In this powerful and comprehensive guide in the spirit of Jambalaya and Sacred Woman, an herbalist celebrates ancient and modern African holistic healing. "The message of this book is: hold onto your yams, your collards, watermelon, and roots. There is magic, mystery, connection, and healing stored within them."--Stephanie Rose Bird Stephanie Rose Bird grew up surrounded by forests, listening to the stories of her ancestors and learning African healing ways. From an early age, she dedicated herself to herbalism and living a spiritually fulfilled life in harmony with nature. Now, the wisdom she as accrued is gathered in this impressive encyclopedic work of African Healing and herbal medicine. Stephanie teaches you how to garden and harvest in unison with the seasons, and how to use herbalism and magic--derived from ancestral and spiritual helpers--to heal. A treasure trove of knowledge, Motherland Herbal showcases an array of recipes and rituals that nourish every facet of life: <ul> <li>Seasonal recipes to support overall well-being</li> <li>Tinctures for common ailments such as headaches, flu, or heartburn</li> <li>Remedies for improving mental health, lessening symptoms of anxiety, stress, or depression</li> <li>Natural body and home care products, from facials to cleaning solutions</li> <li>Herbal Baths for relaxation, sexual wellness, and good luck</li> <li>Rituals and Altars for universal experiences, such as learning to letting go after loss and improving creativity and fertility</li> <li>Love Potions, Sleep Potions, Protective Amulets, and more</li> </ul> Written in Stephanie's warm and authoritative voice, Motherland Herbal seamlessly blends activism and ancestral folklore with the realms of spirituality, gardening, and holistic wellness. Her deep reverence for the wisdom of her ancestors infuses every page of this guide, which is a foundational resource that will shape the landscape of African healing and folk medicine for generations to come. Motherland Herbal includes 54 original pieces of art, including maps and artwork created by the author.

Motherland Herbal: The Story of African Holistic Health

Bird, Stéphanie Rose

Religion & Spirituality

HarperOne

Plan your days . . . magically! Every day will sparkle with enchantment when you use Llewellyn's 2003 Magical Almanac as your guide. Over the years, this little treasury of folklore, recipes, rituals, myths, and meditations has become a trusted companion to practitioners of various magical paths. The calendar section includes information on the Moon's sign and phase, traditional Pagan holidays, and incense and color correspondences that will maximize the energy of your workings. This invaluable magical resource also features more than seventy insightful articles by your favorite authors, including: ·Lovely Lavender by Chandra Moira Beal ·Mermaids - Anna Franklin ·The Magic of Dandelions - Nuala Drago ·Lilith Rituals for Modern Pagans - Ellen Dugan ·Bird Magic - Jonathan Keyes ·Training Pets for Ritual - Cerridwen Iris Shea ·A Whirling Dervish Meditation - Jim Weaver Contributors also include: Karri Ann Allrich, Bernyce Barlow, Marguerite Elsbeth, Kristin Madden, Edain McCoy, Ann Moura, Dr. Jonn Mumford, deTraci Regula, Maria Kay Simms, Abby Willowroot

2003 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac)

Reference

Franklin, Anna

Barrette, Elizabeth

LLEWELLYN

KYNES, SANDRA

DUGAN, ELLEN

Allrich, Karri Ann

McCoy, Edain

Griffith, Magenta

Elsbeth, Marguerite

Ardinger, Barbara

Madden, Kristin

Phillips, Sue

Wall, Carly

Regula, Detraci

Sheppard, Susan

Dumars, Denise

Hazel, Elizabeth

HOLLAND, EILEEN

Sturtevant, Lynne

Zenith, S.Y.

