Sacred datura aka moon flower decided to grace our homestead with her mysterious presence.

Last year we saw a few seedlings appear and grow into thriving shrubs, only to die back in cold weather. This year she’s back. We collected and burned all of the seeds as she redress readily, but obviously we didn’t get them all!

If you’ve ever smelled the blossoms you’ll know just how alluring a plant this is, but beware!

Sacred datura has been used for millennia as an entheogen, guiding users into altered states where growth and learning can occur.

Be forewarned that her shift in consciousness is not always easy to handle and can result in permanent stupefication.

The seeds are a powerful medicine that not all who partake are ready for. Sometimes called Jimson weed the ingesting of seeds of this this plant is to be done with extreme caution.

On the homestead we prefer to keep this plant as an energetic ally and appreciate her beauty without ingesting this tropane alkaloids present in the seeds.

This plant has been revered by cultures across its wide range and honored for the gifts she brings.

It is oftentimes used by sorcerers and witches to aid in flying, by sages in divining practice and in group ceremonies. Datura offers sweet blossoms that open at night and connect us to other realms.

each morning we find the rumpled petals laced with moth wings...

I will repeat, I would not recommend anyone reading this to experiment without the aid of an experienced guide. Her beauty is in the mystery...