As spring arrives, our gardens begin to bud and eventually bloom. For hundreds of years, the plants that we grow have been used in magic. Flowers, in particular, are often connected with a variety of magical uses. Now that spring is here, keep an eye out for some of these flowers around you, and consider the different magical applications they might have.
Crocus
This flower is one of the first you'll see in the spring, and it's often associated with newly blooming love.
The crocus is also known to enhance visions and bring about intuitive dreams. Author Susan Gregg recommends in "The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Magical Plants",
"By their very presence, crocus plants remind each of us that even at the darkest points in life, the seeds of happiness and joy live within our hearts. If you are going through a rough time in your life, hold a crocus flower or an image of one in your hand while you are meditating. Then simply open your heart and your mind to visions of what you can create."
Daffodil
The bright petals of the daffodil are typically found in shades of white, yellow or even pale orange. This flower is associated with love and fertility -- place fresh ones in your home to bring about abundance. Wear this flower close to your heart to draw love and luck. Place daffodils on your altar during workings related to love, especially if it's a new relationship and you're still trying to figure out how to navigate the waters.
Add potted daffodil bulbs to your altar for spring celebrations (don't worry if they're not blooming yet), along with other spring flowers such as forsythia, crocus, and snowdrops.
Dandelion
The leaf of the dandelion is used for healing, purification, and ritual cleansing. To bring positive change about, plant dandelions in the northwest corner of your property.
The bright yellow flowers can be used in divination or placed in a sachet to draw good energy your way. In some magical belief systems, the dandelion is associated with growth and transformation; after all, a few dandelion flowers soon turn into hundreds of seeds waiting to travel around the neighborhood, repopulating other yards. There’s also a connection to moving on: If you’ve got a bad habit you want to get rid of, associate it with a dandelion puff, and then blow it out away from you.
Echinacea
Also called purple coneflower, this garden mainstay adds a little bit of magical "oomph" to charms and sachets. Use it for prosperity related workings: Burn the dried flowers in incense, and use on your altar during rituals as an offering to deities.
Goldenseal
This sunny yellow flower is often found growing in the wild, alongside roads, and in fields. Use it in money spells, or for business dealings. Work it into charms connected to matters of financial gain or legal issues.
Hibiscus
This lusty flower incites passion: Use it to attract love or lust, or for prophetic dreams about your lover. Burn in incense, or carry in a sachet to bring love your way.
Hyacinth
This flower was named for Hyakinthos, a Greek divine hero who was beloved by Apollo, so it's sometimes considered the patron herb of homosexual men.
Hyacinth is also known to promote peaceful sleep, and guards against nightmares. Carry in an amulet to help heal a broken heart or to ease grief when a loved one dies.
Lily
The Easter lily or Tiger lily is associated with all kinds of spring connections: fertility, rebirth, renewal, and abundance.
Narcissus
Named for another Greek figure, the Narcissus helps promote polarity and harmony. Its calming vibrations bring about tranquility and inner peace.
Tulip
The tulip appears in many different colors and varieties but is typically connected to prosperity. You can use the different colored variations in color magic: Use a dark strain such as Queen of the Night for full moon rituals, or bright red flowers for love magic.
Violet
In Roman myth, the first violet sprung from the spilled blood of the god Attis, who killed himself for Cybele, the mother goddess.
However, today the violet is associated with tranquility and peace. The leaf offers protection from evil and can be sewn into a pillow or sachet for a new baby. Carry the petals with you to bring about luck and enhance nighttime magic. These pretty purple flowers are everywhere in the spring and early summer, so it’s a perfect opportunity to do a bit of flower magic. Dry the flowers in the sun, and use them in an incense blend to bring about sweet dreams and restful sleep. You may even want to sew them into a pillow like a Dream Pillow. The violet is also associated with dedication and loyalty. If you want your lover to be constant and true, offer a bundle of violets as a gift or plant a patch in front of the person’s home.
Important Safety Tip
Remember that some plants can be toxic to pets. Before you plant or pick any of these, be sure to check to make sure it won't be harmful to your furry companions. The ASPCA website has important information about toxic and non-toxic plants.
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