Well, I'm thinking that it's past time to post something to test our basic knowledge of the Old Ways. And so, to start with, let's have a little vocabulary test! Below are some general words/and or phrases that should be part of our working vocabulary. See how many of them you know. I present them in a list so that you can copy/paste them and then put in the definitions next to each one and submit the finished piece in the comment section, if you like. I would be very pleased to see actual response to this, if you don't mind.

1. Pentacle
2. Athame
3. Boline
4. Pentagram
5. Wheel of the Year
6. Sabbath (Sabbot, etc.)
7. Chalice
8. Holy May Water
9. Equinox
10. Astral Projection
11. Alchemy
12. Talisman
13. Evoke
14. Invoke
15. Quarter Call
16. Threefold Law
17. Cast a Circle
18. Deocil
19. Skyclad
20. Widdershins

To some of you, I'm sure this seems like baby-Pagan stuff, but do it anyway. You may find out that you have to think harder than expected!

And now for some over-due Magical Herb Uses:

Dulse:

Lust, harmony in the home, sea rituals and pacifying sea winds. Throw into ocean or lake to have the sea spirits send peace your way. Likewise, throw from a high place to have the wind spirits send peace. Leave in the home to induce harmony.

Echinacea:

Adds powerful strength to charms, sachets, and herb mixes. Useful for money drawing magick. Dried flowers can be burned as incense. Use on the altar as a offering to the spirits.
Also Called: Purple Coneflower, Coneflower, Black Sampson, Rudbeckia I also use it medicinally, as a tea, for colds.

Elecampane:

Magically used for banishing and to dispel angry or violent vibrations. Associated with elves. Use in a sachet to attract love or in incense to purify initiates. Strong association with the Elven world and Tarot. Useful for baby blessings. Hide a sachet of elecampane or sprinkle it around doorways to keep out bad vibrations. Ground together with vervain and mistletoe for a powerful love powder.
Also Called: Yellow Starwort, Elfdock, Elfwort, Horse-elder, Horseheal, Scabwort, Elecampagne, Velvet Dock

Elm:

Love, protection from lightning. Strong correspondence with the Elven world. To stop slander, bury elm bark in a box with a piece of paper containing the name of the person who is speaking adversely about you.
Also Called: Elven, European Elm, English Elm

Eucalyptus:

Attracts healing vibrations, great for protection and healing sachets. Use to purify any space. Use dried leaves to stuff healing poppets, pillows, or sachets. Arrange a ring of dried leaves around a blue candle and burn the candle for healing vibrations. Carry in a sachet or amulet to help reconcile difficulties in a relationship, for protection, and/or to maintain health.
Also Called: Blue Gum, Curly Mallee, River Red Gum, Mottlecah, Maiden's Gum, Fever Tree, Stringy Bark Tree

Well, I believe that's about it for now, so have a Peaceful and Blessed day!