by Ronesa Aveela | Jan 20, 2023 | art, Artists, Authors, Books, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Art, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
All the glitter of Christmas is over. The tree and decorations have been taken down. I miss the lights, the holiday colors and greenery of a fresh Christmas tree. Even the trees outside are bare. Nature feels empty. From time to time, I catch a glimpse of a red dot on...
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 28, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter
October is a month filled with magic that culminates on Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, when witches, goblins, and other creatures of the night prance about. Although many people see magic as a fun party trick, others take it more seriously. Magic and witchcraft have...
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 21, 2022 | Books, Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
October 26 is Dimitrovden, St. Demetrius’ Day or St. Dimitar’s Day. This saint is sometimes called the twin of St. George, the mighty dragon slayer. But did you know that St. Demetrius also fought dragons? I bet he never came across Baba Yaga when she was in dragon...
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 14, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
What do you know about Baba Yaga? You’re probably saying she was a witch. But she is more than that. She is a healer who uses nature. We haven’t uncovered any of her secret recipes, but we’re sure she used some like the ones listed below. She loved autumn, so she is...
by Ronesa Aveela | Oct 7, 2022 | Books, herbs, Kickstarter
The ancient Egyptians extracted the marsh mallow’s (Althaea officinalis) sap by hand and mixed it with nuts and honey, a delicacy reserved for gods and royalty. The marsh-mallow root was once also an ingredient in the marshmallow treats that we now consume. In the...
by Ronesa Aveela | Sep 30, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter, Rituals and Traditions
Bright red hawthorn berries are a sure indication autumn has arrived. This plant has a lot of magical and healing abilities. In Bulgaria hawthorn wood is used for doors and thresholds, in order to protect the house. People also place a twig with the berried below...
