{"id":191,"date":"2023-12-11T10:28:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/celtichedgewitch\/?p=191"},"modified":"2023-12-11T10:28:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:28:06","slug":"how-to-hedge-witch-through-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/celtichedgewitch\/2023\/12\/how-to-hedge-witch-through-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hedge Witch through Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

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How to Hedge Witch through Winter<\/span><\/h1>\n Winter can be one of the more difficult months to feel connected to the natural world, because modern life is at odds with what is happening in nature.<\/p>\n The modern world never stops: artificial light, constant deliveries, social media and everything on demand. \nIt can make the same demands of the people living under it too. \nWinter is the opposite \u2013 a time for slowing down, increasing darkness, and rest.<\/p>\n No wonder so many of us struggle with the Winter season. After the beautiful decorations of Winter Solstice \/ Christmas are gone\u2026 everything can start to feel a bit dreary.<\/p>\n So how do we tap into the power of the Hedge Witch in order to see us through?<\/p>\n Nature leads the Way<\/h2>\n When in doubt, check out what is happening naturally all around you. The seasons aren\u2019t as set in stone as human-beings might like, with differences occurring yearly. The power of observation is actually incredibly magical. We tend to overthink and rationalise all the time \u2013 and sitting and just observing is actually a form of semi-active meditation. It will relax you and connect you into the natural world all at the same time\u2026 and it\u2019s quite low effort!<\/p>\n Did you know that Winter is the best time for planting trees?<\/p>\n Whether or not you can actually plant one, it\u2019s an interesting parallel for our spiritual practice. Winter is a time of rest, of slowing down, of making that blanket fort\u2026 but you can also be making wishes. Noting down ideas. Considering how to make those a reality going forward. Nature is dreaming\u2026 and so can you!<\/p>\n Potion making<\/h2>\n I honestly think Winter is an ideal time to tap into granny magic and investigate some homemade remedies for all that ails you.<\/p>\n At this time of year I advocate the Hot Toddy \u2013 one of my Grandma\u2019s favourites. It combines water, whiskey, honey and lemon juice. You can of course make a non-alcoholic version \u2013 I tend to add grated ginger instead of the whiskey personally. It chases off the winter blues so the say goes \u2013 and guards against illness.<\/p>\n Bonus points if you can gather local ingredients from farmers and beekeepers. Supporting local sellers is definitely magic in its own right \u2013 the creation of bonds and connections in community is the heartbeat of what it truly means to be human. Especially in the modern world which discourages it. Rebel and connect this Winter, Witches!<\/p>\n Another immune boosting tea you could make this Winter is Elderberries, Cinnamon and water. You can add a little honey too if you like! Elderberries are pretty great at supporting your immune system, and make a fabulous cough syrup. They are also aligned with the Goddess, so make a lovely libation whilst healing!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Evergreens<\/h2>\n You can totally be wildcrafting your own Evergreens this Winter season. Here\u2019s some advice from the Woodland trust<\/a> foraging page:<\/p>\n " Collect the needles and the seeds. A tea extracted from pine needles is apparently high in vitamin C, making it a great anti-cold remedy. It also contains vitamin A and beta-carotene. Seeds can be dislodged from open pine cones by shaking them. Seeds can be eaten raw but are usually roasted or toasted.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Just be careful that you can tell the difference between Pine and Yew \u2013 because Yew is toxic. You can easily download a plant identification app to help if you\u2019re unsure.<\/p>\n Pine and other Evergreens are also an incredibly beautiful and magical part of the Winter Solstice. Representing the eternal life-force, the Gods of the Forest, and hope for the future, they bring an incredible magic into your home when used for decoration that goes beyond a pretty aesthetic. You can even keep them there until Spring!<\/p>\n I highly recommend using natural and ethically sourced evergreens \u2013 or Wildcraft your own.** **\nA few wildcrafting tips:<\/p>\n \nNever take more than you need.<\/li>\nForm a bond with the trees that you\u2019re harvesting from. Take them offerings of water, or sing to them. I wouldn\u2019t leave anything in the ground that you don\u2019t know it\u2019s source (crystals can be very unethically mined for example.)<\/li>\nIf you can harvest from naturally fallen pieces \u2013 do that. The tree has already gifted them!<\/li>\nObtain permission from any tree or plant before harvesting \u2013 you do this by asking permission, and feeling into the energy of the tree for a response. Any resistance (sometimes a headache) means No. Respect that.<\/li>\nWash your evergreens and dry them for longevity. You can also dry them after they\u2019ve been decorating and are beginning to droop a bit (and then make them into incense!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n** ** Pine makes a wonderful incense \u2013 smelling fragrant but also dispersing negativity in the home. You can also asperge with a pine branch: bless some water and sprinkle it throughout your home using a hand-sized piece of branch and needles.<\/p>\n ** Feed the birds<\/h2>\n ** This one goes without saying, but as the hedgerows are under attack from building work and roads, the birds and animals that live there are becoming endangered. We can feed them and look into measures for protecting them this Winter. Without our natural ecosystems, nature becomes unbalanced. \nWe need to be guardians of nature, Witches. All year round.<\/p>\n ** Have a very blessed Winter!<\/p>\n ** Joey Morris<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ** **How to Hedge Witch through Winter Winter can be one of the more difficult months to feel connected to the natural world, because modern life is at odds with what is happening in nature. The modern world never stops: artificial light, constant deliveries, social media and everything on demand. 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