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Llewellyn Publications

Become Skilled in the Herbal Arts Powerful, wild, and magical, herbs are among nature's most versatile plants. This bountiful guide will help you gain prowess in the herbal arts with herb lore from many cultures, and tips on growing and gathering herbs. You'll also learn how to use the potent energy of herbs for natural health and beauty, and in cooking, crafts, and magic. With more articles from nationally recognized herbalists than ever before, Llewellyn's 2003 Herbal Almanac presents time-honored traditions and fresh ideas for cultivating and practicing herbal wisdom. Featuring over 30 articles, including: ·The Magic of the Pansy by Scott Appell ·Wild Edibles by Roberta Burns ·Native American Herbal Healing Ways by Marguerite Elsbeth ·Herbal Aphrodisiacs by Feather Jones ·Making Herbal Papers by Leena Keefer ·Good Health the Chinese Way by Xingwu Liu ·Landscaping with Threatened Plants by Paul Neidhart ·Alchemy in the Kitchen by Jonathan Keyes ·Pitcher Plant Lore by S. Y. Zenith ·Ashwagandha: India's Superb Tonic by Kevin Spelman

2003 Herbal Almanac (Annuals - Herbal Almanac)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Harding, Deborah

Appell, Scott

Alternative Medicine

Make 2004 a Year of Enchantment and Magic. Both seasonal and everyday rituals will sparkle with enchantment when you use Llewellyn's 2004 Magical Almanac as your guide. Over the years, this little treasury of folklore, recipes, myths, and meditations has become a trusted companion to practitioners of various magical paths. The calendar section includes information on the Moon's sign and phase, traditional Pagan holidays, and incense and color correspondences that will maximize the energy of your workings. This year's almanac returns to a "homespun" magical focus, and features more than eighty insightful articles by your favorite authors, including: Edible Flowers by Shira Bee Unfamiliar Familiars by Breid Foxsong Seashell Spells for Your Health by Janina Renée When a Skunk Crosses Your Path by Cerridwen Iris Shea The Magical Lore of the Celtic Harp by Roslyn Reid What Is a Wicked Witch? by Elizabeth Hazel Conjuring the Natural Spirits by Steven Repko Contributors also include: Nina Lee Braden, Ellen Dugan, Magenta Griffith, Christine Jette, Jonathan Keyes, Kristin Madden, Edain McCoy, Daniel Pharr and Robert Place

2004 Magical Almanac (Annuals - Magical Almanac)

Skye, Michelle

Renée, Janina

Jette, Christine

Pharr, Daniel

Schwartzstein, Tannin

Zain, Luci

Herbal Wisdom, Lore and More! Add magic and spice to your life with nature's most versatile plants. This bountiful guide will help you learn how to use the potent energy of herbs for natural health and beauty, and in cooking, crafts, and magic. You also get herb lore from many cultures, and tips on growing and gathering herbs. Llewellyn's 2004 Herbal Almanac presents time-honored traditions and fresh ideas for cultivating and practicing herbal wisdom. It features over twenty-five articles from nationally recognized herbalists, including: Gardens by Moonlight by Carrie Moss Herbal Wines and Liqueurs by Chandra Moira Beal An Herbal Sleeping Potion by Edain McCoy Gaia's Gift to the Gardener by Stephanie Rose Bird Lunar Herbs and Your Health by Jonathan Keyes Making Herbal Bookmarks by Elizabeth Barrette Gathering Garlic by S. Y. Zenith Medieval and Renaissance Strewing Herbs by Lynne Smythe The Buckeye Nut by Robert Place Crafting Magical Herbal Perfumes by Peg Aloi

2004 Herbal Almanac (Annuals - Herbal Almanac)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Smythe, Lynn

Gardening & Landscape Design

Recapture the magic of everyday living, and hearken back to the olde ways with this eclectic treasury of folklore, spells, and practical how-tos. Support your magical lifestyle with a dazzling array of articles (about eighty-five in all) featuring everything from finding a magical name to seeking your power song. Maximize the energy of your workings with the almanac pages that form the heart of the book - complete with the Moon’s sign and phase, and incense and color correspondences. A listing of Pagan holidays and festivals around the world makes it possible for you to celebrate a new tradition nearly every day of the year.

