Blessed Thistle
Blessed Thistle is a very protective herb and can be used in all sorts of charms and rituals for boundary-setting, warding, and making safe people and places. It’s an herb that helps keep us safe as we journey into our depths. Blessed Thistle also has a resonance with students, both for its medicinal use for clearing brain fog and its magical properties in awakening the inner spark of inspiration.
-A bowlful placed in a room strengthens the spirits and renews vitality.
-One may be carried for added strength and energy.
-They offer protection when grown in the garden or carried in the pocket.
-Throwing them into a fire will deflect lightning away from your home.
-Wearing a garment made from thistle will break any spell.
-Poppets are also stuffed with thistle to break spells.