What is Hedgecraft?
… or What the Heck is a Hedgewitch Anyways?
Hedgewitchery, or Hedgecraft, is a kind of combination of Witchcraft and Shamanism. With herbalism, healing, and a deep love for, and understanding of, nature added to the mix. It is an something of an eclectic tradition, but just how much so depends on each individual practitioner. This Path is based on the Traditional Witchcraft and Cunning Folk Traditions of Europe from ancient to modern times.
Hedgecraft is loosely based on the old wise women (and men), cunning folk, herbalists, healers and traditional witches throughout history. If you think “hedgewitch” and picture the strange old lady who sold herbs and magickal charms, acted as midwife and healer in the ancient times, you are not far off. Nor are you far off if you picture the wise sage who would cast bones to divine the future or journey in the otherworld to heal member of his community.
Throughout history “medicine man” or “wise woman” type traditions have risen and fallen all over the world. These kinds of traditions never truly died out, and in recent years, more and more people are turning to them and adapting them to modern times. Modern Hedgecraft is… Continue reading
About Me
My name is Juniper, I hail from Greenwood, British Columbia
I was born May 31st 1980, just a day before the full Moon, a week or so after Mount St.Helens blew up.
I have curly hair (usually red), brown eyes, and can barley reach the top of my refrigerator.
Me walking down a trail.
I grew up all over the greater Vancouver area and the Okanagan of British Columbia.
I run a small homestead and kennel where I rescue dogs and horses, called Misty Acres.
My Dad made sure I grew up with a love for the outdoors and my Mom made sure I loved animals. I’m an avid reader and I have a thing for museums.
I grew up around dogs, as my mother had bred, raised, trained, rescued and shown dogs most of my life. My own favorite breed is Beagles (one the smallest of the Hounds)
I love herbalism and am saving up the tuition for my Certified Herbalist course. I also enjoy all manner of arts and crafts and am pretty decent at beading and jewellery design. I make great cloaks and tunics too, and I am working on improving my sewing skills.
I started to… Continue reading
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