Flower Magic of the Druids

Flower Magic of the Druids by Jon G. Hughes is a practical guide to using flowers in magical practice.

It provides detailed instruction on every stage of the harvesting, crafting, and practical use of flower magic potions, including a comprehensive herbarium of all the flowers that may be used. The book discusses what type of flower and form of flower magic is best for specific enchantments and rituals in the areas of love and sex magic, healing and focusing, and protection. It also looks at the physical and spiritual gifts of bees and the importance of bee culture in Druidic flower magic.

Flowers have been part of magic traditions around the world, from ancient Egypt, China, and India to the traditions of the Norse and Native Americans. Many of today’s well-established flower traditions, such as bridal bouquets, originated in the Druidic magical lore of Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.

As a fifth-generation Druid, Jon G. Hughes explains that flowers hold a preeminent position in Druidic folk magic with their own special branch of magical workings. This practical guide details how to use flowers in magical practice, focusing on flowering plants with a long history of magical use dating back to Druidic times. Many of these plants, like buttercup, blackberry, and dog rose, are commonly found throughout the world. Hughes discusses the most suitable flowers and forms of flower magic for specific enchantments and rituals related to love and sex magic, well-being and good fortune, and protection.

The book covers the magical use of fresh flowers and provides detailed instructions for every stage of the harvesting, crafting, and practical use of flower magic potions. It also includes a comprehensive herbarium of all the flowers that may be used.

Examining the complex relationship between flowers and bees, the author explores the physical and spiritual gifts of bees, such as honey, propolis, and beeswax. He highlights the importance of bee culture in Druidic flower magic, covering traditions like the honeymoon, the significance of the hexagon, and medieval beekeeper lore.

Inviting you into the gentle yet powerful realm of Druidic flower magic, Jon G. Hughes also details how to plan, plant, and care for your own magical flower garden with all the botanicals you will need to pursue the path of flower magic.