IVY ~ For Friendship & Loyalty

IVY ~ For Friendship & LoyaltyIn Celtic tradition ivy was thought to provide protection from evil when growing on or near a dwelling, however misfortune would strike should it fall down or die. Druids believed it to be incredibly powerful, due to its evergreen nature and ability to thrive in the harshest environments. Ivy was sacred to the Greek god of wine, Dionysus, and was grown or hung in a wreath on the outside of an Inn, to show that good wine was available. Ivy was believed

every animal would be fed a piece of Ivy before midday on Christmas morning

thyme was spread throughout Europe by the Romans

Achilles was said to have used yarrow to treat his soldiers wounds on the battlefield because of its many healing attributes

North Wales

It is said sage can be displayed and burned at funerals and remembrance ceremonies to help relieve the grief of the mourners

honesty & loyalty

heather carries the spirit of ancient wisdom and wild faith

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love potions and prosperity spells

and in Britain its roadside clumps were said to “speed you well” on your way

Alternatively

It can also be used as smudging stick and an incense to cleanse and purify an area