#agrimonia for gratitude

[poissond-avril]

@samfrosummer day 1: large gatherings/festivities ✨

eeee this was so fun to draw and pushed me out of my comfort zone since i’m not really used to drawing backgrounds!! anyways . enjoy my fellow samfroers <3

[moriwood]

Flower Puff Boy — p.js

park jongseong x male reader fluff with very lil angst 2.3k words

Over the past year, people have come to know you as the guy who always gives flowers. You’ve used every occasion as an excuse to purchase flowers from Jay, your neighborhood florist, and each time you walked in, you always ended up with a free flower from him. As Valentine’s Day nears, you realize what flowers truly mean to him and you.

includes: flower language! (might be wrong, i’m not good with flowers myself); a call back to my other xo era-inspired fic (pls read it too if u haven’t yet :’3) warning: n/a

You were never well-versed in the language of flowers. No special fascination, no favorite blooms nor scents growing up. But over the past year, you have come to be known as the guy who gives flowers. For friends who started new jobs, relatives who celebrated their birthdays, and even your coworker who merely complained about the blandness of her beige desk, flowers had become your go-to gift.

You first stepped into Flower Puffs on a whim, a small shop tucked into a side road with little traffic. Despite its humble appearance, its color always stood out against the dull low-rise apartments beside it. The chalkboard outside boasted seasonal arrangements and flower meanings scribbled in neat, cursive letters. It started simple: a gift for your mother on Mother’s Day.

—

Behind the counter, a young man arranges a bouquet. His sleeves were rolled up, and the veins along his arms were like vines growing on a trellis. He glances up at the sound of the bell jingling above the door. His eyes lock onto yours, lips stretching into a smile as charming as the flowers that surrounded him.

“Hey there. Mother’s Day?”

You hesitate by the entrance. His directness catches you off guard, though it makes sense—most of his clients for the day were probably here for the same reason.

“Yeah,” you nod.

“Good call,” he replies, his smile reaching to his eyes. He wipes his hands on his apron and steps around the counter. “Something classic or something unique?”

You shift on your feet, glancing at the rows of flowers neatly arranged on wooden displays. “Uh… I don’t really know flowers.”

He chuckles softly, approaching the nearest display to you. “Well, that’s what I’m here for.”

He hums as he gestures at his different floral arrangements, voice filled to the brim with enthusiasm. It’s quite captivating—the way he spoke about flowers—detailing their scientific properties, from colors to scents, then unraveling the messages they somehow conveyed without words.

He picks up some delicate stems, their green, fuzzy leaves adorned with tiny yellow flowers that spiral upward along its length. Oddly, they remind you of the herbs you use to season food. “Agrimonias mean gratitude and protection. Old legends say that if you sleep with agrimonias under your pillow, they ward off evil.”

He then picks up another few bright yellow flowers, bigger than but as slender as the agrimonias. “These hawksbeards here mean something similar—protection and contentment.”

“And some Peruvian lilies,” he says, picking up some flowers in a darker shade of yellow, with lines of purple decorating its petals. “They mean a lot of things: wealth, fortune, and devotion. If it’s for your mom, you probably want the most for her, right?”

You nod. There’s a strange intimacy in the interaction, listening to someone speak about something they’re clearly passionate about in such a quiet environment. You reach out to take the bouquet he’s begun assembling, and for a split second, your fingers brush. 

He doesn’t pull away immediately. Instead, his eyes flicker to your face in amusement then he steps back with a grin. He plucks a white flower from one of the nearby displays and twirls it between his fingers.

“Here,” he says, holding it out to you. “A calla lily. Consider it a welcome gift.”

“What does it mean?”

“Magnificent beauty,” he replies smoothly, “like you.”

You freeze, caught between surprise and amusement. The confidence in his delivery makes you think that this is a regular schtick he does with his customers; however, for a beat too long, you consider if he could be as genuine as the flowers that he sells. 

A laugh bubbles up in your throat as you notice the board on the counter that reads Flower Puffs in colorful chalk.

“Well, thank you… Flower Puff Boy,” you finally reply.

“I don’t know if I like the sound of that,” he cackles, slapping a hand over his eyes. “But Jay would probably be better,” he corrects. “And you?”

—

It all began there, and you kept on coming back. Every occasion has become a perfect time to come visit Jay’s shop.

And each time, he gives you a flower. Even on days where you decide not to purchase anything and just pass the time at his shop, you always leave with a single flower in your hand. You keep them all, pressed in between pages of your books, tucked into vases by your windowsill, like tokens of each visit. In your mind, you’ve authored a tiny dictionary of all their meanings.

Wood sorrels for joy, when a childhood friend came to visit you in the city.

Mayflowers for perseverance, when your boss just recovered from a major surgery.

Lemon geraniums for unexpected meetings, when you welcomed a new guy in the workplace.

Then he gave you a lily of the valley for the return of happiness, because he hadn’t expected you to come back so soon.

Then milkvetches, because, as he put it, your presence softened his pains—something he didn’t explain further.

Then French marigolds for jealousy, after you mentioned to him how attractive the new guy at work was.

He didn’t seem to lie about what his flowers meant, yet you never took the time to question if the flowers really meant anything to him—to you. After all, he’s just a merchant, and you’re just a customer. Assuming otherwise would be foolish, especially when, after nearly a year of frequenting his shop, you knew nothing much other than his name and his line of work.

What do you do outside the shop? What else do you like other than flowers?

Were those even questions you could ask?

And yet, you still return. Not exactly for him, but for the giddy feeling you get when you learn something new about a flower—or so you tell yourself.

The bell rings as you step inside, and as always, the familiar florist stands behind the counter, carefully arranging a bouquet. He’s leaning over the counter, speaking with a customer—a guy around your age, donning an oversized sweater and smiling brightly. Jay notices you, glancing at you, but his attention is swiftly drawn back to the man he was talking to.

You really didn’t mean to eavesdrop, but the shop is too small not to overhear everything. Turning to the wooden displays, you pretend to browse through the flowers, testing yourself on the meanings you’ve learned.

“With a love letter and everything,” the guy says.

Jay chuckles. “Sounds… romantic… Who’s the lucky guy?”

Mustards. Greenish-yellow, as in the plant with the seeds that are used to make the condiment with the same name. It meant indifference, Jay said, when you wanted to buy something for a leaving coworker who you really didn’t care about.

“No idea. The flowers had me thinking they got it from you.”

Jay hums. “Sunoo got one. Then I think Heeseung?”

Cobaeas. Large, bell-shaped, and violet. Gossip, like you tuning in more to their conversation. Who are these people that they’re mentioning?

“Heeseung?” the guy repeats.

“Said he’s getting ‘em to cheer someone up. Maybe it’s him?”

The guy laughs. “I don’t think he swings my way. If it’s Sunoo or Heeseung, then this person probably bought it elsewhere.”

Goldenrods. So small, Jay just uses them to fill up his flower arrangements. He said they could mean precaution, but for what exactly?

“I hope you find out soon, or maybe not. Then I’ll make you a better bouquet. No secret messages though, just a delicate arrangement of flowers from your favorite florist.”

French marigolds. Jealousy. Huh.

You turn back to the couple by the counter, finding the guy chuckling and shaking his head. “I’ll take that offer when the mystery turns exhausting. But I’m pretty invested right now.”

Jay smiles at him, all easygoing and warm as usual. “Let me know how it turns out then.”

The guy waves goodbye, taking one last look at the bouquet in his hands before heading out. Jay then exhales, fingers tapping against the wood. He notices you again, now with his full attention, and grins.

“What’re you doing over there? Come tell me your excuse for visiting today. Don’t tell me it’s Lunar New Year.”

