MUGWORTFlower Magic
Let your soul respond to the beauty that flowers and nature unfold.
Let your soul respond to the beauty that flowers and nature unfold.
Contemplate the beauty, meditate upon their fragrance, their form and their color.
Be sensitive and receptive to the mysterious of nature and the mothergoddess will bestow upon you instructions for the development of your soul.
Speak not - whisper not;
Here blowest thyme and bergamot;
Softly on the evening hour
Sweet herbs their spices shower.
Gathering your flowers,
herbs and plants:
the magickal hours to gather are, three, six, nine and twelve.
Make sure your plants are healthy and free from pesticides.
Gather your flowers and herbs in a basket or something else handy and open.
If you place your plants in a plastic bag for instance, they will become hot and dilute their healing properties.
Also if you dry plants that have been placed in a bag they will turn black.
If a plant other than a weed suddenly grows in your garden, take note ofit.
Things happen for a reason and it may be that you or someone you know isin need of the healing qualities of the plant. It could just be thatyour garden is in need of healing as well.
Also, jade is good for gardening as is anything green. I sometimes note feathers that have been dropped near a plant and I feel inclined forsome reason to pick up the feather and place it in the dirt in front ofthe plant. I don`t know why.
Healing Teas and Salves- Flowers and herbs should never be consumed before knowing if they are edible! Some plants are poisonous.
Tisanes (herbal teas) - two teaspoonful of fresh herb per cup of waterwhich includes flowers and leaves, roots, bark,seed, infuse for twentyminutes. Strain and store. Fresh herbs are always the best . If making arose tea or rose hip tea, use two cups of fresh rose parts. The longer the flower is steeped , the stronger the tea will be.
Take the herbal teas, 1/4 of a cup four times a day. Some herbals Cabot be consumed as much. I know that mint can be heavy on the kidneys andtherefore I won`t consume it more than once a day. Children take 1/8 of a cup and infants can receive the herbs throughmother`s milk.
Salves - simmer fresh herbs in olive oil. In another pot melt 4tablespoons of beeswax per cup of oil. Simmer herbs in oil for 20minutes. When the oil and the wax are the same temperature, then pourtogether and store in jars.
To prevent mold use tincture of benzoin,about 1 ounce per quart.
Oils- More flower oils can be found here St John`s Wort Oil healing properties: knights on crusades took this with them to treat their wounds. It fights bacteria and infection. magickal properties: used for banishing and exorcism. Fill a jar with St. John`s flowers and add olive oil. Leave in the sun until it turns blood red. This oil you leave in the sun because it is asun flower or herb. When the color is intense, strain and store and useas needed.
Rose Oil healing properties: for inflammations magickal properties: associated with friendship,love, deep feeling. 2ounces of dried rose petals to 1 pint of olive or safflower oil. Placethis mixture in a warm place. Let it sit for 2-3 days. Strain and bottlethe oil. A small list of common healing flowers Tulip- Known as the 'turban flower by the Persians (Iranians).
Recognized for love, harmony and beauty. Lavender- The herb dedicated to Hecate, the goddess of witches andsorcerers. (My favorite herb. I used to gather a bunch, tie them andhang them upside down in places all over the house. Lavender hassoothing and restorative properties ( I use lavender aromatherapy when I have headaches or feel under stress). Lavender is also used forprotection and purification. I use lavender incense when performingspells to release or rid for meditation.
Healing: use to rid coughs, headaches caused from stress and nerves, a gentle antidepressant, soothes nerves and stress. Also if used as amouthwash it will improve gums and cure halitosis. Lily- recognized for purity and fiat lux. This flower is associated withthe number six, being a 6 pointed star. This flower is recognized for aiding suffering souls, those that suffered at the hands of humanity.
Lily Of The Valley- An old fashioned name for this flower is Liriconfancy. It is associated with death and the soul.
Healing: reduces high blood pressure. It is used to treat heart failure, congestive of the heart and breathing problems.
Nasturtium- This flower has properties of the sun. Healing: the oil is used as an antibiotic nonmalignant moulds and bacteria. The leaves are eaten ( a couple ) to disinfect the mouth andthroat. It is said that this flower can improve sight. If can cureemphysema if it is used in conjunction with butterbar.
Meadowsweet- Loved by Queen Elizabeth I. She always kept meadowsweet onher floors. Healing: soothes an upset stomach, for diarrhea. Reduces fever, high blood pressure and disorders of the blood.
Rose Rose Hip -Has the most medicinal value of the Rose. Rose hips are veryhigh in Vitamin C. Rose hips also contain A, B, E, and K, organic acidsand pectin. Snowdrop- The fairy maid of February.
Healing: an ointment is made from this flower in a caster base to treat frostbite and rough skin. Rosemary- healing: heals digestive problems and menstrual cramps. It is also used in some lotions and creams for its anti wrinkle properties. It is goodfor the skin, hair and scalp. Primrose - healing - insomnia, stress, eases the pain of rheumatism and arthritis
Marigold - I always have marigold in my garden and use them in saladshealing - a cleansing plant. Tea made from marigolds are used to treat cancer.
Heals ulcers of the stomach and open sores on the skin. Heather -spell - Used for solitary healing work.
Dr.Edward Bach healing principle: Illness is caused by internal andemotional unbalances. Flowers help to correct emotions and when theunbalance is changed the physical disease disappears. There are 38 listed flowers and their remedies. In the books below youcan find more information and get a detailed description of each flowerand it`s corresponding personality attributes.
Suggested books to read:The Bach Flower Remedies, Edward Bach Bach Flower Remedies For Children:A Parents´ Guide, Barbara Mazzarella Bach Flower Remedies For Men,Stefan Ball Bach Flower Remedies For Women, Judy Howard An Astrological Study Of TheBach Flower Remedies, Peter Damian The Healing Herbs Of Edward Bach: AnIllustrated Guide to the Flower Remedies, Julian Barnard, MartineBarnard Dictionary of the Bach Flower Remedies, Thomas Waring Whyne Jones.
Hope this helps a little......
