Correspondences

Runes are an ancient alphabet most often associated with divination, but the symbols themselves can also be used as magickal ingredients in spells. The symbols can be carved into candles, apples, potatoes, and more. With a finger or quill dipped in oil, ink, or water, they can be written on paper, fabric, or your own skin. They can be drawn in sand, soil, or salt. Because they are an alphabet, they can also be used to spell out words or names. The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination.

With that in mind, here is a list of Runes and their correspondences:

Ansuz, Ass, As:

Communication skills, creative thought, artistic inspiration, perceptive ability, application of knowledge.

  • Meaning: Yggdrasil, the primal sound, Aum
  • Letter: A (as in ace)
  • Element: Air
  • Tree: Ash
  • Herb: Fly Agoric
  • Deity: Odin
  • Color: Dark blue
  • Tarot Card: Death
  • Planet: Venus
  • Sequential number: 3
  • Relates well to: Sources of inspiration and intellectual expression.

Berkanan, Berkana, Bjarka, Beore:

Care and compassion, conservation, protectiveness, ability to form close relationships, blossoming, fruitfulness.

  • Meaning: Regeneration, the breasts of the Earth Goddess
  • Letter: B (as in birth)
  • Element: Earth
  • Symbol: Breasts
  • Tree: Birch
  • Herb: Lady’s Mantle
  • Deity: Frigg, Nerthus, Hel
  • Color: Dark green
  • Tarot Card: The Empress
  • Astrology Sign: Virgo
  • Sequential number: 17
  • Relates well to: What provides growth and beauty.

Dagaz, Dag:

Transformation, self-fulfillment, completion, one-ness.

  • Meaning: Balance, night and day, black and white
  • Letter: D (as in day)
  • Element: Fire, Air
  • Symbol: Day or dawn
  • Tree: Spruce
  • Herb: Clary
  • Deity: Odin, Ostara, Heimdall
  • Color: Light blue
  • Tarot Card: Temperance
  • Planet: Half Moon
  • Sequential number: 23
  • Relates well to: Area of unexpected synchronicity.

Ehwaz, Eh:

Balance and control, communicative skill, adjustment.

  • Meaning:  An intuitive bond (as with horse and rider)
  • Letter: E (as in end)
  • Element: Earth
  • Symbol: Horse, two horses
  • Tree: Ash, Oak
  • Herb: Ragwort
  • Deity: Freya, Freyr, Aclis
  • Color: White
  • Tarot Card: The Lovers
  • Astrology Sign:  Gemini
  • Sequential number: 18
  • Relates well to: With what or whom you should work. Erotic relations.

Ihwaz, Eoh, Eihwaz:

Supportive energy, endurance, longevity, perseverance.

  • Meaning: Yew tree, regeneration, longevity
  • Letter: Ei (as in height)
  • Element: All
  • Tree: Yew, Poplar
  • Herb: Mandrake
  • Deity: Ullr, Idhunna, Freya
  • Color: Dark blue
  • Tarot Card: The Hanged Man
  • Astrology Sign: Scorpio
  • Sequential number: 13
  • Relates well to: Hidden influences, state of whole being. Relationship with the numinous environment.

Fehu, Feh, Feoh:

Culmination, exchange and distribution, generated wealth.

  • Meaning: Cattle; Moveable wealth
  • Letter: F (as in fee)
  • Element: Fire, Earth
  • Tree: Elder
  • Symbol: Cattle, Cow
  • Herb: Nettle
  • Deity: Freya
  • Color: Light Red
  • Tarot Card: The Tower
  • Astrology Sign: Aries
  • Sequential number: 24
  • Relates well to: Money matters. Psychic energies.

Gebo, Gifu, Gyfu:

Bonding and binding, compensation, fair exchange, respect of boundaries, generosity and compassion.

  • Meaning: Sacred mark, a gift to the Gods
  • Letter: G (as in gift)
  • Element: Air
  • Symbol: Gift
  • Tree: Ash, Elm
  • Herb:  Heartsease
  • Deity: Gefn, Odin, Freya,
  • Color: Deep blue
  • Tarot Card: The Lovers
  • Astrology Sign: Pisces
  • Sequential number: 6
  • Relates well to: What will be given to you.

Hagalaz, Hgalz, Hagal:

Dramatic liberation, birthing, bridging, correction of imbalance, advantageous adversity.