You force a chuckle, stepping closer. “Birthday of a friend. Was just testing if I remember the botanical stuff you’ve taught me.”

Jay tilts his head. He points to some oxeye daisies, petals white with a yellow center. “What do those mean?”

“Patience. Purity. The he-loves-me-he-loves-me-not flower.”

“Correct,” he replies, picking one and twirling it between his fingers. “Is this friend you’re talking about a friend-friend or…”

“Or?”

“Friends with ulterior motives,” Jay laughs. “Friends from a different dimension.”

You shake your head, chuckling. “No. A real, very existing friend.”

Jay studies you for a moment, an embarrassing warmth creeping into your face. You might make every occasion an excuse to visit Jay, but you won’t stoop so low as to invent stories about imaginary people. 

“You have to stop giving out flowers on a whim like that, your friend might misinterpret,” he says.

You hesitate briefly, then you roll your eyes in realization. “I could say the same thing about you giving free flowers to all your customers.”

Jay furrows his brows. “I don’t?”

“Huh?”

A beat passes.

“I don’t give free flowers to all my customers,” Jay repeats.

“Just me then?”

If not all customers, then maybe just the ones who buy a lot. That makes sense. Definitely not just you, don’t be delusional.

“Just you, yeah.”

“Oh.”

The guy from earlier left with his bouquet and nothing else. Another beat passes. Then Jay claps his hands together.

“So! A birthday bouquet. Got flowers in mind or you want my floral magic again?”

You blankly nod, mind still reeling from what Jay has just told you. “You do your magic, I’ll watch.”

Jay begins to work, slow as he selects the first few flowers, then fingers moving more efficiently as the flower arrangement grows into something more colorful and “meaningful.” You shift your weight from foot to foot as you watch him, letting the faint snip of scissors and rustling of wrapping paper fill in the silence.

After a moment, you find yourself asking: “Do you really believe in it?”

Jay glances up, pausing from cutting a length of pink ribbon. “In what?”

“Flowers and their meanings,” you clarify.

“Well, they mean something if you want them to,” he replies, before resuming what he was doing with the ribbon, gently tying it around the bouquet. “I mean,” Jay hesitates. “Flowers are just like any other gift or gesture. They only matter as much as you let them.”

He pushes the finished bouquet towards you, giving you a warm smile. “Or maybe you just like giving beautiful people something beautiful, and that’s as valid as any other reason,” he adds. “I’ve never been good with words anyway, so I’d appreciate flowers even if they really meant nothing other than pretty, colorful things.”

You nod, smiling back in understanding. Then the words tumble out before you can think too hard about them, a joke too sincere, a humorous statement that’s been stripped of its humor. Because you’re just that good with words unlike this Flower Puff Boy.

“Would it be fraternization with the enemy if I brought you flowers for Valentine’s?”

Jay stills, a flicker of surprise crossing his face. Then he catches on. “I guess I’ll give you white catchflies then. Betrayal!”

“I don’t know,” you sigh, prodding at the bouquet on the counter. “Have to check out the competition.”

Jay gasps dramatically, placing a hand over his chest. “After all the free flowers!?”

Your lips twitch. “Wasn’t exactly a fan of such a manipulative business tactic,” you joke.

He clicks his tongue in mock offence. “Guess I’ll have to stop the freebies then.”

The playful banter comes easily, but your heart stutters, thumping in your chest and wavering your voice in the process. For almost a year, you thought that Jay’s easy charm was just part of customer service. Maybe it was, but now, it definitely doesn’t feel like it.

“Valentine’s, huh?” Jay grins. “Receiving flowers on that day instead of selling them would be a change.”

You glance at the long-forgotten bouquet for your friend, your fingers idly brushing over the brown paper wrapped around the flowers.

“Actually,” you start, voice a little quieter, “could you make another bouquet for me? To pick up on a different day? Forgot something.”

Jay lifts an eyebrow. “Oh? What occasion?”

You smile, keeping it light. “Secret.”

Jay playfully narrows his eyes. “Am I gonna be jealous of another ‘friend’ of yours?”

“Should you?” you laugh, making Jay grumble in fake frustration. “I’ve got specific flowers in mind.”

“Okay, tell me what flowers you want,” he sighs. “I’ll prepare them by the date you need them.”

White chrysanthemums. Moss rosebuds. Peach blossoms. And lastly, yellow jonquils.

“Do you know what these flowers mean?” Jay slowly asks, as if he’s still processing the list of flowers you just gave him.

You nod, heat once again rushing to your face. “Do you?”

Jay shrugs, a small smile tugging at his lips. “We might have different dictionaries. Spell it out for me, please?”

You take a moment, the words spilling as if it came from a script, though your voice shakes. “I’m not lying when I say that this is a confession. You have captivated me and I desire a return of this affection.”

“That’s quite a specific message,” Jay replies, exhaling. “Who’s it for then?”

You meet his gaze, feeling the weight of what this scene means. “You.”

Jay shakes his head, but you see the fondness in his expression. “You’re ridiculous,” he mutters. “When will you be picking it up?”

“On Valentine’s, of course.”

He laughs. “I’m a florist. Wait for my reply in flowers by then.”

A sense of ease washes over you. “I’ll see you by then, Flower Puff Boy.”

Jay watches you with a smile as you turn toward the door, the familiar chime ringing once again.

For the first time, you leave the shop with no free flower to take home. And for the first time, you’re comfortable admitting that it wasn’t just the flowers that you were always looking forward to.

author's note: it’s over 2 weeks too late for valentine’s but hey i made it! would y’all believe me if i said i broke my arm a few months ago and it stalled everything for a while 😭 i hav a lot of drafts ongoing so let’s hope i don’t disappear for another few months ADF:gpzicvbpzpvo sorry for always slacking y'allllls

references: Flower language taken from the 1867 book “The illustrated language of flowers” by Mrs. L. Burke: https://archive.org/details/illustratedlang00burka

— moriwood.

[rukafais]

Fortified by age-old condolences Drawings of the northern lights God, give us clearer skies Open-eyed, entangled in promises Furthering the questions asked Hands tied behind our backs Bared fangs behind a mask [...] Poorly held together condolences Drowning out the northern lights Pay more for old advice Open-eyed, entangled in promises Buried under dying homes Hands tied in golden thorns

Flower meanings: Agrimonia (yellow flowers) symbolise 'thankfulness, gratitude'. Aloysia (long stems and white flowers) symbolise 'forgiveness'.

[landfilloftrash]

My partner is avidly requesting the flower language meanings in the valentines' post (some of them aren't quite visible, but they are There) so I'm just gonna put it up here bc fuck it; you all get to know. Hope you all had a lovely Valentine's! Btw; The meanings I'm using are specifically from my book of flowers language, so if some don't show up in a google search, that is why. Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimonia) - Gratitude/Thankfulness (it was said that to be able to offer protection against evil, poison, as well as banish negative energies and negative spirits) Anemone (Garden Anemone) - Abiding love, Anticipation, Sincerity, Healing, Love, Every Gardener's Pride (specifically in reference to how the God this campaign is also referred to as the Gardener) Aster amellus (Michaelmas Daisy) - Elegance, Faith, Hope, Light, Like a star, Power, I partake your sentiments, Symbol/Talisman of Love Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) - Clinging to the past, memories, faithful love, forget me not Onobrychis (Saintfoin) - Agitation, Trust in God (gods & God in this case) Ononis (Restharrows) - Obstacles (a believed power was that it prevented spells)

Verbena officinalis (Common Verbena) - Cooperativeness, Enchantment, Hope in darkness, Peace, Pray for me, Rest, Safety, Security, You enchant me [specifically associated with Scarlet variation]; Church unity, Unite against evil

[prvtocol]

Character Symbolism :: Flowers ᠂ ⚘ ˚

pick  a  bouquet  relevant  to  your  character  ;  you  may  use  this  list  for  inspiration  !

