Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is an abundant weed known for its uses in magick and medicine. This herb is drought-resistant AF and can be identified by it's finely divided, feathery leaves and clusters of small, tightly packed flowers that can be white, yellow, pink, or lavender. This herb is Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Yarrow is a feminine herb associated with the planet Venus and the element of water. It symbolizes love, healing, protection, courage, intuition, balance, peace, good luck and positive energy.
Curious about yarrow and it's significance in witchcraft & beyond? Read below to learn more about this potent and powerful herb!
Yarrow's Magickal Properties
Yarrow, revered for its magickal properties, plays a significant role in various rituals associated with love, protection, courage, dispelling negativity, and divination.
In the realm of divination, combining yarrow with peppermint is believed to heighten one's perception. The herb is frequently employed in love spells, either by carrying it in a mojo pouch or by rolling candles annointed with oil and burning them to amplify the spell's potency. Yarrow extends its magick to weddings, where its presence as a decoration is thought to fortify love bonds. As a protective charm, yarrow is carried in amulets to ward off negative influences. To protect your energy, carry a sachet of dried Yarrow with you (in your pocket or purse) wherever you go. This will also keep you safe from psychic attacks and hexes.
The herb's enchanting qualities extend beyond romantic relationships, also fostering happiness and strength in friendships when incorporated into charm-carrying rituals. Yarrow's mystical attributes allow it to be a versatile and potent tool in the practice of magick. Due to it's healing, protection & divination properties, it is a great herb to use for rituals during certain Sabbats, for example, it might be used in rituals during Beltane or Litha due to it's association with love, or during Samhain in divination rituals.
Yarrow, deeply entrenched in folklore across cultures, carries a tapestry of mythical significance. Renowned for its ties to the Greek hero Achilles, who allegedly wielded it in healing practices during the Trojan War, yarrow is often deemed a symbol of protection. It is beliebed that certain yarrow wards off malevolent forces and evil spirits, making it a popular choice for amulets and talismans.
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Yarrow's Medicinal Benefits
Along with it's magickal benefits, yarrow also has a variety of medicinal uses. Yarrow is known for its potential hemostatic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it historically used for treating wounds. Yarrow has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes. It contains compounds such as flavonoids and volatile oils, which are believed to contribute to its medicinal properties. It has been historically used for treating wounds, as it was believed to have hemostatic (stops bleeding) and anti-inflammatory properties. With all witchcraft herbs, make sure to consult a healthcare professional before adding this herb to your medicine cabinet!
Warning: Do not use while pregnant or nursing
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