Merry meet!
As I enjoy morning walks through the gardens, it’s become apparent that one plant in particular is thriving this year - the thyme is out of control! With such an abundance of the herb, I’ve been doing research on various ways to use it.
Thyme has a long history as a medicinal plant and has been traditionally used for healing. The book Herbal Remedies lists thyme as antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, expectorant, relaxant, and a tonic.
Among its many healing properties, thyme is noted for assisting with upper respiratory ailments. It is believed to assist with various issues located in the ear, nose, throat, and chest area.
In magick, thyme is associated with strength, healing, good luck (as well as the removal of bad luck), and well-being. It is linked to fairies and the Roman Goddess Venus (the Greek Goddess Aphrodite).
Every year I harvest, hang dry, and store dried thyme to use in cooking and in spellwork. With so much of it in the garden, I thought I’d try something new!
Mandatory disclaimer that good health is maintained through ongoing diligence. It’s always smart to follow good cold & flu prevention practices - magickal and mundane practices work best hand-in-hand! Additionally, not every herb is a good match for every person. Consult your medical professional and/or your trusted herbalist to make sure a new herb is right for you prior to use.
Hang this magickal charm made with thyme near the window or door to help encourage the flow of good health in, and keep sickness out.
Ingredients:
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Thyme -
Rubber band / string
Suggested timing:
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Summer -
Late morning to noon -
The magickal properties of Wednesday
and Sunday 
correspond wonderfully with the energy of this spell
Instructions:
- Harvest 9 stalks of thyme. The longer they are, the easier they will be woven into a charm.
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Take your nine stalks and strip off half the leaves (you can set them aside to use in cooking later!
). Lay your nine stalks into three piles of three. -
For each group of three, twist the talks together. This will help keep them together and will make it easier to braid.
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Braid the three twisted groups of thyme together to make one braided chain. As you braid, work some knot magick: visualize that you are weaving together good health, safety, and protection.
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Stop braiding when you get the to leaves. It should look similar to a broom
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Secure the top and bottom of the braid. String works well for the bottom, but I recommend using a rubber band at the top - the rubber band will shrink along with the thyme as it dries (and prevent it from falling out).
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Either directly on the rubber band or with a fastener/string, hang your thyme charm by a door or window. Allow it to help guide the flow of clean, positive energy in and keep illness out. Whenever you pass by the charm, feel free to brush against it and enjoy the scent of the lovely herbs
Related topics and discussions:
- Healthy Ways to Use Thyme in your Craft 🌿
- Cold & flu tea
- Tea Recipe for the Common Colds
- Thunderstorm Panacea ⛈
More health spells:
Chamomile and Eucalyptus Healing Bath
All-Purpose Natural Healing Salve
How to Send Healing Aid to Someone
Are you familiar with thyme? Do you have a favorite thyme recipe (medicinal, magickal, or cooking)?
Feel free to share your spell experiences, advice, and wisdom with fellow coven members in the comments below.
Blessed Be! 
I planted it and it did well last year but it didn’t come back. Oregano on the other hand is going bonkers!
! OOoo that works both ways!!! 
Stay healthy and well! 