Acacia :: Chaste love

Yellow Acacia :: Secret Love

Agrimonia :: Thankfulness, Gratitude

Balm :: Sympathy

Birch :: Elegance, Meekness

Calla Lily :: Modesty

Horse chestnut :: Luxury

Yellow Poppy :: Wealth, Success

Mullein :: Good-nature

Wisteria :: Welcoming

Xeranthemum :: Cheerfulness under adversity

tagged by: @putrefacerem (tysm!) tagging: @nightbrcther ; @alootus ; @mahmur ; @forceguided ; & pls feel to snag + tag ♡

[ofamess]

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑  𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌  𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒  :  MITSURI  KANROJI

make  a  bouquet  relevant  to  your  character.  you  can  use  this  list  for  inspiration.

Agrimonia  :      Thankfulness,  gratitude

Alyssum   :        Worth  beyond  beauty

Kennedia    :      Mental  beauty

Moonflower   :      Dreaming  of  love

Orange  blossom     :  Innocence,  purity eternal  love,  marriage; chastity

Orchid      : RED  &  GREEN:  Fire,  romance,  desire,  and  passion,  Love,  charm,  beauty,  fertility,  refinement,  and  thoughtfulness

Cherry  blossom:   :   in  Japan  -  Transience  of  life, Mono  no  aware, Wabi-sabi,  gentleness,  kindness

Tulip      :     Black:  Power,  Strength,  Supreme  elegance                         Variegated:  Beautiful  eyes, a  declaration  of  love

Spider  lily        :  Pink  Feminine  love,  beauty  and  passion

tagged by : @mooonveiled & @malient

tagging: steal it.

[voxiiferousarchived]

💐 Lucifer (@sinnerzforsaintz because Vox gotta get them points lol)

@sinnerzforsaintz | Send "💐" and my muse will make yours a bouquet

Venus' looking-glass | flattery

Agrimonia | thankfulness, gratitude

Ailanthus, also known as the tree of heaven | lofty inspirations

Amaryllis | Pride, timidity, splendid beauty; hope and achievement.

Sticky catchfly | an invitation to dance

Himalayan blue poppy | potential, possibilities

[hilumbarren]

Agrimonia genus

(Agrimony)

(Image by W.A. Delamotte from William Baxter's British Phaenogamous Botany, 1834)

History and Etymology: This genus of flowers has many recorded uses, however not much is known of it's history. The word "agrimony" is nearly the same in its derived Greek, and no one know why this flower was named as such. Flower Symbolism: Agrimony has a very simple meaning. It stands for thankfulness and gratitude.

Fun Facts:

Agrimonia has 12-15 different species within the genus, and are mostly separated due to the location in which they grow.

Agrimony has a larger variety of medical uses than a lot of other flowers. It has been used for eye issues, used as a way to heal wounds, etc etc.

A stalk of this flower can typically reach around 6 feet high, although the petals at the top usually cause it to droop.

Sources Below

Image: British Phaenogamous Botany History and Etymology: Agrimonia Wikipedia, Etymonline Symbolism: Dale Harvey Meaning of Flowers index Fun Facts: Agrimonia Wikipedia, Agrimonia Britannica

[graviconscientia]

🌺 🌺

Pink Lily

Love, femininity, admiration

Cowslip

Winning grace

Alstroemeria

Prosperity, friendship

Agrimonia

Gratitude

[helldustedstories]

@madefate asked:

Blitz has been planning this for weeks. And honestly? It's been fun. Once he'd realized the date, he'd made careful notes on his calendar. When they woke in the morning, right after Blitz would slip out for work, an entire chest of fancy teas would be delivered to the doorstep. He was no connoisseur, and neither was Fizz when he'd asked for help, but apparently Moxxie was, despite his coffee preference, and he'd helped Blitz go over an entire fuckin' tasting menu so he could pick out the right blends as part of present number one.

Then, of course, would be the flower delivery - and this part Blitz had pored over. Stolas had told him that plants had meanings or symbolism before, and Octavia had given him a start, then he'd dutifully done his research - even popped into the human world to get a few kinds that didn't grow down here, all of them potted and waiting to be lovingly transferred to the greenhouse. Pink acacias for elegance, agrimonia for gratitude, apple blossoms for hope for the future, moonflowers for dreams of love, red orchids for passion and purple for respect, edelweiss for Blitz's devotion, red roses for his love.

The last was the trickiest but also the most exciting. Most of the weeks had been spent trying to get a reservation for the actual night of Stolas' birthday - one of the most desired restaurants in Lust, which was conveniently located by one of the fancy clubs: no dive bar in sight, but drinks and dancing. And he'd managed to snag that reservation the night before, to his enormous relief. All that was left was putting it together.

He'd skipped out of the office early, giving himself enough time to shower and change into an outfit he'd managed to buy under Stolas' radar - little silvery moon cufflinks on the cuffs and a tiny rose pin on the lapel. Honestly, not half bad. By the time he gets back to the estate, Blitz is practically vibrating with anticipation even as he tries to coolly lean against the doorframe until Stolas answers it.

❝ Hey. ❞ There's so much warmth in his voice, sweet and heady. ❝ I've actually been meaning to ask - can I take you out on a date tonight? ❞

birthday bird!

When Stolas had realized what day it was, he expected that it would be just another day, that the biggest thing to celebrate would be the fact that he did not have to spend today with Stella, reminded of just how little he mattered. Instead, he could wake up with Blitz, knowing that he was loved, that he no longer had to endure terrible parties that ostensibly should have been at least partly about him, but had been deliberately planned to make him feel as small as possible. He would be able to have a calm, relatively carefree day ,and that was perfectly fine. Perhaps he would find a cupcake and a candle, to mark the occasion, but did he really need more than that?

"Have a good day at work, darling," Stolas had said as he'd seen Blitz off, along with the usual "Stay safe!" Stolas had his own work to do, though it was not nearly as exciting as Blitz's, much as he enjoyed his time among the stars. He was expected to do several readings, though they were not pressing; they could wait if they really needed to.

Stolas had just been about to head to his office, to at least start gathering everything he needed together when he heard a vehicle approaching. A little frown slipped onto his face as he realized it wasn't one he recognized (though that wasn't difficult; he mostly just knew the sound of Blitz's van, at this point). After a few moments, there was a knock on the door, the sound reverberating through the hall, magically enhanced so it could be heard anywhere in the palace.

He hadn't gone far, and he made his way to the door, puzzled as to what this could be. Stolas didn't remember ordering anything, though he supposed it was possible Via had. That was likely all this was: a delivery of Via's packages.

But upon further inspection, it isn't addressed to Via; it's addressed to him.

Stolas blinks for a moment, and opens the box to reveal a veritable treasure chest filled with all sorts of different teas. His eyes go wide as he sees them, and he quickly finds some of his absolute favourite blends, along with quite a few he's never tried before.

"Oh, Blitz," he breathes out, because he has no doubts about where this had come from, hugging the gift to his chest. Not only had he remembered that today was Stolas' birthday, it was the nicest thing someone other than Octavia had done for his birthday in a long time, and he couldn't wait to try all of them.

He took the chest with him to the kitchen, so he could organize his new teas the way he liked, which would also help him keep track of which he'd tried and which he hadn't. Stolas hummed a little tune to himself as he set the kettle to boil while he sorted. He was going to have a lovely cup of tea before he got to work.

