Lammas: Abundance & Letting Go

Lammas: Abundance & Letting Go

Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, arrives August first. It is the first harvest, when you finally see the fruits of your labor over the last few months. However, there’s this tendency to hit the middle of the calendar year and feel that the past months have gone...
Witchy Declutter

Witchy Declutter

I went through a major declutter this month. After two major, and devastating, moves in the last four years we’ve landed in a place where we will be for at least a while. It’s not our forever home, but it is sufficient for our needs.  Now that...
Sweep the Floor

Sweep the Floor

My absolute favorite description of The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary I heard was that it is a “witchy home economics book”. The phrase tickles me to no end because that is exactly what I wrote, and it is a constant surprise to me. I’m not a neat and tidy person. I...

Using Music for Cleansing

A lot of pagan and witchcraft practices use incense for cleansing a space. It’s a great way for beginners to learn the concept and theory behind cleansing. The smoke provides visual cues and the scent acts as a quick way to manifest the energy you are trying to raise....