The lowly violet is a beautiful little flower that children love to pick during the spring and summer months. It also happens to have a few superstitions attached to it.
1. For Beauty
From the Gaelic comes this simple beauty charm. Soak violet petals in a small amount of goat’s milk and then apply the goat’s milk to your face. While the charm does not go into particulars, it has long been common practice to wash one’s face in milk because it seems to make the skin healthier. Violets, too, are used in many beauty products.
2. Roots For Sleep
If you are having problems with bad dreams, gather three violet roots, clean them, and place them under your pillow or mattress. It is believed that the roots will drive away the demons that are causing the bad dreams.
3. A Violet Dream
Dreaming about violet flowers is said to be very lucky. It means that you are protected from evil magic and the negative energies of other people who wish you harm.
4. Out Of Season Blooms
A violet plant that blooms out of season is extremely unfortunate. People once believed that the owner of the land would soon die.
5. Violet Sugar
The violet flower is edible and has long been used to make beautiful, purple sugar. The flowers can also be candied into candied violets. They are considered a delicate treat.
6. Wreaths
Violet wreaths are given to brides and hung over the newborn’s cradle to protect them from malicious intent.
7. Easter Good Luck
To bring yourself good luck for the rest of the year, wear three violet flowers on Easter day.