But before he started putting his lovely gift away, he took a selfie hugging the open chest, to display the lovely teas inside that he quickly sent off to Blitz.

[sent. Blitz ❤️❤️] [image attached] Thank you, darling. I absolutely love them. Having a cup now!

The kettle startled to whistle, and by the time Stolas had put his new blends away and taken the time to enjoy the cup he'd prepared, there was another magically amplified knock at the door.

His first instinct was still that it likely wasn't for him, but the moment he opened the door, that was proven to be wildly incorrect. Stolas couldn't help the way he bounced on his feet at the sight that met his eyes. Rather than a bouquet of flowers, there was a veritable garden of them, ones he could plant and cultivate on his own, something he absolutely loved doing. And quite a few of these he didn't have in his greenhouse, hadn't been able to find. And not only had Blitz gone out of his way to send him flowers he could nurture, the meanings of the ones he'd sent….., Stolas reaches out a trembling hand and runs it along the delicate petals, whispering the name and meaning of each flower.

By the time he gets to the roses, he's having trouble keeping hold of his emotions. Blitz had put so much thought and care into this gift, and Stolas was practically overwhelmed.

Stolas carefully transports all of the flowers to the greenhouse, getting them settled onto his workbench for now. Even though he wanted to plant them right away, he wants to see if Blitz wants to plant them together; that would be absolutely lovely. And then he can share one of his favourite hobbies with one of his favourite people.

As soon as he was in the greenhouse, he used his magic to pull out his phone, holding the flowers in his arms as he took another selfie.

[sent. Blitz ❤️❤️] [image attached] I love you too.

He's honestly not sure how he's supposed to actually go work after this, not when he just wants to portal to I.M.P. to thank Blitz properly. But he knows he's working, and he doesn't want to interrupt him, especially when he's already planning on coming back to the palace after work. Though with everything else he'd done today, Stolas had a feeling that he'd planned that part, too.

After a few more minutes with his new flowers, making sure they're properly watered, that they'll be all right in their pots until he has a chance to plant them, Stolas forced himself up to his office, to get at least a little work done, despite how giddy he felt.

Once he got started, he was actually able to get some things done, even if he stopped earlier than he usually would. He'd just been considering texting Blitz, just because, when he heard another knock on the door.

Stolas pulled open the door, only to be greeted by the absolutely glorious sight of Blitz standing there, dressed particularly handsomely. A bright smile slips onto his face as he takes a moment to just look Blitz over, very much enjoying the view.

❝ Hey. ❞ Stolas' grin only widens when he hears the tone of Blitz's voice, and he lets out a happy little coo, without fully realizing it.

❝ I've actually been meaning to ask - can I take you out on a date tonight? ❞

And for a moment, Stolas thinks he's just going to melt right there in the doorway. Blitz had already been so thoughtful and sent him lovely gifts, and now he wanted to take him on a date?

"Darling, you are absolutely spoiling me," he murmurs, but he cannot hide the absolute excitement in his expression. "Do I have time to change? I have to make sure to match my exceedingly handsome date," Stolas lets out another little coo. "Because I must say, he looks absolutely incredible. Along with being the most thoughtful, sweet man I've had the pleasure of calling mine." Which was his way of saying, yes, of course Blitz could take him on a date. This was shaping up to be his best birthday in a very long time.

[pure-vanilla-lilies]

White Lily Cookie & Elder Faerie: In Loving Memory

Warning: death mention

White Lily Cookie carried her beautiful baby, (Y/N) Cookie, to the Silver Tree. She carried her baby in a little basket in one hand, with the baby being covered by a (color) blanket. Her little baby was fast asleep. In her other hand were a bouquet of Agrimonia flowers.

She set the basket down, sat beside said basket, and began to set the flowers all around the tree.

"Thank you for lending me the strength to protect my friends. Without your sacrifice, my little baby would not be here. I wish (Y/N) Cookie could meet you properly, I think they would have loved you."

White Lily Cookie began to tear up. Her beloved friend, and godparent/grandparent to her baby, had sacrificed his life for the sake of the Faeries and to seal up Shadow Milk Cookie.

She went up to the tree and hugged it tightly. A few tears fell down her face.

"I miss you Elder Faerie.." she whispered, tears still flowing smoothly down her face.

She let go of the tree to turn back to the basket, when a familiar looking butterfly looked at her. She quickly wiped her tears away.

She picked up the butterfly on her hand, as the butterfly flapped its wings three times. It was as if, it was saying hello. The butterfly flew off her hand and landed on top of (Y/N) Cookie's head. White Lily Cookie smiled as new tears formed.

"Elder Faerie," she started to speak, "I'm pretty sure I have told you before, but.. This is (Y/N) Cookie, my perfect Cookie. Do you.. Like them?"

The butterfly landed on a white heather flower. Then the butterfly landed on two flower crowns of cinquefoil flowers. One was smaller than the other. White Lily Cookie teared up, knowing the meanings of both flowers.

"Elder Faerie..." she said as she choked on her tears.

(Y/N) Cookie began to cry, waking up from their nap. She picked up her baby and carefully brought them to her chest. She picked up the two flower crowns and put one on her head and the other on (Y/N) Cookie's head.

She turned to the butterfly as she quietly shushed the little baby. She watched as the butterfly landed on a purple orchid.

She smiled and gave a nod. The butterfly flew away into the sky, off to an unknown location. She turned to her baby and smiled.

"Shhh, shhh... There there. I am here."

Index:

Agrimonia: Thankfulness, gratitude

White Heather: Protection, wishes coming true

Purple orchid: Respect, royalty, admiration

RAHHH OMG IN LOBE WITH THIS AAAAA

[jeweledflowers]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.

𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵!

i have not included all of the flowers or plants here. i went through several dictionaries, and picked those plants that i wanted in the prompt list.

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Acacia (Acacia). Friendship.

Acacia, rose or white (Acacia). Elegance.

Acacia, yellow (Acacia). Secret love.

Achilliea Millefollia (Asteraceae.) War.

Aconite Wolfsbane (Aconitum). Misanthropy.

Aconite, Crowfoot (Aconitum). Lustre.

Adonis, flos (Adonis). Painful recollections.

African Marigold (Tagetes erecta). Vulgar minds.

Agnus Castus (Vitex agnus-castus). Coldness; indifference.

Agrimony (Agrimonia). Thankfulness; gratitude.

Agapanthus (Agapanthus). Love letter.

Almond (common). Stupidity, indiscretion.

Almond (Amygdalus communis) (flowering). Hope.

Almond, Laurel (Prunus laorocerasus). Perfidy.

Allspice (Myertaceae). Compassion.

Aloe (Aloe vera ). Grief; religious superstition.

Althaea Frutex (Syrian Mallow) (Common Hibiscus). Persuasion.

Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) (Sweet). Worth beyond beauty.

Amaranth (Amaranthus) (Globe). Immortality; unfading love.

Amaryllis (Amaryllis). Pride; timidity; splendid beauty.

Ambrosia (couldn't find the scientific name but the subfamily is Asteraceae). Love returned.

American Cowslip (Primula Meadia). Divine beauty.

American Starwort (Sabulina fontinalis). Welcome to a stranger; cheerfulness in old age.

Amethyst (Browallia Americana). Admiration.

Anemone (Ranunculaceae) (Zephyr Flower). Sickness; expectation.

Anemone (Ranunculaceae) (Garden). Forsaken.

Angelica (Angelica). Inspiration.

Angrec (Angraecum). Royalty.

Apple. Temptation.

Apple (Blossom). Preference ; fame speaks him great and good.

Apple thorn. Deceitful charms.

Ash-leaved Trumpet Flower (Campsis radicans). Separation.

