Author: A Solitary Pagan
Cloth of Gold
Cloth of Gold, known botanically as Crocus angustifolia, is a radiant herald of spring, its golden-yellow blooms unfurling like sunlight across meadows and ancient ruins. This enchanting plant features slender, grass-like leaves and delicate, cup-shaped flowers, each petal veined with subtle purple lines and crowned by vivid orange stigmas—the source of precious saffron. Its beauty is matched only...
Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Heather—known botanically as Calluna vulgaris or, in the case of bell heather, Erica cinerea—is a hardy, evergreen shrub that paints wild moors and hillsides with a sea of purple, pink, and white. Its tiny, bell-shaped flowers cluster along wiry stems, creating a soft, fragrant carpet that thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and open, sunlit spaces. Heather is most commonly found across Scotland...
Roses
Roses are among the most magickal and versatile herbs, holding the highest vibrational frequency of all plants. Revered for over 5,000 years, roses have been woven into the fabric of myth, medicine, and ritual across cultures. In Greek lore, Aphrodite’s tears and the foam from her body gave birth to the first roses, while in Roman mythology, roses were sacred to gods like Venus and Cupid. Througho...
Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is a familiar sight in meadows, gardens, and even city sidewalks. This resilient plant is easily recognized by its bright yellow, sun-shaped flowers and deeply toothed, lance-shaped leaves that form a low rosette at the base. Its thick, tapering taproot anchors it firmly in the earth, drawing up nutrients and making it a powerful ally in herbal medicine. Every p...
Motherwort (Leonorus Cardiaca)
Motherwort, or Leonorus cardiaca, is a perennial herb in the mint family, easily recognized by its tall, square stems, deeply lobed, palmate leaves, and clusters of small, fuzzy pink to lilac flowers that bloom in whorls along the stem. The leaves are opposite, with a slightly hairy texture, and the plant can reach up to five feet in height, thriving in sunny meadows and garden edges. Traditionall...
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus)
Hawthorn, or Crataegus oxycanthus, is a small, deciduous tree or shrub, easily recognized by its dense, thorny branches, deeply lobed glossy leaves, and clusters of fragrant white or pink blossoms that appear in late spring. In autumn, these blossoms give way to bright red berries, known as haws, which persist into winter and provide vital food for wildlife. Medicinally, Hawthorn is revered as one...
The Planets: Mercury
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and also the densest, with a composition dominated by a massive iron core. This core is believed to be partially molten, which allows Mercury to generate a magnetic field—albeit a weak one compared to Earth’s. The planet’s swift orbit and unique physical properties have fascinated astronomers and magicians alike for centuries. In Roman mythology, Mercury wa...
Planetary Correspondence Saturn
Saturn’s glyph—a cross above a sickle—shows the material world lifted by spiritual discipline. This symbol reminds us that Saturn is a teacher, helping us grow wiser through life’s challenges. Saturn’s main symbols are the scythe, the key, and the double axe. The scythe stands for harvest and endings, showing Saturn’s link to cycles, boundaries, and time. The key opens hidden knowledge and mysteri...
Planetary Days And Their Applications: Mercury
Planetary Days And Their Applications: Mercury In witchcraft, each day of the week is influenced by a different planet. Wednesday is ruled by Mercury, the quick-witted messenger of the gods. This makes Wednesday the best day for spells and rituals related to communication, business, and learning. If you want to improve your finances, try performing spells for business success, attracting clients, ...
Planetary Days And Their Applications: Mars
Tuesday is ruled by Mars. This day is best for spells that encourage courage, assertiveness, and starting new things. Use Tuesday for rituals that help you become more independent or bring big changes into your life. Mars represents qualities like aggression, competition, and anger. While these can seem negative, they can also be used for good. For example, Mars energy can help you stand up to inj...
Planetary Days And Their Applications: Venus
In witchcraft, each day of the week is influenced by a different planet. Friday is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and harmony. This makes Friday a powerful day for any magick related to love—whether it’s romantic love, self-love, friendship, or strengthening family bonds. On Fridays, many practitioners focus their spells and rituals on attracting new love, deepening relationships, and...
Planetary Correspondence, Jupiter
Jupiter is represented by several symbols, including the thunderbolt, trident, and crown. It is connected to deities such as Zeus, Athena, Jupiter, Minerva, Tinia, Marduk, and Maat. The archangel associated with Jupiter is Sachiel. Jupiter’s day is Thursday. Its colors are purple and dark blue. The number four, the metal tin, and stones like amethyst, lepidolite, and sugilite are all linked to Jup...