We can study poisonous plants, understand their folklore, and appreciate their role in magical traditions without ever handling them, growing them, ingesting them, or using them in our spellwork. But then, one day, there may come a time and situation where, after careful thought and with a tremendous amount of knowledge, respect, and caution ... a practitioner may choose to work with the symbolism and energy of these plants as part of their magical practice. And this is where many conversations about poisonous plants become a little heated. Because we tend to assume that anything associated with witchcraft must be focused on healing, blessing, attracting, manifesting, or calling things toward us. But that is only part of the story. Today we are stepping into a part of witchcraft that doesn't get talked about nearly as often as moon water, crystals, kitchen magic, or herbal teas. We are venturing into the shadow garden. Into the stories, folklore, lessons, and symbolism of some of the most mysterious plants in magical history. Plants that inspired fear, respect and found their way into myths, legends, and witchcraft traditions across centuries. We are exploring what these plants still have to teach us today about power, boundaries, protection, endings, and the wisdom of knowing when something no longer belongs in our lives. So settle in, take a sip of your drink, and join me for today’s episode all about Poisonous Plants and Baneful Magic! We've got this! Charlene Hearth & Hen Patreon Witchy Work Wishes
