Posts by Orange County Local Council
August brings the sun’s rays and Lammas
As the summer sun climbs higher in the sky, and the earth is warmed by its strong rays, we seek the cool indoors or under a shade tree. Gardens are bursting with healthy vegetables and fruits such as vine ripened tomatoes, and the first of the wheat and corn are being harvested. The fragrance of…
Read MoreCINNAMON, a memorable herb
As we continue to enjoy the brightness and warmth of summer, we are reminded that Fire is fuel for creativity energy. Leo rules the height of summer and the life force is strong. The “medicine” provided for us to keep the balance is cinnamon, referred to here as Cinnamomum verum or Cinnamomum cassia. Background Information:…
Read MoreFiber Arts with Magic
Fiber arts have been a part of human society for eons and lore tells us that it has been used in the magical arts all along. There is a rich and deep history to the fiber arts, with as many uses and spiritual practices as there are facets to a diamond. Your mind and imagination…
Read MoreRed Clover (Trifolium pratense)
What a wonderful time of year to enjoy the fullness of growing and ripening in garden and field. We peel our clothing down to let our bodies breathe. We take in the full measure of sun and heat. If we are lucky, we have play time at the beach, lake, river, woods, mountains ~ and…
Read MoreThe Brothers Grimm, The Queen Bee
In keeping with our Bee series, here is short tale sent to us by Selene for our reader’s pleasure. Let us know what you think of this tale by The Brothers Grimm! THE QUEEN BEE The Brothers Grimm Translated by Margaret Taylor (1884) Two kings’ sons once went out in search of adventures, and fell…
Read MoreThe Bee Family
Guest blogger, Selene Weir brings us her second installment on bees! “To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee, And revery. The revery alone will do, If bees are few.” ― Emily Dickinson, The Complete Poems Before moving on to the luscious topic of honey, it would be…
Read MorePsychic Fair in Orange County, CA
Saturday, June 28, 2014 the Orange County Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess (OCLC-CoG) will host a fund-raising event in Orange County, CA. The OCLC-Cog Psychic Fair will be held beginning at 10:00a.m. until 4:00 p.m. OCLC-CoG will hold this fun event at the popular: The Dragon And The Rose 1636 E. Edinger…
Read MoreLavender (lavendula angustifolia)
Special note: The following is for educational purposes only. The information is not meant to replace the consultation of a licensed health-care professional. This author and OCLC-CoG are not held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained within this blog. From ancient times until now, lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the…
Read MoreElder/Elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
Special note: The following is for educational purposes only. The information is not meant to replace the consultation of a licensed health-care professional. This author and OCLC-CoG are not held responsible for the use or misuse of the information contained within this blog. Whether we live in a city or out in the countryside, the…
Read MoreHerbs, A History
Herbs and herbal medicine can date its history back before the 12th Century A.D., China. While herbs had been used for medicinal purposes, there was also magical intent. Only by about the 12th century A.D. were the deeper principles of Chinese medicine fully applied to herbal treatment, forming a method that can be called TCHM.…
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