Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)—with its towering, bell-shaped blooms and air of mystery—has long been associated with enchantment, illusion, and the liminal space between worlds. This striking plant carries an undeniable presence, both feared and revered for its potent energy.

Foxglove’s Magickal Associations
Planet: Venus & Saturn

Element: Water

Deities: Hecate, the Fae, Underworld Spirits

Magickal Properties: Protection, Clairvoyance, Faerie Magick, Spirit Work, Illusion

Foxglove is often linked to the Fae Realm, acting as a beacon for faerie energy and opening doors to their elusive, shimmering world. It’s said that faeries wear the blossoms as gloves, allowing them to wield their mischief and magick with precision.

You can use Foxglove in many different ways in your witch-crafting and magick. Here are a few examples…
Faerie Connection Ritual: Place dried Foxglove flowers near an outdoor altar or in a garden space where faeries are welcome. Offer honey, milk, or small shiny trinkets alongside the blooms to invite their presence.

Enhancing Psychic Sight: Foxglove is associated with sharpening clairvoyance and intuitive abilities. Whilst never to be ingested due to its high toxicity, keeping Foxglove petals near your divination tools (tarot, runes, pendulums) can strengthen your connection to unseen forces.

Protection Magick: Foxglove was historically planted around homes as a shield against malevolent spirits. Its energy can be harnessed by carrying a small sachet of dried petals for psychic protection or by placing an image of Foxglove on your altar as a guardian symbol.

Illusion & Glamour Spells: Witches seeking to work with illusion or glamours—whether in spirit work or personal enchantments—can use Foxglove’s energy to create an aura of mystery and allure. Writing sigils inspired by the shape of Foxglove blossoms can help manifest these magickal intentions.

A Word of Caution: Foxglove is highly poisonous and should NEVER be ingested, burned, or placed on bare skin. Always handle with respect and care. You could try using pictures, dried flowers, or simply invoking its essence rather than physical contact.

Foxglove stands as a plant of paradox—dangerous yet beautiful, mysterious yet protective. Whether you use it for faerie magick, psychic enhancement, or warding off negative energies, this plant’s presence is undeniably powerful. Approach it with reverence, and it will guide your magick with grace.