Nettle
Urtica
Wicked Overview
Nettles are a flowering plants in the family Urticaceae, and are native to North America and Eurasia.
Nettles have been used in protection magick since for ages, as they can ward off negative forces and bad intentions. Nettles can also be used for hexing and cursing, or to increase the power of any spell or the energy of any witch.
There are many potential uses for Nettle and you will find only some of them here.
The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.
Magickal Correspondences
Element:
Deities:
Aries, Mars
Zodiacs:
Aries, Scorpio
Planet:
Mars
Energy:
Masculine / Day / Yang
Chakra:
Crystals:
Citrine, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Smoky Quartz, Labradorite
Good for:
Passion, strength, courage, energy, power, cleansing, protection, banishing
Protects Against:
Negative energies and forces
Natural Remedies:
Can treat arthritis and other aches and pains.
Magickal Tips:
Nettles can give an added kick to any ritual by increasing the power and energy.
Nettle tea can increase your energy and bring it to higher heights before ritual, or help you recover after.
Nettles can be used to increase passion in the self or in love relationships.
Nettles are fantastic in spells cast for added courage and the subtraction of fear.
Nettle Fresh Herb
Vitamins: A, B6, C, K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorun, Potassium, Sodiumm, Zinc
Growing Notes:
Conditions: Full sun or partial shade.
Perennial: Lives more than two years
Soil: Rich, fertile soil with a pH between 5.0 - 8.0
Propagating: Root divisions
Harvesting: Harvest parts of plant when flowering while wearing gloves for protection.
Watering: Water frequently when young, but know that adult plants can become much more resistant to drought and turn out to have average watering needs. Climate dependent.
Plant with: Chamomile, comfrey, yarrow, goldenrod.
WARNING
Nettles can sting when spikes make contact with skin. Consuming Nettles m
ay cause nausea, constipation, or diarrhea.