
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Folk names: Witch's Glove, Fairy Caps, Witch's Bells, Fairy Thimbles, Dead Man's Bells
Incomplete Guide
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Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Gender: Feminine
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Warning: POISONOUS - DO NOT INGEST
Foxglove will do all its magic for you when you plant and cultivate it in your garden or a beautiful bouquet (unless you have cats - they are attracted and it is poisonous to them as well). DO NOT ingest.
Magical Uses
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Protection
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Warding Evil
Sources
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Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham (Indiebound Books)
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Green Witchcraft Grimoire: A Practical Resource for Making Your Own Spells, Rituals, and Recipes by Amythyst Raine (Indiebound Books)
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Herb Magic: An Introduction to Magical Herbalism and Spells by Patti Wigington (Indiebound Books)
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The Modern Witchcraft to Magickal Herbs: Your Complete Guide to the Hidden Powers of Herbs by Judy Ann Nock (Indiebound Books)