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On various herbalist and Catholic websites, I find hints at a rich history of this tradition. Here’s some information that might help you explore this custom.
The “Kroedwusj” Blessing Tradition
On August 15th, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, marking her ascent to heaven in body and soul. Mary, representing the…Read More
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🌿 Hælgwyrt-tīd: Reclaiming the Pre-Christian Roots of the Herb Blessing Tradition
In the modern Heathen revival, many of us are rediscovering the sacred rhythms that once shaped life in pre-Christian Europe. One of the more enigmatic survivals is the mid-August herb blessing ritual known today in German-speaking regions as the Kräuterweihe—a trad…Read More
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Osric started the topic Summer herb gathering day in August in the forum
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I’d like to make this post to open the discussion on a possibly official or semi official herb blessing to take place on or about 15 August, preferably for magical purposes the full moon of Weodmonaþ.
Sources to explore:
Lorsch Leechbook
St Gall Botanicus
Capitulare de Villis
Plan of St Gall
Fulda Liturgical Calendars
Gelasian Sacramentary
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I just wrote a blog on crystal and gems, and how they are NOT out of place in Ingwine Heathenship as apotropaic or talismanic purposes. So let’s go full bore, howabout a little chart of correspondences for the purpose of Leechdom?
Stone/Crystal
Traditional Associations
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Oh this is good. I already have a modest collection of clear quartz and amethyst, from my grandmother. I’m definitely going to seek out some Amber and Jet as well