Soothing Sleep Tea

Ok, I have a great recipe for all of you Pagans and non-Pagans alike who are into herbalism. It is such a simple recipe, but my experience of it has been excellent. I was reminded of it last night because I've got the start of a chesty cough and cold and I knew I would find it difficult to get to sleep because of this. This tea is excellent - please try it and feel free to let me know what you think! It works for me, did it work for you?

Soothing Sleep Tea
1 level teaspoon dried Eyebright
1 level teaspoon dried Goldenrod
1/2 level teaspoon dried Valerian
Honey to taste.

Put the dried herbs in a tea cup (not a mug) and cover with just boiled water to the top of the cup. Stir three times and then leave to infuse for 15 minutes. Strain into a clean cup and add honey to taste. Drink half an hour before bed.

This eases upper respatory tract infections, sore throats and aids a restful sleep. It isn't a miracle to make you instantly better (wow - now that would be good), but it will help you to get to sleep, which is nature's best healer, without the use of chemical preparations.

N.B. Please note that this is not intended to be used over a long period as Valerian can cause depression if used continuously. Also, if your symptoms do not ease in a day or two, or get worse - please do not use this as an alternative to consulting your doctor.

Death of the God

Merry meet!
And now with the death of the God we prepare for his rebirth at the winter solstace and the beckoning celebration of Yule. Over the coming days I shall be sharing with you my plans for the coming celebrations and why my holidays this year will be different from years gone by.

Bright blessings always be with you!
Minxy

Morrigan

Mother, maiden, crone, all three
Goddess of the moon is she
Strength and passion thou combine
And darkness of the vengeful kind
Raven, crow flit through the night
Embody Morrigan's great flight
Towards my heart
Inside my dreams
This is what the goddess means.
Blessed be the Morrigan three
Embrace my soul, protection be.

Hello to Minxy Luna's Pagan Path Blog!

I have only recently come to the pagan path and have my physical Books of Shadows for writing many things in. But I felt that a blog might be an ideal way of amalgamating all of the excellent web resources that I have found into one place. I hope, eventually, to joing a Pagan webring and to that end if you are a member of a Pagan webring, I welcome any contact from you! If anyone has any suggested links or information that they would like me to list on my blog, please post a comment or contact me!

Tonight is Samhain and I am looking forward to performing my first ritual celebration. I shall be dedicating myself to the goddess Morrigan this evening. I thought that it is very appropriate as Samhain is when Morrigan mates with Dagda to ensure the fertility and prosperity of Ireland prior to the death of the god until his rebirth at Yule. I know that a lot of my Pagan beliefs are a mishmash of various traditions at the moment, but I am honing my intuition at the moment to guide me on the right path.

I have already dedicated myself to Manannan Mac Lir as the representation of the god that has manifested himself to me. His power and sense of humour were most evidence over a long while, although it took a while for me to recognise that it was him that was talking to me.

I am using my art and painting as a way of communicating with the god and goddess and shall publish some of my art in time.

At the moment, I just leave this, my first blog and thank you all for taking the time to read it. I send you the warmest blessings from the god and goddess for an enjoyable Samhain!