes at bottom of blog). Flowers can be turned into fritters, or for those of us of age (depending on your country) wines and included in meads. The young leaves are wonderful in salads and the roots are often used as a substitute for coffee.

The flowers can also be used as a dye, we’ve all seen how they can stain our hands when picked.

Magick:

The puffs (seed bundles) can be used in many forms of spell work. In love divination, this is done by thinking of your loved one and watching if any puffs remain. Depending on the remaining puff it tells you how loved you are. They can also be used to send your love over a distance.

In a similar fashion it can help with  getting rid of bad habits. By thinking of  the habit you are wanting to rid yourself of and then imagine yourself blowing it away with the puffs.

Additionally these puffs can show you where to seek your fortune. Also on the topic of fortune, if, by placing it under your chin, it becomes yellow then you will become rich.

Leaving a cup of brewed tea beside your bedside can call spirits.

Some use the dandelion to predict the weather as the seed pods a sensitive to moisture and will close up when it rains.

Lastly, they can be used in many kitchen witchery recipes and spells.

Planet: Jupiter

Gods in association: Hecate, Brigid, Aphrodite and many other solar deities.

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything

*** Don’t pick any that are by roadways as they might have been sprayed with chemicals and pesticides