Bindweed
Ruler:
Sun, Apollo
Gender
:Masculine
Bindweed
vines can be used for binding spells (including handfasting) and for
creating "bridges" and connections between realms.
I am told
the bindweed can be substituted in any recipe calling for High
John the Conqueror,
root for root.
The seeds
have been used in earlier times to induce hallucinations. They are
toxic. Do not try this.
Opening
It is a
plant of dawn and dusk and thickets and hedges separating
civilization from the wild wood. Hedge Bindweed’s magic lays in the
places in between – thresholds and doorways – openings to the
otherworld.
It is a
good ally for hedgecrossers and spirit workers. Its persistent vines
creating a connection or bridge to both worlds one is travelling
between giving the safety of a return route.
Binding
Its flowers
are too delicate to use, but the tangled vines can be put to work in
binding spells for people, objects, or spirits.
Carry an
amulet with the dried flowers to counteract negativity directed
towards you from others
It also
excels at smothering the intentions of others
Its
flowers, and especially flowering vines, are useful in workings of
Bewitchment and Fascination.
Success
The roots
are the main part used in folk magic and Hedge Bindweed was one of
the Native American conjurer’s roots. It is used as a substitute
for High John the Conqueror Root and has the same magical properties
of good luck, success, confidence in self, strength, and commanding
power. It can be used anywhere in Hoodoo formulas calling for High
John.
Protection
When
experiencing an intentional psychic attack, write the attackers name
on a piece of paper and burn it along with a handful of dried
bindweed.
Place
the seeds beneath the pillow to stop all nightmares
Love
Love
With it's
lovely flowers, heart shaped leaves, and clinging vine, the morning
glory plant is definitely something to consider when constructing a
love and/or relationship spell.
In the
language of flowers, the morning glory represents affection.