  • Meaning: Ice or hail, transformation
  • Letter: H (as in hail)
  • Element: Water, Ice
  • Symbol: Ice, hail
  • Tree: Ash, Yew
  • Herb: Lily of the Valley
  • Deity: Urd, Ymir
  • Color: Light blue
  • Tarot Card: The World
  • Astrology Sign: Aquarius
  • Sequential number: 8
  • Relates well to: Area of possible crisis leading to transformation.

Isa, Iss, Is:

Contraction, cohesion, preservation, stability, inner strength, stillness, suspension, self-containment.

  • Meaning: The stillness of inertia
  • Letter: I or E (as in seed)
  • Element: Ice, water
  • Symbol: Icicle
  • Tree: Alder
  • Herb: Henbane
  • Deity: Verdandi, Rime Thurses
  • Color: Black
  • Tarot Card: The Hermit
  • Planet: Moon
  • Sequential number: 10
  • Relates well to: What is constraining you.
  • Note: This Rune reinforces Runes around it.

Jera, Jara:

Gradual development, sequential timing, cultivation.

  • Meaning: The cycle of time, fruition, a good harvest
  • Letter: J or Y (as in yes)
  • Element: Earth
  • Symbol: A year
  • Tree: Oak
  • Herb: Rosemary
  • Deity: Freya, Freyr
  • Color: Light blue
  • Tarot Card: The Fool
  • Planet: Sun
  • Sequential number: 11
  • Relates well to: Where rewards can be expected. Relationship with the natural environment.

Kano, Kenaz, Ken:

Clarity of thought, analytical ability, constructive expression, enthusiasm, intensity.

  • Meaning: Fire, a torch, a beacon
  • Letter: K (as in kettle)
  • Element: Fire
  • Symbol: Beacon or Torch
  • Tree: Pine
  • Herb: Cowslip
  • Deity: Freya, Dwarves, Heimdall
  • Color: Light red
  • Tarot Card: The Chariot
  • Planet: Venus
  • Sequential number: 5
  • Relates well to: Creativity. Erotic relationships.

Laguz, Lagu:

Fluidic power, cyclic and rhythmic flow, sensitivity of experience.

  • Meaning: The womb, the sea, the balance of opposites
  • Letter: L (as in lake)
  • Symbol: Leek
  • Element: Water
  • Tree: Osier, Willow
  • Herb: Leek
  • Deity: Njord, Balder
  • Color: Deep green
  • Tarot Card: The Star
  • Planet: Moon
  • Sequential number: 20
  • Relates well to: State of emotional Balance. What will test you.

Mannaz, Manu, Madr:

Motivation, cohesiveness, co-operative endeavor, kinship.

  • Meaning: Humankind, humanity
  • Letter: M (as in man)
  • Element: Air
  • Symbol: Man
  • Tree: Holly
  • Herb: Madder
  • Deity: Heimdall, Odin, Frigg
  • Color: Deep red
  • Tarot Card: The Magician
  • Planet: Jupiter
  • Sequential number: 19
  • Relates well to: Overall psychic state. Attitude toward death.

Naudiz, Nauthiz, Naud, Nyd:

Necessary resistance, self-generated power, enduring strength, self-sufficiency.

  • Meaning: Necessity, Need
  • Letter: N (as in nut)
  • Element: Fire
  • Tree: Beech, Rowan
  • Herb: Bistort
  • Deity: Skuld, Nornir, Etins
  • Color: Black
  • Tarot Card: The Devil
  • Astrology Sign: Capricorn
  • Sequential number: 9
  • Relates well to: What resists you (psychically). Source of discontent.

Ingwaz, Inguz, Ing:

Gestation, regeneration, continuity, renewal.

  • Meaning: Potential, male energy
  • Letter: Ng or Ing (as in sing)
  • Element: Water, Earth
  • Tree: Apple
  • Herb: Selfheal
  • Deity: Ing, Freyr
  • Color: Yellow
  • Tarot Card: Judgment
  • Planet: New Moon
  • Sequential number: 21
  • Relates well to: What you should contemplate.

Othila, Odal:

Inborn talent, acquisition, accomplishment, security, law and order.

