Sunflower (Helianthus annus)

Sun rituals, Midsummer, happiness, blessings, fertility, strength, courage, action, self-image, consecrating healing stones and gems. Ruled by the sun, the element of fire, and the star sign Leo. Sacred to Apollo, Demeter, Helios, and Venus. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Olive (Olea europaea)

New beginnings, peace, continuity, the expulsion of evil and negativity, consecration, purification, blessing. Ruled by the sun and the element of fire. Sacred to Amun Ra, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Auxesia Hera, Damia, Demeter, Ganymede, Hercules, Hermes, Indra, Isis, Juno, Jupiter, Nut, Poseidon, sun gods, and Zeus. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Linden / Lime (Citrus acida)

Bark used for protection, leaves and flowers for immortality, good fortune, sleep and love, incense to encourage changes. [1]

Healing, love, protection. Ruled by the element of fire. [2]

Resources

[1] Green Witch by Ann Moura

[2] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Clover (Trifolium spp.)

Visionary herb, Beltane, faithfulness. Ruled by the planet Mercury and all four elements. Sacred to Aphrodite, Freya, Hathor, and Venus. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Bay (Laurus nobilis)

Burn for psychic powers, divination, purification, wish magic. Sprinkle bay leaves under the pillow to dream of the future. [1]

Prophecy, divination, healing, consecrating tarot cards, protection, banishing negativity, cleansing, spiritual purification, prophetic dreams, sealing. Ruled by the sun, the element of fire, and the star signs Leo. Sacred to Adonis, Aesculapius, Apollo, Ares, Ceres, Ceridwen, cupid, Daphne, Eros, Faunus, gods of healing, Mars, Ra, sun and dawn gods and goddesses, and Vishnu. [2]

Resources

[1] Green Witchcraft by Ann Moura

[2] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin

Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)

Fertility, lust, potency. Ruled by the planets Mars and Jupiter, the element of fire, and the signs Gemini and Virgo. Sacred to Hermes, Mercury, and Zeus. [1]

Resources

[1] The Hearth Witch’s Compendium by Anna Franklin