Folks Names:
Bride of the Sun, Calendula, Drunkard, Goldes, Holigolde, Husbandman's Dial, Marybud, Marygold, Mary Growles, Ruddes, Ruddles, Spousa, Solis, Summer's Bride
Powers:
Protection, Prophetic Dreams, Legal Matters, Psychic Abilities.
Picked at noon when the sun is the hottest and strongest will strengthen and comfort the heart.
To stop evil/negative energy from coming into your home place a strand(garland) of amrigolds on your doorposts/step. While you sleep scatter some under your bed for prophetic dreams and portection. If you add marigolds to your bath water, you will win the respect and admiration of all you meet.
It is said if you look deep into the bright of this flower it strengthens your site. Carry this herb in your pocket to win favor in court.
It is also said if a girl walks barefoot and touches this flower with her bare feet she will understand the languages of the birds.
here's a tid bit from my italian grandfather.........did you know..........if you plant marigols along your home and in your garden it keeps away the bugs....especially by your tomatoes!!
also bees dont like certain varieties
Blessings
RA