Category Archives: Herbology

Juniper Berries: Protection and Healing

Posted on December 3, 2015 by David Taliesin

Maybe it’s because of my Germanic heritage but I’ve always loved juniper berries. The best sauerkraut recipes use them as a flavor enhancer and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Juniper berries are also used to flavor gin which … Continue reading →

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Juniper Berries: My Final Fall Harvest of the Year

Posted on November 10, 2015 by David Taliesin

We finally had a sunny day in my hometown after weeks of rain.  This afternoon I made a beeline to a stand of juniper trees whose berries were ripe and ready for harvest. I love to use these berries in … Continue reading →

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Mugwort: John the Baptist’s Girdle?

Posted on August 14, 2015 by David Taliesin

Mugwort is one powerhouse of an herb that has been used since ancient times for cooking, beer-making (before hops), magic, medicine, smudging, protection, dreamwork and more. It’s genus name is Artemisia since it was dedicated to the Greek moon Goddess … Continue reading →

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Hyssop: Purification and Protection

Posted on July 21, 2015 by David Taliesin

I am fortunate to have a wonderful metaphysical store in the city where I live.  The owners have a deep knowledge of herbs and magic and I usually have a new question to ask them every time I go into … Continue reading →

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Copal: Central American Frankincense

Posted on July 9, 2015 by David Taliesin

If the Wise Men (The original Greek word is magos which means “magician”) had lived in North America instead of the Middle East, they would have probably offered a gift of Copal to baby Jesus instead of Frankincense.  Copal is … Continue reading →

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