Ash Tree (Fraxinus). Grandeur.

Aspen Tree (some, but not all, are classified in the genus Populus). Lamentation.

Aster (China) (Callistephus chinensis). Variety; afterthought.

Asphodel (Asphodelus). My regrets follow you to the grave.

Auricula (Primula auricula). Painting.

Azalea (Rhododendron). Temperance; fragile and ephemeral passion.

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Bachelor's Buttons (Centaurea cyanus). Celibacy; single blessedness.

Beebalmn (Monarda). Sympathy.

Balm, gentle (Melissa officinalis). Pleasantry.

Balm of Gilead (Cedronella canariensis). Cure; relief.

Balsam, yellow (Impatiens noli-tangere). Impatience.

Basil (Ocimum basilicum). Hatred.

Bay Leaf (Laurus nobilis). I change but in death.

Bay (Rose) Rhododendron (Rhododendron--that's just the higher classification). Danger; beware.

Bay Tree (Laurus nobilis). Glory.

Baby's breath (Gypsophila paniculata). Everlasting love.

Bearded Crepis (Crepis). Protection.

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna). Silence.

Begonia (Begonia). Caution.

Bellflower (Campanula). Gratitude.

Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis). Good luck.

Bird of Paradise (Strelizia reginae). Magnificence.

Blackberry (Rubus). Envy.

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia). Justice.

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides nonscripta). Constancy.

Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea spectabilis). Passion.

Bouvardia (Bouvardia). Enthusiasm.

Broom (Cytisus). Humility.

Buttercup (Ranunculus acris). Ingratitude.

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Cactus (Opuntia). Ardent love.

Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Modesty.

Camellia (Camellia). My destiny is in your hands.

Candytuft (Iberis). Indifference.

Canterbury bells (Campanula medium). Constancy.

Carnation, pink (Dianthus caryophyllus). I will never forget you.

Carnation, red (Dianthus caryophyllus). My heart breaks.

Carnation, striped (Dianthus caryophyllus). I cannot be with you.

Carnation, white (Dianthus caryophyllus). Sweet and lovely.

Carnation, yellow (Dianthus caryophyllus). Disdain.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Energy in adversity.

Cherry blossoms (Prunus cerasus). Impermanence.

Chervil (Anthriscus). Sincerity.

Chestnut (Castanea sativa). Do me justice.

Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum). Truth.

Cinquefoil (Potentilla). Beloved daughter.

Clematis (Clematis). Poverty.

Clove (Syzgium aromaticum). I have loved you and you have not known it.

Clover, white (Trifolium). Think of me.

Cockscomb (Celonia). Affectation.

Columbine (Aquilegia). Desertion.

Coreopsis (Coreopsis). Always cheerful.

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Hidden worth.

Corn (Zea mays). Riches.

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus). Joy in love and life.

Cranberry (Vaccinum). Cure for heartache.

Crocus (Crocus). Youthful gladness.

Cypress (Cupressus). Mourning.

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Daffodil (Narcissus). New beginnings.

Dahlia (Dahlia). Dignity.

Daisy (Bellis). Innocence.

Daisy, gerber (Gerbera). Cheerful.

Daphne (Daphne). I would not have you otherwise.

Daylily (Hemerocallis). Coquetry.

Delphinium (Delphinium). Levity.

Dittany (Dictamnus albus). Childbirth.

Dogwood (Cornus). Love undiminished by adversity.

Dragon plant (Draceana). You are near a snare.

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Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum). Noble courage.

Elder (Sambucus). Compassion.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus). Protection.

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis). Inconstancy.

Everlasting Pea (Lathyrus latifolius). Lasting pleasure.

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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Strength.

Fern, maidenhair (Adiantum capillus-veneris). Secrecy.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium). Warmth.

Fig (Fiscus carica). Argument.

Flax (Linum usitatissimum). Argument.

Forget-me-not (Myosostis). Forget me not.

Forsythia (Forysthia). Anticipation.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea). Insincerity.

Freesia (Freesia). Lasting friendship.

Fuchsia (Fuchsia). Humble love.

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Gardenia (Gardenia). Refinement.

Geranium, oak-leaf (Pelargonium). True friendship.

Geranium, scarlet (Pelargonium). Stupidity.

Gladiolus (Gladiolus). You pierce my heart.

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Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna). Hope.

Hazel (Corylus). Reconciliation.

Heather (Calluna vulgaris). Protection.

Heliotrope (Heliotropium). Devoted affection.

Hibiscus (Hibiscus). Delicate beauty.

Holly (Ilex). Foresight.

Hollyhock (Alcea). Ambition.

Honesty (Lunaria annua). Honesty.

Honeysuckle (Lonicera). Devotion.

Hyacinth, purple (Hyacinthus orientalis). Please forgive me.

Hyacinth, white (Hyacinthus orientalis). Beauty.

Hydrangea (Hydrangea). Dispassion.

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Ice plant (Carpobrotus chilensis). Your looks freeze me.

Impatiens (Impatiens). Impatience.

Iris (Iris). Message.

Ivy (Hedera helix). Fidelity.

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Jasmine, Carolina (Gelsemium sempervirens). Separation.

Jasmine, Indian (Jasminum multiflorum). Attachment.

Jonquil (Narcissus jonquilla). Desire.

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Laurel (Laurus nobilis). Glory and success.

Lavender (Lavandula). Mistrust.

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Cold-heartedness.

Liatris (Liatris). I will try again.

Lilac (Syringa). First emotions of love.

Lily (Lilum). Majesty.

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis). Return of happiness.

Lobelia (Lobelia). Malevolence.

Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). Purity.

Love-lies-bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus). Hopeless but not helpless.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria). You are my life.

Lupine (Lupinus). Imagination.

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Magnolia (Magnolia). Dignity.

Marigold (Calendula). Grief.

Michaelmas daisy (Aster amellus). Farewell.

Migonette (Reseda odorata). Your qualities surpass your charms.

Moss (Bryopsida). Maternal love.

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Narcissus (Narcissus). Self love.

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Olive (Olea europaea). Peace.

Orange (Citrus sinensis). Generosity.

Orange blossoms (Citrus sinensis). Your purity equals your loveliness.

Orchid (Orchidaceae). Refined beauty.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare). Joy.

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Pansy (Viola). Think of me.

Passion flower (Passiflora). Faith.

Peach (Prunus persica). Your charms are unequaled.

Peach blossom (Prunus persica). I am your captive.

Pear (Pyrus). Affection.

Pear blossom (Pyrus). Comfort.

Peony (Paeonia). Anger.

Peppermint (Mentha). Warmth of feeling.

Periwinkle (Vinca minor). Tender recollections.

Persimmon (Diospyros kaki). Bury me amid nature's beauty.

Petunia (Petunia). Your presence soothes me.

Phlox (Phlox). Our souls are united.

Pineapple (Ananas comosus). You are perfect.

Pink (Dianthus). Pure love.

Plum (Prunus domestica). Keep your promises.

Polyanthus (Primula). Confidence.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum). Foolishness.

Pomegranate blossom (Punica granatum). Mature elegance.

Poppy (Papaver). Fantastic extravagance.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum). Benevolence.

Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides). You are delicious.

Primrose (Primula). Childhood.

Protea (Protea). Courage.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea). Strength and health.

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Queen Anne's lace (Ammi majus). Fantasy.

Quince (Cydonia oblonga). Temptation.

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Ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus). You are radiant with charms.

Raspberry (Rubus). Remorse.

Redbud (Cercis). Betrayal.

Rhododendron (Rhododendron). Beware.

Rhubarb (Rheum). Advice.

Rose, burgundy (Rosa). Unconscious beauty.