  • Meaning: Land, property
  • Letter: O (as in Odin)
  • Element: Earth
  • Symbol: Ancestral property
  • Tree: Hawthorn
  • Herb: Goldthread
  • Deity: Odin, Thor
  • Color: Deep yellow
  • Tarot Card: The Moon
  • Planet: Full Moon
  • Sequential number: 22
  • Relates well to: Greater family matters. National or community issues.

Perthro, Pertra, Perth, Peorth:

Containment, vitality, durability, self-identity.

  • Meaning: Womb, fate or destiny
  • Letter: P (as in pair)
  • Element: Water
  • Symbol: Lot cup, Vagina
  • Tree: Beech
  • Herb: Aconite
  • Deity: Frigg, Nornir
  • Color: Black
  • Tarot Card: Wheel of Fortune
  • Planet: Saturn
  • Sequential number: 12
  • Relates well to: How you will find joy.

Raido, Reid, Rad:

Measurement, control and direction, balance and rhythm, cyclic development, balanced judgment.

  • Meaning: A vehicle, a journey, action
  • Letter: R (as in ride)
  • Element: Air
  • Symbol: Wagon or chariot
  • Tree: Oak
  • Herb: Mugwort
  • Deity: Ing, Forseti
  • Color: Bright red
  • Tarot Card: The Hierophant
  • Astrology Sign: Sagittarius
  • Sequential number: 4
  • Relates well to: Travels – inner or outer.

Sowilo, Sowelu, Sol, Sigel:

Radiance, activation, zest, enlightenment, rejuvenation.

  • Meaning: Sun, triumph over darkness
  • Letter: S (as in sun)
  • Element: Air
  • Symbol: The Sun
  • Tree: Juniper
  • Herb: Mistletoe
  • Deity: Sol, Balder
  • Color: Silver, White
  • Tarot Card: The Sun
  • Planet: Sun
  • Sequential number: 15
  • Relates well to: What will guide you.

Tiwaz, Teiwaz, Tyr:

Determination, single-mindedness, fortitude, tenacity, fair play.

  • Meaning: Sky, justice
  • Letter: T (as in time)
  • Element: Air
  • Tree: Oak
  • Herb: Sage
  • Deity: Tyr, Mani
  • Color: Bright red
  • Tarot Card: Justice
  • Astrology Sign: Libra
  • Sequential number: 16
  • Relates well to: Cognitive state. Legal matters. Ideals.

Thurisaz, Thurs, Thurisa, Thorn

Awakening power, initiative, sharpness, aimed might, protective force.

  • Meaning: A giant, attack and defense
  • Letter: TH (as in the)
  • Element: Fire
  • Symbol: Thorn, or Giant
  • Tree: Oak
  • Herb: House leek
  • Deity: Thor
  • Color: Bright red
  • Tarot Card: The Emperor
  • Planet: Mars
  • Sequential number: 2
  • Relates well to: What opposes you (perhaps physical).

Uruz, Ur:

Limitless potential, infinite possibilities, sustained strength, renewal, release of energy, untamed power, sudden change.

  • Meaning: Auroch, The power of wild cattle
  • Letter: U (as in urn)
  • Element: Earth
  • Tree: Birch
  • Symbol: Wild Ox
  • Herb: Sphagnum Moss
  • Deity: Thor, The Vanir
  • Color: Dark green
  • Tarot Card: The High Priestess
  • Astrology Sign: Taurus
  • Sequential number: 1
  • Relates well to: Physical health. Vital energies.

Wunjo, Wynja, Wyn:

Unconditional love, culmination, orgasm, happiness in fulfillment.

  • Meaning: Joy, harmony with the flow of events
  • Letter: V or W (as in win)
  • Element: Earth
  • Tree: Ash
  • Herb: Flax
  • Deity: Odin, Freyr, Elves
  • Color: Yellow
  • Tarot Card: Strength
  • Astrology Sign: Leo
  • Sequential number: 7
  • Relates well to: Relationships, friends. What will give you happiness.

Algiz, Elhaz:

Instinctive and inspirational protection, ability to defend the aura and strengthen resolve, connectedness.

  • Meaning: Defense, the splayed hand
  • Letter: Z (as in Oz)
  • Element: Air
  • Symbol: Elk
  • Tree: Yew
  • Herb: Angelica
  • Deity:  Valkyrjur, Heimdall
  • Color: Gold
  • Tarot Card: The Moon
  • Astrology Sign: Cancer
  • Sequential number: 14
  • Relates well to: Thing that needs attention. Way to the gods.

