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Thyme: Courage and the fae

Thyme is associated with courage, purification, healing energy and friendship with the fae.

Planet and element
Venus · Air
Use
Correspondences only, never to eat or drink

Thyme has long been tied to bravery; in medieval times it was given to knights heading into battle. Magically, it's used for courage, purification, healing energy and inviting the fae. Add it to a ritual bath, burn it for cleansing, or plant it as a welcome to the garden folk.

Safety: Keep dried herbs, resins and smoke away from pets, especially cats and birds.

Magical properties

  • Courage
  • Purification
  • Fae connection
  • Healing energy

Try this

Plant a pot of thyme by your door as a welcome to the fae, and water it with a kind word.

These are magical and folk correspondences only. Nothing here is guidance for eating, drinking or dosing any plant. For any health-related use of herbs, consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider. Some herbs are unsafe during pregnancy, with medications, or around pets, and correct plant identification is essential.

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