A common perennial plant found in many home herb gardens, as it is used in cooking as well as in magick. The plant grows about a foot in height and has small green-grey leaves.
Latin: Thymus vulgaris
Common names: Garden Thyme, Common Thyme
Thyme can guard against nightmares, and is a common ingredient in dream pillows for this purpose. It is a very cleansing herb, and makes an excellent herbal bath for use before ritual, especially when blended with marjoram. Thyme is also used in rituals for courage or confidence. The herb is sometimes also associated with love, and was used in Medieval times by ladies to discover who their true love was.
Folklore says that you should wear a sprig of fresh thyme when attending a funeral, to protect yourself from the sadness and grief of others.
The ancient Greeks used to burn thyme as a pleasant smelling incense, that they felt was invigorating.
Planet: Some sources say Mercury, some say Saturn
Element: Water
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