Juniper is an evergreen shrub from the cypress family. It is a distant relative of pines and firs. It not only decorates the site, but is also known for its magical and medicinal properties. Juniper is a curious plant, more about which in the article.
Medical applications
It kills pathogenic microorganisms, so in the villages it was they who fumigated the cellars for disinfection. However, it is important to consider that only common juniper is safe for he alth. Its other species (there are about 50 of them) contain a dangerous poison in their composition. Consider the properties of common juniper.
Often in folk medicine it is used in the form of decoctions and tinctures. The plant eliminates headaches and inflammation, strengthens the nervous system. Juniper helps to restore strength after a hard day.
It is known that it helps to normalize hormonal levels, cure diseases of the genitourinary system and eliminate infertility.
At the same time, juniper cannot beapply to people suffering from chronic diseases of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. In a pregnant woman, it can cause uterine contractions and cause miscarriage.
The magical properties of juniper
For many hundreds of years this plant has been used by sorcerers and witches. It was especially actively used by shamans. Siberian sorcerers today can tell about its magical properties. Before the rituals, they throw the branches of the plant on hot coals, after which they inhale this smell for several minutes. They believe that it is juniper that provides connection with the souls of the dead.
Its magical properties were known in antiquity. So, in Russia it was believed that the plant is able to protect against evil spirits. In Italy, they fumigated the body of the deceased in order to cleanse him before the afterlife. The inhabitants of ancient India used juniper in their rituals, believing that it would help to receive information from the spiritual world.
Once it was even hung in churches above the icons. After all, it is known that witches often do their dirty deeds in the temple of the Lord. And the people of Wales never cut the juniper. People say that whoever does this will fail all year or even die.
Magicians and esotericists highlight the following magical properties of juniper:
- Reveals a person's gift of foresight. This is expressed in the ability to predict the consequences of decisions made.
- Speeds up thought processes, which is important for study and work.
- Some peoples of the world consider juniperplant of creative people. He creates the atmosphere that is necessary for creation.
- Attracts male attention, so it can be used as an amulet. By the way, for men, the plant can also give a meeting with the betrothed.
- Enhances bioenergetics.
- Develops self-confidence.
- Helps spouses to keep love, does not allow feelings to cool.
- Juniper is a symbol of peace and quiet. Therefore, its aroma provides inner harmony and good mood. It is able to normalize sleep and eliminate nightmares.
As a talisman
Juniper wood is a powerful defense against entities from the underworld. Magicians advise placing it in all corners of the house. This will help protect the home from the inhabitants of the lower world. It will prevent negative energy from entering the house, and will also be able to prevent the leakage of favorable energy. Juniper is especially necessary in the presence of bad neighbors with an unkind eye. Detractors will bypass your house.
If you place a sprig of a plant over the front door, it will protect the undead from entering the house. It will take a little ritual. It will be necessary to hang a sprig of juniper for two weeks. After this time, change it to another. After another 14 days, a third branch should be hung in its place, which will protect the house for a longer period. Twigs that have already completed their mission should not be thrown away. They should be taken to the forest or tothe park, thanking them sincerely.
People believe that if you carry a sprig of juniper, it will protect against accidents. Also, people believe that a bush planted in front of the window will protect against intruders.
Power of purification
We know that our homes are often polluted by bad energy. Therefore, they must be regularly cleaned with s alt, incense, and prayers. It has long been known how well the procedure of fumigating with juniper cleans the room. Its magical properties are very strong. It is noteworthy that in this way it affects only the surrounding objects, but not people. Therefore, after the ritual, you should cleanse your own aura.
In order to eliminate negative energy from your home, you need to start with cleaning. Throw away everything unnecessary and make room for favorable energy. Then take dry twigs of the plant and set fire to one side. As soon as smoke comes out of the branches, put out the flame. It is better to keep the "bouquet" over a bucket of water to avoid accidental ignition.
You need to fumigate the room around the entire perimeter, starting from its eastern part. Thus fill the whole house with smoke. This will not only expel negative energy and entities, but also cleanse the air of pathogenic microorganisms.
Juniper Berries
But juniper berries are able to attract love to their owner. Women are encouraged to make beads from dried fruits. Whereinyou don't have to wear them around your neck. You can store them in your purse.
Men in this way can also attract love and even increase potency. To do this, an indistinct number of berries they must carry with them.
Tincture of juniper berries can neutralize the negative energy of things. To do this, you will need to place the suspicious little thing in a tincture and leave it overnight.
Are there ill-wishers at work? You should place a juniper item on your desktop, which serves as a powerful amulet. It also has a pleasant smell and gives off positive energy.
Juniper essential oil - magical properties
Ether gives a person calm, heals and protects. It is especially necessary for creative people, as it preserves the integrity of nature and the beauty of the soul. It enhances such qualities as nobility and fidelity. Helps to recognize lies. Protects from aggression and relieves internal irritation. Also, the magical properties of juniper essential oil lie in its ability to help in solving any complex problems.
With the help of the composition it is possible to clear the room of negative energy. An aroma lamp is taken, a little oil is poured into a cup, a candle is lit, which will warm it up. Oil before the ceremony should be spoken in random order, ask him to expel evil from the house.
The pleasant aroma of juniper will eliminate evil spirits from the room. It will also cleanse the lungs and calm the nervous system. Combine this methodpurification can be done with mantras or prayers.
The use of juniper essential oil in massage mixtures is very useful. Its properties are as follows: it anesthetizes, cleanses and warms. It is actively used in mixtures for aromatic lamps and baths.
Juniper will get you out of trouble
There is an interesting ritual of dumping one's own bad luck on a juniper tree. At the same time, it is desirable that the plant grows in a deserted place, and not near someone's house.
So, at midnight in the summer (on the waning moon) you need to go to the juniper bush and, going around it three times, read the following plot three times:
As I, the servant of God (name), I go around the juniper, I don’t climb on it, I don’t cling to it, so everything bad would bypass me, it didn’t climb on me, didn’t cling, left aside. Brother juniper, help me get out of trouble, so that they pass by. Amen!
After that, leave without looking back or talking to anyone along the way.
Can I plant a juniper bush near my house?
On the one hand, signs indicate that the plant is able to drive away thieves and evil spirits from the house. Moreover, it saturates the air with phytoncides, which even put mosquitoes to flight. However, in many cultures of the world, juniper is a funerary plant. Therefore, planting it in the yard still should not be. In addition, he is a relative of conifers. According to legend, a person who plants needles on his plot will soon die.
But if you still decide to plantjuniper, it is better to do this not in front of the house, but behind it.
Conclusion
Juniper is a magical plant whose properties were well known to our ancestors. However, you need to work with it very carefully if you do not have certain knowledge.