Sources:

  • Rune Power
  • Element Encyclopedia of Signs and Symbols

Every astrological sign has flowers associated with it. These might be, but are not necessarily the same as the flowers assigned to the specific months of the year, and some flowers are assigned to more than one astrological sign.

Here’s the list:

  • Aries  (March 21 ~ April 20) Honeysuckle
  • Taurus (April 21 ~ May 20) Rose
  • Gemini (May 20 ~ June 21) Rose; Violet
  • Cancer (June 21 ~ July 20) Rhododendron
  • Leo (July 21 ~ August 20) Gladiolas; Orchid; Lily of the valley; Lavender
  • Virgo (August 21 ~ September 20) Aster; Gladiolas
  • Libra (September 21 ~ October 20) Marigold; Acanthus
  • Scorpio (October 21 ~ November 20) Chrysanthemum; Pansy
  • Sagittarius (November 21 ~ December 20) Narcissus; Chrysanthemum; Sunflower
  • Capricorn (December 22 ~ January 20) Carnation; Narcissus; Buttercups; Orchid
  • Aquarius (January 21 ~ February 20) Violet; Carnation; Lily
  • Pisces (February 21 ~ March 20) Jonquil; Violet; Poppy

Dates given for each astrological sign are approximate, and indicate the SUN’s position in the sign; MOON signs vary greatly from year to year, and can be determined by referencing in an ephemeris, almanac, or Moon Sign Calculator.

  • Aries (Mar 21 to Apr 20) Head, face
  • Taurus (Apr 21 to May 20) Neck, throat, shoulders
  • Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Lungs, hands, arms
  • Cancer (June 21 to July 20) Breasts, stomach
  • Leo (July 21 to Aug 20) Heart, solar plexus
  • Virgo (Aug 21 to Sep 20) Digestive System
  • Libra (Sep 21 to Oct 20) Kidneys, back
  • Scorpio (Oct 21 to Nov 20) Reproductive and eliminatory organs
  • Sagittarius (Nov 21 to Dec 20) Thighs
  • Capricorn (Dec 21 to Jan 20) Knees, bones
  • Aquarius (Jan 21 to Feb 20) Calves, ankles, circulatory and glandular systems
  • Pisces (Feb 21 to Mar 20) Feet

From: The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells

This is a, by no means complete, listing of plants and herbs that come especially under the dominion of the Moon, or are strongly Lunar. Many of these plants are also deeply associated with other planetary influences as well.

  • AcanthusAcanthus mollis
  • All-Seed Atriplex silvestris
  • Cabbage (all kinds) – Brassicae 
  • Cabbage (Lettuce) – Lactuca sativa
  • Chickweed – Stellaria media
  • CleaversGalium aparine
  • Cuckoo FlowerCardamine pratense
  • Cucumber – Cucumis sativus
  • Daisy – Bellis perennis
  • Duckweed – Lenticula palustris 
  • GaliumGalium aparine
  • Goose GrassGalium aparine
  • Gourd – Cucurbita Pepo
  • HawkweedHieracium pilosella
  • Hyssop – Hyssopus officinalis
  • Iris (Florentine) – Iris florentina 
  • Iris (German) – Iris germanica, dark blue flowers
  • Iris (Pale) – Iris pallida, pale blue flowers
  • Lady’s SmockCardamine pratense 
  • Lettuce (Cabbage) – Lactuca sativa
  • Lily (White) – Lilium album
  • Lime TreeTilia 
  • MoneywortLysimachia nummularia
  • Monk’s PepperAgnus castus
  • MoonwortRuta lunaria
  • Mouse EarHieracium pilosella
  • MyrtleVinca minor
  • NotchweedAtriplex silvestris
  • Nutmeg – Myristica fragrans
  • Orache Atriplex silvestris
  • OrpineSedum telephium
  • PapayaCarica papaya
  • PeriwinkleVinca minor 
  • Poppy (Corn) – Papa ver rhoeas
  • Poppy (Opium) – Papaver somnifrruni
  • Privet – Ligustrum vulgare 
  • Pumpkin – Cucurbita Pepo
  • SaxifrageSaxifraga 
  • Sedum – Telephium vulgare
  • Sharp StonecropSedum acre
  • Speedwell – Veronica officinalis
  • Turmeric – Curcuma longa
  • Wallflower – Cheiranthus cheiri 
  • Wall PepperSedum acre 
  • Water Chestnut – Trapa natans 
  • Watercress – Nasturtium officinale
  • Water Lily – Nymphaea alba
  • Willow (all kinds) – Salices

 

This is a, by no means complete, listing of plants and herbs that come especially under the dominion of the Sun. Many of these plants are also under the dominion of, or are deeply associated with other planets as well.

