Paganism: Spring Flower Magic(k)

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Paganism: Spring Flower Magic(k)

For those who are interested in Paganism. Ostara is upon us. Spring is here. Let the flowers bloom their special magick. Enjoy!

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Spring Flower Magic(k)
By Patti Wigington
About.com Guide

As spring arrives, many of the season's most beautiful flowers can be harvested for their magical properties.

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Whether you have a few containers on your patio full of herbs, a small patch of flowers, or -- if you're like me -- you're growing an abundance of veggies, fruit, herbs and everything else you can get your hands on, now is a good time to start thinking about what you're going to plant. Granted, you won't be able to actually stick anything in the ground yet, but it's a good idea to know what you're going to grow, and where you will put it. For those of us who follow nature-based belief systems, this planning can be part of the spiritual process each year.

When it comes to spring flowers, there's a long history of tradition. Flowers have often been connected with magic, in a variety of ways.

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.
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.
Dandelion: The leaf of the dandelion is used for healing, purificaiton, 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.
Echinacea: Also called purple coneflower, this garden mainstay adds a little bit of magical "oomph" to charmes and sachets. Use it for prosperity related workings. Burn the dried flowers in incense, and use on your altar during ritual as an offering to deities...

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