Magickal Uses of Blessed Thistle
Zodiac: Aries
Gender: Male
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Deities: Pan
Basic Powers: Protection
Magickal Uses: An herb of protection and vitality. A bowlful placed in a room strengthens the spirits and renews vitality. One may be carried for added strength and energy. They offer protection when grown in the garden or carried in the pocket. Throwing them into a fire will deflect lightning away from your home. Wearing a garment made from thistle will break any spell. Poppets are also stuffed with thistle to break spells.
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Magickal Uses of Milk Thistle
Gender: Maculine
Planet: Mars (in Aries)
Deities: Thor, Minerva
Powers: Strenth, Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Hex Breaking
Folklore: Milk-thistle is a strikingly beautiful member of its family – with its sharply serrated, white veined leaves they cannot be overlooked. The name ‘Milk-thistle’ refers to a legend according to which 3 drops of holy milk from the Virgin’s breast is said to have dropped on to the leaf, forever marking it as an herb of our Lady (formerly known as the Great Goddess).
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