Sun Kissed Magick 💛 The Hidden Power of Solar Herbs
- Lia
- May 31, 2024
- 3 min read
Greetings my Witchy Friends!
As the days stretch & the sun bathes our world in its golden light, it’s the perfect time to connect with the vibrant energy of sun corresponding plants. While many are familiar with classics like Sunflower and St. John’s Wort, today we’re diving into the lesser known members of the herbal sun kingdom. Join me as we explore their magickal properties and how you can weave their potent energy into your practice.
Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Correspondences:
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Chakra: Solar Plexus
Magickal Properties:
Protection: Calendula petals are powerful protectors, often used in charms and sachets.
Healing: Known for its soothing properties, it promotes physical and emotional healing.
Happiness: Brings joy and optimism, perfect for lifting spirits.
Magickal Uses:
Sun Tea: Brew calendula petals in sunlight to create a healing and protective tea. Sip mindfully to absorb the sun’s strength.
Charm Bags: Create small pouches filled with dried calendula petals to carry with you for protection and positivity.
Beauty Rituals: Add calendula-infused water to your skincare routine to invoke inner and outer radiance.
Marigold (Tagetes spp.)
Correspondences:
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Chakra: Heart
Magickal Properties:
Psychic Powers: Enhances intuition and dream recall.
Prosperity: Attracts wealth and abundance.
Protection: Strong protective qualities, especially in banishing negative energies.
Magickal Uses:
Dream Pillows: Place marigold petals in a small pillow to enhance dreams and protect from nightmares.
Ritual Baths: Add marigold petals to your bathwater to attract prosperity and cleanse your aura.
Protective Garlands: String fresh marigold flowers into garlands to hang around your home for protection and positive energy.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Correspondences:
Element: Air
Planet: Sun
Chakra: Throat
Magickal Properties:
Courage: Strengthens willpower and confidence.
Divination: Enhances divinatory practices.
Love: Promotes love and harmonious relationships.
Magickal Uses:
Divination Aid: Use yarrow in your divination rituals to enhance clarity and insight.
Courage Sachets: Create a sachet with yarrow to carry with you when you need a boost of courage and confidence.
Love Spells: Incorporate yarrow into love spells and charms to foster lasting and harmonious relationships.
Ideas for Your Practice
Recipes for Sun Teas and Herbal Infusions
Infuse the power of the sun into your daily rituals by creating sun teas with these potent herbs. Brew a mix of calendula, marigold, and yarrow in a jar of water placed under direct sunlight for several hours. Drink this infusion to draw in the sun’s healing and protective energies.
Crafting Amulets and Talismans with Solar Herbs
Gather your solar herbs and create personalized amulets. Sew small pouches from yellow or gold fabric, fill them with dried calendula, marigold, and yarrow, and carry these charms for protection, prosperity, and courage.
Using Solar Herbs in Divination Practices
Enhance your divination rituals by incorporating yarrow. Scatter yarrow petals around your reading space or place them under your divination tools to invite clarity and heightened intuition.
Ritual Baths for Radiance and Prosperity Prepare a ritual bath using these solar herbs to soak in their powerful properties. Fill a muslin bag with dried calendula, marigold, and yarrow, and let it steep in your bathwater. As you soak, visualize the sun’s light enveloping you, bringing healing, protection, and abundance.
Creating and Using Magickal Sun Catchers Craft sun catchers adorned with calendula, marigold, and yarrow. Hang these in your windows to reflect sunlight into your space, filling your home with the warmth and energy of the sun.
Embrace the Light
As we continue to bask in the brilliance of the light half of the year, incorporate these solar herbs into your rituals. Their radiant energy will not only enhance your magickal practice but also infuse your daily life with the sun’s strength, protection, and joy. Embrace the warmth and let the light within you shine!
In love & light-
Lia ✨
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