Middle Earth Magic: Inspired Ideas and Seasonal Spells for Your Enchanted Life

I grew up on a farm in West Virginia and learned much about herbs, trees, animals, gardening, foraging  and so much about nature. I incorporate this wisdom I learned from elders in my family into my spellwork. When I finally left the farm, I majored in Medieval Studies, my attempt to emulate my idol, J.R.R. Tolkien. All these influences led me to my own blended brew which I call "middle earth magic," containing a mix of the modern and the time-tested "old ways." 

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Imbued with Love: Lavender Rosemary Infused Vodka

This clear alcoholic drink is easily infused with the flavor of flowers, herbs, fruits, and even vegetables. Try combinations such as the light and sweet floral taste of lavender and rosemary. Lavender brings calming and healing and rosemary dispels negative spirits. Both of these are love herbs. What could be better? You’ll need the following:
    • 1 quart bottle of vodka

    • 2 sprigs of rosemary

    • 3 sprigs of lavender

After you have rinsed your herbs in cool water and gently patted them dry, put them in the one-quart (or thirty-two ounce) Mason or Bell jar. Pour in vodka, making sure to cover the herbs to the top and seal tightly. Give it a vigorous shake and place in your pantry or dark closet for five days, making sure to shake at least once a day. After the second day, take a spoon and taste the vodka. If the taste suits you before the full five days, go ahead and strain the herbs out using cheesecloth or a paper coffee filter. Set the herbs aside and let them dry. After the vodka is thoroughly strained of any herbs or residue, pour it into a bottle and label it with the date and the herbs used. Tie the dry herbs into a bundle with string and use when you next make a fire in the hearth. The scentful smoke will imbue your home with coziness, calm, healing, and love.
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    Cerridwen Greenleaf has worked with many of the leading lights of the spirituality world including Starhawk, Z Budapest, John Michael Greer, Christopher Penczak, Raymond Buckland, Luisah Teish, and many more. She gives herbal, crystal and candle magic workshops throughout North America. Greenleaf's graduate work in medieval studies has given her deep knowledge she utilizes in her work, making her work unique in the field. A bestselling author, her books include Moon Spell Magic, The Book of Kitchen Witchery, The Magic of Gems and Crystals and the Witch’s Spell Book series.  She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

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