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Hawthorn Berries
Crataegus oxacantha

Origin: Chile

Properties: Mars, Masculine, Fire

Powers: Fertility, Chastity, Fishing Magic, Happiness

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Magickal Uses

Hawthorn has long been used in increase fertility. Because of this power, it is incorporated into weddings, especially those performed in spring.

The leaves, curiously enough, are also used to enfore or maintain chastity or celebacy. The leaves are placed beneath the mattress or around the bedroom for this purpose.

Carried in a sachet on a fishing trip, hawthorn ensures a good catch, and worn or carried it promotes happiness in the troubled, depressed or sad.

Hawthorn protects against lightning, and in the house in which it resides, no evil ghosts may enter. It is also useful for protecting against damage to the house from storms. The Romas placed hawthorn in cradles to guard the child from evil spells.

In the past most Witch's gardens contained at least one hawthorn hedge.

The hawthorn is sacred to the fairies, and is part of the tree fairy triad of Britain: 'Oak, Ash and Thorn,' and where all three trees grow together is is said that one may see fairies.

Beltane is said to be the time when it was traditionally harvested.

Herbal Information (excluding Medicinal) from: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs by Scott Cunningham Copyright ©1985, Scott Cunningham. Llewellyn Publications. Buy It Now!

As with any medicine, use care and knowledge when taking herbs. Their medicine can be strong and effective when used properly. For dosage and side effects seek the advice of a health care practitioner.

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