Rose, moss (Rosa). Confession of love.

Rose, orange (Rosa). Fascination.

Rose, pale peach (Rosa). Modesty.

Rose, pink (Rosa). Grace.

Rose, purple (Rosa). Enchantment.

Rose, red (Rosa). Love.

Rose, white (Rosa). A heart unaquainted with love.

Rose, yellow (Rosa). Infedility.

Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Remembrance.

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Sage (Salvia officinalis). Good health and long life.

Scabiosa (Scabiosa). Unfortunate love.

Snowdrop (Galanthus). Consolation and hope.

Spirea (Spiraea). Victory.

Starwort (Stellaria). Welcome.

Stephanotis (Stephanotis floribunda). Happiness in marriage.

Stock (Malcolmia maritima). You will always be beautiful to me.

Stonecrop (Sedum). Tranquility.

Strawberry (Fragaria). Perfection.

Sunflower (Helianthus annus). False riches.

Sweet briar (Rose rubiginosa). Simplicity.

Sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus). Delicate pleasures.

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Tansy (Tanacetum). I declare war against you.

Thistle, common (Cirsium). Misanthropy.

Thrift (Armeria). Sympathy.

Trillium (Trillium). Modest beauty.

Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans). Fame.

Tuberose (Polianthus tuberosa). Dangerous pleasures.

Tulip (Tulipa). Declaration of love.

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Verbena (Verbena). Pray for me.

Violet (Viola). Modest worth.

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Water lily (Nymphaea). Purity of heart.

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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Cure for a broken heart.

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Zinnia (Zinnia). I mourn your absence.

[thelonelywitchandthelonelytides]

Herb Correspondents Master Lists Part 1. (A-D)

Hello this is the start to a series i will be doing. i really hope you enjoy!

Acacia (Acacia Penninelvis)

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Sun          Element : Air         Symbol : The Afterlife

Gods : Osiris, Astarte, Ra and Diana

Uses  

Common Ingredient in protection spells.

Can help enhance psychic powers.

To make a great mediation incense combine with sandalwood.

Burn the leaves on charcoal to increase personal power.

African Violet (Saintpaulia Ionantha)  

DO NOT CONSUME!

Energy  : Feminine          Planet : Venus          Element : Water

Uses

Can be used in protection rituals.

Good for enhancing spirituality.

Agrimony (Agrimonia Eupatoria)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Air

Star Sign  : Cancer

Uses

Use in spells about exploring true feelings.

Protection spells.

Useful in building a psychic shield.

Reducing negative influence.

Banishing negative influence.

Reverse and rebound hexes.

Enhances healing spells.

Helps sleeping.

Spells/Rituals

Sleep Spell = “If it be leyd under mann’s heed,

                        He shal sleepyn as he were deed;

                        He shal never drede ne wakyn

                        Till fro under his heed it be takyn.”

Alder (Alnus Glutinosa)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Moon, Mars          Element : Water, Fire

Gods : Odin, Apollo and Aphrodite

Animals : Ravens, Hawks, Seagulls and Foxes

Common Names : Scottish Mahogany, King Of The Forest, Tree Of The Fae

Stones : Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst          Colour : Purple

Uses

Use in rituals to allow access to faerie realms.

Facts

Do not cut down, or face bad fortune from fae.

Wood does not rot but hardens.

Almond (Prunus Dulcis)

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Mercury          Element : Air

Uses

Use in fertility, money, luck charms.

Use in hand fasting rituals and love spells.

Use in rituals for overcoming addiction.

Great as a carrier oil.

Aloe (A.Vera Barbadensis)

DO NOT DRINK ALOE JUICE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT! KEEP AWAY FROM PETS! CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS!

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Moon          Element : Water

Gods : Venus and Aphrodite          Star Sign : Cancer

Uses

Use to create an amulet against accidents and misfortunes.

Use in spells for love and beauty.

Use in lunar spells.

Alyssum (Lobularia Maritima)

CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS IN SENSITIVE PEOPLE!

Planet : Mercury          Element : Air

Uses

Use in protection against hexes and glamours.

Use to deflect spells aimed to mislead you.

The smell is said to evoke peaceful energy, spiritual and emotional balance.

Wearing a sprig helps to prevent and calms angry encounters.

Makes a good addition to moon and fae gardens.

Amaranth (Amaranthus Spp)

DO NOT EAT RAW IN LARGE AMOUNTS!

Gods : Huitzilopochtli, Artemis, Demeter

Uses

Spells to mend a broke heart.

Dried amaranth flowers can be used to call forth the dead.

Used in Pagan ceremonies.

Used to decorate images of Gods/Goddesses.

Rituals

= A crown of Amaranth flowers worn on the head speeds healing.

Angelica (Angelica Archangelic)

DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR IF DIABETIC!

Planet : Sun          Element : Fire          Gods : Venus

Angels : Micheal and Gabriel

Uses

Used for general protection.

Use for hex breaking.

Use as protection against evil spirits.

Use for blessings.

As an incense its excellent for exorcisms, healing and protection.

Spells/Rituals

Protection = Grow angelica on your property to protect your garden and home.

Amulets = Carry or add to amulets to increase longevity or to ward off illness and evil spirits.

Potions = Add to potions that are designed to remove curses/spells or to banish evil in an area.

Anise (Pimpinellaa Anisum)

CAN BE TOXIC IN LARGE QUANTITIES! DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OIL UNDILUTED! USE WITH CAUTION IF USING IRON SUPPLEMENTS!

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Mercury and Jupiter          Element : Air

Gods : Apollo          Zodiac Sign : Gemini

Uses

Protection from evil spirits and intentions.

The scent is said to stir up lust.

Aids in divination

Can be used as an offering to spirits.

Spells/Rituals

Restoring Youth = Hang an anise seed head from your bedpost to restore lost youth.

Sleep = Use in pillows to keep away nightmares and ensure a good night’s sleep.

Holy Water = Add to holy water for blessings and exorcisms.

Warding = Can be used in Holy water for blessing and exorcisms.

Apple (Malus Domestica)

Energy : Feminine          Zodiac Sign : Taurus

Goddesses : Aphrodite, Iduna, Freya, Pomona and Eris

Symbols : Love, Fidelity, Fertility, Marriage, Beauty, Vanity, Wisdom, The Soul, The Afterlife and Immortality

Uses

Apple blossoms can be used in love and healing incense.

Can be used as an offering to the dead at Samhain.

Apple tree wood can be used to make wands.

Spells/Rituals

Altars = If you slice an apple width wise, you can see a five-pointed star. They can be used to decorate altars during harvest rituals.

Fidelity = Give an apple to you lover as a gift. You eat one half and your lover eats the other. This will ensure fidelity.

Soulmates = If you peel an apple in one piece and throw the peel over your shoulder. It will fall in the shape of your soulmate’s name.

Arnica (Arnica Montana)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Sun          Element : Fire

Gods/Goddesses : Freya, Ra and Apollo

Associations : Midsummer, The Harvest and Honour Spirits

Uses

Use in protective rituals.

Use in rituals for crop fertility.

Spells/Rituals

Drive away a thunderstorm = Burn arnica to drive away a thunderstorm, saying : “Set arnica alight, set arnica alight, thunderstorm take flight”

Protection : Plant arnica to keep an area free from spirits entering or leaving the area.

Ash (Fraxinus Spp)

Energy : Feminine          Element : Fire, Air and Water

Uses

The wood can be used for wands, staves and besom handles.

It’s a good attracter and conductor of energy.

Spells/Rituals

Sleep = Sleep with ash leaves under your pillow to receive prophetic dreams.

