European folklore associates Calendula with the Sun. It is said to strengthen and comfort the heart, soothe agitation, and draw out evil spirits. Who doesn't need more of that? Not only soothing for our psyches, Calendula has long been relied upon as healthy food, gentle medicine, and healing skin care.

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Rosemary is believed to be a very protective plant, and new sailor that I am, was tickled to find this in the book “Magical Herbalism” by Scott Cunningham: “Has connections with the sea so is used in all sea rituals as well as sachets designed to ensure a safe, easy passage on the water... Did I make a charm for our sailboat? Yes.

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