Author: A Solitary Pagan
COLTSFOOT
Coltsfoot, or Tussilago farfara, is a perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae, renowned for its early spring blooms and distinctive, hoof-shaped leaves. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it has naturalized in North America and thrives in temperate regions. The plant’s bright yellow flowers, resembling small dandelions, appear on scaly, leafless stems—often before any foliage emerges, maki...
COHOSH, BLACK
(Cimicifuga racemosa) P NFolk Names: Black Snake Root, Bugbane,Rattle Root, Squaw Root, Actaea,CimicifugaGender: MasculinePowers: Love, Courage, Protection, PotencyMagical Uses: Use black cohosh in lovesachets and add an infusion to the bath tohelp in cases of impotency.The herb, carried, helps to strengthencourage in the meek. An infusion of theherb sprinkled around a room or added tothe bath, dr...
COCONUT
(Cocos nucifera)Folk Names: Niyog, RanedjGender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: Purification, Protection, ChastityMagical Uses: Coconut has long been usedin chastity spells, as well as in protectionrituals. A coconut can be halved, drainedof its juice, filled with appropriate protectiveherbs and sealed shut, then buried toprotect your property.Hang a whole coconut in the home forprotect...
CLUB MOSS
(Lycopodium clavatum) XFolk Names: Foxtail, Lycopod, Selago,Vegetable Sulfur, Wolf Claw, Moririr-WaMafikaGender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: Protection, PowerMagical Uses: The herb, when gathered correctly,gives protection, power and blessingsfrom the Gods. Take a purificationbath in a running stream, offer bread andwine to the plant, then uproot it with thelittle finger or a silver ...
BORAGE
(Borago officinalis) Herb: X; Seed oil: GFolk Names: Bugloss, Burrage, Herb ofGladness, Star Flower, Borak, Lisan selvi,Lesan-El-TourGender: MasculinePlanet: JupiterElement: AirPowers: Courage, Psychic PowersMagical Uses: Carry the fresh blossoms tostrengthen your courage, or place one inyour buttonhole for protection when walkingoutdoors.A tea of borage induces psychic powers.
CLOVER
(Trifolium spp.) GFolk Names: Honey, Honeystalks, Shamrock,Three-Leaved Grass, Trefoil, TrifoilGender: MasculinePlanet: MercuryElement: AirDeity: RowenPowers: Protection, Money, Love, Fidelity,Exorcism, SuccessMagical Uses:TWO LEAVED:If you find a two-leaved clover, you shallsoon also find a lover.THREE-LEAVED:Trefoil, or the three-leaved clover, isworn as a protective amulet.The HerbsFOUR-LEAVED:...
CALAMUS
(Acorus calamus) Poison: Several plants aresold under the name of Calamus and two ofthose are very dangerous to take internally,so we must recommend not using calamusinternally.Folk Names: Gladdon, Myrtle Flag, MyrtleGrass, Myrtle Sedge, Sweet Cane, SweetFlag, Sweet Grass, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush,Sweet Sedge, LubiganGender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: Luck, Healing, Money, ProtectionM...
CALAMUS
(Acorus calamus) Poison: Several plants aresold under the name of Calamus and two ofthose are very dangerous to take internally,so we must recommend not using calamusinternally.Folk Names: Gladdon, Myrtle Flag, MyrtleGrass, Myrtle Sedge, Sweet Cane, SweetFlag, Sweet Grass, Sweet Root, Sweet Rush,Sweet Sedge, LubiganGender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: Luck, Healing, Money, ProtectionM...
BURDOCK
(Arctium lappa) GFolk Names: Bardana, Beggar’s Buttons,Burrseed, Clotbur, Cockleburr, GreatBurdock, Happy Major, Hardock,Hurrburr, PersonataGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: WaterPowers: Protection, HealingMagical Uses: Cast around the home to wardoff negativity. Add to protection incensesand use in such spells. Gather burdockroots in the waning Moon, dry and thencut them into small pieces. St...
CABBAGE
(Brassica oleracea) GGender: FemininePlanet: MoonElement: WaterPowers: LuckMagical Uses: Cabbage should beplanted in the garden the first thingafter a couple has been married, ifthey wish to have good luck in theirmarriage and garden.
BUCKWHEAT
(Fagopyrum spp.) AFolk Names: Beechwheat, Brank, FrenchWheat, Saracen CornGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: EarthPowers: Money, ProtectionMagical Uses: Grind the seeds (make flour)and sprinkle around your house in a circleto keep evil from it. Or, use to form magiccircles on the floor around you while performingmagic.Add a few grains of buckwheat tomoney incenses, and keep some in thekitchen t...
BUCKTHORN
(Rhamnus catharticus, R.frangula,R.spp.) PNL t I AbIiCh-12R. frangula bark must be aged two yearsprior to internal use.Folk Name: Hart’s ThornGender: FemininePlanet: SaturnElement: WaterPowers: Protection, Exorcism, Wishes,Legal MattersMagical Uses: Branches of the buckthorn,placed near doors andwindows, drive away all enchantmentsand sorceries, according toDioscorides.A charming legend concerning...