Blessed Thistle - Herbs
Associations:
- Planet: Mars
- Crystals: Red Jasper, Garnet, Bloodstone
- Gods/Goddesses: Brigid, Ares, Sekhmet
- Astrological Signs: Aries, Scorpio, Leo
- Element: Fire
- Chakras: Solar Plexus Chakra (courage and vitality), Root Chakra (strength and protection)
- Deities: War and Healing Deities, Solar Deities
Description: Blessed Thistle is a powerful herb often used for protection, purification, and invoking strength. Aligned with the planet Mars, it embodies assertive, fiery energy, which makes it effective in rituals focused on courage, personal power, and warding off negativity. Blessed Thistle is particularly connected with deities like Brigid and Sekhmet, both of whom represent aspects of healing, resilience, and transformation. Crystals such as Red Jasper and Bloodstone complement its protective qualities, enhancing the herb’s influence in spellwork for strength and shielding. Astrologically, Blessed Thistle resonates with signs like Aries, Scorpio, and Leo, known for their courage, passion, and transformative power. Medicinally, it has been used historically to stimulate appetite, improve digestion, and support the liver. In teas, Blessed Thistle serves as a tonic that encourages digestive health and provides a gentle cleansing effect for the body, aiding in both physical and energetic detoxification.
Ways to Use Blessed Thistle: Blessed Thistle can be used in various ways to benefit from its protective and healing properties. Brew it as a tea to stimulate digestion and support liver function, particularly after a period of indulgence. In spellwork, Blessed Thistle can be added to protection charms or sachets to keep harmful influences at bay, or burned to cleanse a space of lingering negativity. Its association with Mars and the element of fire makes it ideal for rituals seeking to invoke courage and strength—sprinkle it around a sacred space or add it to spell jars for empowerment. Blessed Thistle can also be used in offerings to deities like Brigid, particularly in rituals that seek to bring healing or channel creative fire. Its fiery energy makes it suitable for anyone looking to bolster their confidence and take action toward their goals.
This herb is packaged in a home kitchen and is not inspected by the Department of
State Health Services or a local health department.
Package contains 1/2 oz. of herbs.