Midnight Imperium
Organic Dried Yarrow
Yarrow - Achillea millefolium
Magical uses of Yarrow
Healing, Restraint, Courage, Aura Cleansing , Positivity, dispels fear, Relationship Protection, Creative flow
About
Yarrow magic is the magic of intentional restraint and healing, although it can be applied to matters of health, Yarrow is so much more than just a nice healing herb for the first aid kit. Its properties of Intentional restraint are one of yarrow’s lessons and skills, specifically that wounds (especially deep ones) benefit from slow and carefully protected healing. Yarrow reminds us to give energy to our healing process but not to allow the energy to overwhelm us. Likewise, yarrow reminds us to protect ourselves and our vulnerable places so they can heal. Yarrow has been long recognised as a protective, healing plant. Achilles, after whom yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is named, was reputed to have used yarrow to heal wounds on the battle field. To this day yarrow has a reputation among many herbalists for its ability to slow and stop the flow of blood. Part of yarrow’s magic is the ability to slow the flow of energy going to a wound to a rate that aids in healing.
A herb governed by water and under the Planet of Venus it can turn its floral buds to matters of the heart. Yarrow has long been a symbol of love, especially lasting love. It often takes two or more years for yarrow propagated from seed to become established, but once done it is a strong and lasting perennial that can endure harsh conditions that other plants could not. Yarrow teaches us to nurture our loves carefully in the beginning, then trust that it will sustain us through whatever conditions may come.
Yarrow can also be used as a general aura cleanser and strengthener providing strong, general protection for the personal energy field during divination, astral projection or just everyday life. As Yarrow seems to aid in the physical flow of the body's most important substance, blood, its magical use is connected to managing the energetic flow in the body.
Suggested uses
used alongside A cleansing herb such as sage to bring positivity and cleanse the Aura.
use in sympathetic Magic to assist in warding off negative influences in a relationship.
Add to a spell bag to dispel fear, anxiety or/ and increase courage, positivity and strength.
Rub onto eye lids to enhance psychic abilities
Strewn across a threshold prevents unhelpful spirits entering
When worn, yarrow protects the wearer
used in a magical sachet and carried with you to bring love, attract friends
when you need courage hold the sachet in your hand to stop all fear.
A bunch of dried yarrow hung over the bed or used in wedding decorations ensures a love lasting at least seven years
Yarrow is also used to exorcise evil and negativity from a person, place or thing.
Correspondences
Planet - Venus
Element - Water
Orientation- Feminine
Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Hermes, the horned God
Interesting fact
Yarrow's Latin name "Achillea millefolium" is said to derive from the Greek hero Achilles, who was dipped in the river Styx to make him immortal. Not wanting to let go of him completely, his mother kept hold of him by his heel - the only place on his body that wasn't immortal - which is now famously known as "Achilles Heel". The Spartan warrior had an affinity to Yarrow, after being shown its many uses by Chiron the Centaur, and went on to use this herb to heal his wounded soldiers during the Trojan war. He was eventually slain with a poisoned arrow, shot into his heel, his only vulnerable spot. In creative projects, yarrow reminds us to move with careful and steady intention. Supporting the regulation of creative flow. Yarrow help us to manage our creative energies as they come in and as they flow out with careful precision. This can then be applied to any creative projects.
Presentation and size guidance
Jar: Your Herb/ Botanical arrives in a beautiful cork top Jar with silver foil effect label and moon charm. The jar is a standard size so fits most herb racks. We use only the finest herbs and most of our herb collection is Organic. This is to ensure you get mother nature’s goodness, without the chemicals. The Jars hold 120ml in volume and have the following dimensions without the cork lid: 6.5cm 5.6cm x 5.6cm.
Our refill pouches have been designed to top up our jars, making our herb range more environmentally mindful. Our pouches come with a Kraft effect label and are resealable, allowing you to top your jar up and keep any remaining herbs fresh.