Good Luck = Carry a leaf of ash in your pocket for good luck (ensure that there are an even number of leaves.)

Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis)

Planets : Mars and Jupiter          Element : Fire          Gods : Zeus

Symbol : Lust and Fertility

Uses

Lust spells

Fertility spells

Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceus)

DO NOT CONSUME DURING MENSTRUATION OR IF YOU HAVE AN ACUTE INFECTION!

Planet : Jupiter          Element : Air

Uses

Use to increase energy for a variety of applications.

Basil (Ocimum Basilicum)

Planets : Mars          Element : Fire          

Gods/Goddesses : Vishnu, Tulasi and Erzulie

Uses

To bring happiness, love, peace and money to the household.

Use in spells for attracting love.

Aids astral protection.

Brings luck in physical journeys.

Use in peacemaking spells.

Rituals

Protection = To protect yourself when leaving home rub some basil on your forehead.

Bayberry (Myrica Cerifera, M.Carolinensis)

AVOID CONSUMPTION!

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Earth

Uses

Use in luck and prosperity spells.

Use in money drawing spells.

Spells/Rituals

Luck = Add bayberries to a luck or fortune drawing charm bag.

Bay Laurel (Laurus Nobilis)

Energy : Masculine           Planet :Sun          Element : Fire

Gods/Goddesses : Apollo, Zeus, Aesclepius, Ceres, Hermes and Cerridwen

Zodiac Sign : Leo

Uses

Protection spells.

Banishing and exorcism rites.

Can purify and drive out illness.

Spells/Rituals

Wishes = Write a wish on a dried bay leaf and burn it for the wish to come true.

Sick = Give a laurel wreath to the ill and it can help aid recovery.

Betony (Stachy Officinalis, Betonica Officinalis)

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Fire

Spells/Rituals

Protection = Can be added to protective mixtures, grown around the home or carried by an individual to protect from negativity, misfortune and hexes.

Protection = Scatter near doors to prevent unwanted energies and people from entering.

Sleep = Stuff into a pillow or place underneath to prevent nightmares and night terrors.

Bindweed (Convolvulaceae)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Saturn          Element : Water

Uses

The vines can be used for binding spells.

Use to create bridges and connections between realms.

Blackberry (Rubus Fructicosus, Rubus Canadensis)

Thorny Branches                                              Blackberry Leaves

Zodiac Sign : Aries                                           Zodiac Sign : Scorpio

Element : Fire                                                    Element : Water

Uses                                                                    Uses

Protective Wreaths.                                 Aphrodisiac Tea

Spells/Rituals (Blackberry Leaves)

Health = Dip nine leaves in a natural water source and lay them on a burn or a red inflamed area. Say to each leaf as you lay them on the wound :

“Three ladies came from the East, one with fire and two with frost, out with fire, in with frost”

Berries

Energy : Feminine          Element : Earth

Uses

In magickal cooking for prosperity.

Used to celebrate first harvest festivals such as Lughnassadh.

Black Cohosh ( Cimicifuga Racemosa)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Pluto          Element : Fire          Zodiac Sign : Scorpio

Uses

Use in sachets for love, courage and potency.

Add to holy water and sprinkle around the room to drive off negative influences.

Bluebell (Hyacinthoides)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Saturn and Moon          Element : Air

Symbol : Truth, Humility, Gratitude, Everlasting Love and The Fae

Uses

Love spells.

Wear in a wreath to be compelled to speak the truth.

Rituals

Love = Turn a bluebell flower inside out to ensure you will win the heart of the one you desire.

Sleep = Place under a pillow to prevent nightmares.

Burdock (Arctium Lappa)

Energy : Feminine          Element : Water          Planet : Venus

Uses

Use in rituals, amulets and spells to ward off negativity and for general protection.

Use for general healing.

Spells/Rituals

Protection = The root can be carved into a figure, dried and carried or worn as a protective amulet.

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)

Planet : Sun          Symbol : Love

Other Names : Marigold

Uses

Love potions.

Good addition to dream pillows.

Spells/Rituals

Warding = Hang wreaths of marigold over a door to keep evil and negativity from entering.

Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum)

DO NOT CONSUME IF PREGNANT OF IF YOU HAVE GALLSTONES!

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Venus          Element : Water

Uses

Use in lust sachets

Use to relax the body and to clarify the mind

Spells/Rituals

Love = To encourage a love interest, chew some cardamom seeds before talking to them.

Chamomile (Chamaemilum Noblie)

Planet : Sun          Element : Water          Zodiac Sign : Leo

Chakra : Throat          Gods/Goddesses : Ra, Cernunness and Lugh

Uses

Use in money, peace, love, tranquillity an purification spells.

Aids meditation.

Spells/Rituals

Protection = Make an infusion to wash thresholds to help keep unwanted energies or entities from passing through.

Ritual Bath = Use in a ritual bath to release a loved one or release feelings of pain, loss or anger.

Chestnut

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Fire

God : Zeus          Symbol : Fertility, Desire and Abundance

Uses

Use as talismans can be used for justice, success and to gain sympathy at your audience and to encourage knowledge.

Staves made from this wood encourage longevity, increase energy, enhance intuition and helps with growing energy.

Chrysanthemum

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Sun          Element : Fire

Spells/Rituals

Altar = Used to decorate your altar for Samhain and for ancestral altars.

Blessing = Burn the dried flowers during house blessings.

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Zeylanicum)

Planet : Sun          Element : Fire

Uses

Aids in healing spells

Love spells

Use for charms for love, happiness and money

Cloves (Syzygium Aromaticum)

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Fire

Uses

Use to attract good luck and prosperity.

Use as an aphrodisiac.

Spells/Rituals

Prevention = Burn to prevent people from spreading rumors about you.

Friendship = To keep friendships strong make each friend a cloth bag with seven cloves inside, wear always.

Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Venus          Element : Water

Uses

Use for holidays such as Imbolc, Ostara and Beltane.

Use in love, tranquillity and money spells.

Can be burned during divination rites.

Comfrey (Symphytum)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planet : Saturn          Element : Water          Gods/Goddesses : Hecate

Uses

Protective magick

Substitution for borage

Spells/Rituals

Protection = Add a comfrey leaf to your luggage to make sure it isn’t lost or stolen.

Protection = Wrap your money in a comfrey leaf for a couple days to protect it.

Cleanse = Add to a ritual bath

Corn (Zea Mays)

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Sun          Element : Fire

Uses

Use as an offering in harvest rituals.

Use in spells for luck, prosperity and abundance.

Crocus ( Crocus)

DO NOT CONSUME!

Planets : Mercury and Venus          Element : Water

God/Goddesses : Venus, Eos, Persephone and Aphrodite

Uses

Decoration for spring festivals.

Spells related to new beginnings.

Used in spells for love, friendship, settling disputes, peace and divination.

Cyclamen

DO NOT CONSUME! DO NOT CONSUME OR TOUCH IF PREGNANT!

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Mars          Element : Water

God/Goddesses : Hecate

Uses

Use in spells to increase joy and happiness and also to send away unwanted people.

Love spells.

Spells/Rituals

Protection = The oil can be worn to protect oneself from a broken heart.

Sleep = Can help keep nightmares and hexes away.

Daisy (Bellis Perennis)

CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS IN SOME PEOPLE!

Energy : Feminine          Planet : Venus and The Sun          Element : Water

Uses

Offering to Goddesses.

Good wreaths at Beltane.

Spells/Rituals

Love = Daisies are most commonly known for their diviniatory :

“He loves me, he loves me not” spell practised by young girls.

Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale)

Energy : Masculine          Planet : Jupiter          Element : Air

Zodiac Signs : Sagittarius and Pisces

Gods/Goddesses : Hecate, Brigid, Belenas and other solar deities.

