Post by Lonicera on Sept 15, 2015 21:40:13 GMT
I thought our next lesson would be on a few herbal correspondences. This lesson will be in two to three parts because there is such a large quantity of information on this specific topic that I couldn't fit it all into this one post.
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The following are lists of herbs associated with the four directions, the Goddess and God, the Sabbats, and the Full Moon.
Herbs For the Circle:
These herbs and plants can be used to mark the quarters of the circle during circle casting. These are just of few, as I wanted to have a list of the ones that would be easiest for everyone to find.
North:
Corn, fern, honeysuckle, and vervain.
East:
Clover, dandelion, lavender, mint, parsley, and pine.
South:
Basil, carnation, dill, ginger, marigold, and peppermint.
West:
Catnip, daffodil, heather, and grape.
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Herbs for the Sabbats:
These herbs can be placed on the alter or worked into the Sabbat
celebration itself.
Yule:
Ivy, bay, rosemary, and pine. -> Offerings of apples, oranges, nuts, lemons, and cinnamon sticks can be placed on the Yule tree as gifts to the God.
Imbolc:
Snowdrop, rowan, and the first flowers of the year.
Ostara:
Daffodil, violet, iris, and peony.
Beltane:
Hawthorn, honeysuckle, St. John's Wort, and all flowers.
Litha (a.k.a Midsummer):
Chamomile, rose, lily, oak, lavender, ivy, yarrow, fern, wild thyme, daisy, carnation.
Lughnasadh:
All grains, grapes, heather, blackberries, crab apples, and pears.
Mabon:
Hazel, corn, oak sprigs, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, cypress cones, and pine cones.
Samhain:
Apples, hazel, pomegranates, harvested fruits and nuts, pumpkins, and corn.
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Herbs for the Full Moon:
White roses, carnations, gardenia, lily, iris, and moon flowers.
Herbs of the Goddess:
Lily, hyacinth, magnolia, heather, lilac.
Herbs for the God:
Basil, clover, lavender, pine, pine cones, and sunflowers.
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Herbs and the Elements:
Earth: corn, ferns, honeysuckle, magnolia, oats, primrose, tulip, wheat
Air: almond, anise, clover, dandelion, lavender, lemon grass, mint, parsley, sage
Fire: allspice, basil, bay, carnation, cinnamon, clove, dill, fennel garlic, ginger, marigold, rosemary, st. john's wort, sunflower, walnut
Water: aloe, apple, catnip, chamomile, heather, iris, jasmine, lemon balm, raspberry, rose, spearmint, strawberry, violet
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Herbs For Love:
*Maple Tree
*Rose
*Rosemary
*Strawberry
*Vanilla Bean
*Violet
Herbs For Happiness:
*Basil
*Marjoram
*Thyme
*Willow Tree
Herbs For Well-Being & Comfort:
*Chamomile
*Coriander
*Dianthus
*Lady's Mantle
*Nutmeg
*Parsley
*Sage
Herbs For Protection:
*Anise
*Bay Leaf
*Marigold
*Dill
*Garlic
*Lamb's Ear
*Lavender
Herbs For Prosperity:
*Allspice
*Cinnamon
*Clover
*Ginger
*Honeysuckle
*Mint
*Oak Tree
*Oats
*Pine Tree
Herbs for Psychic Awareness:
*Bay
*Cinnamon
*Jasmine
*Lemongrass
*Yarrow
Sources:
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner -> by Scott
Cunningham
"Herb Magic for Beginners: Down-to Earth Enchantments" ~ Ellen Dugan
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The following are lists of herbs associated with the four directions, the Goddess and God, the Sabbats, and the Full Moon.
Herbs For the Circle:
These herbs and plants can be used to mark the quarters of the circle during circle casting. These are just of few, as I wanted to have a list of the ones that would be easiest for everyone to find.
North:
Corn, fern, honeysuckle, and vervain.
East:
Clover, dandelion, lavender, mint, parsley, and pine.
South:
Basil, carnation, dill, ginger, marigold, and peppermint.
West:
Catnip, daffodil, heather, and grape.
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Herbs for the Sabbats:
These herbs can be placed on the alter or worked into the Sabbat
celebration itself.
Yule:
Ivy, bay, rosemary, and pine. -> Offerings of apples, oranges, nuts, lemons, and cinnamon sticks can be placed on the Yule tree as gifts to the God.
Imbolc:
Snowdrop, rowan, and the first flowers of the year.
Ostara:
Daffodil, violet, iris, and peony.
Beltane:
Hawthorn, honeysuckle, St. John's Wort, and all flowers.
Litha (a.k.a Midsummer):
Chamomile, rose, lily, oak, lavender, ivy, yarrow, fern, wild thyme, daisy, carnation.
Lughnasadh:
All grains, grapes, heather, blackberries, crab apples, and pears.
Mabon:
Hazel, corn, oak sprigs, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, cypress cones, and pine cones.
Samhain:
Apples, hazel, pomegranates, harvested fruits and nuts, pumpkins, and corn.
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Herbs for the Full Moon:
White roses, carnations, gardenia, lily, iris, and moon flowers.
Herbs of the Goddess:
Lily, hyacinth, magnolia, heather, lilac.
Herbs for the God:
Basil, clover, lavender, pine, pine cones, and sunflowers.
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Herbs and the Elements:
Earth: corn, ferns, honeysuckle, magnolia, oats, primrose, tulip, wheat
Air: almond, anise, clover, dandelion, lavender, lemon grass, mint, parsley, sage
Fire: allspice, basil, bay, carnation, cinnamon, clove, dill, fennel garlic, ginger, marigold, rosemary, st. john's wort, sunflower, walnut
Water: aloe, apple, catnip, chamomile, heather, iris, jasmine, lemon balm, raspberry, rose, spearmint, strawberry, violet
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Herbs For Love:
*Maple Tree
*Rose
*Rosemary
*Strawberry
*Vanilla Bean
*Violet
Herbs For Happiness:
*Basil
*Marjoram
*Thyme
*Willow Tree
Herbs For Well-Being & Comfort:
*Chamomile
*Coriander
*Dianthus
*Lady's Mantle
*Nutmeg
*Parsley
*Sage
Herbs For Protection:
*Anise
*Bay Leaf
*Marigold
*Dill
*Garlic
*Lamb's Ear
*Lavender
Herbs For Prosperity:
*Allspice
*Cinnamon
*Clover
*Ginger
*Honeysuckle
*Mint
*Oak Tree
*Oats
*Pine Tree
Herbs for Psychic Awareness:
*Bay
*Cinnamon
*Jasmine
*Lemongrass
*Yarrow
Sources:
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner -> by Scott
Cunningham
"Herb Magic for Beginners: Down-to Earth Enchantments" ~ Ellen Dugan