Page 35 - Kallima Newsletter - July/August 2020

July’s H b of the M th - V vain
♥ Banishing
♥ Love
♥ Inspiration
♥ Protection
♥ Dieties - Venus, Cerridwen, Isis, Thor, Jupiter ♥ Planet - Venus
♥ Element – Water
Vervain or Verbena is an herbaceous, sometimes woody perennial with opposite, narrow, oval-shaped, toothed leaves and small, five-petaled flowers that are usually blue to purple in color but may be pink or white. These flowers appear in dense spikes in late spring to summer. Various varieties of vervain grow wild throughout the United States and Europe. Vervain has no fragrance.
The magic of vervain is said to be the strongest when it is gathered after sunset or before dawn on the dark of the moon. A libation of milk or honey should be left after gathering the plant as an offering and thank you for having this herb from mother earth. Leaves should be harvested before the flowers are open. The root may be dug up after the plant dies back in autumn.
The herb is best used fresh but may be hung to dry in a dark, well-ventilated place.
Healing -
Verbena hastata is recommended for healing. Vervain tea is bitter but relaxing. It is a good nerve tonic and may help with mild insomnia. It is also useful for people suffering from work-related stress. Women who are experiencing problems with menstruation due to stress may also find some relief from taking vervain tea. This tea may also help with bladder problems and acts as a diuretic. It can help with gall bladder issues and stimulates the liver.
Excessive use of vervain tea may lead to nausea.
Magick -
Vervain resonates with the energy of Gemini, the planet Venus and the element Water. It is considered feminine in nature. Vervain is associated with Cerridwen, Isis, Thor, Jupiter. It can also be used in Midsummer celebrations.
Vervain combined with any other herbs in magical work is believed to enhance the energy of these herbs.
Vervain may be used in rituals to Thor or Jupiter. It may be burned as an offering or infused into water and sprinkled on the altar for purification.
It can also be used in a wash to cleanse an area or person of negative energies.
Vervain may be used in love spells to rekindle a dying love. It may also be woven into bridal wreaths or carried in bridal bouquets to ensure love to the couple.
The leaves may be burned to attract wealth.
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