Plants as amulets for people and houses

Since ancient times, plants not only fed people and decorated yards, but also, according to established beliefs, brought happiness, protected from evil spirits, guarded the home, and maintained health in the family. It was widely believed that plants had a soul, character, and magical power, so many people used various herbs and trees as amulets.

Four-leaf clover
Four leaf clover. © John

Kalina. As they say, no comment. It is difficult to imagine any estate without this tree. It is considered an unusually strong talisman, although the viburnum itself, unfortunately, is susceptible to pests, in particular the viburnum leaf beetle and aphids. It is a symbol of women’s destiny, the personification of the bride. Girls in love sprinkled the paths along which their beloved walked with viburnum infusion to bewitch him. A piece of wood in your pocket will protect against the evil eye. In addition, it will help those who are looking for work find work and solve business problems.

Mint — is also a protective plant. Bouquets with mint were made and placed in the house, as it was believed that it protected against evil spirits. It is considered a plant that brings luck and attracts money. Therefore, mint was often put in a wallet or rubbed with it on a secret place where valuables were kept. In addition, this plant is endowed with love powers.

Dill It is considered a talisman in many countries. It was hung above the door of the house (so that no one would come in with evil intentions), and also placed in the cradle to protect the child.

Onion and garlic braids
Onion and garlic braids

Poppy planted around houses to scare away witches, devils, vampires. They believed that until the evil spirits counted all the poppies in the boxes, they would not be able to do anything else. And then, look, the roosters would crow. Poppy seeds were scattered on the grave of a person who was considered a sorcerer. Poppy is also a symbol of fertility. Self-sown poppy is especially strong, it was never destroyed. Consecrated poppy, poured under the threshold, has the ability to keep people with bad intentions out of the house.

Bow и garlic were considered the best amulets against all types of evil eye and witchcraft, as they believed that they scared away evil spirits and envious people. Halves of onions, laid out in different rooms, absorb negativity and illnesses. In the morning, they should be thrown away without touching. You can hang bunches of onions and garlic around the house. By the way, it is not recommended to throw onion peels on the ground, as this will throw away your well-being. To attract success and wealth, the peel should be burned. Throwing an onion after the bride means throwing away her tears. But for luck, the bride needs to take garlic with her. Sometimes the newlyweds even braided it into their hair. Garlic was placed on the gates so that witches would not go milking the cows.

Fern. The flower of this plant is sought on Kupala night, but in vain, because the fern does not bloom. Planted in the garden or at the threshold of the house, it will reliably protect from evil forces. It is considered a male plant.

Fern
Fern. © lucycat

Oak — a donor tree that gives energy and strength. But it favors and helps only strong people. It is a true guardian of the family. It symbolizes the world axis connecting the upper and lower worlds. In pagan times, oaks, considered the trees of the thunderer Perun, were forbidden to be cut down. It has been noted that lightning strikes giant oaks more often than other trees. This is a powerful remedy against the evil eye: it is enough to carry a piece of its wood or acorns with you. And the oak is also a symbol of fertility.

Acacia energetically charges for the birth of children. To do this, you need to bring a branch of it home and put it by the bed. This is a donor plant that has the ability to share its energy with you.

Birch — a symbol of femininity. Gives strength to the weak and sick, charges with optimism. Knowing about the protective powers of birch, people have long made cradles from it. According to folk signs, if a lot of sap flows from a birch, the summer will be rainy.

Periwinkle – talisman of love. Will strengthen marriage and preserve the family, symbolizes true love.

Birch
Birch. © JanneM

Tutsan protect against those who enter the house with evil thoughts. St. John’s wort root was worn as a talisman. It was also believed that this plant brings love.

Leaves nettles, scattered around the yard, also protect against evil forces.

A pillow stuffed with dry stuffing hops, helps to fall asleep. In general, this plant is a symbol of fertility. Before the wedding, the mother sprinkled the young woman with hops.

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