HYDRANGEA - Wild foraged - Unhexing, Purity, Abundance, Funereal

BOTANICAL NAME:   Hydrangea arborescens

OTHER NAMES:          Seven Barks, Annabelle 

VENUS/FEMININE/WATER

LORE:      In Japan, hydrangeas symbolize heartfelt emotions, gratitude, and apologies from a popular legend in which a Japanese emperor gave blue hydrangeas to the family of a girl he loved to apologize for neglecting her. This act of giving hydrangeas became a symbol of sincere emotions and apologies.      

The name “hydrangea” translates from the Greek as “water jar.”      

Blue Hydrangeas are associated with apology, forgiveness, and understanding. They are an ideal choice for expressing regret or making amends with someone, as their soft blue color evokes feelings of sincerity and compassion. Blue hydrangeas are deeply tied to heartfelt emotions.

MAGICKAL USES:      Use to unhex by carrying, sprinkling around the home or burning in incense.

Used in purity, grace and abundance spells and to decorate an altar of protection or new beginnings.           

Sold in 5gm parcels of one bunch of flowers.