After the Winter

March 11, 2021

This winter I was so lucky to actually spent most of the days enjoying snow and forest. But everything comes to the end. Sleepy nature starting to wake up and bloom.

So I was out looking for the greens and all sorts of plants to use for pattern dyeing. And what caught my eye was raspberry and blackberry plants. They grow, weave, climb and just cocreate together with other plants. So this new drop of leggings is inspired by everything that these beautiful plants embody.

Magic Attributes

The berries themselves are feminine in nature and ruled by the element of earth. They represent an abundant harvest and can be used in spells and magical cooking for prosperity.

Blackberry leaves are ruled by the planet Venus, the astrological sign Scorpio, and the element of water, and are used for many purposes related to female fertility. The tea from the leaf is also said to work as a mild aphrodisiac.

The thorny branches are ruled by Aries and fire and are used for protection. Blackberry vines can be woven into protective wreaths, especially in combination with Rowan and Ivy and the thorns and leaves can also be added to mojo bags and other preparations for general household protection and prosperity.

Healing Attributes

There are quit few healing features of these beautiful berries. Starting with cold releave to helping with burns. Fresh leaves, bruised can be applied to give some relief to burns, especially from steam or boiling water.