by Jessie Cross | Sep 15, 2026 | Mushroom Magic
Explore the hidden world of fungi, from mycelial networks and decomposition to fairy lore, underworld symbolism, mushroom magic and the strange wisdom of life emerging from decay. There’s something inherently strange about mushrooms. You can walk through the same...
by Jessie Cross | Sep 3, 2026 | Autumn Equinox, Fairies, Mushroom Magic
Why mushroom circles appear, what fungi are really doing beneath the soil, and how fairy folklore turned these strange natural boundaries into portals, warnings, and places of magic. Walk across a lawn or meadow after a stretch of fall rain and you may find something...
by Jessie Cross | Jun 5, 2026 | Fairies, Mushroom Magic
Explore the history of fairy rings, from Celtic tales of the Otherworld and fairy dances to the science of mushroom circles, sacred landscapes, and nature-based spiritual practices. Imagine walking through a meadow at dawn and discovering a perfect circle of mushrooms...
by Jessie Cross | Dec 6, 2025 | Christmas, Mushroom Magic, Plant Medicine, Santa Claus
Red-and-white mushrooms, flying reindeer, and winter rituals—exploring the surprising folkloric roots of Santa Claus. Why the Mushroom-Santa Theory Matters Have you ever wondered why Santa wears red and white, why he flies with reindeer, or why he somehow arrives...
by Jessie Cross | Sep 10, 2024 | Mushroom Magic, Plant Medicine
This medicinal mushroom broth recipe is one of my go-to healing soups for the fall and winter! If you come to our house in the cooler months, I’ll always have a pot of this mushroom broth bubbling on the back burner in the kitchen. (I’m definitely part Hobbit.) This...
