rosemary for remembrance – Moonzie Momma

Memorial Day Under the Metaphysical Moon: Honoring Ancestors and Embracing Renewal

A woman with braided hair and a green dress kneels barefoot in a sunny backyard garden, weaving a wreath of rosemary and red poppies at a wooden ritual table. An American flag is visible in the background.

Memorial Day Under the Metaphysical Moon: Honoring Ancestors and Embracing Renewal May 25, 2026 As the late-May sun warms the earth and we gather for Memorial Day, the air carries its usual scent of backyard barbecues, fresh-cut grass, and pool chlorine. But for those of us who walk a slightly […]

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Guide to Memorial Day

A witchy Memorial Day altar set on an weathered wooden table outdoors at dusk. A single lit white candle in a glass jar illuminates a large bundle of fresh rosemary tied with black ribbons reading "REMEMBRANCE" and "MEMORIAL DAY 2025". Next to it lies a handwritten letter signed "- MOONZIE", an antique brass compass, a small historic US flag, a brown apothecary bottle labeled "Memorial Ancestral Blend", and loose red and white flower petals, with a serene cemetery and green trees visible in the soft-focused background.

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Guide to Memorial Day Date: May 26, 2025 While the world fires up grills and welcomes the unofficial start of summer, those of us who walk a more soulful path look at Memorial Day through a slightly different lens. At its core, this day is […]

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day

An outdoor, witchy Memorial Day altar on a wooden bench, featuring a lit white candle, blooming red poppies, fresh rosemary sprigs, polished black obsidian stones, and a steaming cup of herbal tea. A small wooden sign reads, "Memorial Day 2023: Honoring the Fallen. May 29th." In the background, a vintage black-and-white photograph of a soldier rests against old books, with a soft-focus view of a lavender garden and a green landscape at dusk.

Honoring the Ancestors: A Witch’s Reflection on Memorial Day The end of May brings a distinct shift in the air. The soil is warm, the spring blossoms are giving way to the deep greens of impending summer, and the veil—while not as thin as it is during Samhain—feels uniquely poignant. […]

Honoring the Shadows: A Witchy Reflection on Yom HaShoah

A cozy, mystical altar setup on a wooden table featuring a lit white candle in a glass jar, a sprig of fresh rosemary, a bulb of purple garlic, and a small pile of smooth river stones. Next to these items is an open vintage journal with pressed leaves and a piece of parchment paper that reads "To Remember. To Honor. Moonzie" with a small crescent moon and star symbol.

Honoring the Shadows: A Witchy Reflection on Yom HaShoah April 17, 2023, marks Yom HaShoah—Holocaust Remembrance Day. While our practice often focuses on the light of the moon and the cycles of nature, today we turn our collective gaze toward the shadows of history. As practitioners of intuition and intention, […]