Five Finger Grass

Five Finger Grass

The five points of the leaf represent love, money, health, power, and wisdom. Stimulates memory, eloquence, and self confidence. Carry, burn, or wear to possess these traits. 

~Can be used in workings for business and house blessings, gambler's luck, spells to bring protection to a friend or loved one taking a journey. 

~Burn as an incense during divination to bring dreams of one's intended mate. 

~Frequently associated with ritual work involving romance. 

~Wash hands and forehead with an infusion of this herb nine times to wash away hexes and evil spells against you. 

~Fill an empty egg shell and keep it in the home for powerful protection from evil forces. 

~Wrap in red flannel and hang over the bed to ward off dark spirits of the night.

Also Called: Five Finger Grass, Synkefoyle, Witches Weed, Five Leaf, Tormentilla, Sunkfield, Bloodroot, Moor Grass, Goosegrass, Goose Tansy, Crampweed, Silverweed, Silver Weed, Sunkfield

Mock Orange (English Dogwood)

Mock Orange (English Dogwood)

Philadelphus Coronarius

Mock Orange or English Dogwood is a favorite of many gardeners for its sweet-scented blossoms. That statement is a mockery! Have you ever encountered this plant with all its glorious blooms on a sunny day and couldn't resist to get up close for a sniff of their sweet aroma only to be mocked, fooled and laughed to scorn by the Fae. If so, then you know why it is called 'Mock' as the aroma is light to nonexistent, but I will let you in on a secret that all tricksters in the Fae realm know, "Catch the Mocker by Moonlight!"

That's right, try smelling the blooms at night when the blossoms release their heavenly sweet aroma, which is why this plant makes for a perfect fit in any Moon garden. 

So, what magick can mock orange be used for? 

Temporary illusions and to give impressions from a distance, but remember just like this beautiful bush, it's enchantment only works from a distance as any would be target that moved in for a closer look and whiff would plainly see and know it is fake and a mocker of orange and hawthorn blossoms and a sneaky wearer of dogwood leaves!  

Chickweed, Stellaria

Chickweed, Stellaria

 A gentle herb, Chickweed is often used in workings to strengthen and maintain relationships or other rituals of love and fertility.  It is associated with the Moon and the element of water, which makes it also useful in Lunar magick. 

~  To attract new romance or maintain a relationship, mix chickweed, roses and orange blossoms into your bath water.

~ To bring peace to your home, lightly sprinkle chickweed powder throughout each room in your home.

Chickweed is also said to discourage obesity and help with weight loss, add a small amount to your food (great for salads) or try the old folklore recipe of "Chickweed Water"

1 tablespoon of dried herb (2 for fresh)

1 cup of boiling water

Steep for 10 minutes, drink in 1/2 cup doses 2 to 4 times daily

(This recipe is also said to work for fertility issues)

WOOD SORREL (Oxalis acetosella)

YELLOW WOOD SORREL (Oxalis acetosella)

This is one of the magickal herbs associated with the fairies, elves and woodland spirits. In the old and enchanted country of Ireland, shamrock (or wood sorrel) was held sacred to the leprechauns, believed to attract them if planted in a secluded garden or woodland. 

As a herb of magick, wood sorrel leaves are commonly used in healing rituals, and carried as charms to protect the heart. The tiny flowers are called by the Welsh "fairy bells" and are believed to ring the merry peals which call the elves to moonlight dance and revelry. 

The Elf-Dance N. J. O. Blommér

“Merry elves, their morrice pacing

To aërial minstrelsy,

Emerald rings on brown heath tracing,

Trip it deft and merrily.”

~Sir Walter Scott.

Smartweed Lady's Thumb

Ladies thumb is interchangeable with Knot weed, it can be used for love, binding, bonding and restricting, although when used for the latter of restricting consider carefully please, Karmic law, "do to others as you want done to you, for that is what is done" and the other ancient saying, "if you lead into captivity, there also you enter in yourself"

Wild Harvest List

 

Daffodil 

Purple Dead Nettle Lamium purpureum 

Smartweed Lady's Thumb

 Wild Geranium

 Wood Sorrel

Wild Geranium

Other Names: Crane's bill, Spotted Geranium, Spotted Cranesbill, Wood Geranium, Spotted Cranesbill, Wild Cranesbill, Crowfoot, Dove's-foot, Old Maid's Nightcap, Shameface, hardy geranium 

A tea of Wild Geranium flowers is an effective counter to many love spells. A bit of the root can be carried as an amulet to attract happiness and prosperity. It can also be used in spells to encourage conception, successful pregnancy and safe childbirth, especially in sympathetic spells.

