Peace, Love, and Tea Leaves

I love Dragon's Blood. Really, I do. I think it's my favorite incense to burn. (I realize I say that about everything, but this is my blog! It makes sense that I'd be talking about my favorite things!) I burn it for protection. I burn it for offerings. I burn it cleanse a space. I burn it for literally EVERYTHING.  Dragon's Blood is a bright red resin obtained from a tree native to Asia and Africa. The sap of the tree is a shocking red that looks like blood pouring from a wound; hence the name, Dragon's BLOOD.  It holds medicinal properties such as being an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. It's used as a dye and pigments due to its bright color. It can even be used to create natural ink for quills and pens! Have you ever heard of the phrase to "sign in blood"?  But I think Dragon's Blood is most commonly known and used for its Magical properties.  Dragon's Blood is used for protection and often added to protective charms and spells. When burne...

Lavender is easily in my list of top five favorite herbs to use in my holistic practice. And I think a lot of people use it medicinally without even realizing that's what they're doing! Lavender is a calming herb. Magically, it's used to promote peace, prosperity, and positive or "zen" vibes. It's often used to promote luck (after all, we all know the saying "Plant lavender for luck..."). I personally like to add it to my protection spells and charms to draw in only love and harmony while the protection is up. Much like it's magical uses, Lavender is most often used for its calming properties in holistic medicine. It holds anti-inflammatory properties, so it can be used to sooth irritated skin- like eczema or acne breakouts- and is often found in beauty products and body lotions. It is said to help with headaches and can often be found in essential oil blends to target migraines. Lavender can also be used to sooth away aches and pains- especially...

I have started my new year off by wearing SELENITE. This is a beautiful, translucent stone that radiates positive energy- literally. It is said to take negative vibes and transform them into positive ones. As someone who has recently had a baby, the Post Partum is REAL. So I decided to look into some crystals that could possibly help with this. Selenite was the one that stuck out the most to me and my situation. So, I guess we'll talk about the healing properties of this crystal first.  Selenite is known to calm the mind and ease negativity surrounding a place or a person. It's gentle effect makes it perfect for those struggling with negative thoughts (of course, always reach out to your doctor or a help hotline if you are having thoughts on harming yourself or others). It can aid those struggling emotionally or with anxiety. Selenite can also help with mental clarity and focus.  I struggle with Post Partum OCD. I had it with my second son and I have it now with my last baby. ...

Rosemary is easily my go to herb when it comes to holistic health- it always has been.  I was introduced to this herb for its benefits on cognitive function and brain health. There are times when I find myself struggling with the occasional brain fog. In fact, after my first pregnancy loss, the brain fog was so bad I felt...unreal, as if I had stepped into an alternate reality and was watching my body live my life without being inside it. I guess, I would describe it as almost floating above my body. It was intense and frightening to say the least. I thought I was going insane! During that time, I was looking into many tinctures and teas to help with brain function. I was so over this feeling of brain fog (which I later learned was caused by a vitamin deficiency, but we'll talk about that some other time) and was desperate for a solution. I didn't have insurance at the time so talking to a doctor was out of the question. So I decided to do my own research on herbs that help wit...

Red Jasper is the first stone I purchased with the intention of Crystal Healing. And with that I say, TRUST YOUR GUT. I had dropped by a local Witchy Shop to show some support to a holiday Toy Drive sponsored by the local Pagan Pride. I had no intention of purchasing anything, really, as I only had ten bucks in my pocket and that wasn't meant for Witchy items (go figure).  Long story short, I ended up having a beautiful conversation with the store owner about Reiki and Crystal Healing. I had already decided I wanted to go into 2025 focusing on Holistic Health; specifically in terms of healing my reproductive system. For those of you who don't know, I have three children and each birth was extremely traumatic. Please allow me to explain. With my first, I had healthy pregnancy- everything had gone perfectly fine. When I went to into labor, however, I was a sick with a horrible case of Covid. My baby was stuck in the crowning position for hours before the nurse FINALLY decided to ...