Thyme is not only a popular culinary herb but also a plant with powerful magical properties. It has been used for centuries in various cultures for its protective and healing qualities. One of the most well-known magical properties of thyme is its ability to ward off evil spirits and negative energy. It is believed to create a protective barrier around the person or space it is used in, keeping out any harm or negativity. Thyme can be burned as an incense or used in a protective sachet or charm to harness its protective powers. Thyme is also associated with courage and strength.

Hairy Thyme

Thyme, like many other scented plants, is steeped in mythology. In ancient Greece and Rome it was seen as a symbol of strength, power, courage and sacrifice, it was even embroidered on the togas of the generals. During the crusades it was given to knights about to go into battle to give them strength.

Perhaps because of this thyme is the plant badge of the Clan Armstrong, which originates from around Liddlesdale in Roxburghshire. Renowned for their strength, by 1528 the clan was said to have been able to put 3,000 horsemen in the field. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, the clan had a turbulent relationship with the Scottish Kings, particularly James V (1512-1542) who as a result of a ruse captured and hung some 50 members of the clan, including the famous border reiver Johnny Armstrong (died 1529) of Gilnockie near Langholm. His last words were reputed to be "I am but a fool to seek grace at a graceless face, but had I known you would have taken me this day, I would have lived in the Borders despite King Harry and you both." This defiance is commemorated in the famous Border ballad:

Johnny Armstrong
Farewell! my bonny Gilnock Hall
Where on Esk side thou standest stout
Gif I had lived but seven yeirs mair
I wad a gilt thee round about
John Murdered was at Carlinrigg
And all his gallant companie;
But Scotland's heart was ne'er sae wae
To see sae mony brave men die.

Due to its antiseptic qualities and connections with birth thyme has since the time of Dioscorides (c50 AD) been thought of as a woman's herb - it was even placed under the bed of those about to give birth. Like many other sweetly scented plants it was thought to contain the souls of the dead.

Magical Properties of Thyme | Thyme Materia Magicka

Many modern Pagans’ and Wiccans’ best set of magical spell ingredients exists within their kitchen pantry!

Thyme is a great, all-purpose spell ingredient and herb that’s great for healing spells, protection spells, beauty spells, and more!

Thyme is also associated with courage and strength. It is believed to give the person who carries or wears it the bravery and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve success. It can be worn as an amulet or added to bathwater to invoke these qualities.

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• Magickal Properties of Thyme | Thyme Materia Magicka
  • Latin Name
  • Folk Names for Thyme
  • Gender of Thyme
  • Elements that Rule Thyme
  • Planets that Rule Thyme
  • Signs that Rule Thyme
  • Deities that Rule Thyme
  • Chakras that work with Thyme
  • Thyme’s Magickal Properties

  Not only can this herb positively influence the feng shui of your home by inviting positive energy, but thyme can also help with respiratory issues, colds, acne, and more!

  Thanks to its constituent “thymol”, this herb makes a great medicinal plant for any green witch or healer!

  Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of thyme!

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  In addition to its protective and empowering properties, thyme is also known for its healing abilities. It has been used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. In magical practices, thyme is often used in spells and rituals that aim to promote physical healing and improve overall health and well-being. Furthermore, thyme is associated with love and fertility. It is believed to attract love and romance into one's life and strengthen existing relationships. Thyme can be added to love potions, used in love rituals, or placed under the pillow to enhance dreams of love and attraction. Overall, thyme is a herb with a rich history of magical properties. From its protective qualities to its healing abilities and associations with love and courage, thyme is a versatile and powerful tool for those practicing magic. Whether used in spells, charms, rituals, or simply incorporated into daily life, thyme is a herb that can enhance and bring about positive change..

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