  • Angelica – Angelica archangelica
  • Angelica (Wild) – Angelica silvestris  
  • AshFraxinus excelsior
  • Bergamot – Citrus bergamium
  • BlueweedFchium valgare
  • Calamus – Calamus aromaticus (Acorus calamus)
  • Chamomile (German) – Matricaria chamomilla
  • Celandine – Chelidonium majus
  • Cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon – Cinnamonum ceylanicum
  • CinquefoilPotentilla reptans
  • Clove Tree – Caryophyllus (Syzygium aromaticum)
  • Dittany – Dictamnus albus 
  • Elecampanemula helenium
  • EyebrightEuphrasia officinalis
  • Five Leaf or Finger GrassPotentilla reptans
  • GentianGentiana lutea
  • GingerZingiber officinale
  • Grape VineVitis vinifrra
  • Ground IvyGlechoma hederacea
  • Juniper – Juniperus communis
  • Laurel – Laurus nobilis
  • Lemon BalmMelissa offtcinalis 
  • Lemon TreeCitrus limonum
  • Lesser CentauryErythrea centaurium (Entaurium umbellatum)
  • Lingwort – Angelica archangelica
  • MarigoldCalendula officinalis 
  • Marshmallow – Althaea officinalis  
  • MistletoeViscum album
  • Mustard (Black and White) – Sinapis nigraalba
  • Olive Tree – Olea europea
  • Orange TreeCitrus aurantium 
  • PassionflowerPassiflora incarnata
  • Peony – Paeonia officinalis
  • Pepper (White and Black) – Piper 
  • PlantainPlantago major
  • RibwortPlantago lanceolata
  • RiceOryza sativa
  • Roman Chamomile – Anthemis nobilis
  • RosemaryRosmarinus officinalis
  • Rue (Common) – Ruta graveolens
  • Saint John’s WortHypericum perforaturn
  • Scarlet Pimpernel (Common)  – Anagallis arvensis  
  • Sundew – Drosera rotundifrlia 
  • Sunflower – Helian thus anuus
  • Viper’s BuglassFchium valgare
  • Walnut Tree – Juglans regia 
  • Wild Strawberry – Fragaria vesca
  • Zedoaria, ZedoaryCurcuma zedoaria

 

  • Acacia:

Symbolizes purity, air, and used in initiations, psychic workings, and protection. Also viewed as a Mother tree, the gum from it symbolizing menstrual blood. Tree of the wiccan goddess Neith, Osirus, Astarte, Ishtar, and Diana. Alder: Sacred to the god Bran. Represents resurrection, rebirth, and fire.

  • Apple:

Used in love Magic and also for peace, happiness, prosperity, perpetual youth, and healing. Represents water. Associated with Venus, Hercules, Diana, Apollo, Hera, Athena, and Idunn.

  • Ash:

Represents water, the Universal Mother, and the source for unborn souls. Used in healing, protection, and sea Magic. Traditional Yule log. Associated with Poseidon, Neptune, Woden, Thor, and Mars.

  • Aspen:

Used for phyllomancy which is divination by leaf rustling. Used for protection.

  • Birch:

Sacred to Cerridwen and represents beginnings and births. Used for purifications and blessings.

  • Cedar:

Used for purification, prosperity, and longevity. Represents earth, spirituality and self.

  • Cypress:

Used for Maypoles, easing losses, healing, past life workings, and protection. Represents earth.

  • Elder:

A witch tree and often used to make wands. Used for healing, love, protection, and. Sacred to the goddess Hel. Represents air. Associated with Venus.

  • Elm:

Represents primordial female powers. Used for protection.

  • Fir:

Symbolizes youth and vitality. Used in prosperity magic.

  • Hawthorne:

Called the May tree. Represents water and the White Goddess Maia. Used for female sexuality, cleansing, marriage, love, and protection.

