RASPBERRY (Rubus idaeus, R. strigosus) G
Folk Names: European Raspberry, Red Raspberry
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Protection, Love
Magical Uses: The brambles (branches) of the raspberry are hung up at doors and windows for protection. This is also done when a death has occurred, so that the spir it won't re-enter the house once it has left. Raspberry is served as a love-inducing food, and the leaves are carried by preg nant women to alleviate the pains of preg nancy and childbirth.
Folk Names: European Raspberry, Red Raspberry
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: Water
Powers: Protection, Love
Magical Uses: The brambles (branches) of the raspberry are hung up at doors and windows for protection. This is also done when a death has occurred, so that the spir it won't re-enter the house once it has left. Raspberry is served as a love-inducing food, and the leaves are carried by preg nant women to alleviate the pains of preg nancy and childbirth.
