Plant spirits
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Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a toxic biennial plant native to Europe, identified by purple-spotted stems. Its alkaloids, particularly coniine, cause fatal respiratory paralysis. Historically used in ancient Greek executions and sacred to the goddess Hekate, it remains a powerful symbol in modern pagan traditions and a hazardous invasive species globally.
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A guide to plant spirit ritual and witchcraft, with practical instruction on the use of botanicals especially associated with the beloved goddess Hekate and her daughters Circe and Medea. Bringing pharmakeia (the practice of plant spirit witchcraft) into contemporary times, Entering Hekate’s Garden merges historical knowledge with modern techniques. In it, author Cyndi Brannen…