Drink as an infusion to soothe emotional pains after a relationship ends. Lemon balm is ideally suited for healing those who suffer from mental or nervous disorders. It is also very useful for those of sound mind who need to keep their mental processes in superior condition.
Traditional magickal uses of fennel include warding off evil spirits and repelling curses. Attributed to Air/Fire and to Mercury, Fennel is also said to increase courage, confidence and strength.
White Horehound is a perennial herbaceous plant, found all over Europe and indigenous to Britain. Like many other plants of the Labiate tribe, it flourishes in waste places and by roadsides, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, where it is also cultivated in the corners of cottage gardens for making tea and candy for use in coughs and colds. It is also brewed and made into Horehound Ale, an appetizing and healthful beverage, much drunk in Norfolk and other country districts.
Dandelion has a number of properties associated with metaphysical skills: it’s used in dream work, divination, especially effective in spirit communication and summoning, and will supposedly aid psychic development.
The touch-me-not plant is a mysterious plant, not only because of its drooping reaction when touched but also because it is abundant in so many nutrients and remains a subject that deserves further exploration.
Rosemary's symbolic uses are deeply inlaid within many cultural traditions including weddings, funerals, and during religious ceremonies. The herb is seen by many as a gift by the gods and as a symbol of love, friendship, and trust. In modern times rosemary is grown throughout the world and is widely used as a medicinal herb and to season food.
2 Dandelions with long stems 2 Pieces of string/thread/ribbon of the appropriate color 2 Feathers (preferably ones you have found)
When the sun is shining high in the sky repeat the following incantation, adjusting or removing lines that do not apply to your situation. This incantation is just a suggestion, as I feel all spells are stronger when re-written with your own words.
Lavender - Lavandula angustifolia Some of the most important health benefits of lavender include its ability to relieve stress, improve mood, promote restful sleep, reduce inflammation, lower skin irritation, prevent infections, eliminate dandruff, and soothe stomach bloating.
Besides protecting warriors, larkspur is said to keep away scorpions and venemous snakes as well as more ethereal threats, like ghosts. On a lighter side, it stands for levity in the language of flowers. It's the birth flower for the month of July. Larkspur is nice mixed with other Summer Solstice herbs - lavender, cinquefoil, mugwort, roses, elder, fennel, vervain, and hemp - in potpourri or incense. It's very pretty for potpourri.