2006 Magical Almanac (Llewellyn's Magical Almanac)

Whether you want to cure insomnia holistically or treat yourself to an herbal facial, Llewellyn’s Herbal Almanac helps you get the most from nature’s most versatile plants. Today’s top herbalists present nearly thirty articles bursting with tips for growing and gathering herbs, and using them for natural health, beauty, cooking, crafts, and magic. Discover how to cook with Southwestern herbs, brew your own blue lotus tea, maintain your herbal garden throughout autumn, and mix up rosemary hair rinse, bath oils, and facial masks. Also included are instructions for creating and using the ancient Saxon’s Nine Herb Charm for physical and spiritual healing.

Llewellyn's 2006 Herbal Almanac (Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac)

This contemporary spell book with an antiquated, Book-of-Days style returns for its fourth successful year. Witches and Pagans will find spells for all occasions, along with recipes, rituals, and meditations. It also includes crucial information for spellcasters: when the spell is appropriate, necessary implements, and where the spell should be performed. Icons categorize each spell under various headings: health, love, money, purification, and so on. Users who combine spells with astrology will find daily Moon signs and phases. The contributors to this year’s edition include: Elizabeth Barrette, Nancy Bennett, Stephanie Rose Bird, Boudica, Lily Gardner-Butts, Gail Wood, Emely Flak, James Kambos, Kristin Madden, Lady Moon-Dance, Sharynne NicMhacha, Olivia O’Meir, Laurel Reufner, Gail Wood, Luci Sophia Zain, and S.Y. Zenith.

2006 Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac (Witches' Spell-A-Day Almanac)

Whether you want to whip up herbal remedies for your pets or or treat yourself to an herbal facial, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac helps you get the most from nature's most versatile plants. Today's top herbalists present nearly three dozen articles bursting with tips for growing and gathering herbs, and using them for natural health, beauty, cooking, crafts, and magic. Discover how to cook jams, jellies, and condiments; brew your own herbal liqueurs; grow medicinal herbs: attract wildlife with herbs; and make your own cleaning products. Also included are crafts for kids, herbal remedies for respiratory health, the history of curry, and wild plant legends.

Llewellyn's 2007 Herbal Almanac (Annuals - Herbal Almanac)

Wigington, Patti

Embark on a Magical Journeyto Enhance Your Life and Practice Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac has been inspiring all levels of magical practitioners for over twenty years. Filled with practical spells, rituals, and fresh ideas, you’ll find new ways to deepen your craft and improve everyday life. This edition features nearly three dozen compelling articles, grouped by element, on everything from magical pets to beauty tips. Also included is a handy calendar section―shaded for easy “flip to” reference―featuring world festivals, holidays, and the 2016 Sabbats. You’ll also find astrological info, plus incense and color correspondences, to empower your magical work. <ul>
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Invoke the power of the earth with chalk magic, evolutionary ancestor spirits, and copper energy rodsŸ
</li> <li>Discover the spiritual gifts of elemental angels, color and bottle magic, and Sabbat rituals</li> <li>
Stoke your inner fire through magical transformation, candle magic, and crossroads witchcraftŸ
</li> <li>Dive into water magic using gem elixirs, shell games, and more</li> </ul>
 Llewellyn’s Magical Almanac has been published annually for over twenty years

Llewellyn's 2016 Magical Almanac: Practical Magic for Everyday Living

Lightfoot, Najah

Rainbow Wolf, Charlie

Kambos, James

WHITEHURST, TESS

Zaman, Natalie

Ress, Suzanne

Blair, Blake Octavian

Grant, Ember

Rajchel, Diana

Cobb, Dallas Jennifer

Crosson, Monica

Emyme

Aloi, Peg

Digitalis, Raven

Damiana, Autumn

Marquis, Melanie

Boudica

Mueller, Mickie

Walls, Charlynn

Furie, Michael

Johnston, Hannah E.

Galvin, Shawna

Sparrow, Cassius

Lupa

Occult & Paranormal

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