heather

hey my mum was wondering what is heather is it lucky bad luck bringer of joy what?? and i dont realy know either

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From witchipedia.com http://www.witchipedia.com/heather#toc4

Heather is feminine in nature and ruled by Venus and the element of water. It is also associated with Gemini and, accordingly, Mercury. It is represented by the Ogham letter Ura. It is associated with the God Nechtan Mac Labraid, the Cupbearer of the Tuatha De Dannan, guardian of the sacred well of Segais and husband of Boane, after whom the river Boyne in Ireland is named. Also, Isis, Osiris, Venus, Aphrodite.

Heather can be used in spells relating to new beginnings, and self-discovery, enhancing physical beauty and bringing a peaceful resolution to any conflict. It is also used at initiations.

Keeping heather about the house will attract friendly spirits and will bring peace to the household. Carrying heather will attract positive energies, general good luck and protect against rape and other violent assaults, making it useful for traveling sachets.

Burning heather together with fern will aid in magic designed to bring rain. The two plants can also be bundled together and used to sprinkle water on the ground for the same purpose.

Heather helps in summoning spirits and attracts faeries to the garden.

Heather is a good plant to use to make besoms and can be added to midsummer fires to ensure the fertility of the attendants.

Heather is said to be stained with the blood of war in Scotland, thus, white heather is the luckiest and the best for use in magic.

Heather should be part of a bridal bouquet or the decorations to ensure good luck to the couple and peace and cooperation in their household.

-Lark-

hey thanks lark

Cunningham , Ann Moura and Gerina D. suggest it for :

1) rain magick ( Summoning rain )
2) protection

sometimes can be used in love spells as often incorrectly categorised as Venus plant

Heather is a good luck herb, commonly used for luck in Scotland.

Heather is sacred to the Summer Solstice and is used for magick involving luck, love, ritual power, conjuring ghosts and spirits, healing, protection, rain-making and water magick. Heather can bring peace to a home or between two people where there has been conflict. Heather is said to open portals between this and the faerie world.

Got it from a website, just thought I would add it.