Plant Lore

Rowan

L~Luis~RowanThe rowan, or mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia L.) thrives in poor soils and can colonize well in disturbed areas. In some parts of Europe, rowans are most commonly found around ancient settlements, either because of their weedy nature or because they were...

Thyme

A Druid sacred herb. Repels negativity and depression. Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. Sprinkle it at the base of your  door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to  enter your home.

St. John’s Wort

A Druid sacred herb. The Celts passed it through the smoke of the summer solstice fire, then wore it into battle for invincibility. The people of Scotland wore it as a charm against faery influence.

Silver Fir

A~Ailim~Silver Fir The silver fir, from the family  'Abies,' is a variety of pine that grows in the mountainous regions on the  upper slopes overlooking the lower  forests. Firs are known to grow to tremendous heights. Two silver firs planted by the...

Sandalwood

Sandalwood has many magickal uses, including protection, spirituality, exorcism, healing, and wish fulfillment. Scatter sandalwood powder around your home to clear it of negativity. Use in healing and exorcism spells. Write a wish on a sandalwood chip and burn in your...

Sage

This is useful for protection, healing, wealth, fulfilling wishes, and spells to increase longevity. One of my favorite uses for Sage is to powder some and add to my homemade yellow candles. These I burn on a Wednesday during the Waxing Moon to increase knowledge and...

Rosemary

This is a wonderful all-purpose herb that you can't afford to be without! Rosemary can be used as a substitute for just about any herb. Its powers include love, lust, protection, exorcism, purification, healing, longevity, youth, mental powers, and sleep...Rosemary is...

Reed

Ng~NgEtal~Reed or Broom The broom is a wide, bushy shrub that grows in abundance in the British Isles, and blooms in yellow pod-shaped  flowers. It can grow to seven feet in height, and its stem can grow very  thick and strong. Its branches are often dried...

Mugwort

A Druid Sacred herb. Was placed in barns to protect cows from the influence of faeries. The herbs powers are strongest when picked on a Full Moon. Gather at the Summer solstice for good luck, and rub on ritual tools to increase power. Mugwort can be used as an incense...