  • Hazel:

Sacred to witches and the Celtic sea god Manannan. Often used to make all-purpose wands and used in fertility, divination, marriage, protection, and reconciliation. Symbolizes female wisdom and air. Associated with Artemis and Diana.

  • Holly:

Represents fire. Used for protection.

  • Linden:

Used for prophesies and protection.

  • Maple:

Used for love and divination.

  • Oak:

Used for healing, strength, protection, masculinity and for fertility magic. Represents fire. Associated with Dagda, Dianus, Jupiter, Zeus, Cybele, Rhea, Janus, Cernunnos, and Herne.

  • Palm:

Metaphor for Osiris’s penis. Used for male fertility, strength, and virility.

  • Pine:

Symbolizes immortality and represents earth. Pine cones represent fertility. Used for purification, health, fortune, fertility, and prosperity. Associated with Pan, Attis, Venus, and Cybele.

  • Rowan:

Used for protection, healing, and strength. Represents fire.

  • Willow:

Represents water. Used in moon, wishing magic, healing, protection, enchantments, and easy delivery of babies. Associated with Artemis, Persephone, Hecate, Ceres, Hera, and Circe.

Source: Unknown

This beautiful second stop on the new Wheel of the Year represents the rebirth of the Sun! During Yule, we celebrate the ability to begin cultivating strength.

As the Holly King dies and The Goddess gives birth to the Oak King, we realize that we must thank and release the internal struggles that we worked through during the dark half of the year. Then, we welcome in the strength to use the lessons from our prior hardships. We celebrate the light that always comes after the dark, the peace that comes after the struggle.

  • The Gods Of Yule: Apollo, Attis, Balder, Bacchus, Dionysus. The Green Man, Helios, Lugh, The Oak King, Odin, Ra, Sol
  • The Goddesses of Yule: Aphrodite, Brigid, Demeter, Fortuna, Gaia, Hel, Holle, Ishtar, Isis

Yule Spell Work: Spell craft performed for Yule should be for peace, harmony, hope, strength, love, and increased happiness. Unconditional love, World healing, and World peace.

Symbolism of Yule:

  • Hope after darkness,
  • Lights to bring back the Sun,
  • Rebirth of the Sun

At the Winter Solstice, the two god themes of the year’s cycle coincide – even more dramatically than they do at the Summer Solstice. Yule (from the Norse iul, meaning wheel) marks the death and the rebirth of the Sun God; it also marks the vanquishing of the Holly King, the god of the Waning Year, by the Oak King, the God of the Waxing Year.

The Goddess, who was Death-in-Life at Midsummer, now shows her Life-in-Death aspect; for although at this season she is the leprous white lady, Queen of the cold darkness, yet this is her moment for giving birth to the Child of Promise, the Son-Lover who will re-fertilize her and bring back light and warmth to her Kingdom.

  • Symbols: Evergreens, Holly, Mistletoe, Poinsettias, Lights, Yule Log, Wreaths, Bells, Gifts, Stars, Sun, Snow, Ornaments, Garland, Santa Claus, Reindeer

Activities Of  Yule:

Modern Christmas celebrations are full of pagan symbology. Santa Claus is the Holly King, the sleigh is the solar chariot, the eight reindeer are the eight Sabbats, their horns represent the Horned God, the North Pole symbolizes the Land of Shadows and the dying solar year, and the gifts are meant both to welcome the Oak King as the sun reborn and as a reminder of the gift of the Holly King, who must depart for the Oak King to rule.

  • For prosperity: burn ash wood.

Activities include: caroling, wassailing , burning the Yule log, decorating the Yule tree, exchanging of gifts, feeding animals, birds with grains and seeds, become a part of nature, acts of kindness, wreath on the door, mistletoe indoors, kissing under the mistletoe, food and clothing donations, sunflower seeds outside for birds, ring the bell to greet the Solstice Morn, and perform magick for a peaceful planet.

  • For Yule blessings: Gather up Yule greens after 12th night and save. At Imbolg, burn the greens to banish winter and usher in spring.

Foods of Yule:

Cookies and caraway cakes soaked in cider, nuts, eggnog, ginger tea, warm and warming drinks, spiced cider, wassail, or lamb’s wool (ale, sugar, nutmeg, roasted apples), figgy pudding, mincemeat pies, and fruit cakes, apple cider, spiced cinnamon cakes and cookies, dried fruits, eggnog, gingerbread, mulled wine, roasted meats, spiced meats, roasted apples.

