The folklore of flowers is a fascinating subject and it is simple to work into natural spells and charms. Check out this alphabet of common garden blossoms and see what type of natural magick you can add to your next spell or charm, by employing the language of flowers (for a more detailed listing please refer to Garden Witchery.)
Azalea??"first love, a tender romance Begonia??"a warning??"Also red begonias are traditional protective flowers for window boxes. Crocus??"New beginnings, youth and happiness Daisy??"Innocence, simplicity and joy Echinacea??"(Coneflower) Skill and dexterity Foxglove??"Faery magick, a wish Gardenia??"charmed, I love you Hydrangea??"Protection and hopelessly devoted to you Iris??"Messages Sacred to the Greco-Roman Goddess of the rainbow??"Iris Jonquil??"esteem, chivalry and holding someone in high regard Kalanchoe??"fame and personal status Lilac??"first love, beauty, a faery favorite Morning glory (blue)??"Protection, and it is sacred to the Goddess Venus/Aphrodite Nigella (Love in a mist)??"Kiss me, a rare love Orchid??"exotic passion, luxury and love Pansy??"Ease a broken heart and bring affection and cheer Queen Anne’s Lace??"Homecoming and shelter Ranunculus??"Bedazzled Sunflower??"the magick and might of the sun, esteem and riches. Tiger lily??"Energy, and erotic love Violet??"Enchantment and protection against faery mischief Wisteria??"Welcome Yellow rose??"Friendship and sunshine Zinnia??"Friendship |