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APM: June Ending Soon!
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siggsterAlmanac per Mensem: June will only be available for two more days. Sales end at midnight on the 15th. Order soon!
Cancer (Essential Elixir): June 22nd – July 22th : The Crab. Cardinal. Water. Emotional. Generous. Intuitive. Caring. Adaptable. Maternal. Intense. Palmarosa, lemon eucalyptus, chamomile, myrrh, calamus root
Juno (Essential Elixir): The month of June is named after the wife (and sister) of Jupiter, the Roman goddess Juno (equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera). A patron goddess of Rome, Juno is known as the goddess of marriage and well-being of women. Vetiver, sweet birch, opoponax, elemi, mugwort, camphor
Mean Samhradh: Summer is here! June 21st marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This longest day with the shortest night commemorates the return of the harvest and summer fun. A sacred day to the Sidhe, whatever you dream on this night is said to come true. It is also said that mid-summer plants picked on this night have miraculous healing powers. Bonfires light this shortest night to protect celebrants from evil spirits believed to be roaming the land. After the fires burned down, folks would carry ashes back to their homes to sprinkle on fields, the four corners, and lay embers on the hearth. Ashes bring powers of protection, health and luck. Wild fern, blue vervain, st. john’s wort, pennyroyal, fire, ash
Pearl: June's birthstone, Pearl signifies faith, charity, and innocence. They are said to allow a person to open up and find the meaning and the purpose of one’s true self. Pearls have been used throughout medical history to help treat disorders of the digestive tract, muscular systems and the skin. Powders and potions containing pearls have also been developed to aid in fertility, as well as in easing the discomforts of the birthing process. Ancient legend says that pearls were thought to be the tears of the gods and the Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying. Cashmere, china musk, freesia, white peach, tuberose
Rose: June's birth flower, the Rose signifies love, completion, and perfection. Arguably the most famous of all flowers, the Rose is steeped in ancient mysteries and traditions and people have been passionate about roses since the beginning of time. Modern meanings vary greatly depending on color, shape, and number of petals. Rose, spices
Strawberry Moon: The full moon in June is named for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries. Fresh, sweet strawberry, lunar spices
Cancer (Essential Elixir): June 22nd – July 22th : The Crab. Cardinal. Water. Emotional. Generous. Intuitive. Caring. Adaptable. Maternal. Intense. Palmarosa, lemon eucalyptus, chamomile, myrrh, calamus root
Juno (Essential Elixir): The month of June is named after the wife (and sister) of Jupiter, the Roman goddess Juno (equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera). A patron goddess of Rome, Juno is known as the goddess of marriage and well-being of women. Vetiver, sweet birch, opoponax, elemi, mugwort, camphor
Mean Samhradh: Summer is here! June 21st marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This longest day with the shortest night commemorates the return of the harvest and summer fun. A sacred day to the Sidhe, whatever you dream on this night is said to come true. It is also said that mid-summer plants picked on this night have miraculous healing powers. Bonfires light this shortest night to protect celebrants from evil spirits believed to be roaming the land. After the fires burned down, folks would carry ashes back to their homes to sprinkle on fields, the four corners, and lay embers on the hearth. Ashes bring powers of protection, health and luck. Wild fern, blue vervain, st. john’s wort, pennyroyal, fire, ash
Pearl: June's birthstone, Pearl signifies faith, charity, and innocence. They are said to allow a person to open up and find the meaning and the purpose of one’s true self. Pearls have been used throughout medical history to help treat disorders of the digestive tract, muscular systems and the skin. Powders and potions containing pearls have also been developed to aid in fertility, as well as in easing the discomforts of the birthing process. Ancient legend says that pearls were thought to be the tears of the gods and the Greeks believed that wearing pearls would promote marital bliss and prevent newlywed women from crying. Cashmere, china musk, freesia, white peach, tuberose
Rose: June's birth flower, the Rose signifies love, completion, and perfection. Arguably the most famous of all flowers, the Rose is steeped in ancient mysteries and traditions and people have been passionate about roses since the beginning of time. Modern meanings vary greatly depending on color, shape, and number of petals. Rose, spices
Strawberry Moon: The full moon in June is named for the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries. Fresh, sweet strawberry, lunar spices