Daffodil

Daffodil 

 Also Called: Nacissus, Lent Lily, Jonquil, Goose Leek, Lentlilly

 Symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings, the daffodil is virtually synonymous with spring, because of their long association with Lent, they’re known as the “Lent Lily.” Lore connecting the daffodil to not only a sign of winter’s end but a lucky emblem of future prosperity is found throughout the world. In Greek mythology the daffodil is described as a pale yellow deathless kind of lily flower, that overspreads the plains of Hades, and is the favorite food of the dead.

The March birth flower and the 10th wedding anniversary flower, a gift of daffodils is said to ensure happiness. But always remember to present daffodils in a bunch – the same legends that associate this cheerful flower with good fortune warn us that when given as a single bloom, a daffodil can foretell misfortune. 

The part of the plant that is normally used in magick is the flowers - either fresh or dried, but feel free to utilize the whole plant.

•  Used to keep negative energy away from the home or altar, sprinkle dried petals or place fresh flowers on an altar to attract friendly sprits.
• Keep in the house or garden to cheer you up.
• Add to bathwater to increase your luck and bring new people into your life. Wear near the heart to bring good luck.
• Place fresh daffodils in the home to increase fertility. Mix with rose petals and place around a photo of a lover you want to return to you.

Purple Dead Nettle Lamium purpureum

Purple Dead Nettle 

 Lamium purpureum

Other Names: Red Nettle, Red Dead-nettle, Red Henbit, Red Archangel, Purple Archangel, Dumb Nettle, Deaf Nettle, Blind Nettle

Folklore: Believed by some old wives to be a plague of the fields sent to punish the unrighteous. 

 The name ‘Lamium’ comes from the Greek ‘laimos’ meaning ‘throat’, referring to the shape of the flower. 

Archangel refers to the plant’s general blossoming date of May 8th, the old version which falls 11 days before the current one, and which was dedicated to the Archangel Michael.

Properties: Edible and medicinal, the leaves and upper plants are cooked as pot herbs or added to salads. The plant is very nutritious, high in iron, vitamins and fiber. The whole plant is medicinal, used as an astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, purgative, styptic and tonic. Lab tests show that Lamium purpureum seed oil possess high antioxidant activities, and might be used as a future food-additive. In the past, this plant has been used to treat digestive issues, gout and joint pain. A decoction of the plant is particularly useful for checking any kind of hemorrhage, the fresh bruised leaves can be applied to external cuts and wounds. The dried herb, made into a tea and sweetened with honey, promotes perspiration and acts on the kidneys. A tea made from the fresh plant is an excellent laxative and tonic.

Medicinal tea: Add 2 tbsp. fresh or dried herb to to 1 cup water steep for 10 min. strain and drink in ½ cup doses, for laxative, and general tonic.

Pot Herb: Boil flowers and leaves in water for 20 to 30 min. drain, season to taste.

Magickal Properties: 

Although there is little magickal powers attributed to dead nettle because of the "No Sting" in the nettles, never under estimate the powers and energies of this potent spell herb for banishing, expelling and cleansing negative, stinging harmful energies from the surroundings and self.  Like its latter name "Archangel" this little seemingly benign herb is a warrior and conqueror of gracefully overtaking any nasty situations without the use of retaliation. It's energies are calming and cooling of heated emotions, helps with clear thinking and decision making in chaotic times and circumstances. It will boost and add to the energies of any herbs associated with and used for: confidence, courage, calmness, peace, strength, graceful persistence, clear thinking and emotional balance.

~ Archangel Guardian Sachet ~

A two sided sachet (bag) made of flannel, one side white the other red

  -Dead Nettle
 -Chamomile
 -Juniper Berries
 -St. Johns-wort

* Small (pebble size) Sodalite, green adenturine and one natural pebble stone (doesn't matter what type, just make sure to gather it from outside, can even be one you have picked up in the street)

Feed the sachet with Amber Oil