Name: ASTER spp.
Toxicity: considered toxic
A. linosyris (Goldilocks Aster) Continent: Europe Habitat: VII
A. tripolium (Sea Aster) Continent: Eurasia Habitat: VII
Applicable Plant Components: root, flower, herb
Sanctificational: root
Invitatory: root
Convocational: root
Fortificational: flower, herb
Desistant: flower
Pacificatory: root, herb
Reconciliatory: root, herb
Reversional: herb
Theurgical: herb, flower
Amoristic: herb, flower
Protectant: herb
Vulnerary: root, herb
Sanguinary: root, herb
Plenitudinal: root, herb
Ensurant: herb
Divinatory: herb
Affixal: root
Affirmational: herb
Resurgent: root
Anecdotal: The spirit within Aster is invoked to address spiritual pain related to subjective or genetous experiences. The range of issues includes attrition of spiritual energy or direction, loss of sacred songs or self-expression, inability to understand visions or dreams one receives, or to perceive the guidance of ancestors and benevolent spirits. It is a formidable incarnant for reconciling endopsychic wounds. The smudge or steam of Aster flowers exorcises malevolent spirits thought to cause these problems including those believed capable of shooting dangerous, invisible arrows as a means to an end. It affords protection against malevolent spirits, accidents, injuries from elements, or fatigue. The flowers can be strung into necklaces or reduced to a wash for strength and stamina. Smudge or steam is an agent of empowerment as well and a lure when hunting ones personal medicine. Aster is feminine, linked to sacred cycles and associated with circumstantial or ritual birth, death and rebirth.