Nettle

PlantIn 1 Signature3 traditions

overview

Nettle stings when touched carelessly, which makes it a plant of Mars and protection. Agrippa gives it to Mars, and 777 to Geburah and the path of Fire. It is also a nourishing food and healing herb.

Uses

Protection and hex-breaking
Courage
Returning harm to its sender
Healing and strength

ritual

Working with it

Sprinkle dried nettle around the home to keep harm away, or carry it in a red bag. On a Tuesday, burn a pinch to send back ill intent.

⚠ Safety note for Nettle

ingredient_profile

Botanical name: Urtica dioica
Planet: ♂︎ Mars
Element: Fire
Works for: Protection Banishing Healing
Forms: leavesdried herbtea
How to use: Sachet or charm bagSprinkle or scatterBrew (drinkable tea)

⚠ Safety

Can irritate skin. Dilute oils well in a carrier and patch-test before using on skin.

Projective

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★ Part of the Signature of

♂︎ Mars· Plant

Where the traditions place it

Aries — Common practice
Mars — Agrippa, Common practice, Golden Dawn
Path 31 — Golden Dawn