Hedge Witch: Into the Wilds…
Let me take you on a journey through the wilds of nature and back to the roots and bones of witchcraft, a natural witchcraft that works with the seasons and all the natural items that Mother Nature provides drawing on magical folk lore with a dash of hedge witch and gypsy magic too.
The magical language of flowers
Victorian Flower Language
Although flowers have had ‘meanings’ for centuries, it was the Victorians that really jumped on the band wagon with this idea, a particular flower or the scent of one on a handkerchief could send a very important message to a suitor. It was a whole ‘secret’ language devised to send messages or convey meanings in the form of flowers. The list is huge and varied but the following will give you some idea.
Apple blossom – good fortune
Aster – love
Azalea – passion, take care
Bachelor’s Buttons – celibacy
Balm – sympathy
Begonia – beware
Bittersweet – truth
Bluebell – gratitude, humility
Broom – humility
Buttercup – riches, childlike
Camellia (pink) – longing
Camellia (white) – adoration, perfect
Camellia (red) – passion
Carnation (pink) – never forget you
Carnation (red) – my heart longs for you
Carnation (white) – innocence, pure love
Carnation (yellow) – disappointment
Celandine – joy
Chickweed – holding on to you
Chrysanthemum – abundance
Chrysanthemum (white) – truth
Chrysanthemum (red) – love
Cornflower – refinement
Cowslip – healing, youth, grace
Crocus – cheer, gladness
Cyclamen – goodbye
Daffodil – respect, unrequited love
Dahlia – dignity, elegance, forever yours
Daisy – innocence, loyalty, pure, beauty
Dandelion – faithful, happiness
Delphinium – fun
Dill – lust
Edelweiss – courage
Elderflower – zeal
Euphorbia – persistence
Forget me not – true love, memories
Forsythia – anticipation
Foxglove – youth
Freesia – trust, innocence
Fushia – love
Gardenia – secret love, purity
Geranium – friendship
Gerbera – innocence
Gladioli – generosity
Goldenrod – be cautious, encouragement
Harebell – humility, grief
Heather – admiration, wishes
Heliotrope – devotion
Hibsicus – consumed by love
Holly – defence, forgotten
Hollyhock – fruitfulness
Honesty – sincerity
Honeysuckled – love
Hyacinth – consistency, sorry
Hydrangea – understanding
Iris – faith, promise, hope
Ivy – affection
Jasmine – sensuality, grace
Larkspur – open heart
Lavender – love, devotion
Lilac – beauty, pride, emotions
Lily (white) – purity
Lily (yellow) – false, gratitude
Lily of the valley – sweetness, happiness
Magnolia – nobility
Mallow – beauty, sweetness
Marigold – love, affection, sorrow
Marjoram – happiness
Mint – virtue
Mistletoe – affection, kisses
Morning glory – affection
Motherwort – secret love
Mugwort – tranquillity
Mullein – good nature
Myrtle – love, joy
Nasturtium – conquest
Oak – bravery
Orchid – love, beauty
Pansy – you are in my thoughts
Parsley – knowledge
Peach blossom – I am captivated
Peony – shame, happy marriage, compassion
Periwinkle – memories
Petunia – I am soothed by you
Poppy (red) - pleasure
Poppy (white) – consolation
Poppy (yellow) – success
Primrose – I can’t live without you
Rhododendron – danger
Rose (pink) – happiness, secret love, indecision
Rose (red) – love
Rose (white) – innocence, silence
Rose (yellow) – joy, jealousy
Rosemary – remembrance
Sage – wisdom, respect
Snapdragon – gracious, strength
Snowdrop – hope, consolation
Sunflower – adoration
Sweetpea – thank you but goodbye
Tulip – perfect
Tulip (red) – believe me
Tulip (yellow) – your smile is sunshine
Valerian – accommodating
Verbena – sensibility
Vervain – enchantment
Violet – modesty, affection, virtue
Wormwood – do not be discouraged
Yarrow – heartache cure
Flowers for intent
If you have a family member or friend that you are visiting and planning on taking flowers too, add a bit of magic to them. You can charge the flowers with your intent whether that is for friendship, love, happiness or healing – whatever you choose.
Cut out or purchase a gift tag and write your message on it and attach it to the flowers. Charge the gift tag and your flowers with your intent, saying something along the lines of:
Beautiful bounty of nature with your fragrant smell
Bring healing wishes and make *insert name* well
Or
Beautiful flowers fresh and bright
Bring happiness to *insert name8 and make their mood light
You get the idea…
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