Aster Folklore

Aster Folklore

There are more than two hundred kinds of asters, most of which brighten the garden and roadsides in autumn. The ancient Greeks considered the aster sacred and used them to decorate temple altars for certain rites. The ray-shaped flowers impressed the Greeks so much that they gave the plant its name, which is the Greek word for star. The plants are ruled by Venus and are useful in love spells. To use asters as a powerful love attratcing herb, place the flower in a love charm bag. Or plant in the garden while concentrating on your wish for love.

James Kambos
Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2006
pg 218