Nature
was an integral part of the celtic belief system, plants
were honoured as teachers and gifts of magic. The celts
believed that everything contained a life force and
seen magic in all things they found in their environment.
Below you will find various herbs, shrubs, flowers and
trees and their meanings in folklore. They have been
split up into alphabetical order just to make life that
little bit easier but as this section grows they will
be allocated to their own letter.
I hope you find what you are looking for, if there is
a plant you would specifically like to see included
please contact me and it will be added.
With
its ability to store water it symbolizes hidden treasure as
well as endurance and the ability to adapt to situations and
environments.
Catnip
Most animals either find this a powerful stimulant or a sedative, due to this seemingly contradictory effect it is used in spells for deception or paradox.
Cattails
A
water growing plant that turns ponds into swamps then into dry
earth this plant symbolizes strong earth energy, balance and
stability.
Cedar
Excellent
at repelling negative energy. It is used for protection and
warding away negative spirits.
Chrysanthemum
A very decorative plant it denotes nobility and royalty. It is particularly good for speeding up the rate and flow of spells.
Clover
With its three-fold leaves it was very special to the celts symbolising balance and the triad. A
four leaf clover is very lucky, and it is said that wearing
one within your hat will allow you to see fairies.
Corn
Corn
is one of humans most treasured plants, it has always been a
great source of nutrition as well as providing medicine. It
is closely related to the sun, harvest, health and the earth
goddess.
Cypress
This is regarded as a sad tree, as it was used to build funeral pyres it is associated with mourning
