Hunter Moon Homestead Journal
Motherwort and Mugwort both grow in my herb garden as medicinal garden plants. They are both beautiful and potent healers. Mugwort is in the Asteraceae family of plants and Motherwort is in the mint family. Specifically, Mugwort is known for its ability to induce vivid dream recall and Motherwort is used for heart conditions and to provide natural anxiety relief.
In this passionate and empowering TEDx talk, writer and creative coach Amie McNee challenges the idea that art is frivolous or indulgent in difficult times. She argues that creativity is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Art calms us, connects us, and gives us purpose. It heals our bodies, minds, and communities. More than that, it’s an act of rebellion, a tool for hope, and a legacy that outlasts us all.
Our next new moon in the sign of Taurus and in the month of Taurus, that really speaks to me of a powerful time to plant seeds—both physical seeds and metaphorical seeds. Taurus is the second sign in the zodiac wheel, and it has to do with our resources and how we manifest them, use them, build them, and share them. It is a good time to ask yourself how you manage your personal resources (money, material possessions, and self-esteem).
Rick and I tested a recipe last week that I want to share with all of you. This recipe can be a lovely accompaniment to so many dishes, or just eaten on its own.
There are important components to any work of art that include form, texture, line, light, color, and shape. Unless you are working in black or white, color and color combinations are a very important part of the creative process. Sometimes color alone can be the most important element of a painting.