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

Morning Glory Ipomoea
A Compendium of Plants

ESSENTIAL PROPERTIES

new beginnings, energy clearing

The blossoms of the morning glory vine are delicate but stunning—their colors can vary from a deep purple-blue to a sweet pink. As her name indicates, she blooms with morning sunshine, and closes up again after only a few hours. If you choose to grow morning glory, you will be blessed by her presence; but keep an eye on her, as she likes to take over.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES

The latex from certain species of morning glory can be used to make rubber, and some seeds can serve as a laxative. Some varieties may be eaten (they are known as “water spinach”) while others are hallucinogenic.

MAGICAL PROPERTIES

Morning glory can inspire you with her daily process of renewal and resetting. If you want to let go of something and begin again, morning glory will help. Adding her to your bath will bring in energies that help reset your auric field—this is particularly important for those of us who are empaths and intuitive. Let morning glory clear off the junk and leave you with a clean, vibrant auric body. I suggest treating yourself to a footbath with her petals, rather than soaking in a full bath—she can drain from the feet particularly well, since that is where she pulls in energy from the Sun. Placing her where you do any spellwork will help you reset your space while still leaving the spell itself in place. You can also place a dried bundle of morning glory in your window to bring in light, happiness, and general good vibes.

PLANT WISDOM

If you need help figuring out the best way to approach a situation, conversation, and/or issue, work with morning glory. She’d rather chat with you in person—she doesn’t generally prefer to connect in the dreamworld. That said, she will show up if she feels she needs to—and if you are besties, know that she will visit you in your dreams when you are sick.

Morning Glory Cleansing Footbath

This footbath will draw out any negativity you may be carrying, and infuse you with a renewed sense of positive energy.

WHAT YOU NEED

A large bowl or pot

A handful of morning glory petals

1 cup sea salt

1 teaspoon agrimony, fresh or dried

3 bay leaves

Cleansing incense

Candles

WHAT TO DO

· Make sure your bowl or pot is big enough to fit both your feet in, allowing them to be fully submerged. Fill the bowl with warm to hot water (whatever temperature is most comfortable for you) and add all the ingredients except the incense and candles.

· As you do so, set intentions for love and peace. Ask each ingredient to cleanse you of negative energy.

· When you’re ready, burn some cleansing incense or light some candles to set the scene.

· Rest your feet in the bath for a minimum of 15 minutes. Close your eyes and relax, remaining quiet and calm.