Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Gorse
The Herbs

(Ulex europaeus)

Folk Names: Broom, Frey, Furze, Fyrs, Gorst, Goss, Prickly Broom, Ruffet, Whin

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Deities: Jupiter, Thor

Powers: Protection, Money

Magical Uses: Gorse is a good protectant against evil. In Wales hedges of the prickly gorse are used to protect the home against fairies, who cannot penetrate the hedge.

Gorse is also used in money spells; it attracts gold.