Uses

Aids in calling spirits.

Increases psychic ability.

Spells/Rituals

Spirits = Pouring boiling water over a bowlful of roots will aid in calling spirits.

Wish = Make a wish and blow the seeds off a dandelion head.

Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum)

DO NOT USE; IT IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES!

Planet : Mars          Element : Fire

Uses

Useful for banishing, exorcisms and purification

I hope you guys found this helpful. Just this post took me a couple hours. I do intend to do the rest in 4 or 5 letter bundles (Though i may not post one instalment every day). If anyone has any suggestions, ideas or needs help fell free to comment or message me. Blessed be!

[cunabula27]

Finally out for a proper walk for the first time in a week. Feeling much better for it. Not away all that long but so much has changed, a lot of this Agrimony has sprung up for instance. Edited from Wikipedia: "Agrimonia eupatoria is often referred to as common agrimony, church steeples or sticklewort. The flower spikes have a spicy odour like apricots [I'm going to check this tomorrow]. In the language of flowers, agrimony means thankfulness or gratitude. "In folklore "Agrimony has been stated to have medical and magical properties since the time of Pliny the Elder. It is ruled astrologically by Cancer, according to Nicholas Culpeper. Common folklore held that it could cure musket wounds and ward off witchcraft. "Traditional British folklore states that if a sprig of the plant was placed under a person's head, they would sleep until it was removed." ______ #today #todayis #diary #calendar #photooftheday #lockdownproject #nature #naturephotography #wildflowers #yellow #agrimony #Agrimoniaeupatoria #sticklewort #surrey #uk #panasonic #urth #helios44 #helios442 #helios44_2 #lumixs1 #lumixuk https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjgBboH8_u/?utm_medium=tumblr

[davidsoto666]

RITUAL DE SANACION

La buena salud es una combinación de felicidad física, emocional y espiritual.

Si Usted no se siente bien, en primer lugar trate de meditar o relajarse por un rato, pensar en Usted misma.

Si está estresado por algo, un cambio de ubicación puede ser la clave para cambiar su patrón de pensamientos dañinos.

Siempre recuerde que habrá algo de qué preocuparse, la vida es un desafío, día tras día. Lo que tenemos que hacer es mantener la cabeza fuera del agua y recordar que esto también pasará. Sin embargo, si en malestar no cede siempre una buena idea obtener la opinión profesional para los trastornos graves o enfermedades.

Este ritual de sanación le ayudará, también, a recuperar la paz de la mente, y será como un encuentro espiritual con Usted misma:

Necesita:

1 cucharada de aceite de coco

1 cucharada de aceite de oliva

1 cucharadita de aceite esencial de lavanda

7 pequeñas velas azules

3 inciensos de Romero

Como lo hacemos:

En un tazón pequeño, mezcle el aceite de coco y el aceite de oliva y el aceite de lavanda. Visualice en su mente la eficacia de esta curación.

Si el dolor es físico, imagine que la zona está curada.

Para el dolor emocional o espiritual (de los daños), imagínese alegre y relajado, sin más preocupaciones.

Encienda los inciensos y las velas, y estando en paz con su entorno, frótese suavemente por todo el cuerpo como un aceite corporal.

Al mediodía en un día cuando la luna esté en fase de llena, puede complementar la sanación con las siguientes hierbas: Althea, Eufrasia, Dedalera, la Ambrosía, Hierba de San Juan, Tomillo, Lino o Milenrama. Organice las hierbas elegidas en manojos y cuélguelas en diferentes rincones de la casa, así como en toda la casa. (No es necesaria todas, las que sienta que vibran con Usted)

También haga una fuerte infusión para su baño, vertiendo agua caliente sobre la Agrimonia. Cuando se enfría, Cuele el líquido y resérvelo para su baño. Use esta agua para bañar a enfermo o a usted mismo si padece de alguna enfermedad, use un paño de algodón blanco empapado con esta solución. Deje que se seque naturalmente o si es necesario utilice una toalla muy limpia personal suya y que este seca (no se frote) séquese suavemente. Exprese su gratitud a la madre naturaleza que nos da todas estas hierbas para nuestra sanación.

[cauldronbubbleshop-blog]

Magic Monday

Herbal Edition

By Amber Dawn

Hello all! Today I’m going to talk about the physical and magical properties of Agrimony.

Important note: this is by no means medical advice, if you have health concerns please contact your family doctor.

Agrimonia, commonly known as Agrimony, is a member of the rose family. It’s native range is in the temperate Northern hemisphere with one member in Africa, Agrimonia eupatoria (Common agrimony). Common Agrimony is what we’ll be focusing on today. Like other herbs, it can go by many other names. Liverwort, cockleburr, church steeples, and sticklewort are some of it’s other aliases.

The plant is dark green with plentiful softs hairs, the hairs help to stick its seed pods to animals or people that come in contact with it. The flowers have five rounded petals, are a lovely yellow, and they smell like apricot! The plant itself grows to about three and a quarter feet tall (39 inches). It is a deciduous and perennial plant. It’s also herbaceous which means they have no woody stem above ground. The roots are deep rhizomes and the leaves are feather like and serrated.

In the language of flowers they represent thankfulness and gratitude! So you might want to add this lovely to a bouquet you plan on giving someone close to you that you appreciate.

Agrimony has been used as a medicinal and magical ingredient since at least the time of Pliny the elder. Pliny himself had stated that agrimony was “a herb of sovereign power.” Medicinally, the plant has been used for incontinence, urinary tract infections, problems with the liver, sore throats, skin complaints, and flesh wounds. In medieval times it was used to staunch bleeding of wounds and menstrual bleeding! (Medieval Midol?)

For a light skin treatment for inflamed or irritated skin, add a teaspoon of dried agrimony to one cup of hot water. Like it steep for about 10 minutes and then strain. Once the tea has cooled enough to comfortably dip your finger into, was the irritated skin gently with the tea.

You can also pour the cup of tea into a bath with oatmeal for skin soothing effects.

Now for the magical properties!

In British folklore, it’s said that placing a sprig of agrimony under a person’s pillow will keep that person asleep until the agrimony is removed. I haven’t tried this myself (and I doubt it works like that) but this is an example of how people have used this herb for dream and sleep magic. You can sew this into a dream sachet with mugwort for vivid or prophetic dreams. If you try this,remember to keep a dream journal nearby for when you wake up so you can write down what you saw quickly!

Agrimony can also be a useful herb to overcome fears and inner blocks that prevent us from moving forwards emotionally or spiritually. You can dispel negative emotions by using this as an incense on a charcoal disk. (Note: herbs as incense burn quickly and may smoke quite a bit, so be careful!) You could also make an infused oil with this herb and then use that oil to anoint a candle that can be used in healing spells and rituals to increase their effectiveness.

Hell, you can just use this herb in any which way you want, it’s just great for increasing healing magic effects. I find it best for emotional healing though. Pair with blue calcite to lift anxieties and fears. Use with pyrite to lessen anxiety and boost self confidence! Agrimony and kunzite can work together well to help with self expression and expressing feelings.

If you’re feel that something in your space is attracting malevolent entities or energies, do a cleanse of the area (a page on cleansing is to come!) and then sprinkle agrimony across doorways and windows. Or make an agrimony tea and sprinkle it over doorframes, if you can you can splash it down the pathway leading to your home or on any stair to the front door.

This is also a good herb to use in reversing spells. Remember, always have a reversal spell on hand whenever doing magic. I’m just saying. It’s a good idea.

Anyway, I hope you found this useful and that you have a new appreciation for this beautiful herb!

May blessings and good health find you.