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holly
Plant

Holly

Plant2 traditions
overview

Holly stays green through winter and was brought indoors at midwinter as a home for friendly spirits and a guard against lightning. In folk tradition the Holly King rules the waning half of the year.

Uses

  • Protection of the home
  • Luck through winter
  • Dream magic
  • Midwinter rites
ritual

Working with it

Hang holly over the door at Yule for protection. A holly leaf under the pillow was said to bring dreams of the future.

⚠ Safety note for Holly
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Botanical name
Ilex aquifolium
Planet
♂︎ Mars
Element
Fire
Works for
ProtectionLuckDreams
Forms
leaveswoodberries
How to use
Hang over a door or windowAltar or offeringCarry in a pocket or pouch

⚠ Safety

  • Poisonous if swallowed. Never eat or drink it. Keep it away from food, children, and pets.
  • Toxic to pets. Harmful to cats, dogs, or horses. Keep it, and any oil made from it, out of their reach.
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Where the traditions place it