Trees for Yule:

  • Oak : Endurance, Strength, Triumph, Protection.
  • Yew : Last Day of Solar Year; Death
  • Silver Fir: Winter Solstice Day; Birth.
  • Birch: Month following Winter Solstice; Beginnings.

The Animals of Yule:

Bears. Deer, Owls, Phoenix, Reindeer, Snow Geese, Squirrels. Stags, Cardinals, Wrens, and Ravens.

Yule Colors:

Gold, Green, Red, White, Silver, Yellow, Orange

Herbs for Yule:

  • Bay Laurel, Blessed Thistle, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Evergreen Trees, Holly, Ivy, Juniper, Mistletoe, Pine, Poinsettias, Rosemary, Sage, Wintergreen, Holly, Fir, Birch,

Sun plants like mistletoe, balsam, and fir, and also any dried herbs from Summer, are predominant this time of year because they contain light and warmth.

On Yule, when witches decorate their houses, they do so from the doorway inward, this inviting the light inside. We adorn doorways and mantles with evergreen boughs, bunches of dried summer herbs and Witches cords in reds, blacks, greens, and golds. Our ancient ancestors brought an evergreen tree inside to mystically ensure there would be light all year round. The evergreen retains sunlight, staying green all year, and reminds us that life is forever present and renewable.

Other Yule herbs, plants, flowers and seeds:

  • Pine cones, Pine needles, Oak leaves, Yule log ashes, Hazel bark, Apple leaf, Dried apples

Incense and Oils for Yule:

Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Orange, Pine, Ginger, Wintergreen

Gemstones for Yule:

Rubies, Bloodstones, Garnets, Emeralds, Diamonds, Clear Quartz

In summary:

Being the time of rebirth, this is a great time to remove anything that holds us back and to sow the seeds for the upcoming year. Success spells are best cast this evening. Many people also perform blessings, not only for themselves and their families, but for others as well. Cleansing your home and altar and banishing negativity can also be done this night. Whatever you do, make sure your heart is filled with peace, love, and joy and work magic to bring merriment to others.

Purpose: Re-dedication to the Lord and Lady, beginning of the harvest, honoring the Sun God, honoring the pregnant Goddess

Dynamics/Meaning: Crowning of the Sun God, death of the Oak King, assumption of the Holly King, end the ordeal of the Green Man

Tools, Symbols and Decorations: The sun, oak, birch & fir branches, sun flowers, lilies, red/maize/yellow or gold flower, love amulets, seashells, summer fruits and flowers, feather/flower door wreath, sun wheel, fire, circles of stone, sun dials and swords/blades, bird feathers, Witches’ ladder.

Colors: Blue, green, gold, yellow and red.

Foods: Honey, fresh vegetables, lemons, oranges, summer fruits, summer squash, pumpernickel bread, ale, carrot drinks, mead.

Goddesses: Mother Earth, Mother Nature, Venus, Aphrodite, Yemaya, Astarte, Freya, Hathor, Ishtar, all Goddesses of love, passion, beauty and the Sea, and Pregnant, lusty Goddesses, Green Forest Mother; Great One of the Stars, Goddess of the Wells

Gods: Father Sun/Sky, Oak King, Holly King, Arthur, Gods at peak power and strength.

Animals/Mythical Beings: Wren, robin, horses, cattle, satyrs, faeries, firebird, dragon, thunderbird

Gemstones: Lapis lazuli, diamond, tiger’s eye, all green gemstones, especially emerald and jade

Herbs: Anise, mugwort, chamomile, rose, wild rose, oak blossoms, lily, cinquefoil, lavender, fennel, elder, mistletoe, hemp, thyme, larkspur, nettle, wisteria, vervain ( verbena), St. John’s wort, heartsease, rue, fern, wormwood, pine,heather, yarrow, oak and holly trees

Incense/Oil: Heliotrope, saffron, orange, frankincense and myrrh, wisteria, cinnamon, mint, rose, lemon, lavender, sandalwood, pine

Rituals/Magicks: Nature spirit/fey communion, planet healing, divination, love and protection magicks. The battle between Oak King, God of the waxing year and Holly King, God of the waning year (can be a ritual play), or act out scenes from the Bard’s (an incarnation of Merlin) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, re-dedication of faith, rites of inspiration.

