The Hierophant — V
Before there was a website there was a kitchen table, a worn deck of cards, and a woman who knew things. This chapter belongs to her and to everything she passed down — the old ways, the family traditions, the throwback wisdom that deserves to be remembered.
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Writings in this Chapter
Jul
2
2026
Elderberry
Elderberry syrup, wine, jelly, and the old knowledge of the Blue Ridge — Sambucus canadensis as Grandma knew it, passed down through the family line.
Jun
25
2026
Blood Stopping
Speaking to the blood: an Appalachian folk healing tradition passed down through the women of one mountain family — the ancient practice of blood stopping through faith and sacred verse.
Jun
23
2026
Counting Crows
Counting crows, ravens, and blackbirds: the ancient art of corvidomancy, the traditional counting rhyme, and what the black birds outside your window are trying to tell you.
Jun
18
2026
Healing Burns
An Appalachian burn charm passed down through generations — how Grandmother used breath, intention, and the old words to bring cooling relief and healing grace.
Jun
15
2026
Wheel And Loom
How the hidden elements of four ancient goddesses — Brigid, Ceridwen, Cailleach, and Hekate — shape the four seasons of our lives.
Jun
11
2026
Sassafras Spring Tonic
How to brew traditional Appalachian sassafras root tea — a spring blood tonic passed down through generations, brewed the old way, on Jupiter
Jun
7
2026
Granny Witch
The granny witch and Appalachian folk practitioner: a tradition of inherited wisdom, bloodline gifts, and community healing that predates modern witchcraft by centuries.
Jun
1
2026
Hoodoo Vs Voodoo
Hoodoo and Vodou are two distinct traditions with different origins, structures, and purposes. Here is what Hollywood got wrong, what the history actually says, and why the difference matters.