Snapdragon seed pods silver pendant and earrings, hand carved by Moon and Serpent
When snapdragon flowers dry they look like faery skulls.
When snapdragon flowers dry they look like faery skulls.
Legend has it that concealing a snapdragon makes a person appear fascinating and cordial, and in the Language of Flowers, snapdragons are said to represent both deception and graciousness. In the Victorian era, a bouquet of snapdragons usually meant a proposal was coming soon or an apology. Hiding a snapdragon in the clothing was supposed to make a person fascinating and alluring.
Modern witches believe that walking backwards in a widdershins circle three times while holding a snapdragon blossom will break a hex on you. Likewise, some advise carrying the seeds for protection.
They were thought to offer protection from curses if they were planted in your garden. Another myth maintains that they are able to restore youthfulness and beauty to any person who ate them.
Modern witches believe that walking backwards in a widdershins circle three times while holding a snapdragon blossom will break a hex on you. Likewise, some advise carrying the seeds for protection.
They were thought to offer protection from curses if they were planted in your garden. Another myth maintains that they are able to restore youthfulness and beauty to any person who ate them.
