Holly, also known as Ilex, is a type of evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is highly valued for its vibrant red berries and glossy, dark green leaves, and it has long held significance in various cultures and traditions. In folklore and mythology, holly is often associated with protection, good luck, and winter solstice celebrations. The sharp thorns on holly leaves are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect against negative energies, which is why holly is commonly used as a decoration during the festive season. In magical practices, holly is considered a powerful plant with numerous uses. Here are a few examples: - Protection: Holly is believed to possess strong protective qualities.
It’s also worth noting that in the Victorian era, Hollyhocks were grown next or even obscuring the privy. In that fashion, a lady wouldn’t have to ask where it was, but could simply look for the Hollyhocks.
In addition to funerary rites, the ancient Egyptians, as well as Romans used to eat the roots, which is rich in sugars, boiling it as well as frying it. Difficult labors were soothed by ingesting Hollyhock shoots, and continuing with the rebirth theme, babies used to chew on them to sooth the teething process.
Here are a few examples: - Protection: Holly is believed to possess strong protective qualities. It can be used in spells and rituals to create a shield against negative energies, hexes, and evil spirits. Some practitioners carry a holly charm or amulet to ward off evil and keep them safe.
Hollyjo9ck magical uses
Alcea rosea var. nigra
Black Hollyhock
This Venus-ruled plant is associated with Ceres, Demeter, and the festival of the first fruits. The large, round seed pods make a good symbol for a well stuffed purse and for fertility; indeed, in the language of flowers, hollyhock stands for fertility and wealth. The flower essence of black hollyhock is useful for coming to grips with the void and for introspection. To make a quickie poppet, strip the green sepals off a hollyhock bud and then stick the stem of an open flower into the folds of the bud's petals. Hollyhock's name means "holy mallow." A stalk of hollyhock is sometimes incorporated into celebrations of Lammas as a way of ensuring the fertility of fields.
This perennial comes originally from the Mediterranean and was introduced into Europe in the 1500s, so it was grown in medieval gardens. The flowers, leaves, and roots are edible and quite juicy. The flowers can be dried and used for coloring; they can be added to pot pourri for decoration, to white wine for coloring, or steeped and drunk as a soothing, purple tea. They can also be used to dye mordanted wool in colors of pink (alum), blue (alum/tin), taupe (iron), light green (blue vitriol). Black hollyhock looks great against a wall. Hollyhocks are good cut flowers; the buds will open. All hollyhocks are great for the cottage garden, but the black hollyhock adds a dark tint that is otherwise missing. Nice coupled with other black flowers. Good deer-proof plant; they don't like the fuzzy leaves. Top
How to grow hollyhock: Cover with a layer of soil as thick as the seed's diameter. Daytime temperatures of 68F/20C are best for germination. Keep moist but not soppy. It should germinate in 1-2 weeks. You can also plant directly outside two weeks before the last frost date. It likes a sheltered (not too much wind), sunny site and rich soil. It does not like extreme heat, as in south Florida. If grown there, try planting it on the north side of the house and not in full sun. It usually spends the first year making a rosette of leaves and forming a sturdy root, then in the second year a large spike will shoot up 5-8 feet and will start blooming, but sometimes you will get lucky and it will bloom late in the first year. If you pinch it back as it is growing, it will get more branches and thus more flowers. Or you can just let it go to its full, regal height. Single stalks are very impressive. Mulch at least four inches deep to protect in winter, although if you get heavy snow cover all winter, you don't need to. They like to reseed themselves. General growing info Top
Alcea rosea var. nigra
Black Hollyhock
20 seeds $3.75
Uses in Witchcraft & Magick:
Honoring Ceres & Demeter
Money Spells
Fertility Magick
Celebrating Lammas
Venus Herb
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- Purification: The leaves, berries, and even the bark of holly can be used in purification rituals. Burning holly leaves or using holly oil in a diffuser can help clear a space of negative energy and create a more harmonious atmosphere. - Love and fertility: Holly has long been associated with love and fertility. It is believed to attract love, passion, and sexual energy. Some practitioners use holly in love spells or charms to enhance romantic relationships or attract a new partner. - Divination: Holly can also be used in divination practices. The leaves or berries can be placed on an altar or used in a divination ritual to gain insight into future events or receive messages from the spiritual realm. - Prosperity and abundance: Holly is often used in spells or rituals focused on attracting wealth, success, and abundance. Some practitioners keep a holly leaf or a small branch in their wallet or purse to attract financial prosperity. It is important to note that magical uses of holly may vary depending on cultural or personal beliefs. As with any magical practice, respect and reverence for the natural world are essential. If harvesting holly or any other plant for magical purposes, it is important to do so ethically and sustainably, respecting the plant and its environment..
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