Author Archives: Thorne

Allergies, Colds and Flus, Oh My! Herbed Honey

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Thorne

It’s that time of year.  For all of us here in Thornesworld, the allergies kick in first.  As Autumn begins to dry plants to drop leaves for the winter to come, a lot of plants flower and make their last … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Plastic

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Thorne

So, eco freaks have been trying to tell everybody about the problems with plastic pollution for awhile now and before moving back to the High Desert I was admittedly a bit slow on the subject. In my city life, plastic … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Summer Magick

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Thorne

Mmmm… I love all the flavors and scents of summer, don’t you? Here in the arid desert, just watering my rosemary, mint or creosote in the garden is a heady experience. And for this witch, the scent and flavor of … Continue reading →

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Resin Incense Magical Correspondences

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Thorne

Resins are plant and tree saps that either bleed naturally from their organic sources forming beads or tears, or are extracted in some way and come in peas.  There are a lot of commercial and practical uses of resins, ranging … Continue reading →

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Composting in Thornesworld

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Thorne

We had one of our rare snows this winter in February.  They happen about once every four years or so and the snow doesn’t usually stick for long.  This time we had a fun 6 inches or so, but it … Continue reading →

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Vernal Equinox – Beginnings and Renewal

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Thorne

The first day of spring, the Vernal or Spring Equinox, occurs between March 20th and 21st here in the northern hemisphere.  This year it’s today, March 20, (at 2:58 PM, here where I live). Many pagans and Wiccans celebrate it … Continue reading →

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Tarot Tuesday- Dark Moon Edition

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Thorne

Will you walk under the starred velvet sky tonight, dazzled by the bright diamond cut outs revealed by the darkness bereft of moonlight? I got a new tarot deck last week.  It’s stunning. Inspired and inspiring.  Magick. It came in … Continue reading →

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Thorne’s Natural Bug Repellent

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Thorne

I hate poisons and pesticides, and it’s that time of year here in Thornesworld. Bugs, bugs and more bugs. You might remember that here in my desert home we have some big, scary bugs like scorpions and of course spiders … Continue reading →

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First Dibs Friday – Moon Phase Bath Salts & Sweet Blessings

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Thorne

This week’s First Dibs Offer is for my ritually crafted and blended, Full Moon and Dark Moon Bath Salts.  4 ounces of skin softening, scented magick for your bath.  Luxuriate in my blend of 3 Solar dried Pacific Sea Salt, … Continue reading →

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Tarot Tuesday – Health & Balance

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Thorne

Today’s pull is from one of my favorite decks when I’m feeling like tapping into archetypal energies for some deep truths.  This is the Motherpeace Tarot by Vicky Noble and its theme is A way to the Goddess through myth, … Continue reading →

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