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Beltane - Midsummer Newsletter
May 13, 2005
Beltane - Midsummer Newsletter
May 1st - June 21st
Well, here we are. Spring! Will it ever get warm? I
finally got up the nerve to put away my snow shovel! I'm
not so brave as to put away my winter coat yet. I'm
cautious yet optimistic that warmth is on its way.
We're trying a new thing here at the Herb Shop, seasonal
newsletters. We appreciate any feedback. We're going to
touch on a few different subjects in these newsletters. A
brief schedule of events, new schedules for readings,
perhaps some herbal recipes and seasonal information!
Please see the obligatory disclaimer at the end of this
newsletter. :) Enjoy!
Spring Allergies - Yes, spring is in the air...and so is
the pollen! We've already noticed an influx of folks
suffering from itchy watery eyes, sinus congestion and
scratchy throats. One of the easiest folk remedies for
allergies is fresh LOCAL honey. One teaspoon per day seems
to help quite a bit as well as coat that scratchy throat.
It's natures allergy shot! Beginning this treatment a few
weeks in advance is the most recommended application.
There are many herbs to help as well. The school of
thought here in the herb world has always been to treat the
liver as part of your allergy treatment. By detoxifying
and clearing the liver both spring and fall keeps it in top
shape to deal with these invaders! Dandelion is the
classic herb to wring out the liver. It increases bile
output to flush the system. So eat your weedies!
(unless of course they've been chemically treated!) Nettle
leaf is a natural histamine blocker and makes a great
addition to hayfever tea blends. Elder flower, yarrow and
goldenrod, yes I said goldenrod, are wonderful for dealing
with those sniffles. Goldenrod has unfortunately received
a bad rap because it blooms at the same time as ragweed
which is the real airborne pollen culprit. Peppermint is a
great tea for helping to drain those stuffy sinuses and it
makes everything taste great. Just a few thoughts, there
are many more!
SVHS's Hayfever Tea Blend
1 part Nettle Leaf
1 part Elder Flowers
1 part Peppermint Leaf
1/2 part Goldenrod
This basic tea can be customized from this point to address
side issues such as scratchy throat, headache, etc...
Bug Bites - The June issue of Herbs for Health magazine has
a great article on dealing with bug bites and all sorts of
itchies. Some of my favorite things to use are as follows.
Lavender essential oil, this stuff is a medicine cabinet
in a bottle! It works great on stings, bites, all manner
of itchy stuff and it smells great too. Clay and in a
pinch toothpaste will work at taking the itch out of a
bite, the peppermint helps too. If you can identify
plantain that too is great on any kind of an itch, just
crush it or chew it and apply. I often take a handful of
ice and throw it in a baggie when I'm camping, add a couple
of squished slices of lemon and some drops of lavender
essential oil, roll up a face cloth and seal the whole
thing up and let it melt. Whenever I need a little help
repelling bugs I wipe myself down with the cloth and stick
it back it the baggie. There seems to be a lot of studies
showing that catnip essential oil is more effective than
DEET at repelling critters. All the critters except your
cat, who'll think you're the greatest!
Astrology Readings - Daphne has been practicing astrology
since 1987, where she started studying at the Interface
Institute in Watertown, MA with Jungian
astrologer/psychotherapist Tom Watkins. After moving to the
San Francisco Bay Area in 1989, she started her own
holistic counseling practice through the East West
Bookshop, in Menlo Park, CA, the oldest and most
established metaphysical center in N. California, run by
the Ananda disciples of Paramahansa Yogananda, the
great avatar/teacher who first brought the teachings of
yoga to the west in 1920. She then spent six years working
with the cloisterd Sisters of the Dominican Order at a
monastery in Menlo Park, and delved seriously into the
study of mystical Catholicism--this is in addition to
exposure to Greek Orthodox, Anglican, and Jewish, as well
as later, Hindu, Buddist and Native American shamanic
traditions.
For more about Daphne, go to
http://www.sandwichvillageherb.com/page/page/1968939.htm
Astrology sessions offered:
The 1/2 hour reading is suggested for those new to
astrology, or getting their first reading. This session
would cover the basics of chart interpretation, and orient
a new client to the essentials of undertanding the language
of astrology and how it applies to their life and birth
patterns. Cost: $40
One Hour: this session covers the natal chart in detail,
giving current transits as well as major life themes,
karmic patterns indicated, emotional issues, stressful and
helpful aspects, alignments, and suggestions for working
with these energies. Cost: $75
One Hour and 1/2: this is the most comprehensive reading,
the natal chart is covered in great detail, as well as
transits, solar returns, progressions, and harmonics. This
reading is suggested for those with a working familiarity
of their chart wishing for an in-depth session of
exploration. Cost: $100**Please bring a blank cassette of
the appropriate length if you'd like to tape your
session**
New Schedule for Readers - OK, in alphabetical order the
following is a list of readers and the days that they are
in.
Daphne - Astrological Readings - Fridays
Dianna - Tarot and Psychometry - Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday
Karyn - Salem Psychic - Sundays
Lisa - Angel Readings - Wednesdays
Valerie - Tarot - Mondays
or
Monday - Valerie
Tuesday - Dianna
Wednesday - Lisa
Thursday - Dianna
Friday - Daphne
Saturday - Dianna
Sunday - Karyn
I couldn't decide which way I liked it better. :)
Upcoming Events and Classes - I will continue to send
notices before classes but some people have suggested
having it this way as well, so here it goes.
Tarot Workshop - 3 nts. - Thursdays, May 19th, 26th and
June 2nd
Free Reiki Clinic - Tuesday, May 24th, 6:30 pm.
Mediumship Level 2 with Rita Berkowitz - Saturday, June
4th, 11:00 am. 5:00 pm.
Breast Cancer Reiki Clinic - Friday morning, June 10th
7 Month Herbal Cert. Program - Saturdays, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13,
9/10, 10/8, 11/19 and 12/10
Reki 1 Certification - June 16th and 17th.
Midsummer Gathering - We're joining with Circle by the Sea
for a Midsummer Drum and Song circle, Sandy Neck Beach,
7 pm
The International Herb Symposium - Wheaton College, Norton,
MA, June 24th, 25th and 26th. We'll see you there!
Reiki 2 Certification - July 15th and 16th.
*Obligatory Disclaimor: Any statements within this
newsletter have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. Any information is not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
With that said,
Brightest Blessings,
Michelle
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