Observation field: Metaphysical Properties
Description of how this species is used in Magickal workings or list of metaphysical properties it might possess. You may also include what parts to use (i.e. flower petals, roots, foliage, etc) as well as associated deities, creatures or other symbolism.
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Observations specifying this field
| Observation | Metaphysical Properties |
|---|---|
| Wild Bergamot is aligned with the element of Air. Bergamot is used for money, prosperity, protection from evil and illness, improving memory, stopping interference, and promoting restful sleep. Use while gambling to draw luck and money. Very powerful for attracting success. Increases the power of any ritual it is burned in. Wild Bergamot specifically is also used for bringing clarity and good working order to the surface of any situation. A bundle of Wild Bergamot can be burned to smudge and cleanse a space. | |
| Pine is associated with Mars and the element of Air. It has powers in healing, purification, fertility, protection, exorcism, and money, as well as strength, prosperity, success, grounding and new beginnings. It is believed promote clean breaks. Pine needles are burned to smudge a space and are especially effective in the winter months. The needles are also used in cleansing baths, scattered on the floor to drive away evil, burned to exorcise an area of evil and burned to reverse/send back spells. Pinecones are carries to increase fertility and to boost energy and optimism in old age. Pine branches can be placed above the bed to ward off sickness or aid illness, and can be placed over the door of the home to ensure everlasting joy within. Pine is a great choice for house and business blessing. | |
| Herb Robert, like all geraniums, is associated with Venus and the element of Water. The red tinge of its stems is symbolic of life and blood. It has historical use in good luck, abundance, protection and fertility spells, also possessing powers in healing and health. Herb Robert is associated with faerie magick. The pink flowers can also be used in colour magick, in love spells and the like. | |
| Red clover is associated with love, luck, lust, success, fidelity and financial aid. Used to protect and bless domestic animals. Clovers are also used to consecrate ritual tools, especially those made from copper. 4 leaf clovers are ideal for luck related workings, can be used as a talisman of protection, and can also be used to attract fortune and money. According to folklore, placing a four leaf clover under your pillow will bring dreams of your ideal partner. | |
| Shepherd's Purse (also called Toywort, which makes me giggle) is used in healing magick. It is used for protection against bleeding and disease. | |
| Mulberry is associated with Mercury and the element of Air. Mulberry wood provides powerful strength and protection against evil, and it is an excellent material to use for a wand. Planting Mulberry in a garden is said to protect it from lightning. Mulberry is an effective aid when working on the will. | |
| Like its name suggests, Motherwort has a particular affinity for mothers and was named after its traditional use by the Greeks to calm the anxieties of new mothers and pregnant women. It is commonly used in counter-magick and protection, being effective in deflecting undesirable effects of magick or workings. It can instill optimism, confidence, vitality, forgiveness and increases chances of success. It is also used for blessing, traditionally of the family or household. | |
| Blue Cohosh provides us empowerment, purification, and protection against evil and negative energies. It is useful for cleansing spaces, bringing household harmony, and freeing yourself from love that no longer serves you. | |
| Partridgeberry, also known as Squaw Vine, is useful in all matters related to fertility and reproductive health. It is believed to support menstrual cramps, pregnancy, childbirth, and provides protection to an unborn child. | |
| Evening Primrose is believed to attract faeries. It is associated with love, desirability and beauty. | |
| Daisies are associated with innocence, babies, newborn infants, fresh beginnings and new love. Can be used to protect a baby or their sleeping area. Daisy is a favourite ingredient in love spells. | |
| Bindweed vine is a useful component in knot magick and any ritual tying a couple together. Once this plant takes hold, is it nearly impossible to get rid of, representing a firm will and long-lasting partnerships. However, this plant is also helpful for soothing addictive behaviours. Bindweed is associated with the sun, so it is a good nightmare cure, also assisting with clairvoyance and astral travel. | |
| Walnut is believed to allow access to divine energy and bringing blessings from Divine beings (i.e. deities) as well as helping wishes come true. | |
| Oregano is known for its uplifting, energizing, revitalizing and joy-attracting vibrations. Since the herb is associated with Aphrodite, it is also useful in love spells. It promotes good health and invokes prophetic dreams. | |
| Poke root is useful for finding lost items, breaking hexes and promoting courage. | |
| Grapes are associated with fertility, creation, abundance, manifestation, mental abilities and garden magick. Grape seeds are especially useful for any working involving garden magick or fertility. | |
| Historically, Yew has been used in rituals for raising the dead, contacting spirits, immortality, breaking hexes and protection against evil. | |
| Bergamot is used for money, prosperity, protection from evil and illness, improving memory, stopping interference, and promoting restful sleep. Use while gambling to draw luck and money. Very powerful for attracting success. Increases the power of any ritual it is burned in. | |
| Barberry is employed for cleansing, sorcery, atonement, and encourages freeing oneself from the power or control of another. | |
| Chickweed is useful for lunar magick and animal magick, especially the healing of birds. It also attracts love, fertility, and is used for maintaining unity in current relationships. | |
| Sunflowers are associated with energy, protection, power, wisdom, and wishes. | |
| Frigidity, favors, removing obstacles, and invisibility. Promotes a positive outlook and improves sense of humor. Anoint your body with chicory juice or an infusion of chicory to obtain favors from others. | |
| Toadflax is used for protection and hex breaking. | |
| Red clover is associated with love, luck, lust, success, fidelity and financial aid. Used to protect and bless domestic animals. Clovers are also used to consecrate ritual tools, especially those made from copper. | |
| Carrots are associated with lust and fertility. Wild Carrot is especially known for its aphrodisiac qualities. | |
| Chickweed is useful for lunar magick and animal magick, especially the healing of birds. It also attracts love, fertility, and is used for maintaining unity in current relationships. Additionally, it has refreshing, revitalizing energy that encourages us to wake up into our full potential. | |
| Along with being associated with Yule, Holly is attributed to love, luck, protection and dream magick. Thought to heighten the masculinity of those that carry it. | |
| Cucumber is associated with fertility and healing. Wild Cucumber exudes masculine energy and provides protective vibrations, concentration, power, fortitude, and encourages hyperfocus. | |
| Violet calms nervous energy, draws prophetic dreams, brings luck, stimulates creativity, and invites peace and tranquility. The leaf is believed to protect against all evil, and to provide protection for wounds. It is said that the crown provides relief from headaches and promotes restful sleep. | |
| Daffodil, or Narcissus, is associated with love, luck, peace and fertility. Used to repel negative energy from the home or altar. Known to calm vibrations and invite harmony, tranquility, and peace of mind. |
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