Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Mushroom Magick: 8 Correspondences & Warnings

Grey filtered, close up image of two large mushrooms growing on a log

Disclaimer: this article is about the symbolic nature of mushrooms in spells and rituals. You must never ingest (eat) mushrooms unless you are sure of the type. If you are unsure about collecting or picking mushrooms please enlist the help of an expert.

Mushrooms come in all shapes, sizes and colours, and as such some are conducive to magickal practice.

Magickal Correspondences for Mushrooms:

Chanterelle
Abundance, happiness, house warming, fertility, joy.

Death Cap - POISONOUS
According to folklore, a Death Cap picked under the New Moon has its roots in the Underworld. Associated with binding, curses, hexing, but also abundance and joy.

Fly Agaric - POISONOUS
Associated with astral travel, divination, forest matters, the Fae, hexes, protection, psychic ability.

Liberty Cap -POISONOUS
A magical amplifier, Liberty Caps are associated with creativity, and are metaphorical for the night, stars.

Oyster Mushroom
Aphrodisiac, emotional healing, forgiveness, lust and love.

Saffron Milk Cap
Change, cleansing, growth, healing, honesty, justice, strength.

Shiitake Mushroom
Earth, fertility, good health, grounding, healing, strength, virility, youthfulness.

True Morel
According to folklore the Fae and other elementals make homes in the Morel’s small holes. Used for breaking curses, Fey magick, glamour magick, necromancy, protection, and spirit work.

Do you use mushrooms in your Craft?

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