There is something very
magickal about this herb, which even if you do not study the magickal arts, can
be sensed or witnessed. The various colours of red, white, purple and yellow
almost give the impression that this wonderous herb can change its mood and it’s
properties. It is the bringer of passion and a gateway to the realms of the fae
– what other reason in required to love it.
Associations
Polarity: Feminine
Element: Water
Sabbat: Litha
Symbols: Unbridled passion (and the consequences of it); Protection;
Luck
Deities: Isis; Venus-Erycina; Uroica; Garbh Ogh; Cybele; Osiris; Venus;
Guinevere and Butes
Planet: The Sun; Venus
Animals: Lark; Honey Bee,; Red Grouse
Colour: Resin colours;
Red; White
Medicinal
& Herbal Uses:
·
The
flowering shots can be used to treat insomnia, stomach aches, coughs and skin
ailments.
·
As
fresh or dried, Heather can strengthen the heart and raises her blood pressure.
·
A
decoction of flowering tips, when added to your bath can addist in toning
muscles and soothing rheumatic pain.
·
Made
into a tea, this marvellous plant can aid in healing both constipation and
urinary infections.
·
Use
Heather as a solitary to go within and help heal yourself.
·
In
conjunction with mistletoe, heather can create a powerful healing medicine both
physically and spiritually.
Magickal
Uses:
·
Charms
made with Heather will protect against danger, rape and other violent crimes
when worn or carried.
·
Lucky
charms made of Heather are particularly potent – White heather is said to be
lucky for both the giver and receiver; red heather, however, is said to be dyed
by the blood of heathens killed in battle with the Christians.
·
Use
in weather magick: burn outside with ferns so the herbal smoke can attract the
rain. Also, bouquets of Heather and Fern can also be dipped in water to call
rain.
·
Wearing
blossoms sacred to the month of your birth is said to bring wonderful good luck
– therefore those born during the month associated with Heather (August) should
wear it as a charm.
·
Heather
is connected to the Otherworld. A sprig of White Heather in a place of a sacred
meditation will help you to manifest beings from the spiritual planes.
·
Lore
explains that Heather ignites the passions of the fey and opens portals between
their world and ours.
·
Carry
red heather for passion or white heather to cool the passions of unwanted
suitors.
·
A
charm bag of heather can be carried to decrease egotism or self-involvement.
Other
Information:
·
The
Latin name of Heather is calluna vulgaris.
·
Folk
names: Common Heather; Lyng, Scottish Heather; Heath
·
White
Heather was often considered unlucky by Scottish loyalists due to its
connection with banishment of Bonny Prince Charles.
·
Home
to a type of Fey called Heather Pixies – beings with a golden aura, delicate,
translucent wings and a pranksterish nature. Attracted to moors and the Heather
which covers them. They do not avoid human contact but neither do they seek it
out.
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