While a seemingly plain flower, daisy superstitions formed a profound center in the realm of flower magic.
The flower’s name, daisy, comes from the Old English “day’s eye.” It was also called “bruisewort” and was used to stop inflammation.
It is a flower of the sun and has been used in sun worship in the past and in modern times. It is little wonder that the simple daisy is also featured in many superstitions and divinations.
Loves Me
The most popular divination involving daisies is the “loves me, loves me not” chant of little children. Adults still practice this form of divination by focusing on an individual as they pluck the petals from the flower. The final petal reveals their answer.
Unwanted Visitors
To keep away unwanted visitors, plant daisies by your front door.
Forever Puppies
One strange superstition about the daisy root stated that if the root was boiled in milk and given to a puppy to drink, the puppy would stop growing.
Baby’s Protection
For mothers who feared that the fairies might take their children and leave changelings in their place, the daisy offered up its protection. Daisy rings were made and hung around the necks of young children to protect them from the little people.
Bring a Faithful Lover
To bring a faithful lover to your bed, place a daisy flower under each corner of your mattress.
Dream of a Future Lover
To dream of a future lover, dig up a piece of daisy root and place it under your pillow. If you are to have a new lover anytime soon, he or she will come to you in your dreams.
Yes or No
To discover the answer to a yes or no question, randomly pick a daisy flower and on the first petal plucked, begin with “yes.” The second petal is “no,” and so on until you reach your answer on the last petal.
Tea Leaves
If you see the shape of a daisy in your tea leaves, it means that you are being too quiet. It is time to assert yourself.
Language of Flowers
In the language of flowers, the daisy symbolizes innocence.
