Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Midsummer herbal enchantmentsIn medieval times, Midsummer was the feast of St. John the Baptist. Theherbs of St. John are St. Johnswort, hawkweed, orpine, vervain, mullein,wormwood and mistletoe. Plucked (depending on your tradition) either at midnight St. John's Eve or at noon St. John's Day and hung in the house,they will protect it from fire and lightning. Worn about the body, they willprotect you from disease, witchcraft and disaster. Plant two slips of orpine (Sedum telephium) together on Midsummer Eve, oneto represent yourself, one to represent your lover. If one slip withers, theone it represents will die. But if both take hold, flourish and grow leaning together, you and your lover will marry.To become invisible, wear or swallow fern seed (that is, fern spores) thatyou collected on Midsummer Eve.On Midsummer Eve at midnight, the fern blooms with a golden flower. If you pluck this flower, it will lead you to golden treasure. In Russia, theflower must be thrown in the air, and it will land on buried treasure. TheBohemians believe that if you pluck the flower and on the same Midsummer Night climb a mountain with the blossom in hand, you will find gold or haveit revealed to you in a vision. Bohemians also sprinkle fern seed in theirsavings to keep them from decreasing.~source unknown~ -- Diana Gonzalez Nothing wastes more energy than worrying - the longer a problem is carried, the heavier it gets. Don't take things too seriously - live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets. -Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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