Any Witches Here ? Part 2

[speakout]

Or Wiccans. or Pagans? Or anyone who is interested in a magical path or feels some magical stirrings.

A place for support, learning, swapping ideas and magical inspiration

All welcome.

Life is mysterious... little wonder that some of us need to explore it further.

... Sorry speakout I am tired too. That was in response to your thread regarding your father.

Peace to all. I feel quite unsettled for some reason.

Sending peaceful thoughts to you too Insomnia hope you can ground yourself and shake the uneasy feeling.

Thank you... I can actually feel them.

Evening sisters,

Sorry I haven't been on for a bit, I'm so tired every night! I think it's the new job, I expected a low level introduction but have been rather thrown in at the deep end.

I tried to read the Christian thread but don't have the concentration tonight.

Would anyone be interested in a light discussion about rosehips. I'm gathering some tomorrow, think I'll make rosehip syrup and maybe tea with them. Does anyone else have any seasonal recipes for rosehips? 🌹🥀🌹🥀🌹🥀

No rush at all speakout....
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences I’m learning so much from this thread!
A peaceful Friday evening to all.

You ok insomma? x

Insomma1

Sometimes feeling unsettled is when we find opportunity for growth.

It can feel uncomfortable, make us feel uneasy, unsure, but can make way for new patterns, new opportunities.

A still pond is a secure place, but moving water is where energy happens.

I am feeling unsettled too today too, DD left us to go to University, and family dynamics will change, and from that will come new opportunities for growth for everyone.

So although being unsettled can be uncomfortable, it can be a good thing.
Take time to nurture yourself as always- that is the seat of all that happens to us.

midnight I have always fancied making rosehip syrup! We used to get it on our rice pudding at school! Do they have to be a certain type?

Hope you're ok speakout. Your dd will have a great time x

I pick any nice looking ones petitepeach, and leave loads for the birds too 😊

Mmmmm I could be tempted!

Thank you all. Goodnight dear witches xx

Insomnia

I've always fancied making rosehip syrup too- my DGF used to make it, I remember it from being small..
Does anyone have a particular recipe/method they use?

All rosehips are edible - even the black ones!

This recipe is as good as any www.rivercottage.net/recipes/rosehip-syrup . I freeze it in cubes so it lasts for ever and it allows me to use less sugar ( which is a preservative) as I don't like it too sweet.

However wait until the hips are really really ripe. The big fat rugosa ones are about ready but the narrower wild hips are still well off being ripe. The should be slightly soft as well as red.

Thanks elphame

Great- thank you

Thanks @Zaphod he has picked up a little bit but still not great. I’m keeping a close eye on him for now.

Little everyday things are great @Fitz. Stirring positive energy into meals. Thinking of loved ones as the candle burns. Touching the damp soil whilst tending to plants and feeling connected to the earth.

Feeling very mellow and positive tonight - like bathing in a golden stream. Blessings all.

I made rosehip syrup last year. My mum swiped two bottles! I do find the straining a bit of a faff, but this is mainly because sometimes my kitchen activites are rushed along by children. It was very worth the effort though as it was delicious.

I took one of my tablets last night. Have realised the I can't start them while husband is unable to drive as they leave me 'stoned' all day too.

My copy of the Tarot we have all admired has arrived but I haven't even opened the parcel yet. I always like to open my witchy parcels alone, with incense and a bit of ceremony.

@queenrollo

Me too! I am loving this new pack. I love the femininity feel/sense to them as well. I find reading them easier. The cards make so much sense to me.

Glad you are loving the deck!

Elphame was right, they're not ripe enough yet!

@speakout... Thank you.

I have such fond memories of rosehip syrup as a child.

We had a spoonful a day as children through the winter months.
My mother didn't made it, it was a local woman who would make and sell it, I remember it being delicious!!

I would love to make it.

Oo, there are a load of rose hips in the garden of a house on the school run, I might ask if I can borrow some...