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Magickal Herbalism 101
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Calendula
Carnation
Chamomile
Chrysanthemum
Gardenia
Honeysuckle
Jasmine
Lavender
Rose
Violet
Wisteria
Botanical
Name: Calendula
officinalis~ also Marigold, Summer's Bride, Bride of the Sun, Drunkard,
Husbandman's Dial, Ruddles
Gender:
Masculine…. Astrological: Leo
Planet:
Sun….
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Virgin Mary, Diane, and Apollo
Origin:
Found Globally...enjoying every soil type save overly wet * particularly
good in healing salves for chafed, cracked skin...non-toxic properties good for
children*~ Latin/ Calends means -the first of the month, referring to the
continual blooms of Calendula
Harvest* Mid Summer through late fall in the center of the day when
flowers are dry...separate petals when drying
Powers:
Protection, Prosperity, Good Luck, Renewal, Sleep, Healing, Dreams,
Success, Love, Psychic Powers, Money, Wealth, Legal Matters, Divination,
Respect, Admiration, Spiritual Development
Substitutions:
Botanical Name:
Dianthus carophyllus...also Gillyflower
Gender:
Masculine ... Astrological: Aquarius
Planet:
Sun
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Jupiter, Jove
Origin:
Said to have been brought to
England by the Normans, the Greek word is derived from the word
"coronation” which it was much used for wreaths & garlands during
festivals
Powers:
Strength, Protection, Healing, Consecration, Helps to maintain a strong
constitution
Substitutions:
Rose Petals anointed with a few drops of clove oil
Botanical
Name:
Chamomilla Matricaria recutita (German), Chamaemelum nobilis (English
& Roman), Chamaemelum mixta (Moroccan)...also Manzanilla (Spanish) &
Mayapple
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Leo
Planet:
Sun
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
Global growth of over 30 varietals..harvest flowers when dry from both
dew & rain...mid spring through summer
Powers:
Money, Love, Sleep, Purification, Health, Stress, Stopping Violence,
Understanding, Peace, Self-image, Divination, and Thanksgiving
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Chrysanthemum coronarium, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ...Daisy, Mum
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Taurus
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Water
Deities:
Artemis, Freya, and Thor
Origin:
Name coming from
"chrysos", meaning gold, and "anthemon”, a flower...gold
flower:),
Harvest...Early spring through late fall
Powers:
Love, Lust, Protection, and Contact of Physic Planes
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Gardenia jasminoides...also called Cape Jasmine
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Pisces
Planet:
Moon
Element:
Water
Deities:
Origin:
China...soil rich in Acid...harvest mid-summer
Powers:
Healing, Spirituality, Love, Peace, Uncrossing, Fidelity
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name: Lonicera
caprifolium (a reference to the flower climbing as
nimbly as a goat)...also Goat's leaf, Woodbine
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological: Aries & Cancer
Planet:
Mars…. also attributed to Jupiter
Element:
Fire…
Deities:
Origin:
Both Etruscan and japonica (eastern Asia – Japanese) honeysuckle are
found in the SE USA. Temperate
climate, easily grows in sun or light shade, propagates in summer or late fall,
flowers bloom in spring and summer. Japonica
blooms late summer to fall, followed by blackberries.
Powers:
Love, Animals, Money, Memory, Weddings, Wealth, Strength, Wisdom,
Spiritual Growth, Determination, Good Luck, Honesty, Inspiration, Divination,
Fidelity, Clairvoyance, Keeping Secrets, Health
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Jasminum sambac *Arabian, Jasminum Officinale * Moroccan. essential oil
source, Jasminum Hunule * Confederate Jasmine, Cestrum nocturnum * Night
Blooming Jasmine, J.primulinum * Chinese (yellow) used in teas
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Moon
Element:
Water
Deities:
Shiva, Ganesh, Vishnu
Origin:
Name in Hindu means "Moonlight in the Grove"...used primarily
in moon magic
Powers:
Prophetic Dreams, Money, Love, Meditation, Passion, Wealth, Weddings,
Fertility, Happiness, Aphrodisiac, Sleep, Cheer
Substitutions:
Rose
Botanical
Name:
Lavandula*spp* Angustifolla, Lanata, Vera, Stachaedoes (French).... also
Elf Leaf, Nardus
Gender:
Masculine…Astrological:
Planet:
Mercury
Element:
Air
Deities:
Hecate, Innana, Isis
Origin:
Introduced to Britain by Romans...best quality Lavender is
from Britain
Harvest late summer through late fall
Powers:
Consecration, Protection, Love, Sleep, Purification, Peace, Happiness,
Good Luck, Clairvoyance, Money, Spiritual Growth, Virility, Memory, Gentleness,
Aphrodisiac
Substitutions:
Rose
Botanical
Name:
Rosa spp* Rosa Canina; yields Rose Hips, * Rosa Gallica
Officinalis...official approved Medicinal Rose
Gender:
Feminine
Planet:
Venus ... * also Jupiter... Moon
Element:
Water.... also Air
Deities:
Venus, Innana, Aphrodite, Hathor, Hulda, Eros, Cupid,
Demeter, Adonis, Harpocrates, Aurora
Origin:
Globally known...Nebuchadnezzar used them to adorn his palace in Persia,
used by Greeks, Romans, Moghuls, and even today is identified as the flower of
Love. In legend, it was created by Chloris, the Greek goddess of
flowers, out of the lifeless body of a nymph, which she found one day in a
clearing in the woods. She asked
the help of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, who gave her beauty; Dionysus, the
god of wine, added nectar to give her a sweet scent, and the three Graces gave
her charm, brightness and joy. Then
Zephyr, the West Wind, blew away the clouds so that Apollo, the sun god, could
shine and make the flower bloom. And
so the Rose was born and was immediately crowned Queen of the Flowers.
Best Harvest time for Rose Hips...fall.
Meanings:
Rose= Love
White Rose= Purity & Spiritual Love
Yellow Rose= Decrease of Love & Infidelity
Cabbage Rose= Ambassador of Love
Musk Rose= Capricious Beauty
Single Rose= Simplicity
Powers:
Love, Balance, Giving, Blessings, Healing, Love Divination, Luck,
Protection, Calming, Aphrodisiac, Beauty, Compassion, Consecration, Harmony,
Peace, Retention, Weddings, Transformation, Sex, Self-Image, Cleansing,
Thanksgiving, Spirituality
Substitutions:
Yarrow
Notes:
Keep emeralds stored in rose petals.
Botanical
Name:
Viola odorata
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Cancer & Libra
Planet:
Venus
Element:
Water
Deities:
Venus
Origin:
Woodlands & Open Meadows
Harvest...blossoms spring through fall, roots late fall
Powers:
Love, Protection, Change Luck/Fortune, Healing, Lust, Wishes, Peace,
Sleep, Calming, Comfort, Modesty, Serenity
Substitutions:
Botanical
Name:
Wisteria chinensis
Gender:
Feminine…Astrological: Gemini & Aquarius
Planet:
Venus, Neptune
Element:
Air
Deities:
Artemis, Hecate, Innana
Origin:
Blooms late spring early summer...root harvesting late fall through
winter
Powers:
Gentleness, Inspiration, Love, Protection, Spiritual Growth, Wisdom,
Divination, Intellectual Development, thought organization, educational goals
Substitutions:
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