Meadow crane's-bill

 

Names: Mid-summer flower, Common cranesbill, Crowfoot, Meadow geranium, Wild geranium, Geranium pratense

Warnings: There are no know dangers of this plant but I would not recommend ingesting or using it in bath/shower rituals.

Planets: Moon, Venus

Signs: Gemini, Libra, Virgo, Cancer

Gender associations: Feminine

Elements: Water

Deities: Athena

Celebrations: Beltane

Spell types: Protection, Deters negative energies, Peace, Resolution, Moving on, Innocence, Harmony, Animals, Happiness, Prosperity, Inner strength, Fertility, Love, Aura cleansing, Confidence, Transformation of energy, hex breaking, Uncrossing

Medical uses: Antiseptic, Diarrhoea, Stopping bleeding

Uses:

·         Place in your home to deter liars or people with negative intentions.

·         Wear as part of an amulet to promote happiness in your life.

·         Carry petals on you to help with self-confidence.

·         Plant around your home for protection

·         Meadow crane’s-bill is said to repel snakes.

·         Place flowers under your bed to aid with fertility.

·         Keep in your home to turn any negative energy into positive.

·         Can be used in counter/defense magick.

Growing tips:

·         Plant in early spring so it blooms over summer and early autumn.

·         This plant thrives in went sandy/chalky soil but can survive in clay-based soil with good drainage.

Grows in shady areas away from the sun.

Please do not use any plant or herb medicinally without consulting your doctor, some of these plants and herbs can be very dangerous and even poisonous.