This week’s magical herb is thyme. Thyme has a natural, woody flavor and is very aromatic. A staple part of boquet garni and za’atar, thyme is used often in French and Mediterranean cooking. Latin Name: Thymus vulgaris Other Names: Common Thyme, Garden Thyme Gender: Feminine Element: Water Planet: Venus Sign:…
Light blue/aqua represents change, travel, intellect, creativity, healing, peace, prosperity, growth, spirituality, meditation, protection. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is tarragon. Tarragon has a subtle yet distinctive flavor. While not seen often in American kitchens, tarragon is part of “fines herbes” and is used extensively in French cooking. Latin Name: Artemisia dracunculus Other Names: Fuzzy Weed, French Tarragon Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Mars Sign:…
Blue represents communication, willpower, focus, forgiveness, good fortune, weight loss, truth, fidelity, patience, harmony, removing negativity, sincerity, astral projection, water, health, psychic awareness, intuition, opportunity, understanding, dreams, protection, meditation. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is sesame. Sesame seeds are basically bland, until toasted, when they become nutty, rich and wonderful. Commonly found stuck to American hamburger buns, they’re used expertly in Chinese and Japanese dishes. Latin Name: Sesamum indicum Other Names: Simsim Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Sun Sign: Leo…
Cotton represents: healing, luck, protection, rain magic, purification. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is sage. Sage is highly aromatic with a pleasing, earthy flavor. Most often associated with Thanksgiving stuffing or sausage, sage is also widely used in Mediterranean cooking. Latin Name: Salvia officinalis Other Names: Garden Sage, Common Sage, Kitchen Sage Gender: Masculine Element: Earth Planet: Jupiter Sign:…
Steel represents protection, banishing nightmares, removing negativity. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is saffron. The flavor of saffron is unique to the point of being nearly indescribable, and it has a potent aroma. Saffron was prized by pharaohs and to this day is possibly the most expensive spice on Earth. Latin Name: Crocus sativus Other Names: Saffron Crocus…
Glass represents: transformation, rebirth, focus, communication, all four elements. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is rosemary. Rosemary has an interesting, rich, “piney” flavor and aroma. Rosemary is best known for its use in “poultry spice” but is commonly used in Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisines. Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis Other Names: Anthos Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Sun, Mercury Sign: Leo,…
Red represents love, passion, sexuality, strength, vitality, survival, fertility, courage, action, fire, independence, willpower, magnetism. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It
This week’s magical herb is peppercorn. Peppercorns range from mild and sweet to potent and spicy, and come in a variety of colors. Peppercorns are used worldwide and have even been used as currency. Latin Name: Piper nigrum Other Names: Black Pepper, White Pepper Gender: Masculine Element: Fire Planet: Mars…
Green represents luck, health, prosperity, vitality, nature, fertility, balance, abundance, emotional health, growth, marriage, plant magic, herbalism, courage, harmony, rejuvenation. TwitterFacebookWhatsAppGoogle+BufferLinkedInPin It