Vervain

  Metaphysical Properties Of Vervain Official Name: Verbena officinalis Other Names: Brittanica, Enghangrs Plant, Herba Sacra, Herb of Enchantment, Herb of Grace, Herb of the Cross, Holy Herb, Juno's Tears, Pigeons Grass, Pigeonwood, Simpler's Joy, Van-Van, Verbena, VervanGender: FemininePlanet: VenusElement: EarthDeities: Cerridwen, Mars, Venus, Aradia, Isis, Jupiter, Thor, JunoMetaphysical Powers: Love, Protection, Purification, Peace, Money, Youth, Chastity, Sleep, Healing Ritual Uses of Vervain Priests in ancient Rome used Vervain to cleanse the altars of Jupiter. Small bundles of Vervain were created, and the altars were cleaned with these. Traditionally, the initiated daughters of Druids wore crowns of Vervain; this was the sign of the attained rank. (As with anything Druidic, this has to be looked upon as poetic rather than historical fact.) Common Magickal Uses and Folklore Vervain Traditionally collected on Midsummer or the rising of the Dog Star when neither Sun nor Moon