Herbal Magick: Dandelion
Dandelion, Taraxacum officinale
Also known as piss-a-beds, Jupiter rules Dandelion and Sagittarius is its astrological sign. Its element is Air, its direction is East, its day is Thursday, and its magickal power is To Know. Its energetic effect is projective, masculine, and active. Associated Deities are Hecate, Aphrodite (goddesses), Sachiel (angel), and Bethor (Olympic Spirit).
Use in Rituals, Spells, and Magickal Workings
The entire plant (leaves, stems, flowers, and roots) from the Dandelion plant can be used in magickal workings, fresh or dried. Dandelion is used in magickal workings for prosperity, leadership, and wealth. Dandelion is also used to increase and preserve justice and understanding. It is also useful in workings for cleansing, purification, healing, and rebirth.
Magickal Methodologies
- Fresh or dried Dandelion leaves can be used whole or crushed on the altar or workspace during magickal workings. The dried root can be used as well.
- Dried and crushed Dandelion can be added to mojo or charm bags and then carried with you to influence a desired outcome.
- Dried and crushed Dandelion leaf can be added to a simmer pot or to the top of a candle (pillar, votive, tea light) for cleansing or purification. You can also anoint a candle with oil and then roll the candle in crushed leaves.
- Make a Dandelion infusion with the leaves and then use the infusion to paint on a small piece of parchment paper or runestock to enhance a working. For example, paint the infusion on a piece of runestock (or parchment paper rolled into a small scroll) prior to creating a bindrune to carry with you. If using the root, it should be decocted (simmered) instead of infused (pouring boiling water over the plant material, covered, and steeped for at least 10 minutes).
- The dandelion seed heads (wishes) can be carefully gathered and placed in a clear jar (or decorative jar) to make a wish jar (great for a child’s project).
References
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