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30 Herbal Magick
Polypompholyx: fairy aprons
Primula malacoides: fairy primrose
Proboscidea louisianica: unicorn plant
Proserpinaca pectinata (water milfoil): mermaid-weed
Ragwort: fairies’ horses
Rosemary: elf leaf
Toadflax: dragon bushes
Wood sorrel: fairy bells
Zephyranthes: fairy lily
Beltane elt ne Lore re
According to old Pagan tradition, a bonfire that blazes on
a Beltane sabbat must be made from nine different kinds of
wood, and three pieces of each kind must be used. The following
nine types of wood are ideal for use in a sacred Beltane fire.
Their traditional meanings are included:
Birch: symbolizes the Goddess or female principle.
Oak: symbolizes the Horned God or male principle.
Rowan: symbolizes life.
Willow: symbolizes death.
Hawthorn: symbolizes purification.
Hazel: symbolizes wisdom.
Apple: symbolizes love.
Vine: symbolizes joy.
Fir: symbolizes immortality and rebirth.
Midsummer s He Herb rb Lore o
The traditional cutting of mistletoe on Midsummer’s Day
(June 24 th ) is a Pagan ritual that originated with the ancient
Druids. They believed that the mystical powers associated with
this parasitic plant were at their peak on this particular day of
the year. The sixth day of the new moon was another time
when the plant’s powers were believed to be most potent.