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The Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is associated with Mars and has a strong protective dimension. Its branches were notably used as protective charms placed near dwellings. It is especially effective for watching over children and newlyweds. It is also an ally for purifying astral larvae and other etheric pollutants.
In Christian symbolism, Hawthorn is also associated with the Crown of Thorns of Christ, reinforcing its protective, sacrificial, and preservative dimension against hostile forces.
Very prominent in British and Irish folklore, Hawthorn is also associated with the fairies and the invisible world, with some isolated trees considered to be their gathering places.
Other names: Noble Thorn.
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- Composition: Absinthii pontici Herb / Artemisia pontici
- Weight: 30g
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Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) has a very old protective reputation in European folklore. Associated with Mars, it embodies a firm form of protection, much like its branches covered in thorns. These were notably placed near homes as protective charms. Hawthorn is also associated with safeguarding children and newlyweds, two uses that reinforce its connection with protecting the home and those who live in it.
A Plant for Protection and Purification
In occult practices, Hawthorn accompanies workings of protection, purification, and the removal of hostile influences. It can be incorporated into operations intended to cleanse a place or person of etheric pollution and influences considered parasitic. Its thorny nature also makes it particularly well suited to the symbolic creation of barriers and to workings intended to preserve a ritual space or home.
Between Christian Symbolism and Fairy Folklore
In Christian symbolism, Hawthorn has been associated with the Crown of Thorns of Christ, reinforcing its connection with protection, sacrifice, and preservation against hostile forces. In British and Irish folklore, it also maintains a deep connection with fairies and the invisible world. Certain isolated hawthorn trees were considered fairy trees and surrounded by particular taboos. This dual nature, both protective and liminal, makes Hawthorn a major plant in European magical folklore.
| Planet | Mars |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Deity | Hecate |
| Traditions | Late Greco-Roman magic, Western astrological magic |
| Areas | Divination, prophetic dreams, and workings related to Hecate and Mars |
| Scientific name | Artemisia absinthium |
| Appearance | Perennial plant with an upright whitish stem, finely divided, silvery gray and downy leaves, small pale yellow globular flowers grouped in panicles |
| Smell | Strong, bitter, camphoraceous, resinous, and persistent |
| Color | Silvery green to gray (foliage), pale yellow (flowers) |
| Used parts | Leaves, flowering tops, fresh or dried |
| Origins | Europe, temperate Asia, North Africa |
| Toxicity level | High (presence of neurotoxic thujone; to be avoided in prolonged use or at high doses) |
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