Honeysuckle

Native to temperate zones in both hemispheres the honeysuckle genus covers about 150 species of ornamental shrubs as well as climbers. It can also be found in the Himalayas, southern Asia, and North Africa. However, the majority of species are found in China.

It has become an invasive species in many areas, more specifically the variation L. japonica, also known as the Japanese honeysuckle of eastern Asia. It takes over by growing over other plants and shutting out light. To identify this plant it has fragrant yellowish white flowers and black berries.

Be aware, however, because most varieties of Honeysuckle are mildly toxic. While they are generally safe to consume when it’s the nectar and flowers, DO NOT eat the berries or leaves. 

Honeysuckle is potentially poisonous to dogs and other pets. Also, as we spoke of earlier some varieties of Honeysuckle are considered invasive and can threaten wildlife, so do your research before planting non-native varieties.

The Magick in the Mundane

Planet: Venus, Jupiter, Moon

Element: Water, Earth

Some Spells that you can include honeysuckle are;

• If you wish for good fortune, grown honeysuckle outside of your home

• The scent can be used in offerings to the fae

• It can help heighten psychic powers

• When you wish others to be generous to you, wear honeysuckle perfume

• Like honey they can be used in jars to ‘sweeten’ spells

• The vine can be used to bind lovers, using a photo, poppet etc to stand in for the individual

* As per usual please be very careful when thinking of ingesting herbs, plants and flowers 

**Please consult your family doctor or a professional if you are not certain of anything