Customs: Bonfires, processions, all night vigil, singing, feasting, celebrating with others, cutting divining rods, dowsing rods and wands, herb gathering, handfastings, weddings, Druidic gathering of mistletoe in oak groves, needfires, leaping between two fires, mistletoe (without berries, use as a protection amulet), women walking naked through gardens to ensure continued fertility, enjoying the seasonal fruits and vegetables, honor the Mother’s fullness, richness and abundance, put garlands of St. John’s Wort placed over doors/ windows and a sprig in the car for protection.

Found at: Two Pagans
Art by Rachael Rose Zoller

As spring arrives, our gardens begin to bud and eventually bloom. For hundreds of years, the plants that we grow have been used in magic. Flowers in particular are often connected with a variety of magical uses. Now that spring is here, keep an eye out for some of these flowers around you, and consider the different magical applications they might have.

  • Crocus:

This flower is one of the first you’ll see in the spring, and it’s often associated with newly blooming love. The crocus is also known to enhance visions and bring about intuitive dreams.

  • Daffodil:

The bright petals of the daffodil are typically found in shades of white, yellow or even pale orange. This flower is associated with love and fertility — place fresh ones in your home to bring about abundance. Wear this flower close to your heart to draw love and luck.

  • Dandelion:

The leaf of the dandelion is used for healing, purification, and ritual cleansing. To bring positive change about, plant dandelions in the northwest corner of your property. The bright yellow flowers can be used in divination, or placed in a sachet to draw good energy your way.

  • Echinacea:

Also called purple coneflower, this garden mainstay adds a little bit of magical “oomph” to charms and sachets. Use it for prosperity related workings. Burn the dried flowers in incense, and use on your altar during ritual as an offering to deities.

  • Goldenseal:

This sunny yellow flower is often found growing in the wild, alongside roads and in fields. Use it in money spells, or for business dealings. Work it into charms connected to matters of financial gain or legal issues.

  • Hibiscus:

This lusty flower incites passion — use it to attract love or lust, or for prophetic dreams about your lover. Burn in incense, or carry in a sachet to bring love your way.

  • Hyacinth:

This flower was named for Hyakinthos, a Greek divine hero who was beloved by Apollo, so it’s sometimes considered the patron herb of homosexual men. Hyacinth is also known to promote peaceful sleep, and guards against nightmares. Carry in an amulet to help heal a broken heart or to ease grief when a loved one dies.

  • Lily:

The Easter lily or Tiger lily is associated with all kinds of Spring connections — fertility, rebirth, renewal and abundance.

  • Narcissus:

Named for another Greek figure, the Narcissus helps promote polarity and harmony. Its calming vibrations bring about tranquility and inner peace.

  • Tulip:

The tulip appears in many different colors and varieties, but is typically connected to prosperity. You can use the different colored variations in color magic — use a dark strain such as Queen of the Night for full moon rituals, or bright red flowers for love magic.

  • Violet:

In Roman myth, the first violet sprung from the spilled blood of the god Attis, who killed himself for Cybele, the mother goddess. However, today the violet is associated with tranquility and peace. The leaf offers protection from evil, and can be sewn into a pillow or sachet for a new baby. Carry the petals with you to bring about luck and enhance nighttime magic.

  • Nature Spirits: Plant faeries
  • Herbs: Basil, chives, dragons blood, geranium, thistle
  • Colors: Crimson red, gold
  • Flowers: Daisy, sweetpea
  • Scents: Pine, bay, bergamot, patchouli
  • Stones: Ruby, garnet, sard
  • Trees: Pine, bay, hazel
  • Animals: Bear, wolf
  • Birds: Hawk, magpie
  • Deities: Kali, Hathor, Anahita, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus, Bast
  • Birth stone: Diamond
  • Birth flower: Daisy or sweet pea
  • Zodiac Signs: Aries (until April 19) and Taurus (April 20 onwards).

Power Flow:

Energy into creating and producing; return balance to the nerves; change; self confidence; self reliance; take advantage of opportunities; work on temper and emotional flare-ups and selfishness.

From: Moon Magic
Art by Jane Haworth

“Magic is only unexplained science. Science is explained magic. When I study science, I study magic. When I study magic, I study science.” ― C. JoyBell C.
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