Author: A Solitary Pagan

StatusBest Time to See June, July, AugustColour GreenHabitat Woodland, GrasslandA small fern with a magical reputation.So named for the shape of its leaves, which are fan-shaped and resemble a half-moon. It is the only moonwort found in Britain – elsewhere it is often called “common moonwort” to distinguish it from other types. IdentificationThis fern is a plant of two halves: the lower, infertile...

A poisonous perennial herb that grows in the Mediterranean region and that is reputed to have powerful magical properties. Mandrake, part of the nightshade family, has a strong and unpleasant odor. It is highly toxic, though it is used in therapeutic remedies and as an aphrodisiac in love philtres. The magic attributed to mandrake is due to the shape of its thick root, which looks like a man or wo...

Skullcap (Scutulleria nodosa) – herb

(Cupressus sempervirens) P Folk Name: Tree of Death Gender: Feminine Planet: Saturn Element: Earth Deities: Mithras, Pluto, Aphrodite, Ashtoreth, Artemis, Apollo, Cupid, Jupiter, Hekat, Hebe, Zoroaster Powers: Longevity, Healing, Comfort,Protection Ritual Uses: The ancient Minoans worshipped the cypress as a divine symbol and spread the cult to Cyprus from Crete. Cypress wood was used to make coff...

ACACIA -Blessing, raising of vibration, protection via spiritual elevation. AGRIMONY (Cocklebur) -Helps to overcome fear, dispel negative emotions, overcome inner blockages. ALLSPICE -Adds strength to Will, gives determination and perseverance. Gives added vitality, energy. Also good for social gatherings -increases harmony, sympathy and co-operation between people. Stimulates friendly interaction...

BIRCH (Betula Pedula) Plant family: Birch Family (Hamamelids) Parts Used: Sap, leaves, bark and buds. Soil and Environment: Woodland and heath, moor, parklands and gardens. Copes well in sandy, acidic soil and can handle being near the coast (salt). Native to northern temperate regions as it handles the cold well. Propagation by wind. Description: Deciduous leaves, shieldshaped with jagged edges. ...

Chickweed (Stellaria media) – aerial parts, skin soother, with cooling, drawing action when applied to bites, stings and rashes (can be used straight from picking or crushedfirst), helps to clear eczema, rheumatic joint conditions and varicose veins. soothes internal organs as well due to high level of saponins, which help organ membranes to absorb nutrients better – used for gastritis, colitis, c...

Jasmine flower awakens your spirit and opens your heart to great energies involving all matters of Love, as Jasmine helps to attract love into your life in all forms. Long used as an aphrodisiac through its alluring scent as an attar oil, the magick of Jasmine helps to build confidence and aid one to relaxation. Since these properties help to also strengthen the aura, you can begin to release any ...

(Crocus angustifolia) X Powers: Understanding Animal Languages Magical Uses: The cloth-of-gold gives the power to understand the language of birds and beasts. You must be barefooted with washed feet when gathering it and clad in white. Offer a sacrifice of bread and wine, and pluck it tenderly. Wear the plant for these powers.

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) or (Erica cinerea “bell heather”) – flowers

Roses are a highly versatile and magickal herb that has the highest vibrational frequency out of all the plants. As such they have been used for cultural and medicinal purposes for over 5,000 years. With The first known uses of the red rose reaches back to the seventeenth century BC. In the Iliad, Homer mentions that Hector’s body was anointed with rose oil after he was killed by Achilles. In Gree...

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) – root and leaf