Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants - Juliet Diaz 2020

Iris
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

self-awareness, intuition, spiritual development

This distinctive flower has three drooping sepals, often called “falls.” In the traditional fleur-de-lis often featured on coats of arms, each of these stand for faith, wisdom, and valor. Iris is named for the Greek goddess who traveled via rainbow—and for the rainbow itself. While it is more often the roots that are used (see orris root), the flower also flavors gin and enhances certain perfumes.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

This plant has no known medicinal properties.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

I love talking about iris! She has helped me find myself, trust in myself, and become a better being. She can connect you to your higher self, that divine wisdom flowing within, and she does this in a way that leaves you feeling unstoppable. Just looking at her array of colors, patterns, and presence brings the spirit inward and reminds you of the beauty this world has to offer. When you get to those moments when life hits you hard and you need a reminder of Magic, keep her by your side.

PLANT WISDOM

Many of us go through life-changing events that cause us to grow spiritually, and we often need to get to know the new person we have become. Iris will keep you safe until you feel whole again, helping you to find a new identity. If iris visits you in a dream, know that you have an important mission on this Earth: She comes to remind you to keep going, keep rising, and keep expanding.