Join me for a 90-minute workshop about the Witching Herbs of the season. Featuring The Shapeshifter, Aconite, The Guardian, Cedar, The Portal, Oak, and The Remembering, Rosemary.
WELCOME TO THE Witching Herbs…
At the gate between seasons, Samhain is the time of the thinning veil. Pronounced “sow-in” this ancient holiday is a time for remembering the dead, preparing for winter, and listening to the messages of the otherworld. Samhain is celebrated in modern times between October 31st and November 1st, and traditionally when the Sun rests at 15 degrees of Scorpio. I invite you to honor the season, the stories, the herbal allies of Samhain time.
Along this path grow the Witching herbs, plants with stories, folklore, and legends. The roots of these plants carry stories, and messages for those who know how to listen.
A few herbs are especially related to the history of Witchcraft and magic, and these plants are known as Witching Herbs. Often used in ancient rituals, kept in secret and sacred apothecaries, or known and honored as supernatural plants, these Witching Herbs rule the liminal spaces, teach the lessons of the underworld, and act as bridges between this world and the next, teachers of death, divination, and magic.
This deep knowledge of earth magic can be taught by diving deeper into the myth, legends, and medicinal history of these plants to learn about the history of their relationship with humans, Witches, and wise ones.
This class will contain an opening meditation, education around Samhain and magical themes of the season. Additionally, we will cover the Medicinal History, Folklore, and ritual inspiration for and of Aconite, Cedar, Oak, and Rosemary.
Our Schedule
This class took place live from 12:00-1:30pm EST via Zoom on Wednesday, October 30th. The recording can be downloaded and watched or listened to at any time. The replay is available for purchase.
EXCHANGE:
$33
I prioritize making my offerings accessible. If you require assistance, please write me a message to explain your situation and we can work together to find a solution.
FAQ:
DO I NEED TO ATTEND The Workshop live?
No! This workshop is intended to work with any schedule. This workshop can be listened to via recording.
DO I HAVE ACCESS TO ALL MATERIALS FOREVER?
Yes! Make sure to download the recording of the Zoom workshop to listen/watch the class whenever is most supportive to you.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED TO HAVE BEFORE JOINING?
No experience needed! Just a love of green witchery.
YOUR GUIDE:
Kate Belew
Kate Belew is a Brooklyn-based writer, poet, storyteller, and Witch from Michigan. Her work spans genres and spaces: poetry, nonprofits, immersive theatre, health and wellness, herbalism, witchcraft, and the psychedelic. She co-hosts Magick & Alchemy, a Tamed Wild podcast about mythology and witchcraft. Kate facilitates and teaches writing workshops and has an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College. Her writing can be found in a variety of publications, both digital and print. Kate has studied herbalism with Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine online, Kathryn Solie’s Poisonous Plants Series, and in an apprenticeship with Green Witch Robin Rose Bennett, in addition to her life experience and self-study, in tandem with her love of books. Kate is a lifelong student of the plants, stars, and poetry.