Summertime

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So here we are once again around the wheel to summer, with her heat and sunshine and summer storms. Long days at lake or ocean. Everything is in bloom, foliage is the green green of growth, and there’s magick all around.

As we close in on the Summer Solstice, Midsummer, many people turn their minds to the Fae and their magick. I found this collection of fairy herbs on line purported to be from a 17th grimoire. I can’t prove that, but perhaps you will find it interesting.

FAIRY HERBS AND THEIR CHARMS

This is supposed to be from a 17th century work 

from http://pjentoft.com/fairy-herbs1.html

                               * Bluebells * 
 

to attract faeries to dance in your garden. On Beltane eve, make an  ankle braclet of "Bluebells" and "jingle" bells to attract helpful fae  folk to  you.

                                  * Clover *

 A sacred faery plant, clovers of all kinds will attract them. Lay seven  grains of wheat on a four-leafed clover to see the Faery.
 
                               

                               * Elderberry * 


 Used to make Faery wine, these berries can be burned on a fire to invite  the Good Folk to a gathering. Make a homemade brew of Elderberry Wine 
 and you are sure to have some thirsty visitors. It is said that if a  human  drinks the wine, she will be able to see the Faery. If a human should  drink  Elderberry wine from the same goblet as a Faery being, he will be able  to  see them forever after. 

                             * Elecampagne * 


Also known as Elfswort. This root can be scattered around the home to  attract the Sidhe. It can be added to any magick or spell to invoke  Faery  blessing. 

                             * Foxglove * 
 

The source of the modern heart drug Digitalis, Foxglove can have  seriously dangerous results if taken internally. DO NOT INGEST!!  Instead, 
 plant Foxglove near your front door to invite the Faery in. Put a dried  sprig  of Foxglove in a talisman to keep you surrounded in Faery light. 

                          * Heather * 
 

Heather is said to ignite faery passions and open portals between their  world and our own. Make an offering of Heather on "Beltane" eve to  attract good fae to your garden

 

                               * Lilac * 
 

The sweet scent is said to draw Fae spirits to your garden. Lilac and  primroses for midsummers eve, will please the Fae. 

                             * Mistletoe * 
 

The most sacred herb of the Druids. Mistletoe is a magickal activator.  In  Faery spells, use a dash of Mistletoe taken on Summer Solstice to  empower your workings with Faery magick.

 

                              * Milkweed * 


Both Monarch butterflies and fairies like milkweed. If Milkweed is  planted  in a Witches garden, the fey will always be in the area. The silky  tassels of the  milkweed pods can be added to a dream pillow to not only make it softer but also to make you dream of fairies. In the Autumn when the  pods are bursting and the fluffy seeds are flying across the fields, a  wish is  granted for each seed that can be caught and then released again. 

                              * Peony * 


Peony seeds were once used to protect children from faeries. A garland  of  the seeds were placed around the child's neck to keep them safe.

 

                            * Poppies * 
 

Said to invoke the faery into your dreams Make a dream pillow of fresh  poppies to entice the fae to your dreams. 

                                 * Primrose *

 When planted in a garden or hung dried on the front door, primroses will  attract the company of Faeries. If you have them growing under your  care,  do not let them die! The Faery will be deeply offended by your  carelessness. Primroses are great in container gardens. Tie a pink ribbon  around your container of Primroses while chanting; "Sacred roses, hear my cry 
 for your protection, this I tie"
 
                                

                                    * Roses *

 
Roses attract the Faery to a garden. Their sweet scent will lure 
elemental  spirits to take up residence close by. Roses can be used in Faery love spells. When performing the spell, sprinkle rose petals under your feet  and  dance softly upon them while asking the Faery for their blessing on your  magick. 
 Roses are loved by the fey so you can plant Roses in your garden to  attract fairies. Wild Roses are best for this purpose.    Say  the following spell as you plant your baby Rose bush:

 "I ask a fairy from the wild, 
 To come and tend this wee rose-child. 
 A babe of air she thrives today, 
 Root her soul in the Goddesses' good clay. 
 Fairies make this twig your bower, 
 By your magic shall time see her flower!"

                                  * Thyme *

 Wearing thyme will increase your ability to see the Sidhe. Sprinkle it  at the  base of your door, and on window sills to invite the Faery to enter your  home.

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Now… before you go on and sprinkle and call, be sure, very sure, that you really want the Fae around. They can cause much mischief, even problems, and are very difficult to get rid of. 

Blessings dark and bright!