Seaweed &Sweetgrass Healing

04/24/2026

Beltane.

The Origins and Practices of Holidays: Beltane and The Last ...
Beltane, celebrated on May 1st (or May Eve), is an ancient Gaelic festival marking the start of summer and the peak of spring's fertility. It celebrates the return of life, passion, and light through fire rituals, dancing, and honoring nature's abundance, acting as a turning point between the spring equinox and summer solstice.

Key Aspects of Beltane:

Fire Festivals: Traditionally, community bonfires (or "need-fires") were lit to protect cattle and people, symbolizing the "bright fire" of summer.

Fertility and Growth: The festival honors the union of the goddess and god, celebrating fertility in nature, agriculture, and livestock.
Welcoming Summer: It marks the shift from the planting season to warmer, longer days, often featuring the gathering of yellow flowers and decorating homes.

Modern Traditions: Celebrations include dancing around the maypole, creating floral crowns, feasting, and engaging in creative, energetic activities.

Liminal Time: It is considered a time when the veil between this world and the fae or spiritual world is thin, encouraging rituals for protection and blessing.

04/18/2026

Mother Maiden Crone

The Crone is the most misunderstood aspect of the feminine cycle. In the Maiden–Mother–Crone triad, she is the final phase often associated with age, endings, and death. But in myth and tradition, the Crone is not decline. She is completion.

Figures like The Cailleach in Celtic lore embody winter, storms, and the shaping of the land itself. She is ancient, powerful, and not bound by youth or beauty. Her role is to strip the world down to its core. What cannot survive her, was never meant to.

The Crone does not nurture like the Mother.
She does not seek like the Maiden. She sees. In many traditions, she is the keeper of thresholds the one who stands between life and death, illusion and truth, past and what comes after. This is why she is often linked to witches, seers, and those who live on the edges of society. She has nothing to prove.

Nothing to gain. Nothing to lose. And that is what makes her powerful. The fear of the Crone is not really about age. It is about what she represents.

A version of the self that no longer performs. No longer seeks approval. No longer hides behind softness or expectation.
She is the phase where identity is no longer shaped by the outside world. Only truth remains.

In myth, winter always comes. Not as punishment. But as a necessary end to what has run its course. And the Crone is the one who brings it. Not to destroy.

But to reveal what is strong enough to endure.

04/12/2026

Wondering if there would be an interest in a fire release late May or June. Details to follow.

04/03/2026

Hello Happy Easter, we are hoping to host some classes at the shop.We are looking for
Ideas and things of interest. Please relay here with any suggestions Thank you Janet.

03/31/2026

Witch Bog Jam

Servings: 2 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional slurry)
Instructions

In a saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water.
Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Cook for 10–15 minutes, allowing the blueberries to burst and break down into a thick mixture.
Lightly mash the berries for a chunky texture, or blend if you prefer a smoother consistency.
Stir in the cinnamon, ground cloves, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Continue simmering for another 5 minutes to deepen the flavor and allow the spices to infuse.
If a thicker consistency is desired, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until glossy and thickened.
Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool—it will continue to thicken as it sets.
Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Variations

Vanilla Berry Blend: Add a splash of vanilla extract for a smoother, dessert-like flavor.
Citrus Twist: Incorporate orange zest for a brighter, slightly sweeter profile.
Spiced Chai Version: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra warmth.
Low Sugar Option: Reduce sugar and rely more on honey for a natural sweetness.
Tips

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Taste as you go and adjust sweetness or spice to your preference.
Allow the jam to cool completely before judging thickness—it firms up as it rests.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 2–3 weeks

03/16/2026

Hello the weekend is fast approaching and Terry Jones from Ravenstone will be here for the monthly reflexology clinic Saturday and Sunday. Treatments are covered by most medicals. Why not join her at Seaweed and Sweetgrass 2332 Lawrencetown rd. She offers feet or face reflexology.
Also joining at the clinic is Carol Grimmitt owner of Silver Birch Connections and will be offering 45 minute or 1/2 card readings.
Dm for appointment availability. Thank you

02/24/2026

02/22/2026

Thanks everyone that came out to the Reflexology clinic at seaweed&sweet grass

02/07/2026

Yay Terry Jones from Ravenstone is back!!
Reflexology Clinic February 21st&22 nd
At Seaweed and Sweetgrass
2332 Lawrencetown Rd
Call 902 452 1592 for appt. Thanks
Ps maybe a couple of appts Friday pm.

01/15/2026

🌿 Updated Announcement
Seaweed & Sweetgrass is still doing a bit of cleanup from a small water‑pump issue, and the owner is taking time to heal. Thank you for your patience during this slower period.

Reflexology clinics with Terry Jones of Ravenstone, NB will resume in February. Terry also offers reiki and hypnosis, and we’re excited to welcome her back.

We’re also exploring opportunities to bring in other like‑minded practitioners to support your personal journey. Stay tuned for updates.

If you’re a reader or have a healing talent you’d like to share, let’s chat — we have space available and would love to connect.