carduus spieces
PART USED
The whole Herb
FOLK NAMES
Lady's Thistle
Thrissles
ASTROLOGY
POWERS
Exorcism
Healing
Hex-breaking
Protection
Strength
A spray of thistles aids in the speedy recuperation
after surgery or illness, Hang in the home or plant
around the home to ward off
unwanted visitors and thieves.
MAGICAL USES
A bowl of thistles placed in a room strengthens
the spirits and renews the vitality of all witin it.
Carry a thistle (or part of a thistle)
for energy and Strength.
Grown in the garden, thistles ward off thieves.
Grown in a pot and on the doorstep
they protect against evil.
A thistle blossom carried in the pocket
guards its bearer.
Thrown onto a fire, thistles deflect lightening
away from the home.
If you have had a spell cast against you
wear a shirt made of fibers spun and woven
from the thistle to break it and any other spells.
Stuff hex-breaking poppets with thistles.
Thistles are strewn in homes and other buildings
to exorcise evil.
Thistles are used in healing spells, and when men
carry it, they become better lovers.
Thistles drive out melancholy when worn or carried.
Wizards in England used to select the tallest thistle
in the patch to use as a magical
wand or walking stick.
To call spirits, place some thistle in boiling water.
Remove from heat and lie or or sit beside it.
As the steam rises call the spirits and listen
carefully; they may answer your questions.
Source(s)
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
Special
Thanks
Witchcraft
and Magic
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